Waving Through A Window
Dear Evan Hansen Lyrics
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Before I even turn the key
Before I make the mistake
Before I lead with the worst of me
Give them no reason to stare
No slipping up if you slip away
So I got nothing to share
Step out, step out of the sun
If you keep getting burned
Step out, step out of the sun
Because you've learned, because you've learned
On the outside, always looking in
Will I ever be more than I've always been?
'Cause I'm tap, tap, tapping on the glass
I'm waving through a window
I try to speak, but nobody can hear
So I wait around for an answer to appear
While I'm watch, watch, watching people pass
I'm waving through a window, oh
Can anybody see, is anybody waving back at me?
We start with stars in our eyes
We start believing that we belong
But every sun doesn't rise
And no one tells you where you went wrong
Step out, step out of the sun
If you keep getting burned
Step out, step out of the sun
Because you've learned, because you've learned
On the outside, always looking in
Will I ever be more than I've always been?
'Cause I'm tap, tap, tapping on the glass
Waving through a window
I try to speak, but nobody can hear
So I wait around for an answer to appear
While I'm watch, watch, watching people pass
Waving through a window, oh
Can anybody see, is anybody waving?
When you're falling in a forest and there's nobody around
Do you ever really crash, or even make a sound?
When you're falling in a forest and there's nobody around
Do you ever really crash, or even make a sound?
When you're falling in a forest and there's nobody around
Do you ever really crash, or even make a sound?
When you're falling in a forest and there's nobody around
Do you ever really crash, or even make a sound?
Did I even make a sound?
Did I even make a sound?
It's like I never made a sound
Will I ever make a sound?
On the outside, always looking in
Will I ever be more than I've always been?
'Cause I'm tap, tap, tapping on the glass
Waving through a window
I try to speak, but nobody can hear
So I wait around for an answer to appear
While I'm watch, watch, watching people pass
Waving through a window, oh
Can anybody see, is anybody waving back at me? (oh)
Is anybody waving?
Waving, waving, whoa-oh, whoa-oh
The song "Waving Through a Window" from the musical Dear Evan Hansen is about the feeling of isolation and the desire for connection. The opening lines "I've learned to slam on the brake, before I even turn the key" express the singer's feelings of anxiety and vulnerability. He tries to protect himself from any scrutiny or disapproval by keeping to himself, not sharing anything personal, and presenting only his best self. He feels like an outsider and asks the poignant question, "Will I ever be more than I've always been?"
The chorus "Step out, step out of the sun, if you keep getting burned, step out, step out of the sun, because you've learned, because you've learned" advises him to avoid emotional pain by keeping a safe distance and lowering his expectations. However, he craves emotional connection and breaks out of his shell by tapping on the glass and trying to get noticed by the people passing by. However, despite his attempts to reach out, he feels unheard and ignored.
The song is a commentary on the complexity of social anxiety, depression, and loneliness that many people can relate to. It emphasizes the importance and necessity of human connection and the difficulties of finding it.
Line by Line Meaning
I've learned to slam on the brake
I have learned to slow down before making any move
Before I even turn the key
Before I even start the engine
Before I make the mistake
Before I do anything that might lead to an error
Before I lead with the worst of me
Before I allow my negative side to take over
Give them no reason to stare
Do not give anyone a reason to judge you
No slipping up if you slip away
Do not make any mistakes, even if you feel like giving up
So I got nothing to share
I have nothing to offer or share with others
No, I got nothing to say
I have nothing to express or express myself
Step out, step out of the sun
Move away from the spotlight, so that you would have room for growth
If you keep getting burned
If you keep experiencing failure or disappointment
Because you've learned, because you've learned
Because you have experienced the pain from getting burned, so you have learned your lesson
On the outside, always looking in
Feeling excluded and left out from the inside – the world of the successful and the happy.
Will I ever be more than I've always been?
Am I capable of achieving more than what I currently know and I am known for?
'Cause I'm tap, tap, tapping on the glass
Because I'm trying to break the physical barrier between me and the world of the successful people
I'm waving through a window
I am trying to communicate with the world of the successful people through my actions and gestures
I try to speak, but nobody can hear
I try to express myself, but nobody is paying attention or understanding me.
So I wait around for an answer to appear
I keep waiting and hoping for a solution to emerge by time or chance.
While I'm watch, watch, watching people pass
While I keep observing other people succeed and pass by me in life
Can anybody see, is anybody waving back at me?
Is anyone really seeing and recognizing my effort and potential?
When you're falling in a forest and there's nobody around
When you are failing or struggling alone without any help, guidance or support
Do you ever really crash, or even make a sound?
