Barnett's debut studio album, LP1 (2014), reached number 16 on the UK Albums Chart and number 30 on the US Billboard 200. It was also nominated for that year's Mercury Prize. She then released the EP M3LL155X (2015) and took a four-year hiatus, after which she released her second studio album, Magdalene (2019). After signing with Atlantic Records, she released the mixtape Caprisongs (2022). Her work has consistently garnered acclaim and has been described as "genre-bending", drawing on various genres including electronic music, trip hop, R&B, and avant-garde.
Two Weeks
FKA twigs Lyrics
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You know I'd quench that thirst
(I can treat you better than her)
You say you're lonely
I say you'll think about it
'Cause you're the only one who resonates
That chase, mouth open like high
Higher than a motherfucker, dreaming of you as my lover (mouth open, you're high)
Flying like a streamer thinking of new ways to do each other (mouth open, you're high)
Pull out the incisor, give me two weeks, you won't recognize her
Mouth open, you're high
I know it hurts
You know I'd put you first
(I can fuck you better than her)
You say you want me
I say you'll live without it
Unless you're the only one who instigates
Get your mouth open you're high
Higher than a motherfucker, dreaming of you as my lover (mouth open, you're high)
Flying like a streamer, thinking of new ways to do each other (mouth open, you're high)
Pull out the incisor, give me two weeks, you won't recognize her
Mouth open, you're high
Feel your body closing, I can rip it open
Suck me up, I'm healing for the shit you're dealing
Smoke on your skin to get those pretty eyes rolling
My thighs are apart for when you're ready to breathe in
Suck me up, I'm healing for the shit you're dealing
High motherfucker, get your mouth open, you know you're mine
I'll put you first, just close your eyes and dream about it
Higher than a motherfucker, dreaming of you as my lover
I'll quench your thirst, just chase the high and stop your doubting
Flying like a streamer thinking of new ways to do each other
High (high, high)
High (high, high)
Higher than a motherfucker, dreaming of you as my lover
Flying like a streamer thinking of new ways to do each other (mouth open, you're high)
Pull out the incisor, give me two weeks, you won't recognize her
Mouth open, you're high
The song "Two Weeks" by FKA Twigs is centered around the concept of desire, the thrill of the chase, and the intensity of passion. The first verse of the song establishes a dialog between two lovers. The persona in the song tells the other person that she knows it hurts, but she can quench their thirst by treating them better than their current partner. The persona taunts the other person saying that they think they're lonely, but they'll soon change their mind because they resonate with her. The chorus then begins with the persona describing how the other person is high above their current lover, and they are dreaming of being each other's lover.
As the song progresses, the persona describes how the chase fuels their passion and the desire for each other. They describe how they want to do new things to each other and how giving them two weeks will make them unrecognizable. The bridge of the song takes a more sensual turn with the persona describing how they want to physically rip the other person open, how they want to inhale their scent, and how they will be ready when the other person wants to breathe them in. The song ends with the persona reassuring the other person that they will put them first and quench their thirst, and they will always be high, dreaming of each other as their lover.
Overall the song "Two Weeks" is a sensual and intense exploration of desire, passion, and the thrill of the chase. The lyrics depict the raw intensity of pursuing one's desires, and the persona taunts the other person into joining them, reveling in the intensity of the moment and the pleasures of being with each other.
Line by Line Meaning
I know it hurts
I understand that you are in pain
You know I'd quench that thirst
I could satisfy your desires
(I can treat you better than her)
I could provide a better experience than your current partner
You say you're lonely
You express feelings of isolation
I say you'll think about it
I believe that you will consider my offer
'Cause you're the only one who resonates
Because you are the only one who truly connects with me
That chase, mouth open like high
The pursuit of pleasure, with mouth agape as if intoxicated
Higher than a motherfucker, dreaming of you as my lover (mouth open, you're high)
Lost in a euphoric fantasy about being together, with mouth open in awe
Flying like a streamer thinking of new ways to do each other (mouth open, you're high)
Fantasizing different scenarios of intimacy, with mouth still open in amazement
Pull out the incisor, give me two weeks, you won't recognize her Mouth open, you're high
If you commit to me for two weeks, I promise to transform you beyond recognition, all while feeling ecstatic
You say you want me
You express interest in being with me
I say you'll live without it
I believe that you can survive without me, although not as happily as with me.
Unless you're the only one who instigates
Unless you are the one who takes the initiative in our relationship
Get your mouth open you're high
Open your mouth, because you are overwhelmed with ecstasy
Feel your body closing, I can rip it open
As your body tenses up, I can force it open
Suck me up, I'm healing for the shit you're dealing
Take me in, let me help cure you of the struggles you face
Smoke on your skin to get those pretty eyes rolling
Inhale the smoke that lingers on your skin to intensify your pleasure
My thighs are apart for when you're ready to breathe in
I am ready to receive you when you are ready to indulge
High motherfucker, get your mouth open, you know you're mine
Feeling ecstatic, open your mouth, and acknowledge that you belong to me
I'll put you first, just close your eyes and dream about it
Your needs will be my priority, just visualize us together
I'll quench your thirst, just chase the high and stop your doubting
I can eliminate your desires, so focus on enjoying our relationship and stop being hesitant
(high, high)
Feeling ecstatic, on a natural high
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Emile Haynie, Tahliah Debrett Barnett
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