3,2,1
| "3,2,1" | ||||
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| Single by Tucker Wetmore | ||||
| from the album What Not To | ||||
| Released | March 10, 2025 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 2:38 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Chris LaCorte | |||
| Tucker Wetmore singles chronology | ||||
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| "3,2,1" on YouTube | ||||
"3,2,1" is a song by American country music singer Tucker Wetmore, released on March 10, 2025, as the third single from his debut studio album What Not To (2025). It was written by Josh Miller, Summer Overstreet and Jordan Reynolds and produced by Chris LaCorte.
Background
[edit]In January 2025, Tucker Wetmore previewed a snippet of the song on social media and asked fans to give a title to the song.[1][2] Among their suggestions were "The One That Got Away" and "Three Words", before Wetmore settled on "3,2,1".[2] The song was sent to country radio on March 10, 2025, being added to 73 stations in the first week.[3]
Composition
[edit]"3,2,1" is an uptempo country song. The instrumental contains twangy guitars and banjo,[2][4] while in the lyrics the protagonist deals with a failed relationship and his regret.[2][3][4] The song opens with him lamenting the moment of watching his ex-girlfriend driving off into the sunset without trying to stop her from leaving, as he now realizes what it had truly meant. The chorus finds him drinking alcohol to cope with his sorrow, using the word "proof" to refer to both 80-proof whisky and evidence that his former lover probably hates him. He blames himself for the end of their relationship and thinks he should have tried harder to prevent it. He stresses on his self-medication in the second verse and states he would be happy to take her back if she ever decided to return.[2]
Music video
[edit]The music video for "3,2,1" premiered on May 12, 2025.[5]
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2025) | Peak position |
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| Canada Country (Billboard)[6] | 45 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[7] | 28 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[8] | 97 |
| US Country Airplay (Billboard)[9] | 21 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[10] | 28 |
Release history
[edit]| Region | Date | Format | Label |
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| United States | February 21, 2025 | Digital download | Back Blocks |
| March 10, 2025 | Country radio |
References
[edit]- ^ Mower, Maxim (January 10, 2025). ""What Should We Call This One?": Tucker Wetmore Asks Fans to Help Him Name His New Song". Holler. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e Mower, Maxim (February 20, 2025). "'3,2,1' by Tucker Wetmore - Lyrics & Meaning". Holler. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
- ^ a b Markland, Carl (March 12, 2025). "Tucker Wetmore takes over country radio with "3,2,1"". Melodic. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
- ^ a b Dukes, Billy (February 22, 2025). "Tucker Wetmore Fans Flipping Out Over New Song, '3,2,1'". Taste of Country. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
- ^ "Tucker Wetmore - 3,2,1". YouTube. May 12, 2025. Retrieved May 14, 2025.
- ^ "Canada Country: Week of July 12, 2025". Billboard Canada. Retrieved July 12, 2025.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. February 28, 2025. Retrieved May 9, 2025.
- ^ "Tucker Wetmore Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 9, 2025.
- ^ "Tucker Wetmore Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved July 19, 2025.
- ^ "Tucker Wetmore Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 9, 2025.