The Window Story
THE WINDOW by lgs (written in 1992)
The Window is pretty deep, but I was not aware of how deep until years later. When I wrote it way back in 1993, I was battling cancer, I didn't know Jesus and was scared out of my wits, that I may die.
This song is telling of where I was then and, in some areas, where I am still ... ouch!
This haunting little tune exudes desperation. The woman deals with her fear of intimacy by choosing to isolate and fantasize about having a deep relationship ... with a stranger no less. Years after I wrote this song, the Lord showed me that I was both the stranger and the woman. Sounds weird, I know, but it was an extremely vulnerable time for me. I had no clue of what a healthy relationship felt or looked like, had a difficult time "feeling" anything and when diagnosed with a terminal disease I seized up.
Shutting down emotionally gave way to loneliness and shame with no room for comfort from those who truly cared. Thank God the Lord gave me the gift of being able to write out my thoughts through songs, because The Window helped me process my feelings even though I was emotionally paralyzed.
It wasn't until years later, and after I gave my life up to Jesus Christ, that He showed me what the song was really about. I thought the theme was just a random thought ... a cool idea, I had no clue it was about me desperately trying to connect with my own emotions. And what do you know, if you listen closely the woman finally catches the glimpse of the stranger in the end of the song even though she was "crouched beneath the sill". God promises that He will heal us.
How about you? Do you relate to this song and to this story? Share your heart ... let's talk about it! L
Your thoughts? Please share!
L, I always had a great admiration for your songs and this one has always been a haunting but beautiful piece to listen to. I’m definitely blessed to have met you and had the opportunity to play bass for you those few years. You are and always will be a true professional artist in my humble opinion. Love ya! (BG)