Room with a View
The Interrupters Lyrics
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There's an aching pain
The sun goes up and the sun goes down
But it still feels the same
Your house is just some drywall now
Your parents moved away
I know you got a room with a view up there
And you're looking down on me
Please save a spot for me
It's been ten years without you
And all your friends have aged
Some got married and some had kids
And some just moved away
And theres a few that came to live with you
A few that are on the way
I know you got a room with a view up there
And you're looking down on me
I know you got a room with a view up there
Please save a spot for me
All the laughter that you missed out on
Tears in your name
Your brother and sister are doing great now
But your mother's never been the same
And your father's there to comfort them
On every happy holiday
I know you got a room with a view up there
And you're looking down on me
I know you got a room with a view up there
Please save a spot for me
The lyrics of The Interrupters' song "Room With A View" explore the theme of loss, specifically the loss of a loved one. The singer addresses someone who has passed away, expressing a sense of longing and missing them. The opening lines suggest that time may pass, but the pain of their absence remains constant. The reference to the house being just "drywall now" indicates that the physical space where the loved one once lived has changed, possibly suggesting that they have moved or passed away.
The lyrics evoke a feeling of nostalgia, as the singer reflects on the passing of time and the changes that have occurred in the lives of the deceased person's friends and family. Some have gotten married, some have had children, and some have moved away. The line "And there's a few that came to live with you, a few that are on the way" implies that some friends or loved ones may have also passed away and joined the deceased person.
The lyrics also touch on the impact that the loss has had on the deceased person's family. The singer mentions that the mother has never been the same since their passing, while the father is there to comfort the remaining family members during happy occasions. The overall tone of the song is one of longing and a desire for the deceased's presence, as the singer hopes that there is a "room with a view" in the afterlife and asks them to save a spot.
Line by Line Meaning
No matter how much the clock goes around
No matter how time passes
There's an aching pain
There is a deep emotional pain
The sun goes up and the sun goes down
The cycle of day and night
But it still feels the same
But the pain remains unchanged
Your house is just some drywall now
Your childhood home is now just an empty structure
Your parents moved away
Your parents have relocated
I know you got a room with a view up there
I believe you have a heavenly room with a beautiful view
And you're looking down on me
And you are watching over me from above
Please save a spot for me
Please reserve a place for me in heaven
It's been ten years without you
It has been a decade since you've been gone
And all your friends have aged
And all your friends have grown older
Some got married and some had kids
Some got married and started their own families
And some just moved away
And some just moved to different places
And there's a few that came to live with you
And a few of them have joined you in heaven
A few that are on the way
And a few more will join you in the future
All the laughter that you missed out on
All the joyous moments you were not there to experience
Tears in your name
Tears shed in memory of you
Your brother and sister are doing great now
Your siblings are doing well
But your mother's never been the same
But your mother has never fully recovered
And your father's there to comfort them
And your father is there to support and console them
On every happy holiday
During every joyous occasion
Please save a spot for me
Please reserve a place for me in heaven
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Aimee Allen, Jesse Bivona, Justin Bivona, Kevin Bivona, Tim Armstrong
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@prachikharade1532
No matter how much the clock goes around
There's an aching pain
The sun goes up and the sun goes down
But it still feels the same
Your house is just some drywall now
Your parents moved away
I know you got a room with a view up there
And you're looking down on me
I know you got a room with a view up there
Please save a spot for me
It's been ten years without you
And all your friends have aged
Some got married and some had kids
And some just moved away
And theres a few that came to live with you
A few that are on the way
I know you got a room with a view up there
And you're looking down on me
I know you got a room with a view up there
Please save a spot for me
All the laughter that you missed out on
Tears in your name
Your brother and sister are doing great now
But your mother's never been the same
And your father's there to comfort them
On every happy holiday
I know you got a room with a view up there
And you're looking down on me
I know you got a room with a view up there
Please save a spot for me
I know you got a room
I know you got a room
@delanierae1073
My best friend's sister quoted this song at his funeral. Now I can't even think about this band without thinking about him. I miss you Billy 🖤
@achibrou9263
Be strong, may his soul rest in peace 🙏🏿
@thedrunkenramblingsnorthea4201
God bless u Hun, may I ask where you're from? Billy is the name of my husbands best friend but we lost touch with him
@Swerdis
A hidden pearl on their recent album. Very personal, very touching and criminally underrated.
@spikentheneck629
LOST my mom like15 years ago before my children could meet her. My youngest just told me that this song makes her think about her... Nice to have music touch hearts this day and age... thank you for the great tunes. Keep it up
@Junkyard_Foyote
This song hits home hard. Will be going on nine years this December since I lost my mom. She was the best and knew how to enjoy life. I miss her dearly but I know she has a room with a view up there and is looking down
@gdmck6871
This song is a glimmering light in the darkest of times. Thank you, Interrupters.
@aitanlicht9953
This song made me tear up today. Missing you everyday my friend, Jonathan. Love you always
@rudeboygon96
Haven't payed attention to the lyrics until now, I'm in tears now. R.I.P Dad
@user-ed2bf6pd2j
I know no one will probably see this, but I really miss my friend right now. I have dreams about her and I can’t get her off my mind. I should have been there when she needed me and I miss her so much