5 Underrated Beatles Songs That You Should Get to Know, Part III
Before I get started with the third part of these series of articles that look at several songs by The Beatles that may have slipped through the cracks and minds of casual fans I would like to clarify something: every single song that I have listed in these articles is one that I have listened to many times and I obviously know its value and importance. I also understand that most people reading this post are in the same position. Last but not least, I would like to wish Paul McCartney a Happy 73rd birthday.
5. Two of Us
"Two of Us" is a song written by James Paul McCartney that appears in Let it Be, The Beatles' penultimate album where recording is involved, but the last one to be released. The song was recorded live during The Beatles' famous rooftop concert at London's Apple Studios on January 30, 1969. Paul McCartney claims that he wrote this song for his first wife Linda, but several critics have expressed their belief that part of the lyrics at least are aimed at John Lennon. Their friendship was in shambles at that point in time.
The story behind the song's lyrics is filled with nostalgia. The first verse talks about two people going on a drive on their way back home. The second one is about writing cards and sending letters, while the third talks about standing in the sun. The most important part of the lyrics is arguably in the chorus, though.
Throughout the entire song McCartney is speaking to an unidentified person, to whom he is basically asking the other person to look at all the memories that they have constructed together and to see how far they've come and how far they could still go.
By: Jaime Helibron
Source: The Huffington Post
