Lyrics for Two Weeks as interpreted by Hijinx82

Two Weeks Lyrics
Save up all the days
A routine malaise
Just like yesterday
I told you I would stay

Would you always
Maybe sometimes
Make it easy
Take your time

Think of all the ways
Momentary phase
Just like yesterday
I told you I would stay

Every time you try
Quarter half the mile
Just like yesterday
I told you I would stay

Would you always
Maybe sometimes
Make it easy
Take your time


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ticrafts
11-09-2009

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"Would you always / Maybe sometimes / Make it easy / Take your time."

The singer's in love, it's painfully difficult, he wishes it were easier, but he isn't going anywhere. He recognizes that this horrible relationship he's in is also the fullest, purest love he'll ever know. He's pleading with her to make it easier for him, but lets her know that he's here forever even if that never happens. It's that "take your time" that melts me every time. He hates this, but he loves this, and he wishes it would end, but it probably won't ("a routine malaise.")

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poz52000
10-09-2009

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Sounds like a modern Beatles and Beach Boys mix

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bbro25
08-27-2009

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the video for this song is so very creepy

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Farbulous
08-19-2009

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This is definitely about a partner not willing to commit, or maybe that person is afraid of trying for a real love - a real relationship.

"See the pall of day -
a rountine malaise"

He dreads waking up to a life that is filled with boredom and the light of day is marred by the situation.

"Dreamed of all the ways
momentary phase"

He's trying to convince himself that this is going to work, and that this is only a passing thing, but he's spent time dreaming either of all the possible ways that it will work, or alternatively all the ways it won't.

"Every time you try
quarter half the mile"

Obviously the partner is making some kind of effort, but it just isn't enough. They only go one quarter of one half of what is needed.

"Just like yesterday
I told you I would stay"

He needs to constantly reassure his partner, even though he knows better.

"Would you always
maybe sometime
make it easy
take your time"

Well, maybe the partner is trying their best. He asks them to always remember, but maybe that's not so realistic, so at least sometimes they should try. I think maybe the word "I'll" is deleted from the third line... so it would be "I'll make it easy," as in, I'll make it easy on you (the partner). And the last line, well, I guess he knows he's not going anywhere - he's promised to stay, right? - so there's no rush for them to figure out how they feel.

So maybe this song is really just a frustrated plea, but for something like that it is an incredibly beautiful song, and seemingly free of the normal angst associated with difficulties in love. Maybe this is too simplistic, but considering the lyrics are very simple, I don't think you need to read much into them to figure it out.

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springcomesslow
08-14-2009

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I think he's singing to someone he's certain of his emotions of that keeps going back and forth on theirs with an inability to commit. the same routine of push and pull. comfortable and ready then uncomfortable and unsure. He's trying to be supportive and understanding, yet at the same time has his needs, and loving longing.

wants something, maybe a little, no it's okay take your time. I understand. I'm familar with our ways.

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barrelin29ers
08-04-2009

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Sounds alot like Super Furry Animals to me.

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alexanderj1986
07-17-2009

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Does anyone else find it ironic that people are discussing the meaning of a grizzly bear song?

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stkitsue
07-06-2009

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I definitely agree that this song is about some sort of disfunctional relationship. It's so painfully uncertain.

I agree that this song is incredibly brilliant, and that not every song needs to spoon-feed the meaning to the listener. Again, amazing song, amazing lyrics.

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Karma policeman
07-03-2009

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Well I'd say it's definitely... a single. It's very very accessible. I really like it though, this whole album is incredibly well thought out and well put together.

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TrustNo121000
06-22-2009

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I think it's probably about a relationship where one person has to reassure their partner constantly. "just like yesterday, I told you I would stay" There's probably more to it though.

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lemonpie
06-20-2009

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i love how he backs off.. would you always maybe sometimes make it easy take your time. that is so perfect

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cutcopypastedelete
06-18-2009

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Could this song have anything to do with the "two week ignore"? This is a game guys play where they first delete the gal from facebook/online communication and then flat out ignore her for two weeks. They do this knowing it will drive the lady absolutely batty and closer, but also to push them away. It's a way of roping in a vulnerable young girl so that she will be a permanent fuck buddy and he will have the upper hand.

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ripelivejam
06-17-2009

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"quarter half the mile" reminds me of p.e. lol

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ripelivejam
06-17-2009

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"quarter half the mile" reminds me of p.e. lol

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moddyd
06-10-2009

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The Still Dre comments are ridiculous. You think they would rip off such a popular song? being as they are just doing their thing and making music that makes them happy? Also any one that says "hella" probably really does not listen to this kind of music. Not being a snob, just saying. And what the hell is Sweetlips talking about? "lyrics are pretty awful"? Seriously?

This song is great. Not my most favorite by them (but very close). But it is great.

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CarouselOfPictures
05-30-2009

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When Ed sings "I told you I would stay" it sounds exactly like he is saying "I told you I was gay," which is funny, because he IS gay!

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juju202
05-28-2009

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I think every line is pretty much a truncated version of a conversation you have with someone when you are in a bad relationship. For example, "Think of all the ways… you don't respect my feelings;" or "Every time you try… you mess things up." And they keep repeating, because people tend to say the same things over and over. Maybe every other stanza is a rebuttal? Not sure.

Just a guess, but it fits pretty well.

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loveAZ
05-27-2009

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I like these lyrics quite a bit. Especially that it feels like whoever this is is having the same conversation over and over. In my opinion, it's a couple, and someone in the relationship needs to feel reassured, so they keep asking the questions:

Would you always
Maybe sometimes
Make it easy
Take your time

Whoever they're talking to clearly doesn't have the answer about how committed they are, hence "Take your time."

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Atropos19
05-26-2009

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I don’t want to get into a “is hip hop really original music” argument/discussion with anyone here but these guys created a fucking great song. Especially the lyrics, I hate songs that have to spell it all out for you…they also played their own instruments! Hardly ever have I seen anything outside of samplers and turntables at a hip hop recording session. Ya just can’t write off this track because it sound like Still D.R.E., ‘cause Still D.R.E. sounds like a hundred other songs…better songs!

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Sweetlips
05-25-2009

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Lyric's are pretty awful, song's pretty awesome.

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kitcat.1488
05-09-2009

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the resemblance is passing. there lots of songs that have this kinda vampy keyboard line coz it has a good rhythm.I dont really care if they sound similar coz i dont think it plagerism. like the yeah yeah yeahs song heads will role sound like PIL's this is not a love song so stuff like that happens. Im sure you'll live...

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lawnwrangler
04-27-2009

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yeah i mean when they start rapping i'm like wtf, is this a remix? can't believe they ripped off dre, like what AMATEURS!! i'm hella pissed, too, yo. DIDN'T THEY THINK ANYONE WOULD NOTICE?

thx acorm88

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acorm88
04-21-2009

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pissed that they wasted a single on a rip-off.

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acorm88
04-21-2009

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This song is exactly the same as "Still D.R.E." by Dr. Dre, I wonder if the band knows that? When they find out they're gonna be pissed.

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kirstenalyssa
03-25-2009

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I think this is about a relationship that isn't going that well, maybe a clingy partner? Like he's thinking about it and the more he mulls over it, he's kind of over it...and "Two Weeks" makes me think of quitting so...? I don't know, any thoughts on that?


Regardless... This song just sucks you in and doesn't give you back. I love it so much.

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