Windows
Missing Persons Lyrics


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Something feels so strange tonight
It's not wrong but it's just not right
Some hidden complications, fill me with hesiatation

and it gets so dark in here
I can't see through doubts and fears
Walled in by expectation, I need a deviation
Change in perspective, alternateive view
To help me see clearly, observe something new

All I want is a window to look through
All I need is a window to look through
It's the only thing that I really wanna do anyway

All I want is a window to look through
All I need is a window to look through
It's the only thing that I really wanna do anyway

outside the world's so dangerous
It's hard to find someone to trust
Fills me with reservation deives me into hibernation
I watch what's going on
But I don't want to belong
Leave me in my introspection
Safely behind protection

All I want is a window to look through
All I need is a window to look through
It's the only thing that I really wanna do anyway

All I want is a window to look through
All I need is a window to look through
It's the only thing that I really wanna do anyway

looking through windows at the world
Looking through windows at the world
Safe behind windows from the world
Safe behind windows from the world
Watching my window world go by
Just watching my window world go by
Without my window who am I
Without my window who am I

All I want is a window to look through
All I need is a window to look through
It's the only thing that I really wanna do anyway

All I want is a window to look through
All I need is a window to look through
It's the only thing that I really wanna do anyway

All I want
All I want is a window to look through
All I want
All I need is a window to look through
All I need
It's the only thing that I really wanna do anyway

All I want is a window to look through




All I need is a window to look through
It's the only thing that I really wanna do anyway

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Missing Persons' song Windows reveal a deep sense of unease and disconnection with the world around the singer. They feel that something is off, and that there are hidden complications that make them hesitate and doubt themselves. The darkness they experience is both internal and external, as they struggle to see through their doubts and fears while also feeling walled in by the expectations of others.


In this state of isolation, the singer longs for a window to look through, a different perspective or view that could help them see things clearly and observe something new. They are tired of being hibernated, reserved, and introspective and want to be able to trust and connect with others. However, they are also afraid of the dangers and uncertainties of the outside world, which is why they feel safe behind their window.


The song is ultimately about the struggle to find a balance between introspection and engagement with the world, between caution and risk-taking, and between being protected and being vulnerable.


Line by Line Meaning

Something feels so strange tonight
I have a gut feeling that something is off


It's not wrong but it's just not right
There is nothing blatantly incorrect, but it feels unsettling


Some hidden complications, fill me with hesitation
There are underlying issues that make me unsure


and it gets so dark in here
My thoughts get clouded and unclear


I can't see through doubts and fears
Uncertainty and anxiety make it difficult to think rationally


Walled in by expectation, I need a deviation
Feeling trapped by societal norms, I crave something different


Change in perspective, alternateive view
I need a new way of seeing things to gain clarity


To help me see clearly, observe something new
I need to witness something outside of my usual experience to gain insight


All I want is a window to look through
I desire a new perspective or a glimpse into a different world


All I need is a window to look through
I require a fresh viewpoint to gain clarity


It's the only thing that I really wanna do anyway
This is my main priority and focus right now


outside the world's so dangerous
The world beyond my immediate surroundings feels perilous


It's hard to find someone to trust
I struggle to confide in others due to distrust


Fills me with reservation, drives me into hibernation
These feelings make me hesitant and inclined to isolate myself


I watch what's going on
I am aware of my surroundings


But I don't want to belong
I am hesitant to fully engage or commit to anything or anyone


Leave me in my introspection
I prefer to be alone with my thoughts


Safely behind protection
I feel secure in my solitude


Looking through windows at the world
Observing the world from a distance


Safe behind windows from the world
Finding safety and comfort in being separated from the world


Watching my window world go by
Passively observing the world outside


Just watching my window world go by
Simply observing without any desire to take action


Without my window who am I
My sense of identity is tied to my desire for a new perspective


All I want
My primary desire


All I need
What I require to gain clarity and insight


It's the only thing that I really wanna do anyway
This is my top priority and focus




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHICK COREA

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