two of us
Luke Steele Lyrics
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Spinning around the world
Like the ocean rage
I am a rip tide underwater
Cooking up spells in the sea
Am I really what all the scriptures say about me?
Am I really what all the scriptures say about me?
Two of us, yeah, yeah, two of us
Two of us in one body
Two of us, yeah, yeah, two of us
Two of us in one body
Wait up, I′m in the middle of the highway
Trying not to die
You're no child no more
The battle is different than it was before
Am I really what all the scriptures say about me?
Am I really what all the scriptures say about me?
Two of us, yeah, yeah, two of us
Two of us in one body
Two of us, yeah, yeah, two of us
Two of us in one body
Part of me is breaking out
Part of me is breaking out
Part of me is breaking out
Well, it′s still inside of me
Well, it's still inside of me
Cuts back
Part of me is breaking out
Well, it's still inside of me
Well, it′s still inside of me
Cuts back
Part of me is breaking out
Part of me is breaking out
The lyrics of Luke Steele's "Two of Us" reflect a sense of duality and inner conflict within oneself. Steele describes himself as his own planet, spinning around the world, and a rip tide underwater, cooking up spells in the sea. He questions whether he really is what all the scriptures say about him, perhaps wondering if the expectations and ideals placed upon him by religion and society align with his true sense of self.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Two of us in one body," emphasizing the theme of internal conflict and the struggle to reconcile conflicting parts of oneself. Steele describes feeling like he is in the middle of the highway, trying not to die, highlighting the intensity of this inner battle. He acknowledges that he is no longer a child and that the battle is different than it was before, perhaps alluding to the challenges of growing up and coming to terms with one's identity.
The repeated phrase "part of me is breaking out" suggests a desire to break free from the constraints of societal expectations and embrace one's true self. This conflicting theme of breaking free while still feeling trapped inside oneself creates a tension within the song, mirrored by the haunting melody and ethereal vocals that accompany the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
I am my own planet
I am an entity capable of standing on my own, without the assistance of others.
Spinning around the world
My presence is felt across the world and can affect everything around me.
Like the ocean rage
I am powerful and my emotions can be overwhelming like a tumultuous ocean.
I am a rip tide underwater
Just like a rip tide that can take one under, I am capable of taking one under with my emotions.
Cooking up spells in the sea
I can have a powerful and potentially dangerous influence on others, and I am working on refining this influence.
Am I really what all the scriptures say about me?
I am questioning whether the labels society has put on me are truly reflective of who I am.
Two of us, yeah, yeah, two of us
I am recognizing that there is a duality to my being, and that there is a part of me that is hidden or not fully understood.
Two of us in one body
I acknowledge that both parts of me are housed in the same body, and that they are both valid and important.
Wait up, I'm in the middle of the highway, trying not to die
I am navigating through life in a way that feels dangerous and uncertain, but I am doing my best to survive.
You're no child no more, the battle is different than it was before
I am recognizing that the challenges I face now are more complex and require more strength and maturity to overcome.
Part of me is breaking out, well, it's still inside of me, cuts back
There is a part of me that is longing to be expressed, but it is being restrained or held back. It is a constant struggle.
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