Open Window
Free Throw Lyrics
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My father showed me
What men were truly made of
And that's what I'm afraid of
Now that I'm older I've been
Growing closer with him
You showed me redemption
It helped me forgive him for leaving
I've been staring out my window
Thinking about what I'm made of
And how I'm afraid of myself
I can't let all of my problems tie me down onto my bed
Got to get out of my head and find some happiness instead
I need my own redemption, but I'm at a loss
I really need redemption, so here's a window into my own thoughts
The lyrics to Free Throw's "Open Window" tell a story of personal growth and self-reflection. The song's protagonist reflects on his relationship with his father and how it has affected his adulthood. The line "At the age of ten, my father showed me what men were truly made of, and that's what I'm afraid of" suggests that the singer may have been shown a negative or harmful behavior by his father at a young age. As the singer grows older, he finds forgiveness for his father's mistakes and seeks his own redemption. The repeated line "I really need redemption, so here's a window into my own thoughts" highlights a desire for self-improvement and a need to confront his own personal struggles.
The metaphor of the open window is also significant. Looking out the window represents a form of escapism, a way to distract oneself from internal turmoil. However, the singer realizes that he can't run away from his problems and must confront them head-on. The line "I can't let all of my problems tie me down onto my bed" shows a newfound determination to take control of his life and find happiness.
Overall, "Open Window" is a powerful song about the complexities of growing up and coming to terms with one's past. It urges listeners to confront their own struggles and seek redemption for their mistakes.
Line by Line Meaning
At the age of ten
When I was ten years old
My father showed me
My dad taught me
What men were truly made of
The qualities that make a real man
And that's what I'm afraid of
I fear that I don't measure up
Now that I'm older I've been
As I've grown up
Growing closer with him
I've become closer to my dad
You showed me redemption
You demonstrated forgiveness
It helped me forgive him for leaving
It allowed me to forgive him for leaving us
Now when I wake up
Every morning
I've been staring out my window
I gaze out of my window
Thinking about what I'm made of
Reflecting on who I am as a person
And how I'm afraid of myself
And how I have fear of my own abilities or character
I can't let all of my problems tie me down onto my bed
I can't allow my problems to keep me inactive and immobile in bed
Got to get out of my head and find some happiness instead
I need to stop overthinking and choose to seek joy
I need my own redemption, but I'm at a loss
I need to find my own way to forgive and start over, but I don't know where to begin
I really need redemption, so here's a window into my own thoughts
I deeply crave the chance to make amends and improve myself, so I'm sharing my innermost feelings
Contributed by Ellie T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Cal
At the age of ten
My father showed me what men were truly made of
And that's what I'm afraid of
Now that I'm older I've been
Growing closer with him
He showed me redemption
It helped me forgive him
For leaving
Now when I wake up I've been
Staring out my window thinking
About what I'm made of
And how I'm afraid of myself
I can't let all of my problems tie me down onto my bed
Got to get out of my head and find some happiness instead
I need my own redemption but I'm at a loss
I really need redemption so here's a window into my own thoughts
clase.imo.1.4
esta cancion me parece genial, la ventana a mis pensamientos
Justin Terry
Holy cow with the feels
chris matassa
This is crazy mature for free throw
gx h
This