You Two
Chuck Berry Lyrics


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Let's throw a twilight cookout
We two, you two, no more
Way out somewhere in the country
Where we've never been before

Let's throw it on a weekend
We two, you two, no more
And lounge away a holiday
Like we've never done before

We'll bring the rounds and some jazzy sound
To play by a cozy fire
You two roast wieners and we'll toast the buns
And we'll chow till the night grows nighter

We'll call for you on the weekend
We two, you two, no more




And ride out somewhere in the country air
Just a cozy clan of four

Overall Meaning

The opening lyrics to Chuck Berry's "You Two" present us with the idea of having a mutual cookout between two couples; "We two, you two, no more". Berry describes the desire to go somewhere "way out somewhere in the country", a place that would be new and uncharted territory for these two couples. The song then moves into the planning phase of the event, with the suggestion to have it on a weekend; a time where everyone can lounge away and take a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life.


Berry then goes on to use some colorful language to paint a picture of the party; bringing rounds, having a "jazzy sound" to play by a "cozy fire", toasting buns and roasting wieners. It's a laid-back, fun atmosphere that is being described, with each couple contributing to the meal. The final verse of the song doubles down on the excitement about the getaway weekend, with the promise to "ride out somewhere in the country air" as a "cozy clan of four".


Overall, "You Two" presents an inviting snapshot of an idyllic, simple weekend spent with friends. Berry masterfully creates a positive, hopeful atmosphere that makes us want to break free from our mundane lives and have an adventure.


Line by Line Meaning

Let's throw a twilight cookout
Let's plan an evening barbecue party


We two, you two, no more
Just the four of us- you and your partner, and me and my partner


Way out somewhere in the country
We should throw the party in a rural area, away from the city


Where we've never been before
We should choose a location that none of us have visited previously


Let's throw it on a weekend
We should plan the party on a weekend


And lounge away a holiday
And spend a relaxing day off together


Like we've never done before
We should make this party extra special and different from our usual routines


We'll bring the rounds and some jazzy sound
We'll provide drinks and some enjoyable music


To play by a cozy fire
To enjoy by a warm and comfortable fireplace


You two roast wieners and we'll toast the buns
You and your partner can cook hot dogs while we prepare the buns


And we'll chow till the night grows nighter
And we'll keep eating until late into the night


We'll call for you on the weekend
We'll contact you to confirm the time and location of the party


And ride out somewhere in the country air
And travel to a rural area where we can breathe fresh air


Just a cozy clan of four
Just the four of us having a good time together




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: CHUCK BERRY

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Patrick Stocks

Let’s throw a twilight cockout
We 2, you 2, no more
Way out somewhere in the country
Where we’ve never been before
Let’s throw it on a weekend
We 2, you 2, no more
And lounge away a holiday
Like we’ve never done before

We’ll bring the rounds and some jazzy sound
To play by a cozy fire 🔥
You 2 roast wieners and we’ll toast the buns
And we’ll chow till the night grows nighter

We’ll call for you on the weekend
We 2, you 2, no more
And ride out somewhere in the country air
Just a cozy clan of 4

davidratcliffe1

cookout

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