The Special Two
Missy Higgins
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I've hardly been outside my room in days 'Cause I don't feel that I deserve the sunshine's rays The darkness helped until the whiskey wore away And it was then I realize the conscience never fades When you're young you have this image of your life That you'll be scrupulous and one day even make a wife And you make boundaries you'd never dream to cross And if you happen to you wake completely lost But I will fight for you, be sure that I will fight Until we're the special two once again And we will only need each other, we'll bleed together Our hands would not be taught to hold another's 'Cause we're the special two And we can only see each other, we'll breathe together These arms will not be taught to need another's 'Cause we're the special two I remember someone old once said to me That lies will lock you up with truth the only key I was comfortable and warm inside my shell And couldn't see this place could soon become my hell So is it better to tell and hurt or lie to save their face? Well, my guess the answer is don't do it in the first place I know, I'm not deserving of your trust from you right now But if by chance you change your mind You know I will not let you down 'Cause we were the special two and will be again And we will only need each other, we'll bleed together Our hands would not be taught to hold another's 'Cause we're the special two And we can only see each other, we'll breathe together These arms will not be taught to need another's We're the special two I step outside my mind's eyes for a minute And I look over me like a doctor looking for disease Or something that could ease the pain But nothing cures the hurt, you, you bring on boy yourself Just remembering, just remembering how we were And we would only need each other, we'd bleed together These hands would not be taught to hold another's We were the special two And we could only see each other, we'd bleed together These arms would not be taught to need another's 'Cause we're the special two
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Written by: MISSY HIGGINS
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Peermusic Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"The Special Two" is a song by Australian singer-songwriter Missy Higgins, released in April 2005 as the third single from her debut studio album, "The Sound of White".
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a commercial success in Australia, Peaked at number two on the ARIA Singles Chart and received a platinum certification from the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA).
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Song InspirationHiggins wrote "The Special Two" when she was just 16. The song was inspired by a break-up, reflecting on the loss of innocence and the pain of growing apart from someone you love.
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Awards and Recognition"The Special Two" earned Higgins a nomination for the 'Best Female Artist' category at the ARIA Music Awards in 2005.
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InstrumentationAs with many of her songs, Missy Higgins performed "The Special Two" on the piano, reflecting her classically trained background.
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Video ConceptThe video for "The Special Two", directed by Squareyed Films, showcases Missy singing and playing piano in a forest. It juxtaposes scenes of Missy with scenes of two children exploring the forest, tying nicely into the song's themes of innocence and growth.
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LIVE PerformancesMissy Higgins performed "The Special Two" during her secondary school tour in 2005, which enforced her connection with young fans, as the song was partly about the difficulties of growing up.
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Theme of the SongThe lyrics of "The Special Two" feature strong emotional and confessional themes, as it deals with guilt, regret and the process of forgiveness.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered "The Special Two", demonstrating the song's timeless appeal. Australian band Evermore performed a version on radio station Triple J.
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Critic ReceptionHiggins's song-writing ability, vocal prowess, and emotional depth in "The Special Two" has been admired by many music critics, contributing to her rise to prominence in the Australian music scene.
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