Both Sides Now
Sammy Hagar Lyrics

There's another side to everything
Nothing is one-dimensional, and everything has multiple perspectives or aspects.

Connected like the ring around your finger
The multifaceted nature of things is interconnected and cannot be separated, much like how a ring is a seamless and continuous loop.

And I know this like I know myself,
The singer has come to understand that just as he knows himself imperfectly, he also doesn't fully comprehend the complexities of the world around him.

Not very well, yet I'm no stranger
Despite feeling unfamiliar with this new way of seeing things, he recognizes that there's a part of him that has always been attuned to these nuances.

But it won't be long, I see both sides now
He is confident that this new understanding won't take long to develop further and will help him see all perspectives on issues more clearly.

When nothing's gained, then something's lost
Making no progress means failure and loss of time or effort.

Pay half the price at twice the cost
Trying to take shortcuts or taking a cheaper or easier alternative may end up costing more in the long run due to additional unseen expenses or inconvenience.

We're crystallized, we stand alone
People can become set in their ways to the point of isolation, where they are incapable of seeing things from others' perspectives.

Conviction holds us like a stone
Strong beliefs or convictions can be inflexible and unyielding, trapping us in a narrow way of thinking.

I know it won't be long, 'cause I see both sides now
The singer is confident that by looking at things from multiple perspectives, he will be able to make better decisions in the future.

We got to learn how to listen, before we learn to talk
We need to practice active listening skills and avoid jumping to conclusions or making assumptions before fully understanding the issue at hand.

We got to learn how to crawl, before we learn to walk
We need to start with the basics and build a strong foundation before we can progress to more advanced topics or concepts.

If you want a little peace, sometimes you got to fight
In order to achieve desired outcomes, we may need to stand up for ourselves or others and fight for what we believe is right.

We got to walk through the darkness before we stand in the light
We often have to experience hardship or struggle before we can fully appreciate the moments of joy or clarity in our lives.

We're always somewhere in between
Our perceptions and beliefs are often not fully one-sided or absolute but rather exist in a gray area in between.

We never taste, the sweet extreme
When we're stuck in the middle ground, we're unable to experience the full range of emotions or experiences that life has to offer, both good and bad.

I know it won't be long, I see both sides now
The singer is still confident that he will be able to gain a deeper understanding of issues from all angles.

You got to learn to crawl, before you learn to walk
The process of growth and mastery begins with taking small steps and gradually building on those skills or concepts.

I know it won't be long
The singer is hopeful that his progress towards understanding multiple perspectives will continue at a steady pace.

I see both sides now
He has developed a new way of seeing issues and is able to consider multiple perspectives simultaneously.