About the song
“Window Up Above” is a country song that tells the story of a man who is in prison. The song is a powerful ballad about the pain of loneliness and the longing for freedom.
The song begins with Jones singing about how he was sentenced to prison for a crime he did not commit. He describes the harsh conditions of prison life, and he says that he misses his family and friends.
The song’s chorus is a simple but effective expression of the man’s longing for freedom: “I look through the window up above, I see the birds flying free. I wish I could be like them, but I’m bound in this prison cell.“
The rest of the song tells the story of the man’s struggle to cope with his imprisonment. He prays for a miracle, and he dreams of the day when he will be free. The song ends with the man still in prison, but he has not given up hope that he will one day be released.
“Window Up Above” is a powerful and moving song about the pain of loneliness and the longing for freedom. It is a classic country song that has been covered by many artists, including Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, and Willie Nelson.
Here are some additional details about the song:
- Genre: Country
- Release Date: 1967
- Album: I Am the Man
- Label: Musicor Records
- Songwriters: Bobby Braddock, Curly Putman
- Producer: Pappy Daily
- Music Video Director: N/A
Critical Reception:
- “Window Up Above” was a critical and commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and number 44 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
- The song was praised for its powerful lyrics and its haunting melody.
Commercial Success:
- “Window Up Above” was a commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and number 44 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
- The song was certified Gold by the RIAA in 1967.
Legacy:
- “Window Up Above” is a classic country song that has been covered by many artists, including Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, and Willie Nelson.
- The song is considered to be one of the greatest country songs of all time.
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Lyrics
“Window Up Above”
I’ve been living a new way
Of life that I love so
But I can see the clouds are gath’ring
And the storm will wreck our home
For last night he held you tightly
And you didn’t even shove
This is true for I’ve been watching
From the window up above.You must have thought that I was sleeping
And I wish that I had been
But I guess it’s best to know you
And the way your heart can sin
I thought we belonged together
And our hearts fit like a glove
I was wrong for I’ve been watching
From the window up above.From my eyes the teardrops started
As I listened on and on
I heard you whisper to him softly
That our marriage was all wrong
But I hope he makes you happy
And you will never lose his love
I was wrong, I was watching
From the window up above.How I wish I could be dreaming
And wake up to an honest love
I was wrong for I was watching
From the window up above…