So I have nothing seriously of interest to blog about today. It was a day, just like every other day. Nothing epic happened, kids did pretty much the same thing they do everyday. But, I did listen to some pretty epic music today. I’ve gone on a bit of a spree and have been downloading and listening to music like crazy. I’m broadening my horizons once again.
I was reminded of a song that moves me. Not so much the song itself, but the lyrics are incredible. I wrote essays about the song in high school, and I had forgotten about it for a really long time. Re-discovered it today, listened to it and fell in love all over again. So today, I thought I’d share the lyrics with you… *Smile*
Both Sides Now
by Joni Mitchell
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’ve 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 clouds illusions I recall
I really don’t know clouds at all
Moons and Junes and Ferris 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 them 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 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 clowns
I’ve looked at life that way
Oh but now old friends are acting strange
They shake their heads, they say 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
I’ve looked at life from both sides now
From up and down, and still somehow
It’s life’s illusions I recall
I really don’t know life at all