Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: guitar
Song Meaning of “Two Sides to Every Story – Live at the Metropolis Theatre, Montreal, Canada – December 2000” by Joe Satriani
Two Sides to Every Story is a reflection on how our views and opinions can often be shaped by the people we surround ourselves with, and the stories we tell ourselves. Satriani’s electric guitar solo tells a story of two different sides coming together, as if from separate corners of a room, as one audience is invited to experience the conflict and understanding that can arise when we take the time to really listen to each other. In the lyrics of the song, Satriani recommends that we should take the time to explore the opposing views we each hold, and where they’ve come from, as it allows us to connect and to learn about ourselves and one another. The uplifting outro ties the theme together, pouring out a hopeful message that while acceptance of different perspectives may not be easy, it is possible, and it is worth the effort.