Two Step
Dave Mathews Band Lyrics
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Best intentions
You laid down and gave to me just
What I'm seeking
Love, you drive me to distraction
Hey my love do you believe that we
Might last a thousand years
Our flesh and blood
It ties you and me right up
Tie me down
Celebrate we will
'Cause life is short but
Sweet for certain, hey
We climb on two by two
To be sure these days continue
Things we cannot change
Hey, my love, you came to me like
Wine comes to this mouth
Grown tired of water all the time
You quench my heart and
You quench my mind
Celebrate we will
'Cause life is short but
Sweet for certain
We climb on two by two
To be sure these days continue
Things we cannot
Celebrate you and me
Climb two by two, to be sure
These days continue
Things we cannot change
Oh, my love I came to you
With best intentions
You laid down and gave to me
Just what I'm seeking
Celebrate we will
'Cause life is short
But sweet for certain hey
We climb two by two
To be sure these days continue
Things we cannot change...
Things we cannot change
The song "Two Step" by Dave Matthews Band is about celebrating life and the moments that bring us joy. The lyrics suggest that love is the driving force behind the celebration, but it's also something that ties us down in a necessary way. The first verse sets the scene: the singer comes to their lover with the best of intentions, seeking something specific. The lover gives them what they want, but this love is not without its challenges. It is a distraction, but one that the singer is willing to embrace.
The second verse suggests a desire for a long-lasting love that lasts forever, but acknowledges that our mortality and physical limitations make that impossible. The phrase "Our flesh and blood / It ties you and me right up" suggests that love is both binding and freeing at the same time. The chorus reassures us that we should celebrate in spite of these limitations, because life is sweet and the moments that bring us joy are worth holding onto.
The song ends with a repetition of the first verse, suggesting that the love between the singer and their lover is ongoing and enduring. It emphasizes that while there are things we cannot change, there are still things worth celebrating in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Say, my love, I came to you with Best intentions
I approached you with the sincerest of motives
You laid down and gave to me just What I'm seeking
You gave me everything I wanted without hesitation
Love, you drive me to distraction
Your love keeps me constantly captivated and overwhelmed
Hey my love do you believe that we Might last a thousand years Or more if not for this?
Do you think we could have eternal love if not for our physical limitations?
Our flesh and blood It ties you and me right up Tie me down
Our physical bodies keep us bound to one another, leaving me feeling trapped
Celebrate we will 'Cause life is short but Sweet for certain, hey
We should revel in the precious moments we have because our time is limited
We climb on two by two To be sure these days continue Things we cannot change
We rely on each other to keep our days worthwhile, despite the things beyond our control
Hey, my love, you came to me like Wine comes to this mouth Grown tired of water all the time
You entered my life as a refreshing change, like wine after drinking only water
You quench my heart and You quench my mind
You satisfy my emotional and intellectual needs
Celebrate you and me Climb two by two, to be sure These days continue Things we cannot change
We should take joy in each other and stick together to face the trials we cannot control
Oh, my love I came to you With best intentions You laid down and gave to me Just what I'm seeking
Again, I approached you with purity of heart and you gave me everything I wanted
Celebrate we will 'Cause life is short But sweet for certain hey We climb two by two To be sure these days continue Things we cannot change... Things we cannot change
Once more, we should find happiness in each other and stay united to confront the unpredictable things in life
Contributed by Caroline T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.