For many years, I wrote a “song of the week” – parodies of popular songs. I woke up this morning with this song on the brain, and just had to do it some (in)justice. Some of you may be too young to remember Joni Mitchell and one of her best known songs, “Both Sides Now” (circa 1967-68)
Here’s a video of her singing it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcrEqIpi6sg
And the original lyrics: http://jonimitchell.com/music/song.cfm?id=83
Both Sides Now:
Rows and rows of promises
Telling us we should make a wish
With deserted hardware everywhere
I’ve looked at clouds that way
But now they only think it’s fun
To share their data with 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
Loads and loads of mobile apps
Telling the world just where you’re at
And ev’ry facebook post will say
That clouds may be the only way
But now it’s just another show
You give them hope and take their dough ($)
And if you care, don’t let them know
Don’t give yourself away
I’ve looked at clouds from both sides now
From win and lose, and still somehow
It’s cloud illusions I don’t trust
I really can’t say clouds are bust
Tears and fears when compromised
Hackers now have got inside
All your schemes are push aside
They’re watching you each day
But now your friends are acting strange
They shake their heads, they say you’ve changed
Well something’s lost, but something’s gained
In using clouds each day
I’ve looked at clouds from both sides now
From win and lose and still somehow
It’s cloud’s illusions I recall
I really don’t know clouds at all