With nearly each album, however, their lineup has continually shifted -- with front man Dr. Frank (real name Frank Portman) now remaining as the only original member of the group. MTX are also best known for introducing just about every live song with the line, "This is a song about a girl...".
Their most recent album, "Yesterday Rules", was released in 2004.
two of us
The Mr. T Experience Lyrics
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Two times as many things get left half undone
We're twice as half-asleep when the new day has begun
And maybe twice as on the run
'Cause some of them will still be making fun of us
They'll say, "The two of you will never be one of us"
But even if that's true
They'll have twice as much to do
And one of them is you
They'll find the two of us much harder to restrain
Outsmarted by our impressive double brain
If one of us runs dry, still another will remain
And it's twice as hard to pull the chain
Of two of us, against a ton of them
But two of us outnumber every single one of them
Two lives are semi-rough
With half the rent and twice the stuff
There are two of us, and that should be enough
Look at everybody
Everybody's always falling apart or breaking up
But the two of us never will be one of those
And I should know - I have had a run of those
Our love's not guaranteed
But it's growing like a weed
There are two of us
I think that's all we need
The Mr. T Experience's song "Two Of Us" appears to be a celebration of partnership, even in the face of adversity. The opening lines suggest that there are benefits to having two people working towards a common goal; whereas one person might let things slide or fall by the wayside, with two people, there is a better chance of everything getting accomplished. However, there is also a suggestion that being part of a duo can be difficult: the lines "We're twice as half-asleep when the new day has begun / And maybe twice as on the run" suggest that having someone else to care for can make life more complicated. Nonetheless, the singer and his partner are determined to move forward together and to prove the doubters wrong: "They'll say, 'The two of you will never be one of us' / But even if that's true / They'll have twice as much to do / When there are two of us / And one of them is you."
The second half of the song continues in this vein. The singer suggests that the two of them will be harder to hold back than if they were alone: "They'll find the two of us much harder to restrain / Outsmarted by our impressive double brain." He also notes that having two people can provide a certain assurance, since even if one person falters, the other can step in: "If one of us runs dry, still another will remain." Despite the challenges, however, the singer is confident that their partnership is strong enough to withstand whatever obstacles they might face. The song ends on a positive note, with the suggestion that two people are just enough to make everything work: "There are two of us / I think that's all we need."
Line by Line Meaning
Now there are two of us, instead of only one
The singer is acknowledging that now there are two people in the relationship instead of only one, indicating that they are getting serious with their partner.
Two times as many things get left half undone
Since there are two people, there are more tasks to manage which sometimes remain incomplete, indicating that the responsibilities have increased.
We're twice as half-asleep when the new day has begun
Due to the increase in responsibilities and tasks, both partners have to split the work and stay up late, making them more tired, which leads to less energy in the morning.
And maybe twice as on the run
Since they have more tasks to manage, they always stay in a hurry to complete them, implying that they are always on the run.
'Cause some of them will still be making fun of us
Despite having a relationship, some people will still mock them, indicating that society has not yet fully accepted the relationship.
They'll say, "The two of you will never be one of us"
Others will say that they will never fit into society's norm, indicating that people are trying to belittle their relationship.
But even if that's true
It is clear that people make fun of them, but the singer is suggesting that he doesn't care and will still continue moving forward with his partner.
They'll have twice as much to do
Their critics will have to do more work while they will grow their relationship, indicating their commitment towards each other.
When there are two of us
Having a partner makes life easier despite the challenges, indicating that individuals need to have someone to rely on in life.
And one of them is you
The artist acknowledges the presence of their partner, indicating that their partner's influence is crucial in their life as a couple.
They'll find the two of us much harder to restrain
Their critics will find it hard to hold them back since they are united as a couple, indicating that a strong relationship can overcome external challenges.
Outsmarted by our impressive double brain
Their critics will not be able to outsmart them, indicating that two brains are better than one, and that both partners are intelligent individuals who can handle the situation.
If one of us runs dry, still another will remain
Even if one partner gets tired, the other one is there to take the responsibilities, indicating that as a couple, they stand by each other no matter what.
And it's twice as hard to pull the chain
Their unity as a couple makes it challenging for anyone to break it since they are twice as strong against the odds.
Of two of us, against a ton of them
As a couple, they are twice as strong due to their unity, even against the world if necessary.
But two of us outnumber every single one of them
Their critics are no match to their unity as a couple, indicating the power of a strong relationship.
Two lives are semi-rough
The artist is acknowledging that both partners have their individual challenges in life separately.
With half the rent and twice the stuff
Being together helps them pay the rent and buy twice as much stuff as one could buy alone, indicating that they benefit from being together.
There are two of us, and that should be enough
The singer reiterates that having a partner is enough and valuable, indicating that he doesn't need more than his partner.
Look at everybody
The artist is pointing out the view of society and the issues present in their relationships.
Everybody's always falling apart or breaking up
The artist is making an observation about how relationships around them break up easily due to lack of understanding or compatibility issues, indicating that being in a relationship is hard work.
But the two of us never will be one of those
The artist is confident that their relationship will not fall apart because they are committed to each other and work towards keeping the relationship happy and healthy.
And I should know - I have had a run of those
The singer has had his fair share of failed relationships and knows the difficulties of maintaining one.
Our love's not guaranteed
The artist acknowledges that love is not a guarantee, indicating that it takes time and effort to maintain it.
But it's growing like a weed
The singer implies that their love is blossoming and growing quickly, indicating that they are committed to making their relationship work.
There are two of us
The singer reiterates the importance of having and appreciating a partner in life.
I think that's all we need
The singer is content with what they have and doesn't require anything more than their partner's support and love.
Contributed by Nathaniel C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.