Window
They Might Be Giants Lyrics


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Look at all the people in the window
I'm checking out the people in the window
I was uncomfortable
Now I'm uncomfortable
The trouble I encountered when I thought it was, it was a window

It was a catalog
Of many women, men
The window
Window
Window

Look at all the people in the window
I'm checking out the people in the window
I was uncomfortable





Now I'm uncomfortable
The trouble I encountered when I thought it was, it was a window

Overall Meaning

"They Might Be Giants" is a band widely known for their oddball and often nonsensical lyrics. "Window" is no different. At first glance, the lyrics might seem like a simple observation about people on display in a window. However, as with most of their songs, there is a deeper meaning to be found.


The song appears to be about the various misconceptions and misunderstandings that arise from perception. The singer is looking at people through a window, but they are not aware that it is actually a catalog. This realization causes them discomfort, both because of the error they made and because of the way the people are being objectified in the catalog.


The repetition of the phrase "The trouble I encountered when I thought it was, it was a window" further emphasizes the theme of perception and misunderstanding. The singer's initial assumption was based on their perception, and it led to trouble when they realized they were wrong.


Overall, "Window" is a commentary on how easily we can be misled by our perceptions, and the consequences that can come with those misconceptions.


Line by Line Meaning

Look at all the people in the window
Observing the various individuals present in the window display


I'm checking out the people in the window
Examining and analyzing each person appearing in the window


I was uncomfortable
Feeling uneasy or awkward in the given situation


Now I'm uncomfortable
Continuing to feel uncomfortable in the current scenario


The trouble I encountered when I thought it was, it was a window
The issue that arose when I mistook the window for something else


It was a catalog
The window display served as a collection or assortment of people


Of many women, men
Containing both female and male individuals in the display


The window
The particular window being observed


Window
Repetition of the preceding line for emphasis




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRANDON JAY, GWENDOLYN SANFORD, SCOTT DOHERTY

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