Bows 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 the way
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 real I've looked at love that way
But now it's just another show, you leave 'em laughing as 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 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 are acting strange
They shake their heads and say I've changed
But something's lost and something's gained from living every day
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