He has appeared on "Shout", released by Shout for England in 2010, as England's unofficial World Cup song. It reached #1 in the UK charts.
His latest singing endeavor is "The Greatest Gift", as used in the Sainsbury's 2016 Christmas advert. It can be streamed on Spotify, and can be downloaded from iTunes, with all profits going to charity.
It Takes Two
James Corden Lyrics
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You're daring
You're different in the woods
More sure
More sharing
You're getting us through the woods
If you could see
You're not the man who started
Than I knew
You to be
It takes two
I thought one was enough
It's not true
It takes two of us
You came through
When the journey was rough
It took you
It took two of us
It takes care
It takes patience and fear and despair
To change
Though you swear
To change
Who can tell if you do
It takes two
It takes two
You've changed
You're thriving
There's something about the woods
Not just
Surviving
You're blossoming in the woods
At home I'd fear
We'd stay the same forever
And then out here
You're passionate
Charming
Considerate
Clever
It takes one
To begin, but then once you've begun
It takes two of you
It's no fun
But what needs to be done
You can do
When there's two of you
If I dare
It's because I'm becoming
Aware of us
As a pair of us
Each accepting a share
Of what's there
We've changed
We're strangers
I'm meeting you in the woods
Who minds
What dangers
I know we'll get past the woods
And once we're past
Let's hope the changes last
Beyond woods
Beyond witches and slippers and hoods
Just the two of us
Beyond lies
Safe at home with our beautiful prize
Just the few of us
It takes trust
It takes just
A bit more
And we're done
We want four
We had none
We've got three
We need one
It takes two
In James Corden's "It Takes Two," the singer is reflecting on the changes that he and his partner have gone through while being lost in the woods. He sees how his partner has become more daring, more openhearted, and more willing to share, traits that he admired but did not expect. As a result, he realizes that it takes two people to make a relationship work, as opposed to the one he thought was enough. The journey has been rough, requiring care, patience, fear, and despair to transform, but now they are thriving.
The second verse shows how the two have changed each other for the better while experiencing danger together in the woods. The singer no longer fears that they will stay the same forever and instead sees how they have become more charming, considerate, and clever. They have accepted a shared responsibility for what's there, and they are no longer strangers to each other, but beyond the woods, witches, slippers, and hoods, just the two of them, with their beautiful prize - their relationship - safe at home.
The song is a positive message about the power of relationships to transform ourselves and each other. It acknowledges the hard work that goes into making a partnership work, but it also celebrates the joy that comes from overcoming adversity together. The lyrics remind us that when we are in love with someone, we are not alone, and that with a little bit of trust and effort, we can create something beautiful and lasting together.
Line by Line Meaning
You've changed
You are not the same person that you used to be
You're daring
You have become more adventurous
You're different in the woods
You behave differently when you are in nature
More sure
You are more confident
More sharing
You are more generous with your thoughts and feelings
You're getting us through the woods
You are guiding us through the forest, both literally and metaphorically
If you could see
If you were able to perceive
You're not the man who started
You are not the same person you were at the beginning of our journey
And much more openhearted
You are more vulnerable and genuine with your emotions
Than I knew
You to be
You are revealing a side of yourself that I did not know existed
It takes two
A partnership is required
I thought one was enough
I believed that one person could handle the task at hand
It's not true
I was mistaken
It takes two of us
We must work together
You came through
You succeeded in what we set out to do
When the journey was rough
During times of difficulty and hardship
It took you
It took two of us
We achieved our goal because we worked together
It takes care
Responsibility and attention to detail are important
It takes patience and fear and despair
Difficulties and hardships must be endured with patience, bravery, and perseverance
To change
In order to undergo transformation
Though you swear
Even if you make promises
To change
To undergo a shift
Who can tell if you do
It is difficult to know if you are actually making meaningful changes
It takes two
It takes two
A partnership is needed
You're thriving
You are flourishing
There's something about the woods
Nature has a positive impact on you
Not just
Surviving
You are not only surviving in the woods, but you are thriving
You're blossoming in the woods
You are blooming and growing when you are immersed in nature
At home I'd fear
We'd stay the same forever
I was worried that our routines would never change
And then out here
You're passionate
Charming
Considerate
Clever
But now, here in the woods, you are passionate, charismatic, thoughtful, and witty
It takes one
To begin, but then once you've begun
It takes two of you
One person can start something, but fulfilling it requires teamwork
It's no fun
But what needs to be done
You can do
It might not be enjoyable, but it is necessary and we can complete it together
When there's two of you
Together, we can handle anything
If I dare
If I am brave enough to take a risk
It's because I'm becoming
Aware of us
I am beginning to realize that we must work together as a team
As a pair of us
Each accepting a share
Of what's there
We must share in the responsibilities of the task at hand
We're strangers
I'm meeting you in the woods
In this new environment, we are getting to know each other better
Who minds
What dangers
We are not afraid of anything that might happen
I know we'll get past the woods
I am confident that together we can overcome any obstacle
And once we're past
Let's hope the changes last
Beyond woods
Beyond witches and slippers and hoods
Just the two of us
Hopefully, the positive changes in our relationship will last beyond the duration of the task itself
Beyond lies
Safe at home with our beautiful prize
Just the few of us
We will share in the rewards of our work as a small group
It takes trust
We must have faith in each other
It takes just
A bit more
And we're done
A little extra effort is all that is needed to complete the task
We want four
We had none
We've got three
We need one
We have specific goals and requirements to fulfill
It takes two
Teamwork is essential to accomplishing our goal
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Stephen Sondheim
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@radjadjadja
[BAKER'S WIFE]
You've changed.
