Paper Route is an American indie band from Nashville, Tennessee formed in 2… Read Full Bio ↴Paper Route is an American indie band from Nashville, Tennessee formed in 2004. The band's self-titled debut album was released August 29, 2006.

Paper Route is composed of Chad Howat (bass, piano, programming), J.T. Daly (vocals, keyboards, percussion), Andy Smith (vocals, guitars, harmonica), and Gavin McDonald (drums). Howat, Daly, and Smith first began playing together late at night after a previous musical endeavor had disbanded. Paste magazine deemed Paper Route an artist to watch.

From late July through August 2008, Paper Route was part of the Final Riot Tour, with Paramore, Phantom Planet, and Jack's Mannequin. They have also toured with Copeland and Passion Pit.

In early 2008, the TV show One Tree Hill featured Paper Route songs in the episodes "Life Is Short" and "Cryin' Won't Help You Now". The band's song "Last Time" was chosen to be the theme song for the August 31, 2008 Nike+ Human Race.

The band's major label debut, Absence, was issued on Universal Records on April 28, 2009. The album reached #13 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart.

Two Hearts
Paper Route Lyrics

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Every circle was a line
Just connected by design
Every part of this reminding me how your heart met mine
And every time, when

You want I ail take you home
And you'll play with the radio

I need you know you are the only one that I'll ever love
Just look what's been done, two hearts beat as one
It's never easy but the two are now one
Just look what's been done, two hearts beat as one
I know, you know

If the heart is heaven
Tell me would the mind then be hell?
And if I get too heavy for ya let me know cause I can't tell
The jar and bell, well

If you want I can take you home
And you'll sing to the radio

I need you know you are the only one that I'll ever love
Just look what's been done, two hearts beat as one
It's never easy but the two are now one
Just look what's been done, two hearts beat as one
I know, you know

I will never need again
I am infinite
I won't forget the moment
I felt the whole earth cave in love
Two hearts,
Two hearts'

You just sing, and I'll take you home

I'll take you home, now
I need you to know.

Overall Meaning

In "Two Hearts" by Paper Route, the singer reflects on how he and his partner's hearts connected, and how they now beat as one. The song is full of symbolism, with every circle representing a line connected by design, a reminder of how their hearts were brought together. The singer is devoted to his partner, telling them they are the only one he will ever love. Even though the journey of love is not easy, they are now united as one, and the singer won't forget the moment they felt the whole earth cave in love.

The song touches on the idea of the heart and the mind, with the singer questioning whether the heart is heaven and the mind is hell. He also acknowledges that he may get too heavy for his partner, but hopes that they will communicate their feelings to him. Throughout the song, the singer promises to take his partner home and create memories together, singing and playing with the radio.

Line by Line Meaning

Every circle was a line
Every cycle in our lives is marked by events that shape us, leading us to the next stage of life

Just connected by design
Our lives are woven together intentionally, whether we realize it or not

Every part of this reminding me how your heart met mine
Every piece of our journey shows us how our paths crossed and our hearts became one

And every time, when
In each moment, we are reminded of the journey we've taken and how our hearts are connected

You want I'll take you home
I am here to take care of you and keep you safe

And you'll play with the radio
You'll trust me to take you where you need to go and enjoy the journey along the way

I need you know you are the only one that I'll ever love
You are my forever and always, the one I will always love deeply and truly

Just look what's been done, two hearts beat as one
Our love has brought us together and made us stronger, as we now beat as one

It's never easy but the two are now one
This journey hasn't been easy, but our love has overcome and united us as one

If the heart is heaven
Our hearts are the purest and most valuable aspect of our being

Tell me would the mind then be hell?
If our hearts represent heaven, then our fears and doubts (of the mind) represent the challenges and obstacles we must overcome to reach that heavenly state

And if I get too heavy for ya let me know cause I can't tell
If our journey together ever becomes too much for you, please don't hesitate to communicate with me so that I can do what I can to make things easier for you

The jar and bell, well
Life is full of constrictions and obligations, but they can also be the signals of opportunities and pathways to freedom

If you want I can take you home
I am always here to protect and guide you

And you'll sing to the radio
You can always find joy in the journey we're on, no matter where we're headed

I will never need again
With you by my side, I lack nothing and will never be in want

I am infinite
My love for you will never end, and we are part of something greater than ourselves

I won't forget the moment
Our journey together has been marked by meaningful and unforgettable moments

I felt the whole earth cave in love
Our love is powerful and transformative, shaking the foundations of our lives and the world around us

Two hearts,
Our two hearts beat as one, forever united in love

Two hearts'
Our love is the culmination of everything we've experienced and shared, an unbreakable bond between two souls

You just sing, and I'll take you home
I'm always here to support you and take care of you, no matter what comes our way

I need you to know.
I need you to understand how much I love you, and how much you mean to me

Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHAD MACKENZIE HOWAT, JUSTIN THOMAS DALY, GAVIN MCDONALD, NATE J. CAMPANY, ANDREW ALLEN SMITH

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