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A roundup of Western songs with titles that start with “one two three.”

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Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and for over 18 years I’ve contributed to music magazines, disc guide books, mooks, and web media. As a writer my main field is Western music, but as a listener for over 35 years, I always try to keep my curiosity alive with the motto “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in bands, where I was a bassist who handled songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve played include bass, guitar, and piano. I began studying English in my mid-40s and continue to do so today.

You probably often listen to Western music and find yourself thinking, “This word shows up in titles a lot, doesn’t it?” The same goes for Japanese music, of course, but it’s interesting to see which words artists tend to favor.

In this article, I’ve researched and compiled songs—across genres—whose titles start with the everyday phrase “one two three.” Because it’s such a simple phrase, it might feel like only a few big hits come to mind, but is that really the case? Be sure to check out this article and see for yourself!

Compilation of Western songs with titles starting with 'one two three' (11–20)

One Two ThreeHooverphonic

Hooverphonic – One Two Three

One Two ThreeHooverphonic

Hooverphonic is a band that has gained popularity for its multifaceted musical style, rooted in trip-hop and blending genres like alternative, electronica, and electropop.

They’ve created numerous classic tracks, but one I particularly recommend is “One Two Three.” Around the time they released this song, their musical range expanded dramatically, making this work something of a turning point for the group.

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In conclusion

I put together a list of Western songs whose titles start with “One, Two, Three,” but I felt that cases where it’s actually used as a title are relatively few.

Precisely because the phrase is so simple, you might be curious to read the lyrics and find out why they chose it.

I’ve created similar themed articles with other words as well, so be sure to check them out!