Takes Two to Tango
Ray Charles Lyrics


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You can haunt any house by yourself
Be a man or a mouse by yourself
You can act like a king on a thrown
There are lots of things that you can do alone

But it takes two to tango two to tango
Two to really get the feeling of romance
Two to tango two to tango do the dance of love
You can sail on a ship by yourself

Take a nap or nip by yourself
You can get into debt on your own
There are lots of things that you can do alone
But it takes

You can get very old by yourself
Catch a fish or a cold by yourself
Dig a ditch or strike it rich all by yourself
There are lots of things that you can do alone

But it takes

You can fight like a champ by yourself
You can lick any stamp by yourself
You can be very brave on the phone
There are lots of things that you can do alone

But it takes
It takes two, I say two




Darling it always takes two
I'm with you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ray Charles's song "Takes Two to Tango" speak to the fact that while there are certainly many things that one can accomplish on their own, some things simply require two people. The chorus repeats the phrase "it takes two to tango," alluding to the idea that one can't dance the tango by themselves. Throughout the verses, the lyrics give examples of different activities, both mundane and challenging, that one might attempt to undertake solo.


The first verse suggests that one can "haunt any house" or be "a man or a mouse" by themselves, but that true romance and the "feeling of romance" requires two. This theme is further emphasized in the subsequent verses, as the lyrics mention sailing on a ship, getting into debt, getting old, and even fighting, all as things that one could theoretically do alone, but that ultimately take two people to truly experience.


Overall, the lyrics to "Takes Two to Tango" suggest that while independence is important, there are moments in life when we need others. Whether it's for romance or simply facing life's challenges, true success and happiness often require the help and companionship of others.


Line by Line Meaning

You can haunt any house by yourself
You can be alone and do creepy things like visiting a haunted house


Be a man or a mouse by yourself
You can be brave or cowardly by yourself without anyone's influence


You can act like a king on a throne
You can have a sense of superiority and power when you're alone


There are lots of things that you can do alone
You can accomplish many tasks all by yourself


But it takes two to tango two to tango
However, when it comes to experiencing a romantic feeling, you need someone else with you to get that deep and special sensation


Two to really get the feeling of romance
To truly feel the romance, presence of another person is necessary


Two to tango two to tango do the dance of love
When it comes to dancing the dance of love or experiencing the love, the participation of two people is mandatory


You can sail on a ship by yourself
It's possible to be alone and sail on a ship


Take a nap or nip by yourself
It's possible to nap or drink alcohol alone


You can get into debt on your own
You can rack up bills and be in debt without anyone's help


You can get very old by yourself
You can grow old all by yourself


Catch a fish or a cold by yourself
You can catch fish or catch a cold all by yourself


Dig a ditch or strike it rich all by yourself
You can accomplish tasks like digging a ditch or become rich all by yourself


You can fight like a champ by yourself
You can be a good fighter without anyone's help


You can lick any stamp by yourself
You can independently accomplish basic tasks like sticking a stamp


You can be very brave on the phone
You can be courageous over the phone without anyone's help


But it takes
However, when it comes to experiencing a deep and romantic sensation, it's necessary to have someone else with you


It takes two, I say two
I emphasize again, it takes two people, and only two people


Darling it always takes two
My dear, the fact is this: it always takes two people


I'm with you
I am here and ready to experience that special romantic feeling with you




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Written by: Al Hoffman, Dick Manning

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You can haunt any house by yourself
Be a man or a mouse by yourself
You can act like a king on a thrown
There are lots of things that you can do alone
But it takes two to tango two to tango
Two to really get the feeling of romance
Two to tango two to tango do the dance of love
You can sail on a ship by yourself
Take a nap or nip by yourself
You can get into debt on your own
There are lots of things that you can do alone
But it takes
You can get very old by yourself
Catch a fish or a cold by yourself
Dig a ditch or strike it rich all by yourself
There are lots of things that you can do alone
But it takes
You can fight like a champ by yourself
You can lick any stamp by yourself
You can be very brave on the phone
There are lots of things that you can do alone
But it takes
It takes two, I say two
Darling it always takes two
I'm with you



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