Missy Higgins - The Special Two (Video)

[@vickirae6737]

My husband was killed by a reckless driver 4 months ago; and for some reason when I'm relaxed this song fills my head. Thank you Missy Higgins for giving some comfort.

[@frolickinglions]

How are you now? Hopefully your pain has diminished and changed over time and you've found happiness again.

[@Zsword92]

I'm so sorry Trish. I hope you can eventually find contentment with the tragedy that has happened and can be at peace with the situation in the wake of your partner's passing. Reckless drivers are very selfish and may or may not fully understand the risks they pose to other people, hence why they get behind the wheel. If they have a conscience they will be living with the guilt for the rest of their lives. Life can be so cruel and unfair at times but we have to make the most of our time here and live the best life we can even in the face of huge adversity. Regards Nathan

[@johndiab7621]

trish oneill R.I.P. 🙏

[@dungusmcgee1417]

Hopefully her dad hasn't killed anyone with his reckless behaviour. Terrible doctor.

[@dant2048]

My heart bleeds for you. Word's can't say it. It'll take a long time.

[@padpadangz9774]

Congrats Missy Higgins for becoming an inductee to the ARIA Hall of Fame. It's well deserved.

[@Raychristofer]

One of her best songs not enough people know about her.

[@bonebrothpete7928]

She is massive in Australia. Everybody knows about her here.

[@thedbq1]

@@bonebrothpete7928 not everywhere else in the world though. i'd blame it on her strong aussie accent.

[@BrentLeslie]

@@thedbq1 She uses her accent exquisitely in her music, without it, it wouldn't be the same. Rest of the world should suck it up and learn to broaden their musical tastes. Irish singers are also fantastic when their accents are utilized right...

[@thedbq1]

@@BrentLeslie except that thick aussie accent in a song sounds so bogan and annoying lol. i do listen to other aussie singers/bands (powderfinger, jet, silverchair, etc) they dont have accent like missy does.

[@BrentLeslie]

@@thedbq1 As I said, you have a limited musical palette and/or are imposing your own stereotypes onto others. Listen to Droving Woman with Missy singing the last piece to hear another great example of her utilizing her accent. It's also a song about Australian history and it's people... it should be in an Australian accent...

[@danlugo4365]

Came here from Dear Seattle's cover on Triple J expecting pretty much nothing but I'm blown away. This is criminally underrated

[@willreed6231]

dan lugo 🙌

[@Inksess]

I came here after that too, but it was a return trip after a long time away. What an incredible performance of an incredible song

[@lcurrant4565]

Missy higgins is immortal in any Australians gaze since Scar and basically anything off The Sound Of White.

[@Cajun_Coullion]

same!! Came from Dear Seattle and am blown away. SO good

[@derekcalunsag1607]

Beat me to it dang

[@elisaharrison1061]

Finding out she wrote this for her sister is even more special now

[@11brewboy]

The most underrated song of all time

[@olivialovesdesign]

NOTHING CURES THE PAIN YOU BRING ON BY YOURSELF!!!!

[@TasmanianTigerGrrr]

Heroin?

[@beachmountain8834]

Too true.

[@britnelson9007]

2019 and it’s still one of the most honest and lovely songs I’ve loved.

[@68Boca]

I've always loved the song! I do have a tenuous connection to the video, it was filmed in a house next door to a friend. We all remember sitting there watching what was going on, thinking who is this? Then the guy who owned the house, turns up and says it a Missy Higgins video. Not surprising considering he was a music promoter/ agent, although I don't think he was Missy agent? When this was been filmed , we were all next door having a BBQ. At one point we were making to much noise, told to sssh!😉 We had heard of Missy before, just coming on to the scene. But most of us didn't give the day much thought. I think it was about a month later I heard the song, few days later saw this video and went , OH wow! Love it till this day.

[@awdrpepper]

@@68Boca Cool Story Bro (no, literally). @Brit Nelson Greetings from the future (but not really), this is still one of the most honest and lovely songs.

[@aylahanran6580]

2022 and she’s still a legend. Your amazing missy!

[@jessdowsey3900]

Absolutely

[@matthewmcalister2165]

I think that you mean our* amazing Missy?

[@ForwardEarth]

@@matthewmcalister2165 She means "You're amazing, Missy."

