Cleary first hit the pop market with the catchy song "I.M. Me" while still using her given name. Her debut album, Everything I Wished For, was released independently under the Free Falls record label. The album hit #45 on Billboard's Top Independent Albums chart. When Cleary signed with Jive Records in the summer of 2002, they asked to change her name because they already had a Britney on their roster. Her self-titled album, Nikki Cleary was released in the summer of 2003 with the hit single "1-2-3" making noise on Billboard's Radio Disney Top 30.
She was featured on a Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards record in 2003. Once performed on Nickelodeon's "All That." Nikki Cleary also did a version of "Summertime Guys". Nikki contributed to the Mean Girls motion picture soundtrack with the song "Hated". The song wasn't put on her own albums because it had words like "bitch" and "I wish you would choke and die" and it would disrupt her squeaky clean image.
1-2-3
Nikki Cleary Lyrics
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Once upon a time
Two, two hearts felt the same way
But three, three, three nights ago
You told me you don't know
Which way, which way you're gonna go
It's time you made up your mind
I don't wanna cry
I don't wanna be treated like a loser
One, two, three
You're fallin' in love with me
I'm fallin' into your life
Into your life, faster than the speed of light
And one, two, three
You don't wanna hear from me
But if we can't be like before
Tell me then, oh, what love is for
So fly, just fly away
And don't think I can't take it
Cause you, you, you oughta know
That if you let me go, you'll throw
You're gonna throw it all away
Oh, truth ain't easy but please, please, please me
It's time you made up your mind
I'm not gonna cry
I don't wanna be treated like a loser
One, two, three
You're fallin' in love with me
I'm falling into your life
Into your life, faster than the speed of light
And one, two, three
You don't wanna hear from me
But if we can't be like before
Tell me then, oh, what love is for
Everything to keep this love alive
Will we ever, will we ever
Oh, will we ever, will we ever
Get to five, five
One, two, three
You're fallin' in love with me
I'm falling into your life
Into your life, faster than the speed of light
And one, two, three
You don't wanna hear from me
But if we can't be like before
Tell me then, tell me what love is for
One, two, three
You're fallin' in love with me
I'm falling into your life
Into your life, faster than the speed of light
And one, two, three
You don't wanna hear from me
But if we can't be like before
Tell me then, tell me what love is for
One, two, three
Tell me now, baby
One, two, three
One, two, three
You're falling in love with me
One, two, three
Nikki Cleary's song "1 2 3" is a catchy pop tune about the confusion and uncertainty of love. The song describes a romantic relationship that has hit a roadblock, with one person unsure of their feelings and the other feeling frustrated and hurt by the lack of communication. The chorus uses the counting technique of "1 2 3" to express the mixed emotions of the situation - on one hand, the couple is falling in love with each other ("You're falling in love with me, I'm falling into your life faster than the speed of light"), but on the other hand, there's a sense of uncertainty and doubt about the future of the relationship ("You don't wanna hear from me, but if we can't be like before, tell me then, oh, what love is for").
The lyrics emphasize the importance of honesty and communication in a relationship. The singer pleads for her partner to make up his mind and not leave her feeling like a "loser". She acknowledges that the truth can be difficult, but it's necessary for the relationship to move forward. The bridge of the song adds another layer of complexity, with the singer questioning whether the couple will be able to "get to five" and keep their love alive.
Overall, "1 2 3" is a relatable pop song that captures the ups and downs of falling in love. It highlights the challenges of navigating a romantic relationship and the importance of honesty and communication.
Line by Line Meaning
Once upon a time
At some undefined moment in the past
Two, two hearts felt the same way
Two people had mutual romantic feelings for each other
But three, three, three nights ago
But recently, three nights ago
You told me you don't know
You expressed uncertainty about your feelings
Which way, which way you're gonna go
You're unsure about what to do next
Oh, truth ain't easy but please, please, please me
It might be difficult, but please tell me the truth
It's time you made up your mind
You need to make a decision
I don't wanna cry
I don't want to be emotional
I don't wanna be treated like a loser
I don't want to be disrespected
One, two, three
We're counting down
You're fallin' in love with me
You're developing romantic feelings for me
I'm fallin' into your life
I'm becoming a significant presence in your life
Into your life, faster than the speed of light
My presence is becoming very prominent very quickly
You don't wanna hear from me
You don't want to communicate with me
But if we can't be like before
But if our relationship can't continue the way it was
Tell me then, oh, what love is for
Give me an explanation for what love means
So fly, just fly away
If you need to leave, then leave
And don't think I can't take it
And don't underestimate my ability to handle the situation
Cause you, you, you oughta know
Because you should be aware
That if you let me go, you'll throw
If you end things, you'll be sacrificing
You're gonna throw it all away
You'll be losing something valuable
Everything to keep this love alive
Exerting a lot of effort to maintain this relationship
Will we ever, will we ever
We're uncertain if we will ever
Get to five, five
Progress beyond the current stage
Tell me now, baby
Ask me right now
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: JORGEN KJELL ELOFSSON, KARA DIOGUARDI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Paola Alfaro
Una vez que opon un tiempo
Dos, dos, corazones sentían lo mismo,
Sin embargo, tres, tres, tres, noches atrás
Usted me dijo que no sabe (que forma)
¿Qué camino vas a ir
(Ohhhh)
La verdad no es fácil, pero por favor, por favor, por favor, me
Es hora de que se haya decidido
(Yo no quiero llorar, no quiere ser tratado como un perdedor)
CORO>
1,2,3
Estás cayendo en el amor conmigo
Estoy cayendo en tu vida
(Su vida)
(Más rápido que la velocidad de la luz)
1,2,3 y no quiere saber de mí!
