Discover the story of the song > It Doesn’t Matter – Stephen Stills

The lyrics describe the protagonist's experiences of life, feeling like they are both winning and losing. They are constantly vigilant and looking for signals in order to keep their head above water. The protagonist remembers their partner saying they don't want to forget them, but despite this, both of their fantasies may not come true. The protagonist acknowledges that life can be lonely and they are calling out for someone to share it with. They encourage living in the present moment and not worrying too much about the future. Overall, the message is that life is a dream and it doesn't matter which fantasy comes true in the end.