Me Myself and I
De La Soul Lyrics
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Mirror, mirror on the wall
Tell me, mirror, what is wrong?
Can it be my De La Clothes
Or is it just my De La Soul?
What I do ain't make-believe
People say I sit and try
But when it comes to being De La
It's just me myself and I (say it now)
(Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
It's just me myself and I
(Ooh-ooh-ooh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh)
It's just me myself and I
(Ooh-ooh-ooh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh)
It's just me myself and I
(Ooh-ooh-ooh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh)
(Say it now)
Now you tease my Plug One style
And my Plug One spectacles
You say Plug One and Two are hippies
No, we're not, that's pure plug bull
Always pushing that we formed an image
There's no need to lie
When it comes to being Plug One
It's just me myself and I (say it now)
(Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
It's just me myself and I
(Ooh-ooh-ooh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh)
It's just me myself and I
(Ooh-ooh-ooh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh)
It's just me myself and I
(Ooh-ooh-ooh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh)
(Say it now)
Mi-ine, mi-ine
Mi-ine, mi-ine
Mi-ine, mi-ine (say it now)
Mi-ine, mi-ine (say it now)
Proud, I'm proud of what I am
Poems I speak are Plug Two type
Please, oh, please let Plug Two be
Himself, not what you read or write
Right is wrong when hype is written
On the Soul, De La that is
Style is surely our own thing
Not the false disguise of showbiz
De La Soul is from the soul
And this fact I can't deny
Strictly from the Dan called Stuckie
And from me myself and I
(Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
It's just me myself and I
(Ooh-ooh-ooh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh)
It's just me myself and I
(Ooh-ooh-ooh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh)
It's just me myself and I
(Ooh-ooh-ooh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh)
(Say it now)
Glory Glory Hallelu
Glory for Plug One and Two
But that glory's been denied
By condescending dookie eyes
People think they diss my person
By stating I'm darkly packed
I know this, so, I point at Q-Tip
And he states, "Black is Black"
Mirror, mirror on the wall
Shovel chestnuts in my path
Just keep all nuts twistin' up
So I don't get an aftermath
But if I do, I'll calmly punch them
In the 4th day of July
'Cause they tried to mess with third degree
That's me myself and I
(Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
It's just me myself and I
(Ooh-ooh-ooh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh)
It's just me myself and I
(Ooh-ooh-ooh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh)
It's just me myself and I
(Ooh-ooh-ooh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh)
(Say it now)
Mi-ine, mi-ine (oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh)
Mi-ine, mi-ine (oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh)
Mi-ine, mi-ine (oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh)
Mi-ine, mi-ine (oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh)
Mi-ine, mi-ine (oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh)
Mi-ine, mi-ine (oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh)
Mi-ine, mi-ine (oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh)
Mi-ine, mi-ine (oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh)
Contestant number four, do you have the answers?
Uh, it's on the top of my tongue, uh
I just can't think of it, I'm sorry
The lyrics to De La Soul's song "Me Myself and I" are a self-affirming anthem sung by the group to address stereotypes and misconceptions about their style and identity. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "it's just me myself and I," as the group asserts their individuality and independence from the opinions and assumptions of others. The lyrics touch on themes of authenticity, artistic integrity, and self-awareness, as the group asserts that they are true to themselves and not beholden to what others want them to be.
The first verse of the song begins with a rhetorical question posed to a mirror, "Mirror, mirror on the wall, tell me, mirror, what is wrong?" The group wonders if their "De La Clothes" (their fashion choices) or "De La Soul" (their artistic style) are the source of their perceived problems. The second verse addresses criticisms of their style and identity, with the group pushing back against the idea that they are "hippies" and calling out those who claim they have "formed an image." They assert that De La Soul is "from the soul" and that their style is "surely our own thing, not the false disguise of showbiz."
The final verses reference the group's experiences with racism and prejudice, with the group pushing back against those who "think they diss my person" with racist comments. The song ends with a spoken-word section featuring a quiz show host asking for the answers, symbolizing the group's confidence in their identity and their resistance to external pressures.
Line by Line Meaning
Mirror, mirror on the wall
Asking a reflective surface for advice on personal appearance.
Tell me, mirror, what is wrong?
Wondering what the issue with oneself is.
Can it be my De La Clothes
Questioning if their clothes are the problem.
Or is it just my De La Soul?
Wondering if their inner self is the root of the problem.
What I do ain't make-believe
Acknowledging that their actions are real and genuine.
People say I sit and try
Others accuse them of being inauthentic.
But when it comes to being De La
But being themselves and true to their identity as De La Soul.
