Da' T.R.U.T.H. - 2 is Better Lyrics
Lyrics
I need you and you need me
We need each other
So let's agree- I'm not complete
The truth is I need you
Two is better than one- you know that three is a cord
Let's get together and rally around the things of the Lord
Monday, Tuesday- after leaving the doors
Of the church house- when church is out we got a reason to form
A gathering- rather than shooting a breeze at the shore
Our pattern should be gathering to put our knees to the floor
Wednesday, Thursday- this is our season to forfeit
Some of our leisure time just to see Him perform
The wonderful works of our God got to be seated before
Him- I'm talking about community life where we can be strong
That's where we build each other up- because we in a war
And we're scooping the younger saints- just to see them mature
The discipline of discipleship should not be seen as a chore
Even though we (are) seeing them yawn, they seem to be bored
We've been interdependent beings, since seeds to be born
And isolation is not something that we can afford- we need each other
I need you and you need me
We need each other
So let's agree- I'm not complete
The truth is I need you
Before we're found in a hearse- you know we can't be bound to the earth
Now, I know this is kind of home- so I'm sounding berserk
But what I mean is if we're balanced- just as round as the earth
That we can have some casual talk but expound on His worth
Friday- Yahweh gives the power to shirk
The temptation of being idle after hours of work
In the library, my prayer is that we browse through and search
For our spiritual brothers and sisters- blouses and shirts
New friends, new family- gather around the church
Break bread, drink juice or wine and dine as a certain
Way to symbolize our bond as a body- our first
Priority is to love God and out of it's birthed
An affection for one another- we're to challenge and spur
Each other on to love and good deeds- admonishments, hurts
Now cut the superficial talk- let's get down to the dirt
And really help each other change- like what's down in your purse
I need you and you need me
We need each other
So let's agree- I'm not complete
The truth is I need you
Let's greet with a kiss- symbolizing that the breach has been bridged
Multicultural fellowships are distinctive and since
The Roman soldiers drove nails into His feet and His wrists
You know the walls that separated us have ceased to exist
Yes, yes- now there's peace in the midst
And family life is the only way that believers consist
'Cause we can sharpen one another read Ephesians the fifth
Chapter let's sit after service just to sing and uplift
we need each other
Other, other- brother, brother
Sister, sister- family
Together, together- as one, as one
Let love, let love- knit our hearts
Video
2 is Better
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on October 13, 2005, as part of Da' T.R.U.T.H.'s impactful album *The Faith*, "2 is Better" is a profound and urgently delivered message about the indispensable nature of Christian community. The song immediately dives into its core thesis: that human beings, particularly believers, are not designed for isolation but for interdependent connection. It’s a rallying cry for the church to embody its true purpose as a united body, echoing the ancient wisdom that strength truly lies in numbers, especially when those numbers are dedicated to the Lord. Da' T.R.U.T.H. masterfully unpacks the spiritual and practical necessities of fellowship, moving beyond a superficial understanding to challenge listeners toward a deeper, more intentional commitment to one another.
The spiritual foundation of "2 is Better" is rooted deeply in Scripture, drawing its title directly from Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, which declares, "Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor... A cord of three strands is not quickly broken." Da' T.R.U.T.H. expands on this principle, asserting that individual believers are incomplete without one another, a sentiment powerfully resonant with the Apostle Paul's teaching on the body of Christ in 1 Corinthians 12. Just as different parts of the human body serve unique, essential functions, so too are believers called to minister to and rely upon each other. The song methodically outlines a vision for community that transcends Sunday morning services, urging engagement throughout the week. It speaks to forming gatherings "after leaving the doors of the church house," advocating for deliberate time spent together in prayer, study, and mutual encouragement, rather than simply passing the time. This aligns with Hebrews 10:24-25, which exhorts believers to "consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together."
Da' T.R.U.T.H. paints a vivid picture of this vibrant, active community. He emphasizes the need for believers to "rally around the things of the Lord" on every day of the week, seeing leisure time as an opportunity to witness God's work. The song highlights the intergenerational aspect of fellowship, speaking of "scooping the younger saints just to see them mature," a direct call to discipleship and mentorship as described in Titus 2. This process, though sometimes met with yawns or boredom, is presented not as a chore but as a vital discipline, a sharpening of one another that mirrors Proverbs 27:17, where "iron sharpens iron." The lyrics powerfully argue that isolation is a luxury the Christian cannot afford, especially in a world described as a spiritual "war," where mutual building up and strengthening are crucial, as highlighted in Ephesians 4:16.
The second verse delves further into the practicalities of this deep connection. It challenges superficial interactions, advocating for conversations that "expound on His worth" even amidst casual talk. This echoes Colossians 3:16, where believers are encouraged to "let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another." The song envisions gatherings for fellowship, breaking bread, and sharing meals—a nod to the early church's practice in Acts 2:42-47—as symbolic of the profound bond within the body of Christ. The ultimate goal, Da' T.R.U.T.H. asserts, is to move beyond surface-level pleasantries to genuinely "help each other change," to "cut the superficial talk" and "get down to the dirt." This profound call for vulnerability and mutual accountability is a direct reflection of passages like James 5:16, which encourages confessing sins to one another, and Galatians 6:2, commanding us to "bear one another’s burdens."
The closing sections expand on the transformative power of this unity. The image of greeting "with a kiss" symbolizes the bridging of divides and the peace found in Christ, referencing Ephesians 2:14-16, where Christ is described as having "broken down in His flesh the dividing wall of hostility." This fosters "multicultural fellowships" where the walls that once separated us have "ceased to exist," underscoring the universal embrace of the Gospel found in Galatians 3:28. The repeated refrain, "I need you and you need me, we need each other," encapsulates the song's central truth. "2 is Better" is not just a song; it's a blueprint for spiritual growth and resilience, a compelling invitation to actively live out the communal identity of believers, reinforcing that together, knit by love, we truly are stronger, more complete, and better equipped for the journey of faith.