1-2-3
David Campbell Lyrics


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A single voice,
Is joined by multitudes in song,
With every verse,
They′re finding harmonies that
Rise to Heaven sure and strong.
Richer and richer the soil
On which they thrive,
Higher and higher a hymn of
What it means to be alive

You've got to give a
Little more than you take,
You′ve got to leave a
Little more than was here,
You maybe prideful of the
Strides you will make,
But keep one thing clear,
You're just a player
In a much bigger plan,
And still you have to
Give it all that you can,
The very measure of
Your soul is at stake,
You've got to give a
Little more than you take,

The seasons fly,
A man stands where a boy once stood,
His path unfolds,
And unafraid he walks in
Service of a greater good,
Deeper and deeper the
Lessons he has known,
Over and over the message
He is surely being shown

You′ve got to give a
Little more than you take,
You′ve got to leave a
Little more than was here,
You maybe prideful of the
Strides you will make,
But keep one thing clear,
You're just a player
In a much bigger plan,
And still you have to
Give it all that you can,

The very measure of
Your soul is at stake,
You′ve got to give a
Little more than you take.

The very measure of
Your soul is at stake,




You've got to give a
Little more than you take.

Overall Meaning

David Campbell's song "1-2-3" is an inspiring and uplifting tune that urges listeners to give more than they take in life. In the first verse, the song describes a group of people singing together, creating harmonies that "rise to Heaven sure and strong." The metaphor suggests that when we work together and contribute our individual voices, we can create something beautiful and meaningful.


The second verse emphasizes the importance of giving back to the world and the people around us. The lyrics suggest that we should strive to be humble and recognize that we are just one piece in a much larger puzzle. By giving more than we take, we can contribute to a greater good and find purpose in our lives.


The chorus repeats the message that we should give more than we take, with the added emphasis that the very measure of our soul is at stake. The song encourages listeners to be mindful of how they live their life, recognizing that their actions and attitudes can have a lasting impact on the world around them.


In summary, "1-2-3" is an uplifting anthem that emphasizes the importance of working together, giving back, and striving to be the best version of ourselves. It encourages listeners to be mindful of their actions and attitudes and to live a life full of purpose and meaning.


Line by Line Meaning

A single voice,
One person starts singing.


Is joined by multitudes in song,
Others join in and sing along.


With every verse,
As the song goes on,


They're finding harmonies that Rise to Heaven sure and strong.
Everyone is creating beautiful music together.


Richer and richer the soil On which they thrive,
The more they sing together, the better they sound.


Higher and higher a hymn of What it means to be alive
The song celebrates the joy of being alive and inspires people to appreciate life.


You've got to give a Little more than you take,
To truly succeed in life, you need to be a giver and make sacrifices for others.


You've got to leave a Little more than was here,
When you leave this world, you should strive to leave it a better place than when you arrived.


You maybe prideful of the Strides you will make,
It's okay to be proud of what you accomplish.


But keep one thing clear, You're just a player In a much bigger plan, And still you have to Give it all that you can,
Remember that you're just one part of a greater whole and you need to do your best.


The very measure of Your soul is at stake,
How you live your life and treat others defines your character and impacts your soul.


The seasons fly, A man stands where a boy once stood,
Time passes quickly and people grow up and change.


His path unfolds, And unafraid he walks in Service of a greater good,
Even though life can be uncertain, it's important to have a purpose and a willingness to serve a greater cause.


Deeper and deeper the Lessons he has known,
As he grows older, he learns more and more valuable lessons.


Over and over the message He is surely being shown
He keeps learning the same valuable lessons.


The very measure of Your soul is at stake,
Once again, your character and soul are impacted by how you live your life and treat others.


You've got to give a Little more than you take.
In conclusion, the most important lesson is that you need to give more than you receive in order to truly make a positive impact on the world.




Writer(s): John Madara, David White, Leonard Borisoff

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