: After initially singing with nerves, Ruby notices her deaf family sneaking into the balcony. She begins to use American Sign Language (ASL) while she sings, allowing them to finally "hear" and experience her gift.
: Director Siân Heder chose the song because its lyrics about seeing life from multiple perspectives—"up and down," "win and lose"—mirror Ruby's own struggle navigating between the hearing world and her deaf family's culture. CODA — Both Sides Now Audio I Apple TV
: Emilia Jones learned ASL and worked with teachers for months to ensure the "lyrical dance" of her signing was accurate and expressive. : After initially singing with nerves, Ruby notices
The song appears during Ruby Rossi’s high-stakes audition for the Berklee College of Music . : After initially singing with nerves