Both Sides Now

Revelations in Life's Illusions
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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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