Montoya's career began in the mid-70's when Albert Collins asked him to join his band as drummer. Collins took Montoya under his wing and taught him his "icy hot" guitar style. The two remained friends even after Montoya left Collins' band.
In the early 80's John Mayall heard Montoya playing guitar in a Los Angles bar. Soon after Mayall asked Montoya to join the newly reformed Bluesbreakers. He remained a member of the band for 10 years.
In the early 90's Montoya decided it was time to go out on his own. He has recorded several highly acclaimed blues CD's.thankfully, he did it in Santa Cruz
Three Sides to Every Story
Coco Montoya Lyrics
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Yours, mine and the whole darn truth
Three sides to every story
Yours, mine, the whole darn truth
All these lies, these alibis
Telling of you and me
There's three sides to every story
Oh, I need to know
Where did you stay last night
Oh, you been told that
I ain't treating you right
Jabbing each other, talking trash
If we don't stop, we won't last
There's three sides to every story, oh yeah
Where do we go from here?
How does our love survive?
The future looks so unclear
Through the dark and suspicious mind
We played too long into losing game
With no hand to hand
With no one left to blame
There's three sides to every story
Where do we go from here?
How does our love survive
The future looks so unclear
Through the dark and suspicious mind
We played too long into losing game
With no hand to hand
With no one left to blame, yeah
Oh, there's three sides to every story
Ah, there's three sides to every story, oh yeah
The song "Three Sides to Every Story" by Coco Montoya is a blues-infused reflection on the complexities of relationships and the difficulty of understanding the truth behind conflicting perspectives. The repetition of the titular line throughout the song emphasizes the idea that there are always multiple versions of events and points of view to consider.
The first verse sets the stage for the rest of the song, with the idea that there are three sides to every story: your side, my side, and the truth. The second verse focuses on the conflicts and disagreements within the relationship, with accusations of lies and alibis. The third verse poses a series of questions about how the relationship can survive in the face of darkness and uncertainty, with no clear answers.
The chorus repeats throughout the song, driving home the idea that there are always multiple perspectives to consider when trying to understand a situation. The final verse concludes with the realization that there is no one to blame for the difficulties in the relationship, and that each person has their own version of events.
Overall, "Three Sides to Every Story" is a thoughtful and introspective song that highlights the complexities of relationships and the importance of considering multiple perspectives.
Line by Line Meaning
There's three sides to every story
Every conflict has three perspectives - yours, mine, and the truth.
Yours, mine and the whole darn truth
One side of the story is mine, other one is yours and what really happened is the whole darn truth.
All these lies, these alibis
We keep giving excuses and lies to get out of our situation.
Telling of you and me
These excuses represent something about both of us.
Oh, I need to know
I have a question that I need to ask to get the full understanding of the situation.
Where did you stay last night
I am asking where you spent the night because I am suspicious of what happened.
Oh, you been told that
You have heard someone else's opinion about me and believed it to be true.
I ain't treating you right
The opinion you have heard is about me not treating you well.
Jabbing each other, talking trash
We are fighting, trying to come out on top, and saying mean things to each other.
If we don't stop, we won't last
If we don't stop fighting and start having more productive conversations, our relationship won't survive.
Where do we go from here?
What should we do next to solve this problem?
How does our love survive?
In the midst of all these lies and fighting, how can we keep our love alive and strong?
The future looks so unclear
We can't see what's ahead because of the issues we are facing right now.
Through the dark and suspicious mind
Because of all the lies and fighting, my thoughts are gloomy and suspicious.
We played too long into losing game
We have been fighting for too long, and no one is winning.
With no hand to hand
We're fighting, but we are not connected in any way; we are not holding hands to support each other.
With no one left to blame
We have blamed each other for everything, and now, there's no one left to blame.
Ah, there's three sides to every story
We are reminded that there are three sides to every story: your side, my side, and the truth.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GARY NICHOLSON, JOHN MOONEY
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