“Two Weeks” is Grizzly Bear’s most widely recognised song. Although it is relatively upbeat, it is about the slow breakdown of a relationship.
The track’s minimalist nature and powerful drumbeat make it perfect for rappers. Childish Gambino rapped over it on “Bitch, look at me now (Two Weeks)”.
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[Intro]
Oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh
[Verse 1]
Save up all the days
A routine malaise
Just like yesterday
I told you I would stay
[Refrain]
Oh-oh-oh
[Chorus]
Would you always? (Oh-oh-oh-oh)
Maybe sometimes? (Oh-oh-oh-oh)
Make it easy? (Oh-oh-oh-oh)
Take your time (Oh-oh-oh-oh)
[Refrain]
Oh-oh-oh
[Verse 2]
Think of all the ways
Momentary phase
Just like yesterday
I told you I would stay
[Verse 3]
Every time you try
Quarter half a mile
Just like yesterday
I told you I would stay (Oh-oh-oh)
[Chorus]
Would you always? (Oh-oh-oh-oh)
Maybe sometimes? (Oh-oh-oh-oh)
Make it easy? (Oh-oh-oh-oh)
Take your time (Oh-oh-oh-oh)
[Chorus]
Would you always? (Oh-oh-oh-oh)
Maybe sometimes? (Oh-oh-oh-oh)
Make it easy? (Oh-oh-oh-oh)
Take your time (Oh-oh-oh-oh)
[Bridge]
Always (Oh-oh-oh-oh)
Sometimes (Oh-oh-oh-oh)
Easy (Oh-oh-oh-oh)
Time (Oh-oh-oh-oh)
[Refrain]
Oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh
Two Weeks was written by Ed Droste & Daniel Rossen & Chris Taylor & Christopher Bear.
Two Weeks was produced by Chris Taylor.
Grizzly Bear released Two Weeks on Tue May 26 2009.
Began with GUMBO and a radio single of which I shall not speak! [Chris] Bear and I having fun on a weekend trip together yielded this, wasn’t til we played it full band on tour with Radiohead that the true “energy” and “spirit” behind it came to be
–Ed Droste, Drowned in Sound
When Ed first sent me this demo there was something in the melody that reminded me of Beach House, in a great way. Seemed like a great track for her to sing on. This one of my favourites to play live.
–Daniel Rossen, Drowned in Sound