The Windows Of The World
Dionne Warwick Lyrics


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The windows of the world are covered with rain,
Where is the sunshine we once knew?
Everybody knows when little children play
They need a sunny day to grow straight and tall.
Let the sun shine through.

The windows of the world are covered with rain,
When will those black skies turn to blue?
Everybody knows when boys grow into men
They start to wonder when their country will call.
Let the sun shine through.

The windows of the world are covered with rain,
What is the whole world coming to?
Everybody knows when men can not be friends
Their quarrel often ends where some have to die.
Let the sun shine through.

The windows of the world are covered with rain,
There must be something we can do.
Everybody knows whenever rain appears
It's really angel tears.





How long must they cry?
Let the sun shine through.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Dionne Warwick's song "Windows of the World" poetically alludes to the universal concern of mankind regarding the state of the world. The "windows of the world" refer to the various people, nations, and societies around the globe. The continuous rain that covers the windows symbolizes the sadness, despair, and challenges that different parts of the world experience. The song suggests that humans need the sunny days of hope, love, and unity to grow straight and tall. The rain represents darkness and division that hinders growth and progress.


The second verse of the song emphasizes the concern of boys who grow up to become men, wondering when their country will call. This emphasizes the broader societal issue of conflicts between nations, which result in some people dying. The third verse of the song highlights the destructive nature of human conflict, wherein the quarrel may often end with people losing their lives. The song suggests that only the sun -symbolic of hope, love, and unity - can break through the darkness of human conflict.


Overall, Dionne Warwick's "Windows of the World" is an insightful and thought-provoking piece that showcases the universal concern of humanity about the state of the world.


Line by Line Meaning

The windows of the world are covered with rain
Current state of the world is bleak and depressing with no hope in sight.


Where is the sunshine we once knew?
What happened to the blissful and joyful world that once existed?


Everybody knows when little children play They need a sunny day to grow straight and tall Let the sun shine through
Children need a positive environment to thrive and grow, so we should work to create that environment.


When will those black skies turn to blue?
When will the world become a happier and more positive place?


Everybody knows when boys grow into men They start to wonder when their country will call Let the sun shine through
Men often worry about war and conflict, so we should strive for peace to give them hope.


What is the whole world coming to?
The state of the world is so bad that we can't even fathom what will happen next.


Everybody knows when men can not be friends Their quarrel often ends where some have to die Let the sun shine through
When conflict arises, people's lives are put at risk, so we should work to create a peaceful world.


There must be something we can do
We can't sit idly by and allow the world to remain in its current state; we need to take action.


Everybody knows whenever rain appears It's really angel tears How long must they cry?
Rain is often associated with sadness and despair, but we should work to alleviate the pain and suffering in the world so that the angels can stop crying.


Let the sun shine through
We should work to create a better world where positivity and hope can shine through.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: BURT F BACHARACH, HAL DAVID

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@sobaytje

The windows of the world are covered with rain
Where is the sunshine we once knew?
Ev'rybody knows when little children play
They need a sunny day to grow straight and tall
Let the sun shine through

The windows of the world are covered with rain
When will those black skies turn to blue?
Ev'rybody knows when boys grow into men
They start to wonder when their country will call
Let the sun shine through

The windows of the world are covered with rain
What is the whole world coming to?
Ev'rybody knows when men can not be friends
Their quarrel often ends where some have to die
Let the sun shine through

The windows of the world are covered with rain
There must be something we can do
Ev'rybody knows whenever rain appears
It's really angel tears
How long must they cry?
Let the sun shine through



All comments from YouTube:

@TheGeonam

When this song was a hit I had just come home from Vietnam missing both legs below the knee. I remember laying in my hospital bed with forty other guys on a ward. Would hear this song and wonder what lay ahead for me and when was the war going to end. I am 79 years old today been married for 48 years two children and four grandchildren. Life has been good.

@Themanwhocameback2

God bless you, sir.

@JohnDaigle-bm9cm

"When boys turn into men, they start to wonder when their country will call"

I was called about a year after this song was released.
I got it then I get it now.
Brings tears to my eyes.
Simple, profound, beautiful & true.

@colleenmacmillan9965

For some reason this song hit my heart very hard today -- just as appropriate today as the day it was written. Love to the artist and composer. Such a magnificent combo.

@hippiechicken3

My Favorite Burt Bacharach/Hal David song. RIP Burt Bacharach. You will always be remembered and missed as one of the best musical composers that there ever was. 😭❤️🙏

@daisyterry9508

Plus, Burt was gorgeous💯💜

@RobertEmmettHenry

AMEN!!! The best. Inspired and real.

@joelnann

This song makes me cry I love the words I love the way Deanna Warwick sings it she has a voice from heaven it's perfect❤ j o e l Namath

@elmoelbow

We lost the composer of this beautiful song … Burt Bacharach😢 … in Los Angeles today. How many beautiful gifts and melodic memories he left us. May your soul find as much peace as your music has brought to others.

@MixedMediaInk

What other songs did he do?

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