two of us
John and Paul Lyrics
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The Dragon's coming don't you hear him roar?
Let him roar his Heart out, tis no matter
Stand clear, my Friends, this is no Time for chatter
Here, take your Spear
I'm armed completely in a valiant Heart
But first I'll drink, to make me strong and mighty
Six Quarts of Ale, and one of Aqua Vitae
The lyrics to John and Paul's song Two Of Us are often considered quite cryptic, and there are many different potential interpretations. One possible interpretation is that the song is a call to action, urging the listener to be valiant and courageous in the face of danger. The line "Now, now or never, save us, valiant Moore!" could be taken as a direct plea to someone named Moore, urging them to step up and be brave.
The following lines, "The Dragon's coming don't you hear him roar? / Let him roar his Heart out, tis no matter / Stand clear, my Friends, this is no Time for chatter," could be interpreted as a reference to some kind of impending danger or threat. The "dragon" could represent some kind of more abstract danger, such as social or political upheaval, with the call to action being to stand strong and not let fear or uncertainty get in the way.
The last two lines, "But first I'll drink, to make me strong and mighty / Six Quarts of Ale, and one of Aqua Vitae," could be seen as a nod to the classic idea of alcohol as liquid courage. In this interpretation, the call to action is not just to be brave, but to find the strength within oneself to face the challenge head-on.
Line by Line Meaning
Now, now or never, save us, valiant Moore!
It's time to act urgently, brave Moore, or we may lose our chance to save ourselves.
The Dragon's coming don't you hear him roar?
The enemy is approaching and making his presence known. Can't you hear the sounds of impending danger?
Let him roar his Heart out, tis no matter
Let the enemy do his worst, for it won't affect our resolve.
Stand clear, my Friends, this is no Time for chatter
We need to focus and be ready for action. There's no time for idle talk.
Here, take your Spear
Take up your weapon and prepare for battle.
I scorn Sword, Spear or Dart
I don't fear any weapon that the enemy might use.
I'm armed completely in a valiant Heart
My courage is my greatest weapon.
But first I'll drink, to make me strong and mighty
Before we face the danger, let's take a moment to prepare and gather our strength.
Six Quarts of Ale, and one of Aqua Vitae
We'll drink six bottles of beer and one of whiskey to fortify ourselves for the battle ahead.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Henry Carey, John Frederick Lampe
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@jonlewislive
I've always had difficulty working out which was the main melody over the harmonies, and now here it is! I love this!
@josephmartino9958
Paul knew they had the best world's best gig with the most loyal customers and took the job seriously
@CARLWISE2008
Paul was too great for them to keep up
@j-mo2453
It’s funny that at that point in time John and George are being presented the song and might be hearing the key change to the song for the very first time. Its not a predictable break I’d expect and at first doesn’t seem like it’ll resolve back into the song then quickly does and that’s my favorite part.
@hamueramusic
yeah agree
like HOW DO THEY PUT AN Aminor IN THE KEY OF Bb LIKE WHAT??!!
@voltaire6668
Ringo looks so hungover, yet still spot on!
@samlewis7878
Amazing artists, amazing song.
@johnsain
A few years later as a teenager in the mid-1970's...I bought the same Left handed Hofner Bass and Fender amp that Paul has.....Still have them.....along with the 1975 Rickenbacker (icon pic) I also acquired....Paul = My biggest musical influence of course!
@luissampaio2104
Wow! Make a review of them on your channel, it would be great
@BruceColon-BSides
That’s awesome