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 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 that 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 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 what love's about at all
Tears and fears and feelin' proud To say to someone I love you right out loud Dreams and schemes and circus crowds I've looked at life that way, sometimes I still do Now old friends are acting strange They shake their heads and they tell me that I have changed, well I have Something's lost but something's gained in livin' every day
I've looked at love from both sides now From up and down and give and take From win and lose and still somehow it's love's illusions that I recall I really don't know, I really don't know
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