Two Bits
Marley's Ghost Lyrics
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Don't need no Coup De Ville to have ourselves a ball, girl.
*Cause I know a juke box that won't stop blastin',
and I got two bits...
Girl you look so fine, the sun shining through your dress.
Let's make a mess of your feather bed tonight!
But first I wanna dance with you, I wanna make it last.
Get my two bits worth, babe!
Something's got a hold of my soul.
When you move your hips and you lick your lips,
I wanna hold on till I lose control!
Put on your CD, mama, it's just you and me.
We'd better pull the shades, we're such a sight to see!
'Cause we got the rhythm and sweet harmony.
It just takes two bits, baby!
When you flash those eyes, how they tantalize me!
Something's got a hold of my soul.
When you do those things, when you queen my king,
I wanna hold on till I lose control!
Marley's Ghost's song "Two Bits" is essentially about two people who are attracted to each other's physical appearances and are looking to have some fun without needing a lot of money. The singer has two bits while his partner has a dollar, but that doesn't matter because they are going to have a great time regardless. They know of a jukebox that plays great music and they are going to dance the night away. The song also mentions the physical attraction between the two, with the singer admiring the sight of his partner and her tantalizing gaze. The lyrics imply that the two are going to get intimate eventually, with the line "Let's make a mess of your feather bed tonight!" However, before that, they want to dance and have some fun, listening to the jukebox.
The lyrics of the song are fairly straightforward and don't require a lot of interpretation. The song is just about two people having fun and being attracted to each other. There's no real depth to it, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Sometimes simplicity is enjoyable, and "Two Bits" is a catchy tune that encourages listeners to let loose and have a good time.
Line by Line Meaning
I got two bits and you got a dollar.
I may not have as much as you, but I still have enough to enjoy ourselves.
Don't need no Coup De Ville to have ourselves a ball, girl.
We don't need fancy things to have fun, we can make the most of what we have.
Cause I know a juke box that won't stop blastin', and I got two bits...
I know a place where we can listen to music all night, and I have enough money to enjoy it.
Girl you look so fine, the sun shining through your dress.
You look beautiful and radiant in the sunlight.
Let's make a mess of your feather bed tonight!
Let's have fun and enjoy each other's company in an intimate way.
But first I wanna dance with you, I wanna make it last.
Before we get intimate, I want to spend some time dancing with you and enjoying the moment.
Get my two bits worth, babe!
I want to make the most of my limited money and have a good time with you.
When you flash those eyes, how they tantalize me!
Your eyes are so mesmerizing, they make me feel enticed and drawn to you.
Something's got a hold of my soul.
I feel deeply connected to you and cannot resist your charms.
When you move your hips and you lick your lips, I wanna hold on till I lose control!
Your sensual moves and gestures make me want to embrace you with all my might.
Put on your CD, mama, it's just you and me.
Let's listen to some music and enjoy each other's company without any distractions.
We'd better pull the shades, we're such a sight to see!
We're having so much fun that people would be jealous if they saw us.
Cause we got the rhythm and sweet harmony.
Together, we have the perfect chemistry and will create a beautiful symphony.
It just takes two bits, baby!
We don't need a lot of money to have a good time, just a little bit is enough.
Contributed by Cole G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@seanmcreynolds7642
Frank Finley’s Marley terrified me as a kid. That bone chilling scream scared the hell out of me every time.
@DazMaad
Same hear Sean. Frank finlay's portrayal of Jacob marley gave me nightmares for months and months, what a performance though!
@watcherowl5387
The 1984 Marley's eyes are clouded over the way an actual dead bodies would get
@geslinam9703
The scene with Marley’s ghost is my favorite too…the best in my opinion is the 1971 version with Albert Finney. It’s the spookiest Marley. Still, in all of them, the scene has a touch of lightheartedness, even comedy. I’d love to see a modern remake - not one that changes or embellishes on the story, as some have, but one that follows the original story and makes it really creepy…it’s a ghost story, after all.
@jonchampion8720
When my school put on the Christmas Carol I played Marley my friend play Scrooge.
@robnewman6101
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens.
19th December 1843.
@thewkovacs316
the best marley is sir alec guiness
that man is great at playing aghost
@williamarchibald1378
Wasn't the last time he'd be playing a spirit!
@adamschrepfer1086
No SIR Alec Guinness Marley? come on man
@williamarchibald1378
Q!!! You're behind all of this!