World Outside Your Window
Tanita Tikaram Lyrics

Everyone has said that I might go
People have suggested that I leave

'Cause my red suitcase and my ray-bans Weren't quite so
People think that my belongings aren't suited for where I'm going

I'd bear the heavy wind and rain that falls
I'm willing to endure difficult conditions if it means leaving

I'll never come back again 'Cause you know I laugh when winter shows her hand
I won't return because I find joy in harsh winter weather, which contrasts with what others appreciate

Well, that picture framed the saddest thing you'll see But it bought me time and a place that love could be
I have a photograph of something distressing, but it allowed me to stay somewhere where love could exist

And since I'm going now please rearrange 'Cause I'd like to think that things have changed
I want things to be different when I return, so please make adjustments while I'm away

I don't believe you'll be open anymore
I don't expect you to be available or receptive when I return

Tell me if, you want to see A world outside your window A world outside your window isn't free And tell me if you want to catch that feeling of redemption That feeling of redemption doesn't do much for me
Do you want to venture outside your comfort zone? It won't be easy, and pursuing redemption doesn't interest me.

Well, everyone was hoping you would stay a while Tell us 'bout that great land in the south I see that man - now ain't he under offer? I tell you child you go wash out your mouth
People wanted you to remain here longer. Can you talk about the southern land you're visiting? I see that man - isn't he taken? Watch what you say.

What can you say I'm hiding in the belfry What can you say - I want to catch time How can you say you know anything about me Well I knew about you - but I won't care about you
What do you have to say? I'm secluded in the bell tower. I'm trying to make the most of my time. Don't assume you understand me. I knew about you, but I won't pay attention to you.

Everyone has come to see. Well somethings have to do Flowers out for this photographic haunt, but they all pass me by But the age is not a funny game, it don't give such a buzz And when I winced with ignorance I had to kiss this dust
Everyone has come to observe, but not much is occurring. People left flowers for a location that I have a photo of, but they didn't notice me. Aging isn't exciting, and when I made a mistake, I had to suffer the consequences.