Three
The Wedding Present Lyrics


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Yes. I want to, I'm down here on my knees
Well why can't you just think about it please?
I'm yours
She's mine
Two's company
But three have a better time
We've got a mountain to climb
You're so right, we get what we deserve
And that's just why, you've got to have some nerve
I'm yours
She's mine
Two's company
But three have a better time
We've got a mountain to climb
There's no hurry, we can make this slow
And don't worry, no one has to know
I'm yours
She's mine
Two's company
But three have a better time
We've got a mountain to climb




We're going to have a good time
And it isn't a crime

Overall Meaning

The Wedding Present's song "Three" is a melodic and catchy track that appears on their 1992 album "Hit Parade 2." The lyrics of the song are a conversation between two partners trying to convince the other to add a third person to their sexual relationship. The first partner, who is down on their knees, is clearly very keen on the idea and tries to convince their partner to consider it. In contrast, the other partner is hesitant but seems to be open to the possibility.


The song's opening lines, "Yes. I want to, I'm down here on my knees, well why can't you just think about it please?" sets the scene for the conversation. The lyrics convey an eagerness and a willingness to experiment, while also acknowledging that adding a third person to the relationship would require some level of discussion and agreement. The chorus, "Two's company, but three have a better time," reinforces the idea that the partners are looking for something more than just the two of them. However, there is an undercurrent of unease and fear of judgment, as the partners assert that "no one has to know" and "it isn't a crime."


The song is both playful and provocative, inviting listeners to consider the possibilities of unconventional relationships while also acknowledging the risks and anxieties involved. Ultimately, the decision whether to pursue a threesome remains unresolved, leaving the outcome up to the listener's imagination.


Line by Line Meaning

Yes. I want to, I'm down here on my knees
I am pleading with you to consider what I am proposing, and I am doing so in a humble manner.


Well why can't you just think about it please?
I am asking you to take some time and seriously consider the idea I am putting forward.


I'm yours
I am offering myself fully to you as a partner in this endeavor.


She's mine
I am indicating that I already have a partner, and this arrangement would involve all three of us.


Two's company
A common saying indicating that two people together is sufficient.


But three have a better time
I am suggesting that involving a third person would enhance our experience and make it more enjoyable for all involved.


We've got a mountain to climb
Embarking on this endeavor together will be challenging, but it is a challenge we are willing to face.


You're so right, we get what we deserve
I acknowledge that we will face consequences for our actions, whether they be positive or negative.


And that's just why, you've got to have some nerve
Because our actions will come with consequences, it will take courage to follow through with this proposal.


There's no hurry, we can make this slow
There is no rush to make a decision; we can take our time and be deliberate in our choices.


And don't worry, no one has to know
I am suggesting that we keep this arrangement private and not involve anyone else in our decision.


We're going to have a good time
I am confident that this endeavor will be enjoyable and worthwhile for all involved.


And it isn't a crime
Although our actions may be unconventional, they are not inherently wrong or illegal.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: GEDGE

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