'Singing From the Windows' - Dave Matthews

As part of UVA's virtual celebration of the Class of 2020, Dave Matthews performed one of his newest songs, written during the COVID-19 pandemic.

[effiemooney]

Damn, I have a newfound love for this beautiful soul and his music... awesome!!! I am a 68 yr old woman from the Pacific NW... TY!!! ❤❤❤🎉

[David-j-Livingston]

It’s a beautiful song that was made during an awful time……. What they made people do and what they took away will never be forgotten……

[mirapeerance]

2 Years after the lockdown, I still find this such a true and compassionate song for these times. Getting used to 'no normal to get back to' needs the right sound track. This is on mine. Thank you, Dave Matthews!

[ArtGirlJan]

This is such a beautiful song. It makes me cry remembering the beginning of a very dark time.

[leslieiglesias]

Thank you Dave for bringing your beautiful music into our lives

[jimatron]

Hey look at that I’m the only comment haha.. not a UV student but congratulations. Hey Dave if you see this, your music has changed my life in oh so many ways, brought me sunshine on cold and lonely days, rattled me bones from deep within and awakened the spirit of something truly special and grand. Your songs speak to my soul and continue to make this world a better place. Thanks so much for being you, I’ll be singing from that window, literally and figuratively of the home of the soul, brother.. Cheers

[matthewwilt]

He played this as part of the encore last night in West Palm. Solo. Acoustic. Chilling. Beautiful. Poignant. Powerful. ☄️🔥💯🙏♥️ Very moving

[memehawk]

Lyrics:

When the war is over
and we go back to everyday, everyday
will it be the same again
when you've been turned inside out and outside in?

Singing from the windows
shadow on the wall, the way they dance
not much of nothing
and look at this fire burning bright

Look at how the children play
none of us know what's to come tomorrow
but I'm not going out today
so dance with me like the time we've got is borrowed

Singing from the windows
sirens in the dark, where are you going?
pretend that it's nothing
but look at this fire burning wild

Well this is how we keep holding on
every day, all day long
but sometimes things just fall apart
no matter how you try, they won't stop

Singing from the windows
something outside and I don't know

When the storm is over
and picking up the pieces of everyday
memories in picture frames
trying to put the inside out and the outside in

Singing from the windows
walking down the hall, nowhere to go
(it'd) be good to see you, but
suppose when it's all said and done

This is how we keep holding on
all the days, all day long
but sometimes things just fall apart
no matter how we try, they can't stop

Singing from the windows
voices outside and no one knows
singing from the windows
we'll get going again

When the war is over

[flacidbeach]

Only Dave can sing such a passionate song with such passionate lyrics. I've seen this video many times, and the faces capture a precious moment in time. Friends for life.

[SeriesGuy]

This is my song of the week. Thank you David. You've done it again my man.

[Nano-eqkn]

Pulls so many emotions that words fall short of. Thanks Dave.

[mattdisanto]

This song is so beautiful. Wish I could download it and listen all the time.

[ajword]

First time I heard this was taking my family camping last year.
Nearly had to pull over from the tears.

[unintelligentintellectual]

So amazing. Love to hear a new song, especially now ❤️

[katrinsmu]

I'm not crying, you're crying.

[GreatMindsGreatquote]

Amazing song. You have gotten me through so many tough times

[yragcom]

FIRST! Amazing. Thanks for another great song, Dave.

[AllOutta_Thyme]

Dave Matthews sounds so good live doesn't he?

[maureenwelch]

I love this song! Also, dang Dave, you clean up nice!