Two Sides to Every Story
Dyan Cannon Lyrics
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And whose to say whose right and who is wrong
And I'm tryin' to understand why you're not with me
How can we both be right when you're still gone
It's hard to believe that it's all over a love like ours is not supposed to die
And there must be two sides to every story
I just wish I had a chance to tell you mine
I miss you more than I could ever tell you
And there must be two sides to every story
Come on home and tell me yours I love you so
I miss you more than I could ever tell you
And we've hurt each other more than we could know
And there must be two sides to every story
Come on home and tell me yours I love you so
The song "Two Sides To Every Story" by Dyan Cannon is a bittersweet ballad about the challenges and complexities of love. The lyrics convey the conflicting emotions of a person who is trying to come to terms with a failed relationship. The first verse suggests that there are always two perspectives to any argument and that it's hard to say who's right or wrong. The singer seems to be struggling to understand why the relationship ended and how they both could have different versions of what happened.
The chorus expresses the longing for the former partner and the desire to reconcile. The line "It's hard to believe that it's all over, a love like ours is not supposed to die" highlights the singer's disbelief that something so special could come to such an end. The phrase "I just wish I had a chance to tell you mine" suggests that the singer feels unheard and that there are things left unsaid.
The second verse echoes the melancholy of the first and emphasizes the idea that both parties have been hurt by the breakup. However, it ends with an optimistic invitation to come home and share the other person's side of the story. The repetition of "I love you so" throughout the song adds to its emotional weight and intensifies the feeling of someone who is trying to keep the thread of a love affair alive.
Overall, "Two Sides To Every Story" is a poignant reflection on the different ways people experience love and relationships. It acknowledges the difficulties of communication and understanding, but ultimately offers a hopeful message of forgiveness and reconciliation.
Line by Line Meaning
There must be two sides to every story
There are different perspectives in every situation
And whose to say whose right and who is wrong
No one can definitively say who is right or wrong
And I'm tryin' to understand why you're not with me
I'm struggling to comprehend why you left me
How can we both be right when you're still gone
We both see our actions as justified, but it doesn't change the fact that you're not here
It's hard to believe that it's all over a love like ours is not supposed to die
It's difficult to accept that our love has ended because we believed it was meant to last
And there must be two sides to every story
The reason for our breakup is likely more complex than it seems
I just wish I had a chance to tell you mine
I want the opportunity to explain my side of the story to you
I miss you more than I could ever tell you
I feel a deep longing for you that words cannot express
And we've hurt each other more than we could know
We've caused each other pain, most likely unintentionally
Come on home and tell me yours I love you so
Please come back and share your side of the story with me. I love you deeply
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Willie Nelson
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Walter Gonzo
Dyan Cannon's vocal range is tighter than a recently-wound clock, but her tone is surprisingly good when she can actually hit the notes. This clips contains one of the best scenes in the movie, as Buck (Willie) sneaks on-stage, plugs-in and nails the bridge. The little look he gives Dyan could charm the hiss off a snake. Thanks to dynocounter for posting the Honeysuckle Rose clips.
Nickinthefrozennorth
I remember taping this movie for my dad, he was totally enthralled. I got to see Willie playing with my dad one time. Every time I listen to Willie I think of my dad, and that's a good thing. Keep on going Willie, you're the man.
J.D. Peppmeier
I love this movie and this song ! Dyan Cannon nailed it !
Yamba Champion
i could watch this movie everyday of my life just a good story and great music i hate what country music has become now thank god we still have willie nelson and merle haggard and george jones around
Shannon Fisher
Only Willie and Kris Kris now. Jamey Johnson is pretty awesome
catherine tatar
loved this movie so much, caught my kitchen on fire while watching it in 1980's cause i forgot i was cooking. the good ole days miss them so much
Karl Palachuk
Best scene in the movie. Because even if you weren't a Willie fan before, you understand by this point in the movie that she KNOWS it's him by one note on the guitar. Awesome.
mark fuchs
And if you are a Willie fan like many of us.. you understand that they're using a part of him that is so ingrained in us which is the distinctive beautiful sound that comes out of Trigger
Ashley Bonanno
I grew up with Willie always in my life! I love this movie, that'll never change! This movie & The Redheaded Stranger are my 2 favorites ❤
Ken Bee
She is right, there is no mistakin' that old Martin as played by Willie. Nobody and I mean nobody can get that sound out of a guitar like Willie can.