Joni Mitchell - Both Sides Now (Lyric Video)

"Both Sides Now" by Joni Mitchell

Lyrics:

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

But now they only block the sun
They rain and they 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
From up and down and still somehow
It's cloud illusions I recall
I really don't know clouds at all

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

But now it's just another show
And 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 love's illusions that I recall
I really don't know love
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

Oh, but now old friends they're acting strange
And they shake their heads and they tell me that I've changed
Well something's lost, but something's gained
In 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
It's life's illusions that I recall
I really don't know life
I really don't know life at all

[rmadsen]

Heartfelt, soulful, dreamy, melancholy, wistful, wise, transcendent, contemplative, powerful, beautiful…so many words to describe how perfect this rendition of the song is.

[eliad]

I'm not 60, I'm 20. I feel like I'll come back to this, if I don't forget. And honestly, I hope I'll be able to relate then as I do now, because it seems like all the problems start when you feel like you know something too well. It's almost like I depend on being clueless to be happy and I'm scared shitless of losing that.

[joybarker]

At 60 years old this has become my story. I'm so grateful that Joni has given me words and music to tell it. ♡

[margieguilfordwoman]

Most beautiful version of this song Ive ever heard...

[jakespretorius]

I saw a documentary where Joni stated she would have loved to change some of her old songs with the knowledge she acquired through the years. This specific video is one of those changes she made many years after the first recording. Like wine she just made it better over time. Great version!

[bartonbullock]

The lyrics of this song are iincredibly transcendant, the orchestration is fabulous, and Joni Mitchell's voice and soul transform it into a miraculous expression of the philosophy of life and love. A deeply moving listening experience indeed.

[handebarlas]

Such a wonderful song. And this mature version is even better. What an epic scene it is with Emma Thompson's performance and Both Sides Now at Love Actually!!!

[patriciathewisher]

Such a masterpiece. Joni’s best ever song. ❤☁️🌤️🌧️🌩️❤

[rebecca]

Love this ... but in her live Miles of Isles when she sings "they shake their heads, they say I've changed" then she shouts "Yes I Have"! Love that live 💘☺

[kristinaosobka]

My favorite version. Her older voice, her lyrics and it brings a new voice to this classic.

[brade]

Joni’s voice is incredible…love this song! ❤️

[rally]

This Is So Incredible Her Voice With The Instruments.🤩😲 Simple Amazing.

[jtgan]

A beautiful song and lyrics that touch my heart as I can recall my youthful life now that I am old..there is no regret both sides now can be win or lose but in the end all is illusion

[petercabrales]

Most vivid and emotional lyrics with perfect melody to match. Doesn't know "clouds, love, life" at all. Very reserved attitude.

[stevecrutchley]

I had forgotten this song, how beautiful it is ❤

[velvetknapp]

Wow to sing a song like this and watch your life go full circle amazing !!

[marylhere]

She mentioned in an interview another older artist covering this song….she went backstage to express how the song needed a mature voice….not knowing Joni was the writer the singer was offended. What a beautiful artist she is….

[rosievela]

Larry Klein did a beautiful Production of Joni’s new version a sadder more beautiful version of this song. Bravo & Brava. This version touches my heart so much I cry for the loss of my dearest friends out of love for they were the light in their hearts I miss them so much. This song is for the most BeautyFULL hearts God made I was lucky to know this honors them. Thank you. 🙏 💋💙🙏🪽✝️💔❤️‍🔥☮️🕊️🎹🎤🎶🎵🎼✌️🗽🩵

[laudenkirk]

It’s 2024 the future is waiting for this beautiful song

[michelgervais]

POUR AVOIR ECRIT ET CHANTER CETTE IMMENSE CHANSON...JON MERITE UN MILLION DE FOIS LE PARADIS...