"It Takes Two" is a song performed by Zac Efron and the Council Members in the 2007 film "Hairspray." The song is a musical number in which the male council members express their desire to have a female companion by their side. They acknowledge that while society may perceive it as a man's world, it is incomplete without the presence and partnership of a woman. The council members explain that a man is not truly fulfilled without a woman to support him, just as a king is powerless without the queen behind him. They plead for the women to choose them, so they don't have to rule their lives alone. It highlights the importance of having a supportive and loving partner in making life complete. The song references various famous couples from history and fiction, such as Lancelot and Guinevere, Romeo and Juliet, and Mrs. Claus and Santa Claus. These examples symbolize the bond and companionship that the council members are seeking. They compare themselves to these iconic couples and express their longing for a lover to say the words they yearn to hear. Overall, "It Takes Two" is a plea for companionship and the acknowledgment that true happiness and fulfillment come from having a partner by your side. It emphasizes the importance of a reciprocal and supportive relationship in creating a complete and harmonious life.
