On April 19, 2011, Webb released his first solo single, Bad Girl, under the 604 Records. It is very different from Marianas' songs, edging more towards the dance-pop genre.
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123
Matt Webb Lyrics
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When no one else is listening
Hear ABC spell it out to me carefully
I've never been too good at reading your mind
So let go, because even though it's damn hard to grow
You should know that you're not ever on your own
You always dream but I won't leave
So let's just change our tone
123 more for you of me if you want
Keep the change and keep it to yourself
ABC what the letters mean is the truth
I've never been too good at writing you back
So let go, because even though it's damn hard to grow
You should know that you're not ever on your own
You always dream but I won't leave
So let's just change our tone
Come back
Come back to me
What's the need for selfishly taking the last word from me
Come back
Come back before
We go to sleep so angrily
I don't need bad dreams no more
Come back
Come back to me
Come back
Come back to me
Please don't go
Matt Webb's song "123" seems to be about being there for someone and reassuring them that they are not alone. The song starts with "123 you can count on me to be there for you, when no one else is listening," which shows the singer's commitment to being a dependable presence in the other person's life. The next line, "Hear ABC spell it out to me carefully," suggests that the singer is attentive and willing to listen closely to what the other person has to say. Furthermore, the line "I've never been too good at reading your mind" highlights the importance of open communication in any relationship.
The second verse of the song continues with a similar message. The singer offers "123 more for you of me if you want," indicating that he is willing to give even more of himself for this person. The line "I've never been too good at writing you back" may suggest that communication lapses have caused issues in the past. However, the singer is still urging the person to let go of these issues and realize that they are not alone.
The chorus asks the person to "come back" and not leave the situation unresolved, implying that the two have had some sort of argument or disagreement. The final line, "Please don't go," emphasizes the importance of staying together.
Line by Line Meaning
123 you can count on me to be there for you
I'll always be there for you when you need me, just like you can count from 1 to 3.
When no one else is listening
I'll listen to you, even when others won't.
Hear ABC spell it out to me carefully
Tell me what you want me to do, step by step like spelling out the alphabet.
I've never been too good at reading your mind
I can't always guess what you're thinking, so please communicate with me.
So let go, because even though it's damn hard to grow
You should know that you're not ever on your own
You always dream but I won't leave
So let's just change our tone
Moving on and growing up is tough, but I'll always be here for you. Don't worry about being alone, I won't abandon you. Let's approach things differently now.
123 more for you of me if you want
I'll give you even more of myself if you need it.
Keep the change and keep it to yourself
You don't need to explain or justify anything to me, just keep the extra support for yourself.
ABC what the letters mean is the truth
The straightforward truth is what I need to hear from you.
I've never been too good at writing you back
I'm not always good at responding to you, but I promise I'm still here.
Come back
Come back to me
What's the need for selfishly taking the last word from me
Let's talk more and not just end things with the last word. There's no need to be selfish and shut me out.
Come back
Come back before
We go to sleep so angrily
I don't need bad dreams no more
Let's resolve things before we go to bed angry so we can both sleep better. I don't want to have bad dreams about this anymore.
Come back
Come back to me
Please don't go
I need you to come back to me, please don't leave.
Contributed by Savannah B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Beautiful song Matt!!!