You're daring.
You're different in the woods.
More sure.
More sharing.
You're getting us through the woods.
If you could see-
You're not the man who started,
And much more openhearted
Than I knew
You to be.
[BAKER]
It takes two.
I thought one was enough,
It's not true:
It takes two of us
You came through
When the journey was rough.
It took you.
It took two of us.
It takes care.
It takes patience and fear and despair
To change.
Though you swear
To change,
Who can tell if you do?
[BAKER'S WIFE]
(It takes 2) You've changed.
You're thriving.
There's something about the woods.
Not just
Surviving.
You're blossoming in the woods.
At home I'd fear
We'd stay the same forever.
And then out here-
You're passionate
Charming,
Considerate,
Clever-
[BAKER]
It takes one
To begin, but then once
You've begun,
It takes two of you.
It's no fun,
But what needs to be done
You can do
When there's two of you.
If I dare,
It's because I'm becoming
Aware of us
As a pair of us,
Each accepting a share
Of what's there.
[BOTH]
We've changed,
We're strangers
I'm meeting you in the woods.
Who minds,
What dangers?
I know we'll get past the woods.
And once we're passed
Let's hope the changes last.
Beyond woods,
Beyond witches and slippers and hoods
Just the two of us.
Beyond lies,
Safe at home with our beautiful prize,
Just the few of us.
It takes trust,
It takes just a bit more and we're done.
We want four,
We had none,
We've got three,
We need one,
It takes two.
@jlomorelialobato8895
You've changed
You're daring
You're different in the woods
More sure
More sharing
You're getting us through the woods
If you could see
You're not the man who started
And much more openhearted
Than I knew
You to be
It takes two
I thought one was enough
It's not true
It takes two of us
You came through
When the journey was rough
It took you
It took two of us
It takes care
It takes patience and fear and despair
To change
Though you swear
To change
Who can tell if you do
It takes two
It takes two
You've changed
You're thriving
There's something about the woods
Not just
Surviving
You're blossoming in the woods
At home I'd fear
We'd stay the same forever
And then out here
You're passionate
Charming
Considerate
Clever
It takes one
To begin, but then once you've begun
It takes two of you
It's no fun
But what needs to be done
You can do
When there's two of you
If I dare
It's because I'm becoming
Aware of us
As a pair of us
Each accepting a share
Of what's there
We've changed
We're strangers
I'm meeting you in the woods
Who minds
What dangers
I know we'll get past the woods
And once we're past
Let's hope the changes last
Beyond woods
Beyond witches and slippers and hoods
Just the two of us
Beyond lies
Safe at home with our beautiful prize
Just the few of us
It takes trust
It takes just
A bit more
And we're done
We want four
We had none
We've got three
We need one
It takes two
@JelenaDimitrijevicJeCastle47
Geez, Emily's laugh at 0:51 is so precious! She never fails to amaze me, such a talented woman.
@jeddies1fan585
agreed
@LindoMchunu
It's so 🥰🥰🥰
@reisydahhamid2753
THIS SONG IS SO SAD NOW THAT I'VE WATCHED THE MOVIE. ALSO THEIR VOICES BLEND SO WELL TOGETHER, IT BREAKS MY HEART EVEN MORE
@jeddies1fan585
:o
@jeddies1fan585
they dooo
@cortlandtwoods8096
SHE CHEATED
@whorable
@@cortlandtwoods8096 not exactly
@wandb3875
Why you yelling
@fivesauce9080
I JUST REALIZEDE WHEN SHE SAYS "PASSIONATE, CHARMING, CLEVER.." ITS FROM AGONY AND THEN SHE CHEATS ON THE BAKER WITHT HE PRINCE WOW I FEEL STUPID I JUST NOTICED THIS FDUHGWELIUGASDLFASDW