Open a Window
Rex Orange County Lyrics


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Can I open a window?
Can somebody open the door?
There's so many reasons
I can barely take it anymore

Stuck here and I never seem to get away, but I'll hang on
Seasons change, but you don't ever
Oh, soon as I can see your face, I'm fine I'm sure
I'm tryna find a way to get out

So can I open a window?
Can somebody open the door?
There's so many reasons
I can barely take it anymore

Fuck this, I might leave the people tellin' me what I should do
They want change, but you don't ever
Oh, tryin' to ignore the thought of wanting to
But every single time that I do, I'm like, um

Could I open a window?
Can somebody open the door?
There's so many reasons
I can barely take it anymore, no

Yeah, see what the fuck? Niggas feelin' stuck, really feelin' stuck
Like the middle car on freeway pile up with semi-trucks
Open door, but you can't, try to run, but you pant
Out of breath, you can't vent, 'cause the AC actin' up
Nah, really, if somethin' feelin' dirty to me
At the roots like a tree, see, I just up and I leave
It ain't pertainin' to me, I don't engage, I don't care
They like, "You get it?" I'm like, "Yeah", and get the fuck out of here
See, I concur, I'm modest, I'm Tyler, I'm honest
I never bite my tongue, it's for the better, I promise
You stuck, then move, because I'm running, like sinus
I knows they quiet like that last E in, "Silence" (yeah)





There's so many reasons
I can barely take it anymore, no

Overall Meaning

The song "Open a Window" by Rex Orange County and Tyler The Creator is a compelling expression of feeling trapped and desperate for an escape from one's current situation. The repeated question of whether someone can open a window or the door is symbolic of the need for a way out of a stifling environment. The singer is overwhelmed by their circumstances, as there are "so many reasons" that they cannot take it anymore. However, they are still "tryna find a way to get out" and looking for any opportunity to escape.


Tyler The Creator's contributions to the song add another layer of meaning. He speaks of feeling stuck, comparing it to being trapped in an accident on the freeway. He advocates for leaving behind anything that makes one feel "dirty" or uncomfortable, stating that he doesn't engage with situations that aren't relevant to him. He acknowledges that he is honest and straightforward, never holding back his opinions. Overall, the lyrics of "Open a Window" express a shared struggle to find a way out of a suffocating situation, whether mental or physical.


Line by Line Meaning

Can I open a window?
Asking for an opportunity to escape or change the current situation


Can somebody open the door?
Seeking help in finding a way out or making a change


There's so many reasons
Feeling overwhelmed by the many problems or difficulties in the current situation


I can barely take it anymore
Feeling close to breaking point or giving up due to the difficulties faced


Stuck here and I never seem to get away, but I'll hang on
Feeling trapped or unable to escape the current situation, but determined to keep going


Seasons change, but you don't ever
Acknowledging that things around them change, but the situation remains the same


Oh, soon as I can see your face, I'm fine I'm sure
Finding comfort or relief in the presence of someone they trust or care about


I'm tryna find a way to get out
Continuing to search for a way to escape or change the situation


Fuck this, I might leave the people tellin' me what I should do
Feeling fed up with the opinions or expectations of others and considering leaving


They want change, but you don't ever
Noticing that others want things to change, but feeling like nothing ever does


Oh, tryin' to ignore the thought of wanting to
Trying to suppress the desire to escape or change the situation, out of fear or uncertainty


But every single time that I do, I'm like, um
Feeling conflicted or unsure when they try to ignore their desire to escape or change the situation


There's so many reasons
Repeating the feeling of being overwhelmed by the many problems or difficulties in the current situation


I can barely take it anymore, no
Reiterating the feeling of being close to breaking point or giving up due to the difficulties faced


Yeah, see what the fuck? Niggas feelin' stuck, really feelin' stuck
Expressing frustration at feeling trapped or unable to escape the current situation


Like the middle car on freeway pile up with semi-trucks
Comparing the feeling of being stuck to being in the middle of a traffic accident, surrounded by obstacles


Open door, but you can't, try to run, but you pant
Feeling like there are options to escape or change the situation, but being unable to take them due to exhaustion or barriers


Out of breath, you can't vent, 'cause the AC actin' up
Feeling unable to express or release frustration or anger due to external factors or obstacles


Nah, really, if somethin' feelin' dirty to me
Acknowledging when something doesn't feel right or is causing discomfort or unhappiness


At the roots like a tree, see, I just up and I leave
Explaining that when feeling uncomfortable or unhappy, they simply cut ties or remove themselves from the situation


