When The Beatles finally decided they would split up, the unreleased material was prepared for release with producer Phil Spector. He most prominently added the orchestral arrangement on The Long and Winding Road. Furthermore the legendary rooftop-recordings of Dig A Pony and Get Back, and the last ever Beatles studio recording with all four members present –I Me Mine– were added to complete the set of tracks that would be released as The Last Beatles Album: Let It Be ...
In 2003 a not-produced-by-Phil-Spector reissue of Let It Be was published as Let It Be... Naked under supervision of Paul McCartney featuring various alternate takes, and a more modest sound production.
Two of Us
The Beatles Lyrics
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Phase one, in which Doris gets her oats
Two of us riding nowhere
Spending someone's
Hard earned pay
You and me Sunday driving
Not arriving
On our way back home
We're on our way home
We're on our way home
We're going home
Two of us sending postcards
Writing letters
On my wall
You and me burning matches
Lifting latches
On our way back home
We're on our way home
We're on our way home
We're going home
You and I have memories
Longer than the road that stretches out ahead
Two of us wearing raincoats
Standing solo
In the sun
You and me chasing paper
Getting nowhere
On our way back home
We're on our way home
We're on our way home
We're going home
You and I have memories
Longer than the road that stretches out ahead
Two of us wearing raincoats
Standing solo
In the sun
You and me chasing paper
Getting nowhere
On our way back home
We're on our way home
We're on our way home
We're going home
We're going home
You better believe it
Goodbye
The Beatles's song "Two of Us" is a beautiful composition about two friends who are experiencing different phases of their lives but still cherish the bond of their friendship. The song starts with the line "Two of us riding nowhere, spending someone's hard-earned pay," indicating that the two friends are aimlessly wandering around without a particular destination. They are just having fun with each other's company, even if it means spending someone else's money.
The line "We're on our way home, we're going home" is repeated several times in the song, emphasizing the feeling of familiarity and comfort the friends share with each other. The lines "Two of us sending postcards, writing letters on my wall" indicate that they are apart for some time, but their friendship continues through their correspondence. The line "You and I have memories longer than the road that stretches out ahead" highlights that their memories of their time together are long-lasting and precious, surpassing any future experiences they might have.
The lyrics also mention a few seemingly random phrases like "I Dig a Pygmy by Charles Hawtrey and the Deaf Aids, Phase One, in which Doris gets her oats" and "You and me chasing paper getting nowhere." These phrases add a whimsical touch to the song and allow listeners to create their interpretations of their meanings.
Overall, "Two of Us" is a song that encapsulates the beauty of a long-lasting friendship that can endure time and distance. It is a reminder that true friends remain with us even when we are not physically together.
Line by Line Meaning
Two of us riding nowhere
The two of us are aimlessly traveling with no particular destination in mind
Spending someone's
Hard earned pay
We are spending money that someone else worked hard to earn
You and me Sunday driving
Not arriving
On our way back home
We are leisurely driving around with no intended destination, just killing time until we return home
We're on our way home
We're on our way home
We're going home
We are making our way back home and are excited to return
Two of us sending postcards
Writing letters
On my wall
We are staying in touch via postcards and letters, and I keep them displayed on my wall
You and me burning matches
Lifting latches
On our way back home
We are using matches to light our way in the dark, and we are opening latches to get through doors on our way back home
You and I have memories
Longer than the road that stretches out ahead
We have many memories that will last longer than the long journey that we have yet to face
Two of us wearing raincoats
Standing solo
In the sun
We are wearing raincoats even though it's sunny out, and although we are standing alone, we are still together
You and me chasing paper
Getting nowhere
On our way back home
We are chasing after things that are not important and getting nowhere, just trying to pass time on our way back home
We're going home
You better believe it
Goodbye
We are definitely going home, and this is our final farewell
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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