Both Sides Now
Neil Diamond Lyrics

Rolls and flows of angel hair
Various beautiful things that seem to have no practical use or specific meaning.

Ice cream castles in the air
A vision, plan or idea that is unrealistic, unattainable or has no solid basis.

Feather canyons everywhere
Vistas and landscapes that are delicate and graceful in their appearance.

I've looked at clouds that way
I have seen the world in a romanticized and unrealistic light.

But now they only block the sun
But now these visions prevent me from seeing things clearly and realistically.

They rain, they snow on everyone
These unrealistic ideals can bring disappointment and hardship to those who pursue them.

So many things I would've done
I have missed out on numerous experiences and opportunities because of these unrealistic visions.

But clouds got in my way
But my own unrealistic perceptions and ideals have prevented me from achieving my goals.

I've looked at clouds from both sides now
I have seen the world from both a romantic, idealistic perspective and a more practical, realistic one.

From up and down and still somehow
From different angles and viewpoints, yet I am still struggling to fully understand reality.

It's clouds' illusions I recall
It is these unrealistic illusions that stand out the most in my memory.

I really don't know clouds at all
In reality, I do not fully understand or comprehend these visions and ideas.

Moons and Junes and Ferris wheels
Various elements of fantasy, dreams and whimsical experiences.

The dizzy, dancing way you feel
The euphoric feeling that comes with experiencing something fantastical or idealistic.

As every fairy tale comes real
As each unrealistic idealistic vision becomes a reality, the feeling becomes overwhelming.

I've looked at love that way
I have viewed love in a romanticized and idealistic light.

But now it's just another show
However, love has become something routine and expected.

Leave 'em laughin' when you go
When leaving a relationship, it is better to leave on good terms and make the other person feel happy.

But if you care, don't let em' know
However, if one truly loves someone and is leaving the relationship, it is important not to let them know how much it hurts.

Don't give yourself away
Do not let anyone see you as vulnerable or weak.

I've looked at love from both sides now
I have seen love from both an idealistic and practical perspective.

From give and take and still somehow
From the different ways love can be expressed, yet understanding it still seems difficult.

It's love's illusions I recall
The unrealistic expectations of love are what stand out in my memory.

I really don't know love at all
In reality, I do not fully understand or comprehend love and its many complexities.

Tears and fears and feeling proud
Various emotions that one can experience in life.

Say 'I love you' right out loud
It is important to express one's feelings openly and honestly.

Dreams and schemes and circus crowds
Various aspirations, plans and experiences that make life interesting and exciting.

I've looked at life that way
I have experienced life with enthusiasm and idealism.

But now old friends are acting strange
However, as I have grown and changed, the people and relationships around me have done the same.

They shake their heads and say I've changed
People around me have noticed that I am no longer the same idealistic person I used to be.

But something's lost when somethings gained
While I may have lost my idealism, I have gained a new perspective and understanding of reality.

Living every day
Continuing to experience life and all its complexities.

I've looked at life from both sides now
I have seen life from both an idealistic and realistic perspective.

From win and lose and still somehow
From the ups and downs of life, yet still trying to understand it all.

It's life's illusions I recall
The unrealistic expectations of life are what stand out in my memory.

I really don't know life at all
In reality, I do not fully understand or comprehend life and its many complexities.