At a length of three minutes and fifty-four seconds (3:54), "It Takes Two" is a pop soul ballad, which opens with a single guitar played by John Mayer, which is gradually incorporated into the whole song.
At a length of three minutes and fifty-four seconds (3:54), "It Takes Two" is a pop soul ballad, whose simple and "straightforward" lyrics speak of taking part of the blame for a failed relationship. It opens with a single guitar, played by John Mayer, which is gradually incorporated into the whole song.