Dinner for Two
Dinner for Two

David Byrne, St. Vincent - Dinner for Two Lyrics

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Sep 10, 2012
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Dinner for Two Lyrics

By the time the guests arrive
Ooh, already it was dark outside
Tables set with china dishes
We're welcomed in with tiny kisses
What's her name; I don't remember
Isn't that the famous author
Harry's gonna get some appetizers
Well, he's keeping out of range of small arms fire
Dina has a phone; she says it's working
Now she's crawling on the floor, across the kitchen

Something I should tell you,
But we are never alone

Tanks outside the bedroom window
We'll be okay with the curtain closed
The guests are fine behind the sofa
It's much too late, they should not go home

Something I should tell you,
But we are never alone

Up by dawn, already morning
I ask myself what is going on
Some tender words and sidelong glances
Are you okay, have you lived here long?

Underneath the stairway,
Somebody's changing her clothes
Sweaters and a t-shirt,
Silk dresses cover the floor
Sit down by my side
Take my overcoat
When will we get out
Maybe we will soon
Some of us losing it
Some of us breaking down
Some of us speaking out
Used to it now

Something I should tell you,
But we are never alone

There's something I should tell you,
And I've been waiting so long

When it's over with, going our separate ways
How about you and me;
Dinner for two

Writer(s): ANNIE CLARK, DAVID BYRNE
Copyright(s): Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. When was the song 'Dinner for Two' released?

    'Dinner for Two' is a track from the studio album 'Love This Giant,' which was released on September 10, 2012, in the United Kingdom and the following day in the United States.

  2. Who are the writers of 'Dinner for Two'?

    'Dinner for Two' was written by Annie Clark, known as St. Vincent, and David Byrne.

  3. What album features the song 'Dinner for Two'?

    The song 'Dinner for Two' is featured on the collaborative album 'Love This Giant' by David Byrne and St. Vincent.

  4. Did 'Dinner for Two' receive any notable promotions or performances?

    Yes, 'Dinner for Two' was promoted during the 'Love This Giant Tour' which took place between September 2012 and September 2013. The duo also performed songs from the album on 'Late Night with Jimmy Fallon' and 'The Colbert Report.'

  5. Did 'Love This Giant' chart on any notable music lists?

    Yes, 'Love This Giant' reached number 23 on the Billboard Top 40 in the United States. It also received a silver certification from the Independent Music Companies Association, indicating sales of at least 20,000 copies in Europe.

  6. What kind of instrumentation can be found in 'Dinner for Two'?

    Like the rest of the album, 'Dinner for Two' heavily features brass instruments. The use of brass was a central concept for the album, aiming to create a unique sound that melded the styles of David Byrne and St. Vincent.

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