Does anyone acknowledge or even care about your downfall or failure?
Did I even make a sound?
Did my failure go unnoticed or unapplauded?
It's like I never made a sound
As if my failure or existence was never heard or recognized by others.
Will I ever make a sound?
Will I ever get recognized or heard by others?
Waving, waving, whoa-oh, whoa-oh
I keep trying and waving, trying to communicate or even draw attention, but to no avail
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Benj Pasek, Justin Paul
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@desireefernandes4205
I've learned to slam on the brake
Before I even turn the key
Before I make the mistake
Before I lead with the worst of me
Give them no reason to stare
No slipping up if you slip away
So I got nothing to share
No, I got nothing to say
Step out, step out of the sun
If you keep getting burned
Step out, step out of the sun
Because you've learned, because you've
learned
On the outside, always looking in
Will I ever be more than I've always been?
'Cause I'm tap, tap, tapping on the glass
I'm waving through a window
I try to speak, but nobody can hear
So I wait around for an answer to appear
While I'm watch, watch, watching people
pass
I'm waving through a window, oh
Can anybody see, is anybody waving back
at me?
We start with stars in our eyes
We start believing that we belong
But every sun doesn't rise
And no one tells you where you went
wrong
Step out, step out of the sun
If you keep getting burned
Step out, step out of the sun
Because you've learned, because you've
learned
On the outside, always looking in
Will I ever be more than I've always been?
'Cause I'm tap, tap, tapping on the glass
Waving through a window
I try to speak, but nobody can hear
So I wait around for an answer to appear
While I'm watch, watch, watching people
pass
Waving through a window, oh
Can anybody see, is anybody waving?
When you're falling in a forest and there's
nobody around
Do you ever really crash, or even make a
sound?
When you're falling in a forest and there's
nobody around
Do you ever really crash, or even make a
sound?
When you're falling in a forest and there's
nobody around
Do you ever really crash, or even make a
sound?
When you're falling in a forest and there's
nobody around
Do you ever really crash, or even make a
sound?
Did I even make a sound?
Did I even make a sound?
It's like I never made a sound
Will I ever make a sound?
On the outside, always looking in
Will I ever be more than I've always been?
'Cause I'm tap, tap, tapping on the glass
Waving through a window
I try to speak, but nobody can hear
So I wait around for an answer to appear
While I'm watch, watch, watching people
pass
Waving through a window, oh
Can anybody see, is anybody waving back
at me? (oh)
Is anybody waving?
Waving, waving, whoa-oh, whoa-oh
@sophiaredwood5825
Annalise Wedewer Woah, mind blown, I literally just realized that that is exactly how my friend group formed. And it makes perfect sense! Aaa!!
Also, don’t apologize for rambling. I’m a writer by nature, I read and write without stopping so I’ve surely burdened many who try to read my long comments 😂 but I will usually never be bothered by a long comment to read. ESPECIALLY if it’s sincere and interesting. So you’re perfectly fine 😊
As for speaking intellectually? Hmm, lately I resort to thought-provoking questions or hypothetical situations (some stupidly fun, others actually super interesting)... Like... “If all of a sudden you met your future child and they were your age because of some time-related thing, and they knew you were their (younger) parent, how do you think the conversation would go? Any interests you think you both would have? How would your friends react if the same thing happened to them?”
Also stuff like, “What is a donut without a hole?” or “Why is hot chocolate called what it is despite its actual temperature?” and stuff to that effect, haha.
I also tend to think a lot about people and interactions and identity and stuff but that could be a bit long 😂
@rainingwhenidie
"we start with stars in our eyes
we start believing that we belong
but every sun doesn't rise
and no one tells you where you went wrong"
Hits SOOO hard. They're my favorite lines in the song
@prvatenbody8805
Don’t tap on the window.
It ANGERS the g l a s s .
@devin1395
this is so cursed but I love it
@carmellaruss3414
- fish in tank
@joselitotejada9631
I tried tapping on the glass, the next day, the glass tapped on me.
@bababooey3534
Angry g l a s s
@meepbeep2029
Why is this funny-
@cffee3288
“What does anxiety feel like?”
Me: aggressively points
@stitch_playz9710
Cøffee it feels like you're always being watched In normal anxiety. With social anxiety it feels they will think you're weird, or they will hate you if you talk to them. There are many forms.
@ValeskaTAdams
@Cøffee
XDXDXDXDXDXDXDXD I’ll just sing it! 😂👍
@margothbarrios3488
@@stitch_playz9710 yeah, mine is that I'm worried that I'll offend someone and then everyone will hate me