Two Parts One Heart
Two Parts One Heart: A Musical Journey of Love and Parenthood
Lyrics
These days we aint sleepin in
Reference to changes in the daily routine, suggesting a shift from normal sleep patterns.
The boy on my hip he's like a piece of my left side
Expressing a deep connection with a child, comparing the child to an integral part of the speaker's identity (left side).
He sleeps on the bedside
Describing the child sleeping beside the speaker.
I fell like a landslide
Using a metaphor, the speaker fell in love suddenly, like a landslide.
and he don't even look like me yet
Noticing the child's dissimilarity in appearance, possibly reflecting on the uniqueness of the child.
These days are all that I've needed
Highlighting the significance of the current phase in life, suggesting contentment.
With him on my hip I am close to completed
Feeling a sense of wholeness and fulfillment with the child present.
Its hard to believe it, its harder to leave him
Expressing difficulty in accepting the reality that the child will grow and change.
He ain't even teething yet
Emphasizing the child's early age, suggesting a sense of innocence.
Ooh well I
Beginning a reflection on personal identity.
Am pulling my pieces apart
Metaphorically describing a process of self-exploration or self-discovery.
To find that you and I
Acknowledging a connection with someone else, possibly the child or a partner.
Are two parts of one heart
Expressing the idea that the speaker and the other person are inseparable, forming one cohesive entity.
These days see so many changes
Observing and acknowledging the constant changes in life.
they're always waiting to never be wasted
Suggesting a realization that time should not be wasted.
The coolest companion that I can complain with
Describing the child as a companion with whom the speaker can share grievances.
He ain't even speaking yet
Highlighting the child's inability to speak yet, emphasizing innocence.
To be here instead of so many places
Expressing contentment with being present in the moment rather than being in various places.
Turning the pages through all of his ages
Metaphorically referencing the stages of the child's life as pages being turned.
His mamma is famous
Noting the mother's fame, suggesting a potential challenge in maintaining a private life.
Doesn't know what my name is
Highlighting the child's lack of awareness of the speaker's identity.
And he don't really need to yet
Emphasizing the child's innocence and lack of need for certain information at this stage.
Ooh well I
Continuation of the self-exploration theme.
Am pulling my pieces apart
Reiterating the idea of introspection and self-discovery.
To find that you and I
Affirming the inseparable connection between the speaker and the other person.
Are two parts of one heart
Summarizing the theme of unity and connection expressed throughout the song.
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