“Two More Years” by Bloc Party
On Bloc Party’s “Two More Years”, Kele is addressing a romantic interest. More to the point their relationship has apparently run its course, and as such both parties are seemingly very much looking forward to its termination. However, for some unspecified reason, they cannot call it quits just yet. Rather, it seems there are “two more years” left until they can officially and finally end it. So the singer is telling the addressee to “hold on” until such time transpires.
Or another way of looking at it is that they are going through some type of unfavorable situation which will last for another couple of years. Either way the intended effect, according to Kele Okereke, is to relay a feeling of “loss and heartbreak”, meaning the first explanation is more likely true.
Facts about “Two More Years”
This song came out on 3 October 2005. Wichita Recordings released it as one of two bonus tracks on the re-release of the band’s first album, “Silent Alarm”.
This track proved to be one of the more-notable successes in Bloc Party’s catalog, peaking at number 7 on the UK Singles Chart.
The authorship of “Two More Years” is credited to Russell Lissack, Kele, Gordon Moakes and Matt Tong, i.e. the members of Bloc Party at that time. And they also, as a group, produced the tune, doing so in conjunction with Paul Epworth.
What genre is “Two More Years”?
This Bloc Party classic belongs into the indie rock genre/category.
Did Bloc Party release this as a single?
Yes. The band released it as the fourth single from their iconic “Silent Alarm” album. However, it should be noted that the track only came out as such when “Silent Alarm” was re-released.
Talking about singles, below are other singles birthed by “Silent Alarm”:
