Takes Two to Tango
Betty Carter Lyrics


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You can haunt any house by yourself
Be a man or a mouse by yourself
You can act like a king on a thrown
There are lots of things that you can do alone

But it takes two to tango two to tango
Two to really get the feeling of romance
Two to tango two to tango do the dance of love
You can sail on a ship by yourself

Take a nap or nip by yourself
You can get into debt on your own
There are lots of things that you can do alone
But it takes

You can get very old by yourself
Catch a fish or a cold by yourself
Dig a ditch or strike it rich all by yourself
There are lots of things that you can do alone

But it takes

You can fight like a champ by yourself
You can lick any stamp by yourself
You can be very brave on the phone
There are lots of things that you can do alone

But it takes
It takes two, I say two




Darling it always takes two
I'm with you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Betty Carter's song "Takes Two to Tango" explore the idea that while one person can do many things independently, there are certain experiences in life that require two people. The first verse emphasizes the idea that one can be independent and self-reliant, but the chorus repeatedly emphasizes the importance of having a partner to experience true romance and the dance of love. The second verse further illustrates the idea that while one can do many things alone, having another person in one's life brings experiences like love, companionship, and shared hardships.


Overall, the song celebrates human connection and the importance of having someone to share life's experiences with. While it may feel empowering to be able to do things alone, the real richness of life comes from sharing those experiences with others.


Line by Line Meaning

You can haunt any house by yourself
You have the ability to scare people alone


Be a man or a mouse by yourself
You alone have the power to control your bravery, either be courageous or timid


You can act like a king on a thrown
You can sit alone on a chair and pretend to be a king


There are lots of things that you can do alone
There are many activities that can be done solo


But it takes two to tango two to tango
However, to experience romance, it requires the participation of another person


Two to really get the feeling of romance
Two individuals are necessary to create a genuine emotional experience of love


Two to tango two to tango do the dance of love
Two people are required to perform the romantic Tango dance, as well as the dance of expressing love and affection


You can sail on a ship by yourself
You can captain a boat alone


Take a nap or nip by yourself
You alone can take a quick sleep or enjoy a small drink


You can get into debt on your own
It is possible to incur a financial deficit alone


You can get very old by yourself
You can age alone


Catch a fish or a cold by yourself
You can fish for food or catch a cold solely on your own


Dig a ditch or strike it rich all by yourself
You have the capacity to work hard and accumulate wealth independently


You can fight like a champ by yourself
You have the prowess to excel in combat unaccompanied


You can lick any stamp by yourself
You can put stamps on envelopes by yourself


You can be very brave on the phone
You can put up a courageous front while talking on the phone


But it takes
However, in order to achieve genuine romantic fulfillment,


It takes two, I say two
It necessitates two individuals working in unison


Darling it always takes two
Addressing a romantic partner, it is always essential for two people to take part


I'm with you
I am your partner in this romantic partnership




Lyrics © SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC.
Written by: AL HOFFMAN, DICK MANNING

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@itsmeathena6706

You can haunt any house by yourself
Be a man or a mouse by yourself
You can act like a king on a thrown
There are lots of things that you can do alone
But it takes two to tango two to tango
Two to really get the feeling of romance
Two to tango two to tango do the dance of love
You can sail on a ship by yourself
Take a nap or nip by yourself
You can get into debt on your own
There are lots of things that you can do alone
But it takes
You can get very old by yourself
Catch a fish or a cold by yourself
Dig a ditch or strike it rich all by yourself
There are lots of things that you can do alone
But it takes
You can fight like a champ by yourself
You can lick any stamp by yourself
You can be very brave on the phone
There are lots of things that you can do alone
But it takes
It takes two, I say two
Darling it always takes two
I'm with you



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