Three
Strawberry Alarm Clock Lyrics


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Oh, I'm in trouble
Can't you see me on the double?
You know you better take three in the morning and three at night
I'm gonna give you a little lovin'
Make you feel all right

Oh, I feel lonely
What's it gonna be, my one and only?
You know it's gotta be me in the morning and me at night
I'm gonna give you a little lovin'
Make you feel all right

Three in the morning and three at night
I'm gonna give you a little lovin'
Make you feel all right
Come on, little baby, let me hold you tight
You know a little more will make you feel all right

Three in the morning and three at night
I'm gonna give you a little lovin'
Make you feel all right
Come on, little baby, let me hold you tight
You know a little more will make you feel all right

Oh, the sun is rising
Don't let it waste away, the day is dying
And then you'll have to take three in the morning and three at night




You're gonna get a little lovin'
Make you feel all right

Overall Meaning

In "Three," the Strawberry Alarm Clock offers up an upbeat song about taking medicine and the power of love. The song's lyrics are straightforward: the singer is in trouble and needs three pills in the morning and three pills at night. However, they also crave affection and offer their love to solve their loneliness. The chorus repeats the idea of taking medication and receiving love to feel better. In the final verse, the singer notes the passing of time and the need to seize the day, all while reiterating the importance of the medication and love in their life.


As a whole, the lyrics of "Three" can be seen as a metaphor for the struggles and pain people face in their lives. The medication represents a temporary solution to the struggles and the love represents the hope for a brighter future. The song's upbeat nature seems to suggest that despite the struggles people face, there is always hope for a better tomorrow if they keep pushing through.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, I'm in trouble
I am facing a difficult situation.


Can't you see me on the double?
Can't you see I need help urgently?


You know you better take three in the morning and three at night
You should take medicine three times a day.


I'm gonna give you a little lovin'
I am going to show you affection.


Make you feel all right
To make you feel better.


Oh, I feel lonely
I am experiencing a feeling of solitude.


What's it gonna be, my one and only?
What is going to happen between us?


You know it's gotta be me in the morning and me at night
I need to be with you in the morning and night.


Come on, little baby, let me hold you tight
Come here, let me hold you tightly.


You know a little more will make you feel all right
A little more affection will make you feel better.


Oh, the sun is rising
The sun is starting to come up.


Don't let it waste away, the day is dying
Don't waste the rest of the day, it's almost over.


And then you'll have to take three in the morning and three at night
You will need to take medicine again.


You're gonna get a little lovin'
You will receive some affection.


Make you feel all right
To make you feel better.




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Comments from YouTube:

pgh45rpms

Song was used three times as a b-side on the SAC's last Uni singles:  I Climbed the Mountain, California Day & Girl from the City.

David C. Pyatt

@Austin Nix I do as well!

Austin Nix

pgh45rpms I own a copy of I climbed the Mountain/Three

Vinyl-45-Obscurities

Why's there a bit of distortion in the beginning? :P

Sakon Butthead

Thank you

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