It ain't pertainin' to me, I don't engage, I don't care
Refusing to get involved or care about something that doesn't directly involve or affect them


They like, "You get it?" I'm like, "Yeah", and get the fuck out of here
Feeling annoyed or frustrated with people trying to force understanding or agreement, and choosing to leave the situation


See, I concur, I'm modest, I'm Tyler, I'm honest
Asserting that they agree with their own opinions and values, and staying true to who they are


I never bite my tongue, it's for the better, I promise
Explaining that they never hold back what they really think or feel, even if it's uncomfortable or unpopular


You stuck, then move, because I'm running, like sinus
Advising others to take action or make a change when feeling stuck, because they themselves are always moving forward


I knows they quiet like that last E in, "Silence" (yeah)
Noticing that others may be too afraid or hesitant to speak up, and comparing that to the silent 'e' in a word




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Alexander James O'Connor, Tim Van Berkestijn, Tyler Gregory Okonma

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LYRICS

Can I open a window?
Can somebody open the door?
There's so many reasons
I can barely take it anymore
Stuck here and I never seem to get away
But I'll hang on
Seasons change but you don't ever
Oh, soon as I can see your face
I'm fine I'm sure
I'm tryna find a way to get out
So can I open a window?
Can somebody open the door?
There's so many reasons
I can barely take it anymore
Fuck this, I might leave the people tellin' me
What I should do
They want change, but you don't ever
Oh, tryin' to ignore the thought of wanting to
But every single time that I do
I'm like, "Um"
Could I open a window?
Can somebody open the door?
There's so many reasons
I can barely take it anymore, no
Yeah, see what the fuck?
Niggas feelin' stuck, really feelin' stuck
Like the middle car on freeway pile up with semi-trucks
Open door, but you can't, try to run, but you pant
Out of breath, you can't vent, 'cause the AC actin' up
Nah, really, if somethin' feelin' dirty to me
At the roots like a tree, see, I just up and I leave
It ain't pertainin' to me, I don't engage, I don't care
They like, "You get it?" I'm like, "Yeah", and get the fuck out of here
See, I concur, I'm modest, I'm Tyler, I'm honest
I never bite my tongue, it's for the better, I promise
You stuck, then move, because I'm running, like sinus
I knows they quiet like that last E in, "Silence" (yeah)
There's so many reasons
I can barely take it anymore, no



@bojo5173

[Chorus: Rex Orange County]
Can I open a window?
Can somebody open the door?
There's so many reasons
I can barely take it anymore

[Verse 1: Rex Orange County]
Stuck here and I never seem to get away but I'll hang on
Seasons change but you don't ever, oh
Oh, soon as I can see your face I'm fine I'm sure
I'm trying to find a way to get out

[Chorus: Rex Orange County]
So can I open a window?
Can somebody open the door?
There's so many reasons
I can barely take it anymore

[Verse 2: Rex Orange County]
Fuck this, I might leave the people tellin' me what I should do
They want change, but you don't еver, oh
Oh, tryin' to ignore the thought of wantin' to
But еvery single time that I do, I'm like "Uhm"

[Chorus: Rex Orange County]
Could I open a window?
Can somebody open the door?
There's so many reasons
I can barely take it anymore
No
[Verse 3: Tyler, The Creator]
Yeah, so what the fuck?
Niggas feelin' stuck, really feelin' stuck
Like the middle car on freeway pile up with semi-trucks
Open door, but you can't
Try to run, but you pant
Out of breath, you can't vent
'Cause the AC actin' up
Nah, really, if somethin' feelin' dirty to me
At the roots like a tree, see, I just up and I leaf
It ain't pertainin' to me, I don't engage, I don't care
They like "You get it?" I'm like "Yeah" and get the fuck out of here
See, I concur, I'm modest, I'm Tyler, I'm honest
I never bite my tongue, it's for the better, I promise
You stuck, then move, because I'm running, like sinus
I nose, they quiet like that last E in "Silence"

[Outro: Rex Orange County]
There's so many reasons
I can barely take it anymore
No


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These two are truly a dynamic duo

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for sure.

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@TheGoman21

Truth be told.

@lb4318

Imagine Frank Ocean on it too😩

@Calcifer111

Imagine asap rocky and frank ocean on it too, it would be TOO MUCH heat for one song

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@withvung

blasting this song while i open my window in the morning so my neighbors can be blessed by this masterpiece

@TheIcedCoffeeHour

same :D

@saraabbas8612

im def gonna do that yes omg

@casparps

it's not that good tho..

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