Two For The Road
Henry Mancini & His Orchestra and Chorus Lyrics
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Come wander through the world with me,
And any place we chance to be,
Will be a rendezvous.
Two for the road,
We'll travel through the years,
Collecting precious memories,
And living life the way we please.
In the summertime the sun will shine,
In winter we'll drink summer wine,
And any day that you are mine,
Will be a lovely day.
As long as love still wears a smile,
I know that we'll be two for the road,
And that's a long long while.
The song "Two For The Road" by Henry Mancini & His Orchestra and Chorus is a romantic ballad that describes a couple's wandering journey through life, collecting memories and souvenirs along the way. The lyrics invite the listener to join in the adventure, suggesting a carefree attitude and a willingness to explore the world without a set destination in mind. The singer promises that any place they find themselves in will be a rendezvous, highlighting the romantic and spontaneous nature of their travels.
The chorus then brings in the title phrase, describing the couple's journey as being "two for the road." The repetition of this line throughout the song emphasizes the idea that the couple is in it together, traversing through the years hand in hand. The lyrics also touch on the changing seasons, noting that they will adapt and enjoy each one in their own way, such as by drinking summer wine in the winter. The final verse suggests that as long as love remains, they will continue their journey together for a "long long while."
Line by Line Meaning
If you're feeling fancy free,
If you're in the mood for an adventure,
Come wander through the world with me,
Let's explore the world together,
And any place we chance to be,
Wherever we end up,
Will be a rendezvous.
We'll make it a special meeting place for us.
Two for the road,
We'll be together on this journey,
We'll travel through the years,
We'll journey through time together,
Collecting precious memories,
We'll create and cherish beautiful moments,
Selecting souvenirs
We'll choose keepsakes to remember our trip,
And living life the way we please.
We'll enjoy our lives on our own terms.
In the summertime the sun will shine,
We'll enjoy the warmth of the summer sun,
In winter we'll drink summer wine,
We'll find ways to enjoy ourselves year-round,
And any day that you are mine,
As long as we're together,
Will be a lovely day.
We'll make every day beautiful.
As long as love still wears a smile,
As long as we continue to love each other,
I know that we'll be two for the road,
I know we'll always be together on this journey,
And that's a long long while.
Our journey together will last a lifetime.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HENRY NICOLA MANCINI
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@antoniomagtangoldeleon162
i take pride i was already born during the heydey of the soundtrack, i believe this is one of the greatest musical composition and arrangement, God bless the great Henry Mancini. He gave the world something that will be appreciated for many generations to come.
@annacottage4536
Such a lovely thing to say. I too believe this is owner of the greatest, as for Henry Mancini, not only a genius but a lovely Gentleman. We are privileged to be able to listen to his work.
@barbarafitzwilliam7854
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@auntdeb3837
So true, to this day one of my favorites. I mention the great musicals to my 18 yr old grandson, who plays first chair viola in Chamber, but not familiar with any of the greats. Mancini was one of the greats and continues to enrich my soul with his music! Thank you!
@rigobertoreyes1885
@@auntdeb3837 hello Debbie - good that you are giving some information to your grandson as many musicians nowadays are not so familiar with the good old music that lyrics and melody is so meaningful - that is a good way of giving music education and do continue - best regards and God Bless
@jessecruz5874
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@BuckieBear
Mancini once said in an interview on British tv that this was his favorite of all the songs he composed.
@user-vd8tn2ne6g
Mine too!
@julieriley1059
Written for his wife
@nickywilks7928
Finney and Hepburn, this song and that film remains in my heart forever.