2 x 2
Umphrey’s McGee Lyrics
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One mind who wants for more
Four arms plain for one goal
Two more will make one whole, but when?
And it comes on slow
And it folds all you know
Yet it seems so far
What will measure mine?
Could I leave it now
When so tired am I
What is suffering?
Eight arms slave for one goal
Two more will make one whole
We have questions of control
Could I be bought or sold today?
The song "2x2" by Umphrey's McGee seems to be about the struggle to achieve a goal with the help of others. The first few lines describe the presence of two individuals, one of whom is waiting while the other has a desire for something more. They have four arms between them, representing their combined strength and abilities, which is aimed towards a common objective. However, two more individuals are needed to achieve their goal, and the question of "when?" remains.
As the song progresses, the lyrics become more introspective, with the singer questioning what will define his success or failure. He ponders whether he can give up on this pursuit despite feeling exhausted because he wonders what he would endure. Additionally, the singer contemplates the value of control and reflects on whether he can be subject to someone else or sold out altogether. In essence, the song suggests the struggle for cohesion and collaboration while independently trying to navigate through life challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
One lies in waiting for
There is something or someone waiting for me
One mind who wants for more
There is a desire to have more in one's mind
Four arms plain for one goal
There are four means working towards one objective
Two more will make one whole, but when?
The achievement of the goal requires two more efforts, but when exactly is not clear
And it comes on slow
The progress towards the goal is gradual
And it folds all you know
The journey towards the objective changes everything you have known
Yet it seems so far
Although the objective is within reach, it is still far away
When all is gained or lost
When everything is said and done, success or failure is the only thing that matters
What will measure mine?
What will determine my success or failure?
Could I leave it now
Is it possible for me to give up on the goal now?
When so tired am I
When I am so exhausted
What is suffering?
What is the pain and hardship that comes with pursuing this goal?
Eight arms slave for one goal
There are eight means working towards one objective
Two more will make one whole
The achievement of the objective requires two more efforts
We have questions of control
We have doubts about whether we are in control of the situation
Could I be bought or sold today?
Is it possible for me to be swayed from my objective with external factors like money and influence?
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@JerkMorrison
Show of hands: Who else needs a "46 & 2X2" mash-up in their life!?
@grahambrownlee3971
in a big way
@alexpensyl9267
dear god.......
@brandondetert9598
I don't know if my skull could contain that
@logsdon36
They’ve asked their fans a few times on Twitter what covers they’d like to hear. I think that would be a great suggestion
@dxaminal777
Whoa, that'd be a gnarly fing mashup!
@TheArchiveOfWonder
Great to hear how old songs like this constantly get new life breathed into them with all the performance variations.
@lorrigrrl
Just turned on to these guys today..... Awesome talent here!!!
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Don’t turn back
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