Both Sides Now Lyrics
Carly Rae Jepsen
Lyrics
Bows and flows of angel hair
And ice cream castles in the air
Feather cannons everywhere
I?ve looked at clouds that way
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
I?ve looked at clouds from both sides now
I?ve looked at clouds from both sides now
From up and down and still somehow
It?s clouds illusions I recall
I really don?t know clouds at all
Moons and Junes and ferris wheels
The dizzy, dancing way you feel
When every fairy tale comes true
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
I?ve looked at love from both sides now
From give and take and still somehow
It?s loves 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 are acting strange
They shake their heads
They say I?ve changed
Well somethings lost and somethings gained in living every day
I?ve looked at life from both sides now
I?ve looked at life from both sides now
From win and loose and still somehow
It?s lifes illusions I recall
I really don?t know life
I?ve looked at clouds from both sides now
From up and down and still somehow
It?s clouds illusions I recall
I really don?t know clouds at all
I really don?t know life at all
Song & Lyrics Facts
Carly Rae Jepsen's "Both Sides Now" was released on May 17, 2019 as part of her fourth studio album Dedicated. The song was written by Carly and Jack Antonoff, with production from the latter.
It is an acoustic-driven ballad that features a backing band composed of drums, bass, keys and strings. The lyrics reflect on the idea of looking back at life experiences and gaining perspective with age and wisdom. They are introspective yet hopeful, touching on themes such as growing up, heartbreak, love, and loss.