"Teardrop Windows" by Benjamin Gibbard tells the story of a lonely and forgotten building, personified as a teardrop-shaped window in the sky. The building, once the tallest and most admired in its city, now stands empty with many vacancies. It reminisces about the past when it was the center of attention, celebrated as the city's pride and joy. The song reflects on the changing times and how the building's significance has faded away. In 1962, the "needle," possibly referring to a new landmark or skyscraper, made its debut, and people quickly forgot about the building and its grandeur. The track highlights the feelings of abandonment and loss as the window wonders where all the workers and visitors who once filled its floors have gone. The teardrop window connects its own loneliness with that of the listener, stating that it is lonely just like "me and you." The song touches on the universal longing for connection and the emptiness that can come from feeling forgotten or overlooked. Overall, "Teardrop Windows" serves as a metaphor for neglected buildings and the emotions they can evoke. Its lyrics encourage empathy and contemplation of the passage of time and the inevitable changes that come with it.
