04 Window Display
Enon Lyrics


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Riding a ball and chain with a mirror on the floor
Amnesia and fragrance can't remember what it's for
But she knows her instincts are just other words for fun
Let in the shade when there's no sun

I bought a window display and married her at once
I broke the remote control and she hasn't talked for months
Look at the inlay the detail matters much
She'll throw the dogs a bone and it makes a mighty crunch

The best pictures were taken there's some more upon the floor
Taken on vacation on a hillside by the shore
But she's not a magazine you're reading every month
And defintitely not the girl next door

Everything you wanted I'd want more

Took back the display the details scratched a lot
Her golden tooth decay and the halitosis rot
So much for history the display left her mark
Go find her another home where the other dogs can bark

I bought a window display and married her at once
I broke the remote control and she hasn't talked for months




Look at the inlay the detail matters much
She's throwing the dogs a bone and it makes a mighty crunch

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Enon's song 'Window Display' may at first seem disconnected, but on closer inspection, they appear to describe a person's relationship with an inanimate object, their 'window display'. The opening lines depict the singer as being weighed down by something they cannot escape (a ball and chain) that is also reflective (the mirror on the floor). They seem to be struggling with memories of the past, hinted at by the reference to amnesia, and unable to fathom the purpose of their experiences. However, they remain guided by their need for pleasure and enjoyment, captured in the line "her instincts are just other words for fun", suggesting that they are focused on present sensations rather than dwelling on the past.


As the song progresses, we learn more about this unusual relationship between the singer and their 'window display'. They reveal that they have bought the object and 'married her at once', a bizarre but literal way of describing their emotional attachment to it. They have also intentionally cut themselves off from outside stimuli, breaking the remote control and preventing any communication, indicating a desire for control and self-containment. However, despite these limitations, they are still captivated by the visual qualities of the object, viewing it as a work of art with delicate details that matter to them. The final lines suggest that this connection is ultimately doomed, as the display has become damaged and degraded over time, and the singer is forced to relinquish it.


Line by Line Meaning

Riding a ball and chain with a mirror on the floor
I am stuck and unable to move forward. Everything that is going on around me is being reflected back at me and it's hard to look away.


Amnesia and fragrance can't remember what it's for
I'm not sure what I'm doing or why I'm here. The things that used to make sense don't anymore.


But she knows her instincts are just other words for fun
Despite the confusion, I'm still having a good time. Trusting my gut and going with the flow.


Let in the shade when there's no sun
Sometimes it's okay to take a break and step back. Rest is essential, even when there's no obvious reason for it.


I bought a window display and married her at once
I made an impulsive decision and now I'm stuck with the consequences. It seemed like a good idea at the time.


I broke the remote control and she hasn't talked for months
I messed up, and now I have to deal with the aftermath. My actions have consequences that I didn't anticipate.


Look at the inlay the detail matters much
It's the little things that count. Paying attention to the details can make all the difference.


She'll throw the dogs a bone and it makes a mighty crunch
I'm doing what I can to make the best of a bad situation. Even small gestures can have a big impact.


The best pictures were taken there's some more upon the floor
I have some great memories, but they're in the past. The present moment is what matters most.


Taken on vacation on a hillside by the shore
I had some good times in beautiful places, but those moments are gone now. Memories can be bittersweet.


But she's not a magazine you're reading every month
I'm not a superficial thing to be glanced at and quickly forgotten. I'm a real person with thoughts and feelings.


And definitely not the girl next door
There's more to me than meets the eye. I'm unique and special, and I won't be put in a box.


Everything you wanted I'd want more
I'm ambitious and always striving for more. I won't settle for mediocrity.


Took back the display the details scratched a lot
I realized my mistake and decided to reverse it. The situation wasn't what I hoped for.


Her golden tooth decay and the halitosis rot
I saw the flaws in what I had previously idealized. The window display wasn't perfect, and it had some major flaws.


So much for history the display left her mark
The past is in the past. No matter what happens, it leaves its mark on us and affects us in some way.


Go find her another home where the other dogs can bark
It's time to move on and find a new place for the window display. It's not the right fit for me anymore.




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Joel Johnson


on Knock That Door

Yup... just another good song by Enon. But wait! This song is an all-time great. I searched Enon on Spotify, and I knew all the top 5 most popular songs but this one. I knew and liked all the other top 5 Enon songs, so I just listened to this and didn't begin to regret it.

jerm


on Spanish Boots

Opportunity nooses than hang beyond the shade(?)
Machiavellian stooges that feign whatever's said
South Floridian ruses with nothing left to sell
Polynesian(?) amusements that fall under the spell

Having the same conversation,
The same hell
Then mainly for yourself

Oh it's the same kind of aim
At the game dealt
And mainly for yourself
For the better of your health

Vanished loot are the riches
That lay upon the breast
Spanish Boots for the witches
That kiss before the test

Gotta loom on the fixes
Bare waste and so severe
Minor shoots at the pieces
Lies burnt to stay, oh it's all so in vain

That it's the same conversation,
The same hell
Then mainly for yourself

Oh it's the same pile of names at the game,
Hell, then mainly for yourself
For the better of your health

Oh it's the same conversation,
The same hell
Then mainly for yourself

Oh it's the same pile of names at the game,
Hell, then mainly for yourself

Oh it's the same conversation,
The same hell
Then mainly for yourself

Oh it's the same pile of names at the game,
Hell, then mainly for yourself
For the better of your health

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