
Huff found Badu's vulnerability on the song comparable to her work on Mama's Gun (2000). "Window Seat" received generally positive reviews from most music critics. It also entered at number 47 on Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, ultimately peaking at number 16 in its five weeks on the chart. The song debuted at number 95 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. In its promotion, Delta Air Lines has signed on to use the song as boarding music for its flights. "Window Seat" was released to the iTunes Store on February 9, 2010. "Window Seat" was released as the album's official lead single, Badu released a downloadable link to the song on her Twitter account. It has been made available as a free, legal download by Giant Step, the marketing and promotion company for the album.

A censored "clean" version of the video was released on Februon Badu's official website. RC Williams, Badu's musical director, said that a music video for the track was shot in Dallas. "Jump Up in the Air (Stay There)", featuring Lil Wayne and Bilal, was released as an internet-only promotional single on Badu's official website in January 2010. Kennedy were met with controversy among fans and critics. Badu's public nudity, guerrilla filming, and the video's allusions to the assassination of John F.

The music video for "Window Seat" features Badu walking the streets around Dealey Plaza in Dallas, Texas, slowly stripping to the nude, before being shot by an unseen assassin. The song is low-tempo ballad with lyrics that concern escapism and longing for a lover. It was produced by Badu and James Poyser. It is the lead single from her album New Amerykah Part Two (Return of the Ankh) (2010). From the album New Amerykah Part Two (Return of the Ankh)
