1 2 3
Len Berry Lyrics
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C'mon, let's fall in love, it's easy
(It's so easy)
Like takin' candy from a baby
(Like takin' candy)
A-B-C fallin' in love with you was easy for me
(A-B-C, easy for me)
And you can do it, too, it's easy
Like takin' candy from a baby
(Like takin' candy)
Baby, there's nothin' hard about love
Basically, it's as easy as pie
The hard part is livin' without love
Without your love, baby, I would die
It's easy
(It's so easy)
Like takin' candy from a baby, yay
(Like takin' candy)
One and one are two
(One and one are two)
I know, you love me and oh, oh, how I love you?
(How I love you?)
Don't try to fight it 'cause it's easy
(It's so easy)
Like takin' candy from a baby, yay
(Like takin' candy)
1-2-3 oh, that's how elementary it's gonna be
(1-2-3, it's gonna be)
C'mon, let's fall in love, it's easy
(1-2-3)
Oh, that's how elementary
In Len Berry's song "1 2 3," the singer expresses how easy it is to fall in love. The lyrics use nursery rhyme references, like "A-B-C" and "1-2-3," to emphasize the idea that love is a simple, almost elementary process. The phrase "like taking candy from a baby" is used twice to reinforce this point. The singer urges the listener to not fight the feeling of love and instead succumb to its simplicity. The second half of the song emphasizes that love is easy, but living without it is the hard part. The desperate need for love is conveyed with the line "without your love, baby, I would die."
The song's lyrics can be interpreted as both naive and truthful. On one hand, the simplicity of love is emphasized to the point where it borders on cliche. However, it can also be argued that falling in love can be a simple and natural process when the right person is found. The lyrics, therefore, represent the feeling of someone who has found the perfect match and wants their listener to understand the ease of the process.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, that's how elementary it's gonna be
It's going to be very basic and easy.
C'mon, let's fall in love, it's easy
Let's love each other, it's not complicated at all.
(It's so easy)
Loving each other is easy.
Like takin' candy from a baby
It's ridiculously easy, like taking candy from a child.
(Like takin' candy)
Just like taking candy from someone.
A-B-C fallin' in love with you was easy for me
It was so simple for me to fall in love with you.
(A-B-C, easy for me)
It was as easy as ABC for me.
And you can do it, too, it's easy
You can also fall in love, it's not difficult.
Baby, there's nothin' hard about love
Love is not complicated at all.
Basically, it's as easy as pie
It's as simple as pie.
The hard part is livin' without love
Living without love is difficult.
Without your love, baby, I would die
Your love is very important to me.
One and one are two
Basic arithmetic.
I know, you love me and oh, oh, how I love you?
I am aware that you love me and I love you too.
(How I love you?)
I love you very much.
Don't try to fight it 'cause it's easy
There's no need to resist, it's easy to love.
1-2-3 oh, that's how elementary it's gonna be
It's going to be very easy, like counting to three.
(1-2-3, it's gonna be)
It's as simple as saying 1, 2, 3.
C'mon, let's fall in love, it's easy
Let's love each other, it's very simple.
(1-2-3)
Reinforcing that love is as easy as 1, 2, 3.
Writer(s): LEONARD BORISOFF, JOHN MADARA, DAVID WHITE
Contributed by Harper N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Lyrics:
1-2-3
Oh, that’s how element’ry
It’s gonna be
Come on, let’s fall in love
It’s easy. (it’s so easy)
Like takin’ candy (like takin’ candy) from a baby
A-B-C. (A-B-C)
Fallin’ in love with you
Was easy for me (easy for me)
And you can do it too
It’s easy (it’s so easy)
Like takin’ candy (like takin’ candy) from a baby
Baby, there’s nothin’ hard about love
Basically, it’s as easy as pie
The hard part is livin’ without love
Without your love, baby, I would die
(1-2-3)
(1-2-3)
It’s easy (it’s so easy)
Like takin’ candy (like takin’ candy) from a baby
One and one are two (one and one are two)
I know you love me and oh, oh
How I love you (how I love you)
Don’t try to fight it
‘Cause it’s easy (it’s so easy)
Like takin’ candy (like takin’ candy) from a baby
1-2-3 (1-2-3)
Oh, that’s how element’ry
It’s gonna be
Come on, let’s fall in love
It’s easy (1-2-3)
@theunivited6308
I remember my dad Blasting this song every other weekend...and brought me into oldies and working on old cars and bikes ...Damm ....miss those good times..
@WhitemenaresoSexy
I can see why you miss it.
@ratboy4169
I remember these songs from my childhood & I was born in the 70’s. Truly is some comfort music for me.
@pauljones5091
123 was the 1st record in my collection, bought for me by my dad. I played it non stop at every opportunity.
I bought Like a Baby myself out of my pocket money. Two great 60's tunes which I still process to this day. RIP Len Barry.
@joncooper4013
Why can't they make records like this anymore? Because the culture(& times) have changed. A " gift" of my childhood-- had to play it 6:30am this morning as I found myself humming it!
@malcolmstallons3328
RIP Mr. Barry. You made many of us very happy
@nmgt1048
I have this song on tape, like it, I have heard it quite often on the radio. It's among the bunch of oldies in my collection
@brianpress1392
I remember this song from the 1960,s
Great Songs back Then. 👍🏻
@johngaughran8201
This great tune had everything.great beat ,lyrics which were simple and a dynamic performer.RIP LENNY
@jamesduclos2545
Len Barry, RIP (June 12, 1942 – November 5, 2020)