[@andrewsemple692]

Where is the millions of views?! this song is so powerful

[@elaustraliano]

+Andrew Semple A few reasons: (1) She's Australian and it's very difficult for non-Americans to achieve global star status in the music world (2) She's not selling anything overtly sexual or based on physical appearance and that's also generally not rewarded commercially in the mainstream music industry (3) She's not obsessed with social media which these days is a disadvantage if you want to achieve major fame

[@andrewsemple692]

+El Australiano It's incredibly sad, not only for her, but the video was made so well, how the day turns to night so fast, that says so much about depression, I couldn't tell if she was acting or legitimately despressed. Never have I seen heartbreak expressed so well in a music video.

[@BradleyLavigne]

+El Australiano - youve also forgot to mention it was popular prior to youtube along with countless powerful songs prior to youtube...

[@julienneangelocarpo2229]

Back then, I had no idea what this song was talking about in the other levels. Only now having gone through much in my youth do i know. At first listen, it is such a beautiful heartfelt but painful song. But this song reflects so much of what is going on in our society and on a personal level as a human being in different cultures.

[@andrewsemple692]

And that is why kids shouldn't be allowed on the internet

[@jeffreybarkin3177]

Such a BEAUTIFUL Song and it's Truly Sad that Some share Such DARKNESS about a Positive Reflective TUNE... THIS Song is Clearly Seeking Relationship Restoration and a RETURN To Their SHARING HAPPINESS. Thank You MISSY HIGGINS for Such a PROFOUND STORY TUNE! Merci Beaucoup ❤

[@SusanBrown-hb7xz]

It’s about her older sister after they had a fallout over a guy.

[@clangaman2810]

I first listened to Missy Higgins in 2004 when this album came out. Don’t Ever and Scar were always enjoyed by me and my father, but this one stuck out to me the most. He and I had a strained father/son relationship due to me being diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome and this song helped us understand each other better. This was 15 years ago when I was 6 and he was 41. I’m nearly 22 and dad is turning 57 as of this post. Our bond is stronger than ever. Thank you Missy Higgins for the excellent songwriting.

[@worland322575269]

Hearing this song made me miss Charleville even more so. Now it makes me glad a new chapter in my life is underway.

[@markbatch6374]

30 yr construction veteran, 6ft 6 & 100+kg,with dreds, Big n scary I'm told Love this song, 10 yrs on, it still brings a tear to my eye Great work MH

[@YelddopoulosProducts]

[@kirstinpurcell6619]

markbatch lost me at dreadlocks.. I assume you aren’t white.. if you are then you need a fkn haircut hippy!

[@pholliez]

Same. Minus height, weight and dreads. 😘

[@TheFaithArtist]

Big heart in a big man

[@rh1252]

This is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard.

[@a.p.b.t1728]

"I've hardly been outside my room for days cause i don't feel that i deserve the sunshine's ray's" Best lyrics ever

[@LanaAbby83]

I remember listening to this song on repeat over ten years ago and then I didn't even know heartache...and now. Thanks Missy for making real true music that touches the soul. ♡♡♡♡♡

[@TheCooderix]

You're so stupid. The song was released in 2004, and she did mention that she listened to the SONG on repeat, and not the video.

[@dancing89]

The lyrics of this song describe me perfectly after I went through a severe trauma 2yrs ago, helped me through a very difficult time - I still love this song!

[@BoomShakalakaBoomBoomOz]

This got me through one of the most painful, no THE MOST painful time of my life! Thank you from the bottom of my heart Missy! xx

[@fernandolobendahn948]

I like to torture people . We’d get on bro Hahahaha

[@devonschwartz5353]

This is such a genuine expression of humanity

[@devonschwartz5353]

Such honest shame, grief and hope

[@ianbartle456]

It's almost THE genuine expression of humanity in some ways. They should put it in one of those space probes they send out into the universe.

[@chillid3146]

When I moved to Australia 15years ago I fell in love but missed my family and all the life I had created and I found missy she brought me so much comfort in the early days

[@MrSuperdave75]

Lovely.

