123
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If love was the currency
If my back was up against it
I'd swear on my property
I know you ain't the one to gamble
I bet you, you gonna win
Lay all your cards on table
Let me know if you're out or in
If you give a little time then I'll be yours (oh)
Just spend a little time 'cause it don't cost (oh)
One, two, three add it up
You plus me that's enough
Put it all down on a good thing
Don't you wanna know what you're missing?
One, two, three add it up
What I need ain't a lot
Put it all down on a good thing
Don't you wanna know what you're missing?
Put a little love on me
A little love down on me
Won't you put it down on me?
Put a little loving down on me
If you want security
Then baby invest in me
You don't need to bail me out, no
'Cause everything I've got is there for you
If you give a little time then I'll be yours (oh)
Just spend a little time 'cause it don't cost (oh)
One, two, three add it up
You plus me that's enough
Put it all down on a good thing
Don't you wanna know what you're missing?
One, two, three add it up
What I need ain't a lot
Put it all down on a good thing
Don't you wanna know what you're missing?
Put a little love on me
A little love down on me
Won't you put it down on me?
Put a little loving down on me
No, I won't let it all go to waste (put your love on me)
'Cause I know, yeah, I know what it takes (put your love on me)
No, I won't let it all go to waste (put your love on me)
'Cause I know, yeah, I know what it takes (put your love on me)
One, two, three add it up (add it up)
You plus me that's enough (that's enough)
Put it all down on a good thing (oh)
Don't you wanna know what you're missing?
One, two, three add it up (add it up)
What I need ain't a lot (ain't a lot)
Put it all down on a good thing (oh)
Don't you wanna know what you're missing?
Put a little love on me
A little love down on me
Won't you put it down on me?
Put a little loving down on me
Put a little love on me
A little love down on me
Won't you put it down on me?
Put a little loving down on me
The lyrics of "123" by ----------------------- speak about the desire to invest time and love in a relationship. The singer is ready to go all-in for the right person and believes that if love were the currency, they would give all their money to this person. The singer assures their partner that they won't let things go to waste and has enough faith in the relationship to bet their property on it. The singer encourages their partner to be open and honest by laying all their cards on the table so that they can make a decision together.
The chorus focuses on adding up the love between the singer and their partner - "one, two, three add it up, you plus me that's enough." The singer emphasizes that they don't need much to feel satisfied - "what I need ain't a lot" - and encourages their partner to take a chance and put everything down on a good thing. The song ends by repeating the phrase "put a little love on me" which emphasizes the communication between the singer and their partner and the role that each one has to play to keep their love alive.
Line by Line Meaning
I'd gave you all my money
I am willing to give you all my wealth
If love was the currency
If love was a means of exchanging goods and services
If my back was up against it
If I had no other options
I'd swear on my property
I would make a solemn promise on my assets
I know you ain't the one to gamble
I know you are cautious and calculated
I bet you, you gonna win
I am confident in your abilities
Lay all your cards on table
Reveal your true intentions and plans
Let me know if you're out or in
Tell me if you are committed or not
If you give a little time then I'll be yours (oh)
If you invest a little time in me, I will belong to you
Just spend a little time 'cause it don't cost (oh)
Spend some time with me because it won't cost you anything
One, two, three add it up
Add up the value of our relationship
You plus me that's enough
Our relationship is sufficient
Put it all down on a good thing
Invest everything into a positive outcome
Don't you wanna know what you're missing?
Don't you want to experience what you are missing out on
What I need ain't a lot
I don't need much to be happy
Put a little love on me
Show me your affection
If you want security
If you desire safety and stability
Then baby invest in me
Then you should invest in our relationship
You don't need to bail me out, no
You don't have to rescue me
'Cause everything I've got is there for you
Because I am willing to share everything with you
No, I won't let it all go to waste (put your love on me)
I won't let our relationship fail
'Cause I know, yeah, I know what it takes (put your love on me)
Because I understand what is necessary to maintain a successful relationship
One, two, three add it up (add it up)
Add up our combined worth
You plus me that's enough (that's enough)
We are enough for each other
Put a little love down on me
Show me your affection
Won't you put it down on me?
Can you show me your love?
Put a little loving down on me
Show me your affection
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: James Richard Newman, Janee Millicent Lucy Bennett, Jessica Hannah Glynne, Jonathan Anthony Boakye Mensah, Jordon Lee Titus Thomas
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