Two Stories Wide
W. Nelson Lyrics
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Don't hide in the night
Come out in the sunshine
And we'll be alright
Life's too long to worry
And it's too short to cry
And it's too deep to measure
There's your side and my side
Which side do you need?
Both sides make you lonely
And make your heart bleed
Life's too long to worry
And it's too short to cry
And it's too deep to measure
And it's too stories wide
Life's too long to worry
And its too short to cry
And its too deep to measure
And its too stories wide
Life's too long to worry
And its too short to cry
And its too deep to measure
And its too stories wide
In "Two Stories Wide," Willie Nelson is offering a message of hope to those who might be feeling lost in the darkness of their life. He encourages them to come out into the light and embrace the sunshine, assuring them that everything will be alright. He reminds them that life is too long to worry and too short to spend crying. It's too deep to measure and too complex to be limited to just one story. There are always two sides to every issue or relationship, and it's essential to embrace both sides to find balance and inner peace.
Nelson suggests that both sides can make you feel alone and cause your heart to bleed, but that doesn't mean you should avoid them. Instead, embrace both sides and find the middle ground where you can be the happiest. He encourages listeners to stop worrying and crying over the past and instead focus on the bigger picture of life. Live it to the fullest, be open to both sides, and don't let anything hold you back.
Line by Line Meaning
Come out of the darkness
Step into the light and don't be afraid to be seen.
Don't hide in the night
Don't isolate yourself or keep to yourself.
Come out in the sunshine
Embrace positivity and optimism.
And we'll be alright
Things will be okay if we stay positive and open.
Life's too long to worry
Don't waste time worrying, as life is finite.
And it's too short to cry
Similarly, life is short, so don't waste it on negativity.
And it's too deep to measure
Life's complexities cannot be fully grasped or understood.
And it's too stories wide
There are always multiple perspectives to consider.
There's your side and my side
Different people see things in different ways.
Which side do you need?
Which perspective is most useful or beneficial in a given situation?
Both sides make you lonely
Focusing too much on one's own perspective can lead to isolation.
And make your heart bleed
Being too focused on oneself can lead to emotional pain and suffering.
Life's too long to worry
Again, life is finite and should not be wasted on negative thoughts.
And its too short to cry
Similarly, life is fleeting, so time should not be spent on negative emotions.
And its too deep to measure
Life's complexities cannot be fully grasped or understood.
And its too stories wide
Again, there are always multiple perspectives to consider.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: WILLIE NELSON
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