two of us
The Beatles (collections) Lyrics
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Spending someone's
Hard earned pay
Two of us Sunday driving
Not arriving
On our way back home
We're on our way home
We're going home
Two of us sending postcards
Writing letters
On my wall
You and me burning matches
Lifting latches
On our way back home
We're on our way home
We're on our way home
We're going home
You and I have memories
Longer than the road that stretches out ahead
Two of us wearing raincoats
Standing so low
In the sun
You and me chasing paper
Getting nowhere
On our way back home
We're on our way home
We're on our way home
We're going home
The Beatles' song "Two of Us" is a simple and charming tune that captures the essence of friendship and companionship during a road trip. It begins with the two of us, John Lennon and Paul McCartney, riding aimlessly and spending someone else's hard-earned money. The carefree attitude is evident in the lyrics, as they drive on a Sunday, not arriving anywhere specific.
As the song progresses, the duo is revealed to be writing letters and sending postcards to each other, corresponding about their journey. The lyrics "you and me burning matches, lifting latches" paint a vivid picture of two friends sharing a smoke and opening gates on their way back home. They both share an unspoken bond, with memories longer than the road that stretches ahead of them.
The song ends with a mention of the duo standing in the sun, wearing raincoats, and getting nowhere while chasing paper. But the chorus repeats the same phrase, "We're on our way home, we're going home," emphasizing the importance of the journey rather than the destination.
Overall, "Two of Us" is an ode to friendship and freedom of the road. It encourages us to enjoy the company of our friends and appreciate the journey, no matter where it takes us.
Line by Line Meaning
Two of us riding nowhere
Two of us are aimlessly riding with no particular destination in mind
Spending someone's hard earned pay
We are spending money that was earned through hard work by someone else
Two of us Sunday driving
Two of us are taking a leisurely drive on a Sunday without any specific plans or destination
Not arriving on our way back home
We are not arriving at our destination yet, but we are on our way back home
We're on our way home
We are on our way back to our home
We're going home
We are headed towards our home
Two of us sending postcards
Two of us are sending postcards to share our experiences with others
Writing letters on my wall
We are writing letters on my wall to remember our experiences
You and me burning matches
We are using matches to light fires and keep warm
Lifting latches on our way back home
We are unlocking and opening doors as we make our way back home
You and I have memories longer than the road that stretches out ahead
We have shared memories that are more significant and enduring than the journey ahead of us
Two of us wearing raincoats, standing so low in the sun
We are wearing raincoats even though it is sunny outside and we are feeling down and low
You and me chasing paper, getting nowhere
We are pursuing something that is ultimately useless and not leading us anywhere
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RICHARD DAVIES, ROGER HODGSON
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