[@lyon9410]

Adelaide 🖐

[@beeeee4042]

14 years later, goosebumps still ❤

[@mattgray871]

14? Try 19, the song was released in 2005, the video was uploaded in 2009

[@jensrogowski4947]

Whenever i Hear this Song i See myself sitting back in 2011 in Melbourne with a good friend of mine and enjoying life. Back in cold Germany this Song brings back the Melbourne feeling within seconds. Thank you so much Missy, you are outstanding !

[@jamessmurf7937]

Missy Higgins, powerful lyrics and voice what a talented woman :)

[@anthonym6160]

I lost the girl that introduced me to this song... a long time ago.. and completely deserved to. Life hasn't really been the same since. Drinking.. in and out of jobs.. no friends. I did it to myself. But I listen to this and get a small respite.

[@jostewart554]

Wow how brutally honest. This is such a special song. I think of the man I lost too. 😢

[@s.kingcarolyn7937]

Where is the millions of views?! this song is so powerful Aussie Aussie Aussie...

[@sheepshearer2705]

Love the sound of white album. Quite a sad album. I traveled through Asia alone listening to this album non stop. At least I had Missy with me.👍🙏❤️❤️❤️

[@reeceevans6738]

This song resonates with me, gives me hope that me and my girl can work things out, it had a different reason for her at the start, due to unforseen circumstances, but now it resonates to me for a reason of how we became, especially the lyrics, "I was comfortable and warm inside my shell And couldn't see this place could soon become my hell". and i know weve been through alot with mistrust on both ends but this part "I know, I'm not deserving of your trust from you right now But if by chance you change your mind You know I will not let you down 'Cause we were the special two and will be again". is my hope, my friend, my lover my 1 and only. Lj.

[@laurajayne1228]

We will be again! 😘

[@jmashe9949]

A modern goddess of lyric and song. Fierce in her insights and compassion. Cheers from Minneapolis.,Jon Thanks to my daughter for the intro.

[@elizagaskell7957]

Missy is an Australian singer-songwriter and a legend!! 😬 😬 😬

[@acres41]

I first heard this song on this day 16 years ago, 2nd May, 2005. How time flies.

[@yourbro9167]

Crazy how you know the precise date 😂🤣

[@acres41]

@@yourbro9167 I know right? 🤣🤣

[@steveford1070]

Used to hear this all the time while fruit picking in Bundaberg 2005, followed her ever since

[@oskeymccaffrey4667]

She needs only 1 album to be a legend..The Sound Of White is absolutely a masterpiece. Period!..

[@Toscalily]

In my mind this song is the embodiment of heartache, it so splendidly illuminates the subtle differences between heartbreak and heartache. This song makes me ache and yet its so perfect! What a talent Missy has!!

[@Ten-wk5zk]

I'm no longer the person I was when I used to listen to this song but every now and then I listen to it to remember the friends I had then. It brings me pain and sense of belonging at the same time. Don't know how to explain it.

[@darlenestarcevich6786]

Its important to have those memories whether of the past, or of the people we once knew. They are a small piece of us. The sadness of letting go, wondering how life would have turned out, of course it stings.... Your soul learns to grow stronger, & changes into a better version of ourselves. You eventually find your "tribe"- where things make sense, are more effortless, and good times last. Be forgiving, people come & go in life... the good ones always stay! Music is a healing, & a source of comfort. Even if it opens up old wounds from time to time. ❤

[@LukeCollins80]

Amazing singer and great lyrics! Cant wait to see you in concert again

[@mayobrianr.4327]

2019 and it’s still one of the most honest and lovely songs I’ve loved. Missy is an Australian singer-songwriter and a legend!! 😬 😬 😬

[@christophermeldrum6970]

This song is so unbelievably relevant in the time we live in and I couldn't think of another singer songwriter with the ability to deliver it as beautifully as missy does or write anything as deeply touching !

[@potterj09]

An iconic voice in Australian music. She still looks remarkably young for her age and we're both about 42

[@jacquelinesuefarley7743]

"I haven't left my room in days" *que the resonance in my quarantined-introvert soul*

[@lalalexxayloserface]

I love the simplicity of this video. It makes it feel so real and easy to relate to.

[@Dale1963swans]

Many a tear shed listening to this song some years ago, during a dark season in my life.

