Adams dropped out of high school at age 16 to work in a shoe shop and make music. He formed a band named Whiskeytown in 1994; they disbanded in 1999 having released two full albums, Faithless Street and Strangers Almanac. Adams went on to put out his first solo record, Heartbreaker, in 2000. After a long delay, in 2001 Whiskeytown's third album Pneumonia was finally issued.
In 2002, Ryan contributed backing vocals on Butterfly in Reverse, from the Counting Crows album, Hard Candy; after Adam Duritz (Counting Crows lead singer) appeared on the album Gold.
Ryan is highly prolific, and in 2005 released one double album and two regular albums: Cold Roses, Jacksonville City Nights and 29, respectively. His album, 29, was produced by friend Ethan Johns (who also produced his first two albums, Heartbreaker and Gold). In between those two releases and his 2005 triple-header, Ryan released Demolition (a collection of out-takes), Love Is Hell and Rock N Roll. Unreleased studio albums include 48 Hours, Exile On Franklin Street and Suicide Handbook.
In addition, Adams worked with Jesse Malin to form the punk-rock group The Finger (under the pseudonyms, "Warren Peace" and "Irving Plaza" respectively), who released two E.P.s which were collected together to form We Are Fuck You, released on One Little Indian Records in 2003.
In 2006 Ryan went on a minor UK-tour and a minor US-tour along the west-coast and has streamed 11+ mini albums on his website, under numerous jokey pseudonyms (DJ Reggie, Werewolph, The Shit, Rhoda Ro, Ghetto Birds).
The following solo record, entitled Easy Tiger, was released on June 26, 2007. The newest and last record with his backing band The Cardinals, Cardinology, was released in October 2008 and followed by extensive touring through the UK, US and Australia.
In January 2009 he announced that he would be going on an indefinite hiatus from music. The Kindness Songfacts reports that the major reason for Adams’ temporary retirement was his struggles with Ménière’s disease, a disorder of the inner ear that wrecks havoc on hearing and balance. Adams resumed performing in October 2010, and released his thirteenth studio album, Ashes & Fire, on October 11, 2011. His now ex-wife, pop singer and actress Mandy Moore, contributed some backing vocals.
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Ryan Adams Lyrics
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Back to your place
I'll try not to bother you
I promise
'Cause it's cold in here
And I wish it was hot
The sink's broke
And I'm fractured
From before
And I wanna go home
Now it takes two
And it used to take one
It takes two
And it used to take only one
Well, my money's no good
When I'm up to no good
No good ever comes from it all
I got a really good heart
I just can't catch a break
If I could, I'd treat you like you want me to
I promise
But I'm fractured
From before
Oh, and I wanna go home
I'm fractured
From before
And I wanna go home
It takes two
And it used to take one
It takes two
And it used to take one
It takes two
And it used to take one
It takes two and it used to take only one
The song "Two" by Ryan Adams is a melancholic ballad that expresses a sense of longing and regret for a failed relationship. The first verse finds the singer asking to be taken back to the place of their former love, but confessing that they will try not to be a bother. The following lines paint a picture of the current broken state of things - a cold room with a leaky sink. The chorus repeats the line "it takes two, and it used to take one," highlighting the change in the relationship dynamic since the breakup. The second verse explores the singer's personal struggles and penchants for trouble. They admit to having a good heart, but feeling unable to catch a break. Ultimately, the song feels like a plea for a second chance, while also acknowledging that things will never be the same as they once were.
One interpretation of the song could be that the "two" that it refers to is the two people in the failed relationship. The shift from one to two being necessary indicating that the relationship takes effort and mutual work, rather than just relying on one partner to carry it. However, taking the song in a wider lens, it could also be interpreted as a comment on how society has changed over time with regards to relationships - how previously one person could decide to love another wholly and completely, but now there needs to be mutual give and take for love to survive.
Line by Line Meaning
If you take me back
If you permit me to come along with you
Back to your place
Back to your home or personal space
I'll try not to bother you
I promise to be non-intrusive
I promise
I give you my word
'Cause it's cold in here
Because the atmosphere is not warm
And I wish it was hot
And I desire warmth in the environment
The sink's broke
The sink is damaged
It's leaking from the faucet
Water is dripping from the tap
And I'm fractured
I am broken
From before
From previous experiences
And I wanna go home
And I desire to return to my comfort zone
Now it takes two
Now it requires two people
And it used to take one
And previously it only required one person
It takes two
It takes two people
Well, my money's no good
My wealth is useless
When I'm up to no good
When I am engaged in mischief
No good ever comes from it all
It never ends well
I got a really good heart
I have a kind nature
I just can't catch a break
Things never seem to go my way
If I could, I'd treat you like you want me to
If it is possible, I would treat you the way you want me to
But I'm fractured
But I am broken
From before
From previous experiences
Oh, and I wanna go home
And I desire to return to my comfort zone
It takes two
It takes two people
And it used to take one
And previously it only required one person
It takes two and it used to take only one
Now it requires two people, and before it only required one
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRADLEY SMITH PEMBERTON, RYAN ADAMS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@LoneWolf-ze2ht
I heard this song long ago and recently it played while me and a friend were stuffing our faces at a local restaurant. I've played it everyday, all day since then.......that was about a week ago if i remember clearly.
@limeyosu2000
def one of his best songs!