two of us
The Magical Mystery Project Lyrics
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Two of us riding nowhere
Spending someone's
Hard earned pay
You and me 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 solo
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
You and I have memories
Longer than the road that stretches out ahead
Two of us wearing raincoats
Standing solo
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
We're going home
Better believe it
The Magical Mystery Project's song "Two of Us" appears to describe the journey of two friends or lovers traveling together and experiencing adventures along the way. The opening lines of the song, "Two of us riding nowhere, spending someone's hard-earned pay," suggest that the two individuals are aimlessly wandering without any particular destination. However, the repetition of the phrase, "We're on our way home," suggests that they are at peace with this meandering journey and that they feel a sense of comfort in each other's company.
The song then delves into a description of some of the activities that the two individuals engage in, such as driving on Sundays, sending postcards, burning matches, and wearing raincoats. These activities symbolize the simple joys of life that are often overlooked in the pursuit of greater goals. The song reminds us that it's not always about where we're going or what we're doing, but rather who we're with and the memories we create along the way.
The repeated lyric, "You and I have memories longer than the road that stretches out ahead," is a poignant reminder that life is fleeting, but the memories we create with those we love can last a lifetime. Overall, "Two of Us" is a soulful ode to the power of human connections and the joys of living in the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Two of us
It's just the two of us.
Two of us riding nowhere
We're riding with no particular destination in mind.
Spending someone's hard earned pay
We're using someone else's money to ride around aimlessly.
You and me Sunday driving
We're driving just for the fun of it on a lazy Sunday.
Not arriving on our way back home
We're not in a rush to get back home.
We're on our way home
We're slowly making our way back home.
We're going home
We're excited to be heading back home.
Two of us sending postcards
We're sending postcards to loved ones to let them know we're thinking of them.
Writing letters on my wall
I'm keeping the postcards as memories, decorating my wall with them.
You and me burning matches
We're lighting matches together, maybe for fun or to pass the time.
Lifting latches on our way back home
We're unlocking doors as we make our way back home.
You and I have memories longer than the road that stretches out ahead
We have a lot of memories together, and we'll make even more as we move forward.
Two of us wearing raincoats standing solo in the sun
We're standing alone in the sun wearing raincoats, maybe to shield ourselves from the heat.
You and me chasing paper getting nowhere on our way back home
We're pursuing something, maybe money, but not making much progress as we head back home.
We're going home
We can't wait to get back home.
Better believe it
We're serious about wanting to go home.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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