[Intro]
[Instrumental: Acoustic Guitar, Organ, Bass, Light Drums]
[Spoken Vocal]
Is a just a window.
Or a reflection.
A connection.
A way of seeing ourselves
through each other.
[Verse 1]
I see neighbors helping neighbors
(On an ordinary day)
People building little bridges
(In their own imperfect way)
A thousand unseen interactions
(Keeping everything alive)
More connected than we realize
(Helping all of us survive)
[Pre-Chorus]
Each choice
(You voice)
From the heart
(Plays a part)
[Chorus]
When I look out
(I see society)
So, I lookout!
(For you and me)
A web of relationships
(As far as I can see)
When I look out
(I see society)
[Verse 2]
I see roads and schools and markets
(The products of our past)
Generations building structures
(They hoped would last)
Some are strong and some are fragile
(Some need repair)
The future takes shape daily
(In whether we still care)
[Refrain]
You and me
(We agree)
You and me
(Partially)
You and me
(In community)
You and me
(See society)
[Verse 3]
I see differences and conflicts
(The friction of the whole)
Different dreams and expectations
(Pulling toward a goal)
Yet beneath the daily noise
(A common thread remains)
We share the same horizon
(Weather the same rains and pains)
[Pre-Chorus]
Every hope
(Every fear)
Every life
(Brings us here)
[Chorus]
When I look out
(I see society)
So, I lookout!
(For you and me)
Not just individuals
(But possibility)
When I look out
(I see society)
[Bridge]
[Music Drops to Piano and Organ]
[Build]
Look out
(And see)
Look out
(And be)
Look out
(Responsibly)
[Final Chorus]
When I look out
(I see society)
So, I lookout!
(For you and me)
The view is more than scenery
(It’s shared reality)
When I look out
(I see society)
When I look out
(I see possibility)
When I look out
(I see society)
[Outro]
[Acoustic Guitar and Organ Fade]
The window faces outward.
The lesson faces inward.
[Fade Out]
For you and me…
See society…
From the album “Out Your Window“