Both Sides Now

Joni Mitchell


Rows and flows of angel hair
And ice cream castles in the air
And feather canyons everywhere
I’ve looked at clouds that way

But now they only block the sun
They rain and snow on everyone
So many things I would have done
But clouds got in my way

Chorus
   I’ve looked at clouds from both sides now
   From up and down and still somehow
   It’s cloud’s illusions I recall
   I really don’t know clouds at all

Moons and Junes and ferries wheels
The dizzy dancing way you feel
As every fairy tale comes real
I’ve looked at love that way

But now it’s just another show
You leave ’em laughing when you go
And if you care, don’t let them know
Don’t give yourself away

Chorus
   I’ve looked at love from both sides now
   From give and take and still somehow
   It’s love’s illusions I recall
   I really don’t know love at all

Tears and fears and feeling proud,
To say “I love you” right out loud
Dreams and schemes and circus crowds
I’ve looked at life that way

But now old friends they’re acting strange
They shake their heads, they say I’ve changed
Well something’s lost, but something’s gained
In living every day

Chorus
   I’ve looked at life from both sides now
   From win and lose and still somehow
   It’s life’s illusions I recall
   I really don’t know life at all