Two
Discovering the Dual Nature of Existence in Flock of Dimes' 'Two'
Lyrics
I want to be good
I aspire to be virtuous
And I want to mean it
I want my intentions to be sincere
I want to put your hands
I desire your comforting touch
Over my doubting eyes
To dispel my doubts, cover my eyes with your hands
And finally see it
I long to truly perceive it
My spirit is dragging
My inner self is fatigued
It's been sleeping enough
It has been dormant long enough
I remember what it feels like
I recall the sensation when it's open
When it's open
Want to awaken that spirit
Wanna wake it up
Can I be alive and conscious?
Can I be one, can we be two?
Questioning the possibility of individuality or unity
Can I be for myself?
Can I prioritize myself?
Still be still with you
Simultaneously, maintaining a connection with you
Is it all for fun, is it just brand new?
Is life just about enjoyment or is it a new experience?
Little life in one
Life is small, but it contains dual aspects
The ways are two
There are two paths in life
The ways are two
Repetition emphasizing the duality
I want to be trusted
Desire to be trusted and not perceived as a threat
I am not a threat
Clarifying innocence and non-threatening nature
But I see the way they look at me
Recognition of judgment when trying to conform
When I try to be like the men
Acknowledging societal expectations of masculinity
And they're not wrong to see it
Acknowledging the validity of such perceptions
And I'm not wrong to try
Recognizing the effort to conform is justified
And we're all just wearing bodies
We are all embodied temporarily until death
Like a costume 'til we die
Comparing bodies to costumes in the play of life
Can I be one, can we be two?
Repeating the desire for individuality or unity
Can I be for myself?
Reiterating the wish to prioritize self
Still be still with you
Still desiring connection amid self-prioritization
Is it all for fun, is it just brand new?
Questioning the purpose of life, whether enjoyment or novelty
Little life in one
Life is brief, containing limited experiences
Can I be one, can we be two?
Repeating the theme of individuality or unity
Can I be for myself?
Reiterating the desire for self-prioritization
Still be still with you
Emphasizing the wish for connection amid self-focus
Is it all for fun, is it just brand new?
Questioning the purpose of life, whether enjoyment or novelty (repeated)
Little life in one
Life is brief, containing limited experiences (repeated)
But the ways are two
Emphasizing the existence of two paths in life
But the ways are two
Repetition for emphasis on duality
But the ways are two
Continued emphasis on the existence of two ways
The ways are two
Reiteration of the presence of two paths in life
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