Then There Were Two – English Lyrics

• By: Mark Ronson, Anderson .Paak
• Album: Spies In Disguise

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the vibrant world of "Then There Were Two" by Mark Ronson and Anderson .Paak, a track that offers a fantastic introduction to contemporary funk and neo-soul. Through its catchy rhythms and empowering lyrics about partnership and ambition, you'll not only enjoy a brilliant musical collaboration but also gain insights into how English vocabulary and phrasing can express feelings of synergy and overcoming challenges. The song's clear narrative and engaging musicality make it a special and accessible piece for language learners.

[English]

(upbeat music plays)

- Whoa.

Gang's all here.

- Hey.

- Nice.

- What's up guys?

- Oh, you beat the case.

- What's up man?

- Yeah

(tuning instruments sounds)

- Shall we try one?

- Yes sir.

- Yeah

- Let's run it.

(drumsticks sound)

♪ And then there were two ♪

♪ Right now we have to start somewhere ♪

♪ How far to go ♪

♪ I don't care ♪

♪ Just when I thought you'd leave it blue ♪

♪ you come around out of nowhere ♪

♪ Just when I thought you'd leave me there ♪

♪ You came back cool ♪

♪ My company is leaving ♪

♪ The minute that you tell me we gotta move ♪

♪ Cause without you I'm a sloucher ♪

♪ But with you, I'm ambitious ♪

♪ Such a master ♪

♪ When I'm not near you ♪

♪ But together we can't stop looking at mirrors ♪

♪ Right now we have to start somewhere ♪

♪ How far to go? I don't care ♪

♪ Just when I thought you'd leave me blue ♪

♪ You come around out of nowhere ♪

♪ A hundred million people just to smother the mood ♪

♪ I had to plead to get them all out the room ♪

♪ But then there were two ♪

♪ (upbeat instrumental music) ♪

♪ Just when I thought I'd seen it all ♪

♪ I stand confused ♪

♪ My understanding is weak ♪

♪ And I've been seriously thinking it might be through ♪

♪ Because without you, I'm a sloucher ♪

♪ But with you, I'm ambitious ♪

♪ Such a master when I'm not near you ♪

♪ But together we can't stop looking at mirrors ♪

♪ Yeah ♪

♪ Right now we have to start somewhere ♪

♪ How far to go? I don't care ♪

♪ Just when I thought you'd leave me blue ♪

♪ You come around out of nowhere ♪

♪ A hundred million people just to smother the mood ♪

♪ I had to plead to get them all out the room ♪

♪ But then there were two ♪

♪ Yeah ♪

♪ Big bossin' ♪

♪ Tailor-made garments ♪

♪ The only thing I needed was reason to be cautious ♪

♪ If I call it like I see it ♪

♪ Then I would say I'm starting to ♪

♪ become a decent human being ♪

♪ without losing my monster ♪

♪ I started at the beginning ♪

♪ All that matters is the common ground ♪

♪ That we live in and getting this bread ♪

♪ like the park pigeon ♪

♪ How far to go ♪

♪ I never paid attention ♪

♪ When I'm with you ♪

♪ I can't complete any big or small mission ♪

♪ Right now we have to start somewhere ♪

♪ How far to go ♪

♪ I don't care ♪

♪ Just when I thought you'd leave me blue ♪

♪ You come around out of nowhere. ♪

♪ A hundred million people just to smother the mood ♪

♪ I had to plead to get them all out the room ♪

♪ But then there were two ♪

- Hey.

(applause)

(upbeat music plays)

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
ambitious /æmˈbɪʃəs/ B2	adjective - having a strong desire to achieve success or excellence
sloucher /ˈslaʊtʃər/ C1	noun - a person who habitually adopts a lazy or drooping posture
master /ˈmɑːstər/ B2	noun - a person who has comprehensive knowledge or skill in a subject
mirrors /ˈmɪrərz/ B1	noun - reflective surfaces that produce an image of whatever is in front of them
smother /ˈsmʌðər/ B2	verb - to cover completely so as to suffocate or suppress
plead /pliːd/ B2	verb - to make an earnest request or appeal
mission /ˈmɪʃən/ B2	noun - a specific task or duty assigned to a person or group
ground /ɡraʊnd/ B1	noun - the solid surface of the earth; also, a basis for an argument or idea
human /ˈhjuːmən/ A2	adjective - relating to or characteristic of people noun - a person; a member of the species Homo sapiens
monster /ˈmɒnstər/ B1	noun - a large, frightening, or imaginary creature
reason /ˈriːzən/ B1	noun - a cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event
cautious /ˈkɔːʃəs/ B2	adjective - careful to avoid danger or risk
start /stɑːrt/ A2	verb - to begin or set in motion
far /fɑːr/ A2	adjective - at a great distance
blue /bluː/ A1	adjective - of the color between green and violet in the spectrum; also feeling sad
nowhere /ˈnoʊˌwɛər/ B1	adverb - in no place; not anywhere
somewhere /ˈsʌmˌwɛər/ B1	adverb - in or at an unknown or unspecified place
big /bɪɡ/ A1	adjective - large in size, amount, or extent
common /ˈkɒmən/ B1	adjective - occurring, found, or done often; shared by many

Key Grammar Structures

• Just when I thought you'd leave me blue

  ➔ Adverbial clause of time with "just when"

  ➔ The phrase "just when" introduces a temporal clause that marks the exact moment of the speaker's thought.

• Because without you I'm a sloucher

  ➔ Causal clause with "because" + prepositional phrase "without you"

  ➔ The word "because" introduces a reason, and the phrase "without you" functions as a prepositional phrase indicating the condition.

• But with you, I'm ambitious

  ➔ Contrastive conjunction "but" + prepositional phrase "with you"

  ➔ The conjunction "but" signals a contrast, while "with you" is a prepositional phrase indicating accompaniment.

• If I call it like I see it

  ➔ First conditional (if + present simple) expressing a possible situation

  ➔ The word "if" introduces a conditional clause; the present simple "call" shows the condition is realistic or likely.

• I had to plead to get them all out the room

  ➔ Past obligation with "had to" + infinitive of purpose "to get"

  ➔ The modal phrase "had to" shows a past necessity, and the infinitive "to get" explains the purpose of pleading.

• All that matters is the common ground

  ➔ Fused relative clause "All that ..." functioning as subject

  ➔ The phrase "All that matters" is a fused relative clause where "that" replaces a noun, acting as the subject of the sentence.

• I can't complete any big or small mission

  ➔ Modal verb "can't" for inability + negative polarity with "any"

  ➔ The modal "can't" expresses inability, and the word "any" is used in negative contexts to refer to an indefinite set.

• The only thing I needed was reason to be cautious

  ➔ Cleft-like construction with "The only thing ... was" + infinitive of purpose "to be cautious"

  ➔ The phrase "The only thing ... was" isolates the subject for emphasis, and the infinitive "to be cautious" explains the purpose of the "reason".