123
Nikki Cleary Lyrics


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Oh yeah

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
Oh, truth ain't easy but please, please, please me
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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Nikki Cleary's "123" tell the story of a relationship in turmoil. The singer is in love with someone who is unsure of their feelings and is vacillating between wanting to be with them and wanting to end things. The singer pleads with their partner to make up their mind and choose a direction, as they don't want to be treated like a "loser" or be held in uncertainty any longer. The use of counting (one, two, three) adds a sense of urgency and creates a catchy hook that helps carry the emotional weight of the situation.


The lyric "faster than the speed of light" speaks to the intensity of the relationship, conveying a sense that love can happen quickly and powerfully. As the song progresses, the singer questions the very nature of love, asking "tell me then, oh, what love is for." The song ultimately ends on an open note, with the singer hoping for a resolution but not being sure if one is possible.


Overall, "123" is a relatable and emotionally charged pop song that captures the highs and lows of being in a relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

Once upon a time
In the past, two hearts felt the same way


Two, two hearts felt the same way
Two people were in love with each other


But three, three, three nights ago
Recently, something happened


You told me you don't know
You said you're uncertain


Which way, which way you're gonna go
You're not sure which decision to make


Oh, truth ain't easy but please, please, please me
Being honest is difficult, but I beg you to be truthful


It's time you made up your mind
You need to decide


I don't wanna cry
I don't want to be sad


I don't wanna be treated like a loser
I don't want to feel humiliated


One, two, three
We are falling in love with each other


You're fallin' in love with me
You're starting to develop feelings for me


I'm fallin' into your life
I'm starting to become a part of your life


Into your life, faster than the speed of light
I've become a part of your life 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
If we can't go back to how things were


Tell me then, oh, what love is for
Then tell me, what is the point of love?


So fly, just fly away
Leave, just go away


And don't think I can't take it
Don't think I can't handle it


Cause you, you, you oughta know
Because you should know


That if you let me go, you'll throw
If you leave me, you'll give up


You're gonna throw it all away
You'll lose everything


Everything to keep this love alive
Doing anything to keep this relationship going


Will we ever, will we ever
Will we ever


Oh, will we ever, will we ever
Oh, will we ever


Get to five, five
Get to a higher level of love/commitment


Tell me now, baby
Please tell me now




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JORGEN KJELL ELOFSSON, KARA DIOGUARDI

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