[@darlenestarcevich6786]

Love this song, such an old favourite of mine! Her song is a poetry of love, it captures your heart and brings up feelings you haven't had in a while. Its important to have those memories whether of the past, or of the people we once knew. They are a small piece of us. The sadness of letting go, wondering how life would have turned out, of course it stings.... Your soul learns to grow stronger, & changes into a better version of ourselves. You eventually find your "tribe"- where things make sense, are more effortless, and good times last. Be forgiving, people come & go in life... the good ones always stay! Music is a healing, & a source of comfort. Even if it opens up old wounds from time to time...❤

[@Nozzle117]

Seriously with this girl? Her songwriting is so on point with my life atm, it's uncanny. She is an amazing talent. This and "Where I Stood" have struck a chord deep within...I fight back tears each time I listen to them, which is a lot.

[@jaredserpentine]

This was one of my friend's favorite songs. I haven't spoken to her in almost a year. Carlene, if you are out there, I miss you so much and I hope you are doing okay in life.

[@marleygracie3323]

Love hearing her Aussie accent come through 😊

[@tenfourgaming940]

My little sister turned 30 today, I think about the hell ive put her through every time I hear this and it makes me feel like when everything is really bad we still have each other. We will only need each other, we’ll bleed together... thanks missy xx

[@xAlbinopiratex]

I've hardly been outside my room in days 'Cause I don't feel that I deserve the sunshine's rays The darkness helped until the whiskey wore away And it was then I realize the conscience never fades When you're young you have this image of your life That you'll be scrupulous and one day even make a wife And you make boundaries you'd never dream to cross And if you happen to you wake completely lost But I will fight for you, be sure that I will fight Until we're the special two once again And we will only need each other, we'll bleed together Our hands would not be taught to hold another's 'Cause we're the special two And we can only see each other, we'll breathe together These arms will not be taught to need another's 'Cause we're the special two I remember someone old once said to me That lies will lock you up with truth the only key I was comfortable and warm inside my shell And couldn't see this place could soon become my hell So is it better to tell and hurt or lie to save their face? Well, my guess the answer is don't do it in the first place I know, I'm not deserving of your trust from you right now But if by chance you change your mind You know I will not let you down 'Cause we were the special two and will be again And we will only need each other, we'll bleed together Our hands would not be taught to hold another's 'Cause we're the special two And we can only see each other, we'll breathe together These arms will not be taught to need another's We're the special two I step outside my mind's eyes for a minute And I look over me like a doctor looking for disease Or something that could ease the pain But nothing cures the hurt, you, you bring on boy yourself Just remembering, just remembering how we were And we would only need each other, we'd bleed together These hands would not be taught to hold another's We were the special two And we could only see each other, we'd bleed together These arms would not be taught to need another's 'Cause we're the special two

[@tyronbeard3624]

Oh shit... When a song hits you in the feelz years after you thought you might have forgotten. Yep, it took a while for the "whiskey" to ware away... after almost a decade of sobriety - I picked up. I ruined the most beautiful relationship with the most amazing girl I had ever known. My Another was the booze. Despite the love we had for one another my disease ruined everything. I fought but I lost - I pushed her away. She was not old but much younger than me and she helped me see the Truth of it all. My addiction meant that we could never be the special two. I am sober now - but I have not since known a love like that which i had for her. Just remembering :'I

[@JoshVol182]

Missy is such a great talent. Why is this music not more mainstream. Lady Gaga only wishes she could be as talented as Missy.

[@Theescapist_87]

Song of my life, it's been almost three years and I'm just now learning to forgive myself after he forgave me first.

[@chloeyellowbrickroad5746]

I broke my mirror because of this song, and broke in tears 😭 the special girl 🩵🧡

[@margarethuntley6794]

One of her best songs not enough people know about her. Missy is an Australian singer-songwriter and a legend!! 😬 😬 😬

[@PeppermintCereal]

When this song came out, I knew there was something significant about it. Mind you, I was eight years old, and I only knew one third of the story

[@K-munz]

Still crushing on her and this song in 2024

[@bwalton81]

Me too. Hope that one day, and the original recordings allow, a high def version to be released.

[@In_time]

“Nothing cures the hurt you bring on by yourself, just remembering, just remembering how we were” This song got me thru some dark days all those years ago. Missy met and married Dan.. guess her hands could be taught to hold another’s. The lyrics in this song still hold true for me tho😥

[@saulgordon5729]

This isnt about love in that way. Its about her sister...

