Windows Are Rolled Down
Amos Lee Lyrics
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The world is born
Shoe's untied
And your soles are worn
Windows are rolled down
Sun is setting high
Windows are rolled down
I'm fixin' to die
Corn rows have companion feel
This rocky road and this steering wheel
Who do you call to ease your pain
I hope for you to get through this rain
Windows are rolled down
Moon is hanging low
Windows are rolled down
Think it's time for me to go hey
Is it what you dreamed it'd be
Are you locked up in this fantasy
Oh this miles that have
Torn us apart
My new found faith
And my broken heart
Windows are rolled down
Sun is rising high
Windows are rolled down
Feel that wind rushing by, hey
Windows are rolled down
In "Windows Are Rolled Down," Amos Lee describes a moment of introspection and contemplation while driving on a rocky road. He acknowledges the weariness that comes with life's journey, but also the beauty and wonder that can be found along the way. The first stanza appears to be addressed to a child, encouraging them to look up and observe the world that is being born. The metaphorical significance of the untied shoe and worn soles is open to interpretation, but could suggest a need for mindfulness and self-care as we navigate the world.
The chorus, "Windows are rolled down, sun is setting high," creates a sense of openness and freedom, and the repeated line, "I'm fixin' to die," could be interpreted in various ways - as a humorous acknowledgment of one's mortal limitedness, or as a moment of existential contemplation. In the second verse, the sensory details of the corn rows and rocky road help to create a vivid picture of the environment the singer is driving through, while the line "Who do you call to ease your pain" suggests a need for connection and support. The final verse poses some existential questions about the nature of dreams and reality, as well as the tensions between faith and heartbreak. Throughout the song, there is a sense of both urgency and appreciation for life in all its complexities.
Line by Line Meaning
Look up child
Encouraging the listener to shift their focus and see the world in a more positive light.
The world is born
Recalling the wonders of nature and the sense of renewal that comes with it.
Shoe's untied
And your soles are worn
Acknowledging the struggles of life and how we must keep moving forward despite them.
Windows are rolled down
Sun is setting high
Windows are rolled down
I'm fixin' to die
Setting the scene for a bittersweet moment in which the artist prepares to say goodbye to the world.
Corn rows have companion feel
This rocky road and this steering wheel
Who do you call to ease your pain
I hope for you to get through this rain
Describing the feeling of being alone on a difficult journey, and expressing a wish for comfort and relief from suffering.
Windows are rolled down
Moon is hanging low
Windows are rolled down
Think it's time for me to go hey
Continuing to set the melancholic tone of the song, with the singer contemplating leaving this world behind.
Is it what you dreamed it'd be
Are you locked up in this fantasy
Oh this miles that have
Torn us apart
My new found faith
And my broken heart
Wondering if life has lived up to our expectations, and acknowledging the difficulties that can come between people despite their best intentions.
Windows are rolled down
Sun is rising high
Windows are rolled down
Feel that wind rushing by, hey
Ending on a more upbeat note, with the artist taking a moment to appreciate the beauty of the world around him despite his struggles.
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Lyrics:
Look up, child
The world is born
Shoes untied
And your soles are worn
Windows are rolled down
Sun is setting high
Windows are rolled down
I'm fixin' to die
Corn rows have companion feel
This rocky road and this steering wheel
Who do you call to ease your pain
I hope for you to get through this rain
Windows are rolled down
Moon is hanging low
Windows are rolled down
Think it's time for me to go hey-ay-ay-a...-ay
Is it what you dreamed it'd be
Are you locked up in this fantasy
Oh this miles that have
torn us apart
My new found faith
and my broken heart
Windows are rolled down
Sun is rising high
Windows are rolled down
Feel that wind rushing by hey-ay-ay-a...
Windows are rolled down
@hutchtv7640
If I could only listen to 3 songs for the rest of my life, this would be one of them.
@playtehpokers
Not me no offence
@mandyalexander7115
Same! What are your other 2? How about Ryan Adams, Two?
@barbibutton9619
Ha...yep
@rheahayes3149
ABSOLUTELY❣️CHEERS FROM 🇨🇦
@cs7015
Me too
@lauratorgeson3760
My husband played it for me when he was passing.
I miss him & always go to this when I need to hear from him.
@amandabitsoli3038
❤
@boochful
Tough road girl. I couldnt imagine. Im sure he would be so proud of you right now with your head up high. Merry Christmas and wish you the best!
@barbibutton9619
Oh my. I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend and husband. Good men are hard to come by & it sounds like you had one