Produced by The Other Two & … Read Full Bio ↴Written by Gillian Gilbert & Stephen Morris
Produced by The Other Two & Stephen Hague
Released November 1993 on The Other Two & You
Notes Eventually released the following Summer as a 12"-only single in the USA backed by new (and now ultra-rare) B-side Satisfied.
Innocence
The Other Two Lyrics
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Don't come here to clean up your conscience
Closer now to me, but you're the same boy now and that's what I want
Innocent you'll always be
Who will believe in a boy like you
You're closer to my heart, but you're the same boy now and that's how I want you to be
Since the very start, you took control of my heart
And an innocent like me, is glad that it's over (it's over)
It' s not the city or this town
I'm not the only girl that needs your affection
To satisfy this need that you're the same boy now and that's what I want
Take everything don't just try to buy it
Did loneliness break your heart?
Life has no guarantees
It's the same thing, listen now babe
You're no good but you should be
It's over
Since the very start you took control of my heart
And even at the end, you pretended to be my friend
And the innocence in me is glad that it's over
(Na na na na naa na na na na na)(X9)
Since the very start you took control of my heart
And in the very end you pretended to be my friend
But you could never see the innocence in me
The innocence in me
(Na na na na na na na na na na na na na)
The innocence in me
(Na na na na na na na na na na na na na)
The Other Two's song Innocence is a haunting and catchy song with simple yet meaningful lyrics that explore the complexities of relationships and the nature of innocence. The lyrics open with the singer expressing a belief that the subject of the song had been innocent, though it's not clear what that means or why it matters. Perhaps the subject had done something wrong and was seeking redemption or forgiveness. The singer holds him at arm's length, telling him not to come around to cleanse his conscience. But the singer also acknowledges that she wants him around, even though he's the same person he always was.
The song then speaks to the power dynamic in the relationship, with the subject taking control of the singer's heart from the very beginning. Despite their eventual breakup, the subject tries to placate the singer by saying they'll still be friends. The singer sees through this charade, however, and she's glad the relationship is over. The song concludes with a repetition of the line "The innocence in me," perhaps suggesting that the singer's innocence is what sustained her throughout the relationship and allowed her to finally move on.
Overall, Innocence is a poignant and relatable song that offers a nuanced reflection on the complexities of romantic relationships and the nature of innocence. Its catchy hook and haunting melody make it a memorable addition to The Other Two's oeuvre.
Line by Line Meaning
Innocent I thought you'd been
I believed you were pure and honest
Don't come here to clean up your conscience
Don't try to alleviate your guilt by coming to me
Closer now to me, but you're the same boy now and that's what I want
Although you have come closer to me, you are still the person you were before and that's who I want
Innocent you'll always be
You will always be innocent in my eyes
Who will believe in a boy like you
Who other than me can believe in someone like you?
You're closer to my heart, but you're the same boy now and that's how I want you to be
You have earned a special place in my heart, and I want you to remain the way you are
Since the very start, you took control of my heart
From the beginning, you had a hold on my heart
And even at the end, you said we'd still be friends
Even at the end, you pretended we could still be friends
And an innocent like me, is glad that it's over (it's over)
As someone who is innocent, I am happy that it's ended
It's not the city or this town
The problem is not with the place where we are
I'm not the only girl that needs your affection
There are other girls who crave your attention
To satisfy this need that you're the same boy now and that's what I want
To fulfill my desire, I want you to remain the same
Take everything don't just try to buy it
Earn everything honestly and not just by buying your way through
Did loneliness break your heart?
Did you become heartbroken due to loneliness?
Life has no guarantees
There are no assurances in life
It's the same thing, listen now babe
It's just the same thing, listen to me now
You're no good but you should be
You are not currently good, but you have the potential to be
Since the very start you took control of my heart
From the very beginning, you had a grasp on my heart
And even at the end, you pretended to be my friend
At the very end, you put on the guise of being my friend
And the innocence in me is glad that it's over
The pure and untainted part of myself is happy that it's all over
(Na na na na naa na na na na na)(X9)
Lyrics only
But you could never see the innocence in me
You were never able to perceive the pureness in me
The innocence in me
The untainted part of myself
(Na na na na na na na na na na na na na)
Lyrics only
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SHARIF IMAN, SCOTT MORRIS, FRANK ROGERS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
pixNpose
hello do you also have the extended version? Hope you can aso share if you have these:
Innocence (Love To Infinity's Deep Love 12" Mix)
Innocence (Love To Infinity's Deep Dub)
Thanks. :)
kent chinjen
Meron go to chrome tapos type mo ung mp3 juices tapos type mo the other two - innocence. Then hanapin mo play mo muna tapos pag me lumabas na ritchie de horsie ung cartoon cover push download yun na un. Trust me
ELPakiko
@kent chinjen tama ka pare
ELPakiko
rene requiestas hindi richie d horsie
Richard Prospero
@kent chinjen maraming salamat boss nkita ko na sa wakas. 👍🍻😊
Richard Prospero
@ELPakiko maraming salamat din boss. Na download ko na. 👍🍻😊
no name
I have the Eurodisque 2 Remix of this
Vladimir Petkovic
Hi, can you share that Eurodisque Remix of Innocence? I couldn't find it anywhere. Either MP3 or upload it to Youtube. Let me know if you can