Pero si no podemos ser como antes
Dime entonces
(Ohh, qué es el amor de.)
Así que volar solo volar
Y no creo que no se puede tomar
Porque tú, tú, tú sabes Outta
Que si me deja ir
(Te tiro)
Te va a tirar todo
(Ohhh)
La verdad no es fácil, pero por favor, por favor, por favor, me
Es hora de que se haya decidido
(Yo no quiero llorar no quiere ser tratado como un perdedor)
CORO>
Todo para mantener ese amor vivo.
¿Alguna vez
(¿Alguna vez)
¿Alguna vez
(¿Alguna vez)
Llegar a cinco
Cinco
laura catepon
Ohh, yeah!)
Once opon a time
two, two, hearts felt the same way,
But three, three, three, nights ago
you told me you don't know (which way)
Which way you're gonna go
(ohhhh)
Truth ain't easy but please, please, please me
It's time you made up your mind
(I don't wanna cry, don't wanna be treated like a loser)
CHORUS
1-2-3
You're fallin' in love with me
I'm falling into your life
(Your life)
(Faster than the speed of light)
And 1,2,3 you don't wanna hear from me!
But if we can't be like before
Tell me then
(ohh, what love is for.)
So fly just fly away
And don't think I can't take it
Cause you, you, you outta know
That if you let me go
(you'll throw)
You're gonna throw it all away
(ohhh)
Truth ain't easy but please, please, please me
It's time you made up your mind
(I don't wanna cry don't wanna be treated like a loser)
CHORUS
Everything to keep this love alive.
Will we ever
(Will we ever)
Will we ever
(Will we ever)
Get to fly
(fly...)
CHORUS
1,2,3
You're fallin' in love with me
I'm falling into your life
(Your life)
(Faster than the speed of light)
And 1,2,3 you don't wanna hear from me!
But if we can't be like before
Tell me then
Tell me what love is for
1-2-3
(Tell me now baby.)
1-2-3
1,2,3
You're falling in love with me...
1-2-3
Aurora Amanda
I randomly remember this song, so I searched it on YouTube. The first time I heard this song was years ago from Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen. I’m 25 years old now, but I still remember every word in this song, how time flies 😂
Balbi Francesca PY
Same! 32 too now 😂
Paola Alfaro
Una vez que opon un tiempo
Dos, dos, corazones sentían lo mismo,
Sin embargo, tres, tres, tres, noches atrás
Usted me dijo que no sabe (que forma)
¿Qué camino vas a ir
(Ohhhh)
La verdad no es fácil, pero por favor, por favor, por favor, me
Es hora de que se haya decidido
(Yo no quiero llorar, no quiere ser tratado como un perdedor)
CORO>
1,2,3
Estás cayendo en el amor conmigo
Estoy cayendo en tu vida
(Su vida)
(Más rápido que la velocidad de la luz)
1,2,3 y no quiere saber de mí!
Pero si no podemos ser como antes
Dime entonces
(Ohh, qué es el amor de.)
Así que volar solo volar
Y no creo que no se puede tomar
Porque tú, tú, tú sabes Outta
Que si me deja ir
(Te tiro)
Te va a tirar todo
(Ohhh)
La verdad no es fácil, pero por favor, por favor, por favor, me
Es hora de que se haya decidido
(Yo no quiero llorar no quiere ser tratado como un perdedor)
CORO>
Todo para mantener ese amor vivo.
¿Alguna vez
(¿Alguna vez)
¿Alguna vez
(¿Alguna vez)
Llegar a cinco
Cinco
Kira Myers
This song was on a CD i got in a cereal box! Nostalgia!!!!!
Rachel Fritts
Dude! Me too!! Hahaha
Maria Barajas
omg me too xD
agr8sk8er
Same here
Khaleah Smith
Me too!!!
austin Riddle
YES OMFG XD
Shabrina Huzna
Hope this song will be on Spotify!! Luff this song so much😍😍