Goodbye Windows
C.O.C.: Corrosion of Conformity Lyrics
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Turns a boy to a man sooner than planned
All the same, the boy remains
Even though he's free, he can't fly with these heavy chains
Saw your mother yesterday
And she had these words to say like a judgment day
I think he shoulda known better
I'd rather have holes in my eyes
I'd rather have hole in my eyes
Then to watch your soul paralyed, goodbye
Your shining son no longer glows
Through the goodbye window
Through the goodbye window
Thirsty from the start
Very soon you learned the part of the redeemer, what a dreamer
So you're waiting on the call
Pretty soon you'll know it all, holy mountains fall
And he says, one might make you you lazy
2 might make you crawl
3 might make you crazy
And 4 ends it all
I'd rather have holes in my eyes
I'd rather have hole in my eyes
Then to watch your soul paralyed, goodbye
Your shining son no longer glows
Through the goodbye window
Through the goodbye window
Should've known better
"Goodbye Windows" by Corrosion of Conformity is a song about a boy who becomes a man earlier than he anticipated due to past regrets and future fears. Despite being free, he is held back by the heavy chains that represent his personal struggles. The boy’s mother harshly judges him, and the song suggests that he should have known better. The lyrics also mention that the boy is waiting on a call that, when it comes, will make him aware of everything, and holy mountains will collapse.
The second half of "Goodbye Windows" is about how the boy is thirsty from the start and learns quickly how to be a redeemer, but he’s waiting for the defining moment that will teach him everything he needs to know. However, this comes with a warning that one wrong move might make him lazy, two might make him crawl, three might make him crazy, and four ends it all. The lyrics refer to this as a recurring nightmare, and they suggest that the boy’s soul is being paralyzed by the experience. The song acknowledges that the boy’s shining son no longer glows through the goodbye window, and the closing verse is a melancholic farewell.
Line by Line Meaning
Past regrets and future fears
Reflecting on past mistakes and uncertain about the future.
Turns a boy to a man sooner than planned
Confronting difficulties and making tough decisions that advance personal growth earlier than expected.
All the same, the boy remains
Despite experiencing hardships, the boy holds on to his identity and integrity.
Even though he's free, he can't fly with these heavy chains
Although free from external constraints, the boy is still held back by his internal struggles and doubts.
Saw your mother yesterday
Ran into someone who has a strong connection to the past and a different perspective.
And she had these words to say like a judgment day
She shared some words of wisdom and guidance that felt like a turning point in the boy's life.
I think he shoulda known better
Regret for not having made better decisions previously.
I'd rather have holes in my eyes
Expressing that anything is better than having to witness a loved one's decline and loss of spirit.
Then to watch your soul paralyed, goodbye
Saying farewell due to the despair and resignation seeing the decline of a once-bright life.
Your shining son no longer glows
A lament for the loss of potential and vibrancy in a once-promising life.
Through the goodbye window
Seeing the glimmer of hope fade away and realizing that the end is near.
Thirsty from the start
Desperately seeking fulfillment and purpose from early on.
Very soon you learned the part of the redeemer, what a dreamer
Becoming disillusioned with one's own idealism and hope for being a savior figure.
So you're waiting on the call
Anticipating a moment of clarity or inspiration that never seems to come.
Pretty soon you'll know it all, holy mountains fall
Feeling like an all-knowing and all-powerful being, who can overcome any obstacle can very soon collapse.
And he says, one might make you you lazy
The more chemicals or substances consumed, the more lethargic and desensitized one becomes.
2 might make you crawl
After a few more doses, one's behavior can become erratic and unpredictable.
3 might make you crazy
At this point, one's mental state can come unglued, leading to irrationality and wild ideas.
And 4 ends it all
With excessive substance abuse, it can ultimately lead to physical or emotional harm, even death.
Should've known better
Reiterating the regret and responsibility for not having made better decisions sooner.
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