[@thereal_kpatz]

Ahhh , Melissa. You've helped me thru so much since 07 till now. Thank you.

[@iamtheralwus]

Wow! What a powerful yet so underrated song!

[@anthonygrist23]

She's sooo good. Moving, deep and relatable.

[@3Dartist247]

Missy is so much more than a beautiful woman with a lovely voice. She has a beautiful soul, and it touches me and speaks truth every time. This is one very close to my heart and I hope to a certain person I will share this with...who also has touched me.

[@csmilner1]

Where is the millions of views?! this song is so powerful Missy is an Australian singer-songwriter and a legend!! 😬 😬 😬

[@MartinGallegosMusic]

I was teaching this song to one of my students, it’s one of the most beautiful songs ever.

[@glennallchin6236]

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL SONG ABOUT HER AND HER SISTER...

[@canadianbacon3021]

I'm glad someone else knows the meaning behind this marvelous song.

[@glennallchin6236]

@D.L Hudson it was about a boy they both wanted and the 2 sisters didn't speak for a while and she wrote this song for her sister and they made up and have a stronger bond now..

[@lavateddy]

Mmm smells like nostalgia

[@illogicalgarage8641]

Smells like pedophilia.

[@saltywisdom]

I've hardly been outside my room in days 'Cause I don't feel that I deserve the sunshine's rays The darkness helped until the whiskey wore away And it was then I realized that conscience never fades When you're young you have this image of your life That you'll be scrupulous and one day even make a wife And you make boundaries you'd never dream to cross And if you happen to you wake completely lost But I will fight for you Be sure that I will fight until we're the special two Once again And we will only need each other, we'll bleed together Our hands will not be taught to hold another's 'Cause we're the special two And we could only see each other, we'll breathe together These arms will not be taught to need another's 'Cause we're the special two I remember someone old once said to me That lies will lock you up with truth the only key But I was comfortable and warm inside my shell And couldn't see this place could soon become my hell So is it better to tell and hurt or lie to save their face? Well, I guess the answer is don't do it in the first place I know I'm not deserving of your trust from you right now Oh, but if by chance you change your mind You know I will not let you down 'Cause we were the special two And will be again And we will only need each other, we'll bleed together Our hands would not be taught to hold another's 'Cause we're the special two And we could only see each other we'll breathe together These arms will not be taught to need another's We're the special two I step outside my mind's eyes for a minute And I look over me like a doctor looking for disease Or something that could ease the pain But nothing cures the hurt youbring on by yourself Just remembering, just remembering how we were And we would only need each other, we'd bleed together These hands would not be taught to hold another's We were the special two And we could only see each other we'd bleed together These arms would not be taught to need another's 'Cause we're the special two

[@purple1316]

Simply amazing... I think that because the video is a little more subdued and simplistic, it allows the lyrics and her voice stand out more. It's a great combo.

[@eloyart]

"I step outside my mind's eye's for a minute. And I look over me like a doctor looking for disease, ...Or something that could ease the pain. But nothing cures the hurt you bring on by yourself........"

[@kirstinpurcell6619]

Funny how a song can mean so different to others.. this song got me through my husbands death in 2007. I would sing this to him whilst he lay dying... But I will fight for you, be sure that I will fight Until we're the special two once again And we will only need each other, we'll bleed together Our hands would not be taught to hold another's 'Cause we're the special two And we can only see each other, we'll breathe together These arms will not be taught to need another's 'Cause we're the special two.. I miss him dearly..

[@maddykrantz]

Such a work of art!!! 😊😊😊😊

[@bug0big]

♡. simple but not plain, my love for this song is incredible.

[@LeoAzzakaGoile]

I will never forget this song... Love it.

[@MJinthepark]

My memory song of Australia where I spend time in 2004 the year I never forget. Hands-down best song 🥰

[@ikilleduku]

this is one of my fav songs :) her voice is so chill!

