It’s no secret that the landscape of Birds of Tokyo’s home of Western Australia; a desert-like state so vast and unforgiving that to provide it with a soundtrack requires a higher level of grandeur and majesty one would ever dare associate with the ‘pop’ music tag.
But, down to its bones, pop music is what Birds of Tokyo write… they just layer those bones in muscle, and give the beast a heart.
Beautifully expressive in its texture, yet thick and rich in its deceptive simplicity; Birds Of Tokyo’s music is universal and incredibly humanistic. In what could be described as the blink of an eye, the band have struck a nerve in their homeland, giving way to an unprecedented rise to popularity, but it is in their blossoming international recognition can be seen the band’s true strength and ability to connect with people.
two of us
Birds of Tokyo Lyrics
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Have seen it all
Our story's been heartache and wonder
This universe
Ain't big enough
To keep us apart, no, not ever
How many times did we stumble
There's just something that keeps us together
Whenever my world moves from yours
I will always be with you
Got your name on my heart
In the shape of a tattoo
It's my favorite piece of art
There ain't nothing like you in this world that I know
And darling, I will never let you go
I will always be with you
You will always be here, in my heart
The two of us
We got it all
Don't need no designer distractions
'Cause in the end
I found a friend
My one and my only obsession
How many times did we stumble
How many times was it worth every fall
There's just something that keeps us together
Whenever my world moves from yours
I will always be with you
Got your name on my heart
In the shape of a tattoo
It's my favorite piece of art
There ain't nothing like you in this world that I know
And darling, I will never let you go
I will always be with you
You will always be here, in my heart
Come on, join me in this dance
An impossible romance
Take one step at time and I won't let go
I will always be with you
Got your name on my heart
In the shape of a tattoo
It's my favorite piece of art
There ain't nothing like you in this world that I know
And darling, I will never let you go
I will always be with you
You will always be here, in my heart
You will always be here, in my heart
You will always be here, in my heart
The opening verse of Birds of Tokyo's "Two of Us" speaks to the enduring bond between two people who have been through a lot. The two of them have seen it all and experienced both heartache and wonder together. Despite the vastness of the universe, they feel that it is not big enough to keep them apart. The chorus further solidifies the commitment between the two with the declaration that the singer will always be with the other person and has their name tattooed on their heart. They are each other's favorite piece of art and there is no one else like them in the world.
The second verse emphasizes the simplicity of their relationship, as they don't need material possessions or distractions. The singer found a friend and their one and only obsession. The chorus repeats the sentiment of being committed to each other for eternity. The bridge is a call to action for the listener to join in on their dance of an impossible romance. The final chorus reinforces the idea that the other person will always be in their heart, no matter what happens.
Line by Line Meaning
The two of us
We, as a couple or partnership, have experienced everything together
Have seen it all
We have been through all kinds of situations, both good and bad
Our story's been heartache and wonder
Our journey has been marked by different emotions of desolation and amazement
This universe
The world or surroundings around us
Ain't big enough
Is not vast or boundless enough
To keep us apart, no, not ever
Even if distances grow or challenges appear, we will always be together
How many times did we stumble
We have encountered difficulties and obstacles before
How many times was it worth every fall
Despite falling, it was always worth it all
There's just something that keeps us together
There is an unexplainable force that binds us
Whenever my world moves from yours
Whenever our paths diverge or drift apart
I will always be with you
I promise to always be by your side
Got your name on my heart
You hold a permanent residence in my heart and soul
In the shape of a tattoo
As a symbol of our connection, I have inked your name on my skin
It's my favorite piece of art
I cherish this tattoo as a reminder of our bond
There ain't nothing like you in this world that I know
There is no one like you, and nothing else compares to our relationship
And darling, I will never let you go
I will always hold on to you, and never let you leave my life
We got it all
We have everything we need and more
Don't need no designer distractions
We do not require external luxuries or distractions to be happy
Cause in the end
Ultimately, the most important thing is
I found a friend
I have found someone who is not only my partner but also my best friend
My one and my only obsession
You are the only thing that I am obsessed with, in a positive way
Come on, join me in this dance
Let's face life together, and dance through it
An impossible romance
Our bond is an inexplicable and magical connection
Take one step at time and I won't let go
As long as we move forward together, I will never let go of you
You will always be here, in my heart
No matter what happens, you will always have a special place in my heart
You will always be here, in my heart
You will always have a permanent spot in my heart and soul
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Adam Spark, Adam Weston, Glenn Sarangapany, Ian Berney, Ian Kenny
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@etwana3308
I showed this to my mum fighting against cancer now as we speak and she cried! This is a awesome I’ve never seen a bigger smile on her face!
@lappin6482
all the best 🙏👍
@JohnJohnson-hn9fx
Stay strong
@rhyno5289
Scxre my Mum has Cancer too ❤️👊
@barnanimal30
All the best to your Mum
@halzsweeney9400
🙏🙏🙏
@craig9563
All of us in love with someone know exactly how this feels. Fab song from fellow Aussies.
@davidbutton8497
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@georgiahopper6357
I couldn't have said it better Craig!!!!
@hamish1050
Top 3 bot song imo