What does this phrase actually mean? Where is it from?

I hear it a lot in songs and on TV shows etc....

"One if by land, two if by sea"

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Sarah Palin's remarks explained. Then explained again. And again...

https://www.theguardian.com/world/richard-adams-blog/2011/jun/06/sarah-palin-paul-revere-british