Lyrics
Rows and flows of angel hair
Imagery of delicate strands of hair and light, suggesting a serene and heavenly scene.
And ice cream castles in the air
Reference to fanciful structures made of ice cream in the sky, portraying a dreamlike, fantastical world.
And feather canyons everywhere
Depiction of valleys or canyons filled with feathers, evoking a surreal and whimsical landscape.
I've looked at clouds that way
Reflecting on a positive perspective of looking at clouds, seeing them as beautiful and inspiring.
But now they only block the sun
Shift in perception; clouds now symbolize obstacles, blocking sunlight and causing rain and snow.
They rain and snow on everyone
Consequences of the changed view of clouds affecting everyone with rain and snow.
So many things I would have done
Regret over missed opportunities due to life's challenges and obstacles.
But clouds got in my way
Attributing missed opportunities to the interference of challenges symbolized by clouds.
I've looked at clouds from both sides now
Contemplating clouds from different perspectives, suggesting a broader understanding of life.
From up and down and still somehow
Despite varied perspectives, a sense of uncertainty and confusion about understanding clouds.
It's cloud's illusions I recall
Recalling past illusions about clouds, emphasizing the deceptive nature of perception.
I really don't know clouds at all
Admitting a lack of true understanding of clouds despite previous experiences.
Moons and Junes and ferries wheels
Evoking images of celestial events and romantic moments associated with moons, Junes, and ferris wheels.
The dizzy dancing way you feel
Describing the joyful and dizzying emotions in love, akin to a fairy tale.
As every fairy tale comes real
Acknowledging the reality of love, with a hint of disillusionment and loss of the magical aspect.
I've looked at love that way
Initial idealistic view of love, characterized by a fairy tale-like enchantment.
But now it's just another show
Transformation of love into a mere performance or spectacle.
You leave 'em laughing when you go
Leaving an audience with laughter, masking personal feelings and vulnerabilities.
And if you care, don't let them know
Advising to keep true feelings hidden to avoid vulnerability.
Don't give yourself away
Cautioning against revealing oneself too much in relationships.
I've looked at love from both sides now
Reflecting on love from different perspectives, including giving and taking.
From give and take and still somehow
Despite varied experiences, uncertainty remains about understanding the true nature of love.
It's love's illusions I recall
Recalling past illusions about love, emphasizing the deceptive nature of romantic perceptions.
I really don't know love at all
Admitting a lack of true understanding of love despite previous experiences.
Tears and fears and feeling proud,
Reference to emotional expressions and challenges associated with love.
To say "I love you" right out loud
Expressing the difficulty of openly confessing love.
Dreams and schemes and circus crowds
Describing life as a combination of aspirations, plans, and the complexity of social interactions.
I've looked at life that way
Initial positive perspective on life, appreciating its diverse experiences.
But now old friends they're acting strange
Observing changes in relationships, particularly with old friends acting differently.
They shake their heads, they say I've changed
Experiencing judgment and disapproval from others for personal changes.
Well something's lost, but something's gained
Acknowledging the trade-off between loss and gain in the process of living.
In living every day
Embracing the complexity of life and its inherent contradictions.
I've looked at life from both sides now
Examining life from different perspectives, including winning and losing.
From win and lose and still somehow
Despite varied experiences, uncertainty remains about understanding the true nature of life.
It's life's illusions I recall
Recalling past illusions about life, emphasizing the deceptive nature of perceptions about existence.
I really don't know life at all
Admitting a lack of true understanding of life despite previous experiences.
I've looked at life from both sides now
Reiterating the examination of life from different perspectives.
From up and down, and still somehow
Despite varied experiences, uncertainty remains about understanding the true nature of life.
It's life's illusions I recall
Recalling past illusions about life, emphasizing the deceptive nature of perceptions about existence.
I really don't know life at all
Admitting a lack of true understanding of life despite previous experiences.
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