[@MANGLE1000]

still SO proud of this song and this wonderful, talented lady

[@jennylindoff4453]

Someone who was special to me for moments in time introduced me to this song 🥺

[@jessiepink3624]

Rest in piece dad 😢 I miss you

[@jessdowsey3900]

Sorry for your loss i am sure your Dad would be so proud of you

[@twoducks]

Trivia this vid was shot in one take,awesome! luvs it Missy

[@CamilleonProductions]

That's awesome! That must mean that even though they would have had a rough plan, the director basically let her wander around and do whatever she felt was right at the right time. That's awesome cooperation between everyone working on the video.

[@twoducks]

TARDIS Tales Yes i was surprised when i found out,it makes the clip,but her song writing and voice Bliss x

[@davidjstreader]

It's daylight at the start and we can see cars out the front going by, at the end it's night time so there must have been some cuts or special morph effects to join the shots together. Either that or they absolutely floodlit the entire front of the house and the street with warm lights to make it look like daylight, it's a great effect either way.

[@sarahskelsey7537]

Lmao no it wasn't. It was day then dark. How do you assume that?

[@andrewjensen7413]

You don't know what you have sometimes in this life until it's gone.😢 Don't take it for granted when you have Ture Joy and Love in this life and definitely don't Cheat on people once Trust is gone you can't ever get it back.

[@shelbyolive]

Wow... I'd die to be able to write those lyrics. Those are the EXACT feelings I've been feeling the past 2 weeks, all scrambled into 4 minutes and 29 seconds. Missy Higgins, teach me how to write music like you. I mean "Lies will lock you up with truth the only key." To me, that's brilliant.

[@scionofStorm]

I love that song so much, but it brings tears. Lots of 'em.

[@BridgetteDally-gh7gj]

❤i always sing along with my mother to this song from my childhood when my parents would listen too 😊

[@koolbeanzcarol]

I have literally listened to this song allllllll week. Nonstop.

[@SunshineSammi123]

she is truly amazing!

[@funnelweb10]

She's awesome, this song is so real.

[@sweetdrama06]

I'm so sorry for your loss😞may he rest in eternal peace ❤️

[@1957mdb]

Very smooth and straight from the heart!

[@SusanBrown-hb7xz]

This song was mine and my ex boyfriend’s, he committed suicide. The world is a painful place for a lot of us, with friends and even family members turning on you when they can’t use you anymore.

[@chriskuhn6130]

I'm sorry for the hurt, the pain. I don't know you, but I wish you the best going forward. The world indeed is a painful place, and being used, or the feeling of being used is very (unfortunately) common. Know that there are people who do care, who won't use you.

[@SusanBrown-hb7xz]

@@chriskuhn6130 thank you it means a lot.

[@yommmrr]

Making me cry at work

[@kalebarancelovic]

I'm sorry for your experiences. You're not alone, though. No one goes through life without experiencing life's worst moments.

[@samantharoberts166]

It's because she is the oldest one that knows more and knew more.. She is waiting for the younger one to realize.. She is talking about a time of innocence together.. Thrown together.. A bond unbreakable to her because she knows..

[@SusanBrown-hb7xz]

Actually it’s about the relationship breakdown over a guy with her older sister.

[@mindakathiran7845]

The lyrics match beautifully with the music and the piano is one of my favourite musical instruments in the whole world.

[@TessieDanielle]

She's so beautiful. Her lyrics/music mirror her. I love her music so, so much.

[@csteinhoff2]

I LOVE that this is all one take.

[@sare2007]

Can't stop listening to all these songs from my teens. Where did my life go? The nostalgia is real

[@Barrakaflaka14]

Missy Higgins + Chase Coy = My life!

[@Ouchmyback]

such an amazing song. the world would be a better place with a little more forgiveness in it

[@rainnerflex]

Aussie Aussie Aussie... Missy is an Australian singer-songwriter and a legend!! 😬 😬 😬

[@dianali4725]

Love this!!

[@lonewolf6071]

Beautiful song with so much meaning.

[@dianali4725]

@@lonewolf6071 yea!

[@JNomeMusic]

Though words fail me Missy, my soul offers you thunderous cheers! I am so glad you came back to your music, and this song blew my mind when you first released it. Thank you for the inspiration and looking forward to what you do next!

[@juliananton7800]

I found this song in 2010, a mere month after my partner and I ended a terribly painful relationship. Every. Single. Word.

[@stoshbeast1]

missy higgins is so goergeous!

[@jjaemg576]

shes my absolute favorite artist EVER!!