"Two of Us" was originally released on Let It Be and was later released on Anthology 3 and Let It Be… Naked. Its title was used for the VH1 film Two of Us about a fictional reunion between McCartney and Lennon.
"Two of Us" was originally a hard, guitar-driven rocker. In the Let It Be film, McCartney and Lennon sing the song "rocker" style into the same mike. McCartney had never been satisfied with this style, which he described as "chunky." And so on 24 January, he and the band reworked it. Lennon had ideas about how the song might sound if Stevie Wonder performed it, and just before revisiting the song, the band had run through the Everly Brothers hit "Cathy's Clown". With these influences and a move from electric guitar to acoustic, the song transformed into the gentler, stripped-down version that fans know today. The Beatles performed a finished version of the song live at Apple Studios on 31 January 1969; this performance was included in both the Let it Be film and album.
two of us
Beatles Lyrics
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Spending someone's
Hard earned pay
Two of us Sunday driving
Not arriving
On our way back 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 so low
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
The lyrics of Two of Us by The Beatles portrays the story of two individuals, enjoying each other's company while undertaking simple pleasures of life. The opening lines of the song "Two of us riding nowhere, Spending someone's hard-earned pay" suggests that the two individuals mentioned in the song are perhaps going on a leisurely drive, without concerning themselves with the destination or the cost. The lyrics communicate the carefree and light-hearted nature of the two individuals' relationship, as they partake in small activities like sending postcards or burning matches.
The second verse, "Two of us wearing raincoats, standing so low in the sun, You and me chasing paper, getting nowhere" indicates a sense of bewilderment and the feeling of being lost that the duo might have been experiencing. Yet, the lyrics convey that the two retain a sense of hope and positivity, as they are determined to find their way back home. Therefore, the song is a representation of the bond of two people, sharing simple moments together and enjoying the journey of life, rather than worrying about the destination.
Line by Line Meaning
Two of us riding nowhere
Two of us don't have a specific destination while traveling
Spending someone's hard earned pay
Using someone else's money to finance our trip
Two of us Sunday driving
Driving leisurely on a Sunday
Not arriving on our way back home
Not in a hurry to reach home
We're on our way home
We are heading back to our place of residence
You and me burning matches
Using matchsticks to light cigarettes or start a fire
Lifting latches
Opening doors or gates
Two of us sending postcards
Sending postcards to loved ones while on our trip
Writing letters on my wall
Keeping memories alive by writing letters on my wall
You and me chasing paper
Trying to achieve something but not making progress
Getting nowhere on our way back home
Going back home without any significant achievement
You and I have memories longer than the road that stretches out ahead
Our memories together are more important than what the future holds
Two of us wearing raincoats, standing so low in the sun
Two of us wearing raincoats while standing in the bright sun, indicating that we don't care what anyone thinks of us
We're going home
We are heading back to our place of residence
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RICHARD DAVIES, ROGER HODGSON
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