» The Window

The Window
Music and Lyrics: John P. Flynn

Verse 1:
Listen to this guy with the same old lines. In a dimly lit room as time goes bye
Telling me how he wants to run my life. With rules and put-downs to keep me right
Looked at the wall, and what did I see. A brightly lit window staring back at me
Thought I'd check it out, I saw no harm The window was open with an inviting charm
I took a step through to the other side, beautiful scene to my surprise
There was grass and trees up to the sky. The feeling was great just to be outside
But then I heard, the voices of anger. Negative tones as they barked and banter
Get back here and take your seat, Who was I to make such a feat

I heard them say, you're not strong enough I heard them say, you're not smart enough
I heard them say, you're not cool enough I heard them say, you're not good enough

I turned around in their direction, Saw the window with my reflection
I turned and walked, that's a fact, The windows been open and I'm never go'in back

Chorus:
The window The window been open The window been open The window been open and I'm never go'in back.

Verse 2:
Great to feel the sunshine on my back, And have the freedom that I had lack
I for once had made the right move, And stop listening to - you're going to lose
I felt the grass pushing under my foot, And the warm soothing breeze - made me look
As I walk around this spring like treat, From dark to light this can't be beat
So I don't care now what they say, When standing in the middle of this nice day
All I know heading down this track, The window been open and I'm never go'in back.

Chorus: (2x)
The window The window been open The window been open The window been open and I'm never go'in back.

Verse 3:
Now look at me with friends and fans, Playing and sing with this cool band.
The widow showed what life could be, And open my mind to possibilities
I took the risk I made the gamble, Making excuses is not my handle
Left that comfortable dead end scam Took a chance for a better plan.