World Outside Your Window
Tanita Tikaram
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Everyone has said that I might go 'Cause my red suitcase and my ray-bans Weren't quite so I'd bear the heavy wind and rain that falls I'll never come back again 'Cause you know I laugh when winter shows her hand Well, that picture framed the saddest thing you'll see But it bought me time and a place that love could be And since I'm going now please rearrange 'Cause I'd like to think that things have changed I don't believe you'll be open anymore Tell me if, you want to see A world outside your window A world outside your window isn't free And tell me if you want to catch that feeling of redemption That feeling of redemption doesn't do much for me Well, everyone was hoping you would stay a while Tell us 'bout that great land in the south I see that man - now ain't he under offer? I tell you child you go wash out your mouth Tell me if, you want to see A world outside your window A world outside your window isn't free And tell me if you want to catch that feeling of redemption That feeling of redemption doesn't do much for me What can you say I'm hiding in the belfry What can you say - I want to catch time How can you say you know anything about me Well I knew about you - but I won't care about you Everyone has come to see. Well somethings have to do Flowers out for this photographic haunt, but they all pass me by But the age is not a funny game, it don't give such a buzz And when I winced with ignorance I had to kiss this dust
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Written by: TANITA TIKARAM
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10 facts about this song
Artist BackgroundTanita Tikaram is a German-born British pop/folk singer-songwriter known for her deep, unique voice and emotionally charged lyrics.
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Song Release"World Outside Your Window" was released in 1988 as a single from Tanita Tikaram's album “Ancient Heart.”
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Chart PerformanceThe song performed well in several countries, peaking at number 5 in the Norwegian Singles Chart and number 40 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Album Success"World Outside Your Window" is from Tikaram's debut album "Ancient Heart", which was one of the best-selling albums of the late 1980s.
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Musical Styles"World Outside Your Window", like Tikaram's other works, draws influences from folk, pop, and world music, showcasing Tikaram's idiosyncratic songwriting style.
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Lyrics ThemeThe song’s lyrics are contemplative and introspective, with Tikaram urging listeners to break free from their self-imposed barriers and explore the world around them.
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Critical AcclamationThe song along with the album received positive reviews from critics for Tikaram's encompassing rich voice and mature songwriting, especially considering that she was only 19 when the album was released.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song features Tikaram singing and playing the guitar in various indoor and outdoor scenarios, effectively illustrating the song's theme of exploring the world outside one's window.
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Live Performances"World Outside Your Window" has been performed by Tikaram in multiple concerts and featured in several of her live albums.
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Influence and ImpactTanita Tikaram and her song "World Outside Your Window" have left a lasting legacy, influencing many singer-songwriters that followed. It remains one of her most popular songs and a classic in the British pop/folk genre.
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