Window
Doug Martsch Lyrics
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I'm not surprised you never wanted me to notice
When the darkness is covering and covering everything
I can feel it in my hands I try to hold it but it slips away
Away [Repeat x 3]
The empty desert bowl
And all that's left at dawn is ashes
No more blood or bones
And the green sun in my heart
Although its always burning never keeps me warm
I'm always riding in its flames
Flames [Repeat x 3]
And if it isn't clear
Then clear the way for something dear
And if you try
I'll try not to explain
Open up your window to the world
If you want the world to bring you happiness
And pain
Pain [Repeat x 3]
The song "Window" by Doug Martsch talks about the darkness and emptiness that one feels when they are alone. The first stanza talks about the night and how it has a specific color and shape. The singer says that they are not surprised that their lover never wanted them to notice it because it may reveal things that are hidden in the dark. The second stanza describes the desert landscape, and the singer's belly is getting low due to starvation. The only thing remaining in the morning is ashes, symbolic of the darkness and emptiness that the singer feels inside. The third stanza talks about the singer's heart being in flames, not providing warmth, but leading the singer to experience pain.
The chorus of the song tells the listener to open up their window to the world if they want happiness and pain. It suggests that one needs to be open and receptive to everything that the world offers, which includes the good and the bad. The singer tells the listener to let go of any apprehension and make way for better things to come into their lives, even if they cannot explain it completely. Overall, the song Window encourages listeners to embrace all of life's experiences, even if they are uncomfortable.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a color and a shape to the night
The night sky has its own distinct characteristics that make it different from day-time.
I'm not surprised you never wanted me to notice
It is understandable that the other person did not want the singer to realize the night's beauty and peculiarity.
When the darkness is covering and covering everything
When night fully sets in, everything disappears in the darkness.
I can feel it in my hands I try to hold it but it slips away
The artist tries to hold on to the dark night but it eludes his grasp.
The empty desert bowl
The environment is likened to a barren desert with nothing left.
And my belly's getting low down to the sand
The singer is hungry and tired, with no sustenance to keep him going.
And all that's left at dawn is ashes
The end of the night leaves everything barren, just ashes.
No more blood or bones
All the life that was present earlier has been drained away.
And the green sun in my heart
Despite the darkness, the artist still has hope and vitality within, represented by the green sun in his heart.
Although its always burning never keeps me warm
The fire of hope never dies in the artist, but it does not give the warmth required to keep going.
I'm always riding in its flames
The singer is always sustained by the hope and vitality burning within him.
And if it isn't clear
If something is not obvious or understandable,
Then clear the way for something dear
Then it is best to move aside and create a path for something more meaningful and valuable.
And if you try
If the other person puts in some effort,
I'll try not to explain
The singer will refrain from over-explaining things and let the other person experience it themselves.
Open up your window to the world
The other person should let the world into their life and see its beauty and wonders.
If you want the world to bring you happiness
By opening up to the world, the other person can receive happiness.
And pain
But they should also expect to experience pain as well.
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