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The Window Lyrics
All that I known's within the walls of this room
Where there's a window, roughly boarded up
It's true the gaps are patched
But even through the tiny cracks, I feel the wind blow I see a light of strangest hue
And there's nothing I can say - there's no way I can prove
That there's a place beyond this room
But still, there's something in the way the light comes shining through
And in the way the curtains move
Late in the night I lay awake with my eyes fixed on the window
I strained my ears until I thought that I might have heard a song
Somehow hiding in the soft glow
Old as time and ever new
And there's nothing I can say - there's no way I can prove
That there's a place beyond this room
But still, there's something in the way the light comes shining through
And in the way the curtains move
I found a note scratched in the wall
In a pained and earnest scrawl
The hand I recognized, was somehow mine...
I read each line with dread:
There's no wind and there's no light
There's no song you hear at night
There's nowhere to hide, be terrified
It's all inside your head
But still, there's something in the way the light comes shining through
And in the way - in the way the curtains move
Where there's a window, roughly boarded up
It's true the gaps are patched
But even through the tiny cracks, I feel the wind blow I see a light of strangest hue
That there's a place beyond this room
But still, there's something in the way the light comes shining through
And in the way the curtains move
I strained my ears until I thought that I might have heard a song
Somehow hiding in the soft glow
Old as time and ever new
That there's a place beyond this room
But still, there's something in the way the light comes shining through
And in the way the curtains move
In a pained and earnest scrawl
The hand I recognized, was somehow mine...
I read each line with dread:
There's no wind and there's no light
There's no song you hear at night
There's nowhere to hide, be terrified
It's all inside your head
And in the way - in the way the curtains move
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The way I see it this is a song about belief in God and Heaven, I know people get angry when Thrice lyrics are said to be connected to religion, but to me it only makes sense. In this song Dustin is singing of a room which to me is a representation of our physical world, he says that there's a window that while boarded up still shows signs of more than what's in that room. They way I see it, the wind and the strange light represents God and all of the other religious views Dustin and many others believe in. In the chorus he sings that there's nothing he can say or no way to prove that there's something greater outside of the room just like it's very hard and nearly impossible to prove the existence of God and Heaven, but while he feels there's no way to prove it all he still feels that there's meaning in the light and the way the curtains move. This is basically saying even though there's no way to completely know that there is a God, something makes him believe, something keeps his faith going. As he continues he speaks of a song which could easily be representing times when people may feel that God is speaking to them. Moving into the bridge Dustin addresses all of his doubts or the doubts that this world makes us begin to think about his own hand writes the painful words going against everything he believes, that he should be terrified and that it's all just in his head. Still in the end he goes back to how the light shines through and how the curtains move. This is a song about faith and not letting go of what he and many others believe in. I really love this song and its meaning. You don't have to agree with me or my beliefs, but knowing Dustin, this song probably has at least a little to do with his religious beliefs.
@GudDomit This is definitely how I interpret the lyrics to this song, and given Dustin's lyrical history, I think it makes perfect sense.
@GudDomit This is definitely how I interpret the lyrics to this song, and given Dustin's lyrical history, I think it makes perfect sense.
To me this is about the cognitive dissonance surrounding his faith; the state of having inconsistent thoughts and beliefs and struggling with the burden of proof. To me this song describes the feeling of tension experienced due to these conflicting beliefs. When this happens people tend to feel uncomfortable and they start trying to figure out a way to reconcile their beliefs so they don't seem to conflict anymore or the discomfort is relieved; the choice in this instance is to further reiterate his faith to avoid the obvious conflict in regard to the lack of evidence to support his belief system.
The "note scratched in the wall" is the specific dissonance - he reads the words "in dread" because reality is threatening to his ego and his faith. His fears are that God does not exist and his religion is a personal/mass social delusion; his solution is to ignore this dissonance (reality) and reiterate his faith.
Fantastic song!
@adamaray
@adamaray
Dude that's not all what this song is about, but ironically, your comment, in its own way, perfectly sums up what the song actually is about.
Dude that's not all what this song is about, but ironically, your comment, in its own way, perfectly sums up what the song actually is about.
The song is about the unbelieving world and how they desperately try to convince themselves that God doesn't exist.
The song is about the unbelieving world and how they desperately try to convince themselves that God doesn't exist.
They try to shut themselves in, block out all traces of light, clinch their eyes tight, and repeat to themselves over and over "thereisnoGodthereisnoGodthereisnoGod! It's all made up, it's all in their head!" and hoping if they repeat this process long enough and loudly enough it will somehow become true.
They try to shut themselves in, block out all traces of light, clinch their eyes tight, and repeat to themselves over and over "thereisnoGodthereisnoGodthereisnoGod! It's all made up, it's all in their head!" and hoping if they repeat this process long enough and loudly enough it will somehow become true.
Meanwhile the...
Meanwhile the curtain continues to blow and light continues to shine through the cracks...
@adamaray Fuck God. This song is about trauma, the defence mechanisms we unconsciously build around us to protect us from the trauma we endured... The world beyond the room is life outside the walls we built.. The note is our subconscious frantically trying to keep us from going out and getting hurt again... Even lying to us to prevent that from happening.
@adamaray Fuck God. This song is about trauma, the defence mechanisms we unconsciously build around us to protect us from the trauma we endured... The world beyond the room is life outside the walls we built.. The note is our subconscious frantically trying to keep us from going out and getting hurt again... Even lying to us to prevent that from happening.
But I just want to emphasize.. Fuck God... I found both your and the person replying to you, your interpretation to be repulsive... Thanks.. Just had to say it... Fuck God.
But I just want to emphasize.. Fuck God... I found both your and the person replying to you, your interpretation to be repulsive... Thanks.. Just had to say it... Fuck God.
The chorus says it.
Life is the room we're in now.
Death is on the other side of The Window
It hasn't been proven there is anything beyond that window but nothingness. The miniscule amount of light coming through is the only glimmer of hope, that there is an afterlife, but that keeps us awake at night.
Are we just convincing ourselves that something more is beyond the window because it's been written down so many different ways by so many cultures over so many years, that it has to be true? or should we ignore the possibility as if we're just crazy?
Amazing song live.
As dawn breaks and the world stirs awake, there stands the window, a silent witness to the unfolding of life’s grand tapestry. Through its transparent pane, light dances in, casting ethereal patterns upon the floor. Beyond its frame lies a realm of possibilities, a vista of dreams waiting to be realised. In the quiet moments of solitude, it offers solace, a sanctuary from the chaos of the outside world. Through its glass, one glimpses the world’s beauty and complexity, finding inspiration in every passing moment. With every sunrise and sunset, it reminds us of the fleeting nature of time, urging us to seize the day. And as the day fades into twilight, its presence remains, a constant companion in our journey through life’s ever-changing landscape