It's just me myself and I (say it now)
They're only relying on themselves to be who they are.
Always pushing that we formed an image
Accused of creating a certain image of themselves.
There's no need to lie
Refuting the claims of forming an image, as there is no need for it.
When it comes to being Plug One
When it comes to their identity as Plug One.
Mi-ine, mi-ine
Claiming ownership over one's identity.
Poems I speak are Plug Two type
Their spoken words are what identifying with Plug Two.
Please, oh, please let Plug Two be
Asking for acceptance of one's true self as Plug Two.
Himself, not what you read or write
Requesting that others see beyond what they think they know or have read about themselves.
Right is wrong when hype is written
Correct information can be perceived wrong or false when given in a context of hype.
On the Soul, De La that is
This statement may refer to the creation of the image critics accused them of earlier.
Style is surely our own thing
Their personalized style belongs to solely themselves.
Not the false disguise of showbiz
Rejecting the fake front that is often attributed to the entertainment industry.
De La Soul is from the soul
Their music and identity is based on authenticity and being true to themselves.
And this fact I can't deny
They're proud of who they are.
Glory Glory Hallelu
An expression of joy or celebration.
That glory's been denied
They feel their celebration has been cut short by those who question their true identity.
By condescending dookie eyes
People who only judge based on appearance or stereotypes.
People think they diss my person
They feel judged and disrespected as a person.
By stating I'm darkly packed
Referring to their skin color and the negative connotations associated with it by some.
I know this, so, I point at Q-Tip
They know they're being judged, but they're not letting it bring them down. Instead, they're pointing at their friend Q-Tip, who shares their skin color, and agreeing that they're both 'black.'
Mirror, mirror on the wall
Asking for advice on appearance once again.
Shovel chestnuts in my path
Dumping obstacles in their way.
Just keep all nuts twistin' up
The person causing trouble is trying to make it worse for them.
But if I do, I'll calmly punch them
If challenged, they'll stand their ground and react calmly.
In the 4th day of July
A metaphor for standing up for oneself and gaining independence from the issue at hand.
'Cause they tried to mess with third degree
The people that are trying to cause an issue or judge them are going too far.
That's me myself and I
As always, they're relying on themselves to fight their battles and stay true to their identity.
Mi-ine, mi-ine (oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh)
Owning their identity once again as they demand respect from those around them.
Contestant number four, do you have the answers?
Asking someone else if they have a solution to a problem.
Uh, it's on the top of my tongue, uh
Admitting that they know the solution is there, but they can't quite find it.
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: David Jolicoeur, Edwin Birdsong, George Clinton, Kelvin Mercer, Paul Huston, Phillippe Wynn, Vincent Mason
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Mirror, mirror on the wall
Tell me, mirror, what is wrong?
Can it be my De La clothes
Or is it just my De La song?
What I do ain't make-beleive
People say I sit and try
But whan it comes to being De La
It's just me myself and I
It's just me myself and I
It's just me myself and I
It's just me myself and I
Now you tease my Plug One style
And my Plug One spectacles
You say Plug One and Two are hippies
No, we're not, that's pure Plug bull
Always pushing that we've formed an image
There's no need to lie
When it comes to being Plug One
It's just me myself and I
It's just me myself and I
It's just me myself and I
It's just me myself and I
Proud, I'm proud of what I am
Poems I speak are Plug Two type
Please oh please let Plug Two be
Himself, not what you read or write
Right is wrong when hype is written
On the Soul, De La that is,
Style is surely our own thing
Not the false disguise of showbiz
De La Soul is from the soul
And this fact I can't deny
Strictly from the Dan called Stuckie
And from me myself and I
It's just me myself and I
It's just me myself and I
It's just me myself and I
Glory, glory hallelu
Glory for Plugs One and Two
But that glory's been denied
By kizids and dookie eyes
People think they dis my person
By stating I'm darkly pack
I know this so I point at Q-Tip
And he states, 'Black is Black'
Mirror mirror on the wall,
Shovel chestnuts in my path
Please keep on up with the nuts
So I don't get in aftermath
But if I do I'll calmly punch them
In the fourth day of July
'Cause they tried to mess with
Third degree, that's me myself and I
It's just me myself and I
It's just me myself and I
It's just me myself and I
It's just me myself and I
@libbysworld7649
The day i got my license and first drove by myself in my own car, this song was JUST starting on the radio. How perfect, huh? That was a VERY long time ago. Still a great song. I will NEVER forget it.
@weirdart7803
Sounds made up
@Spocklee
sometimes i feel like music is a soundtrack to our lives.
@robertgoolet2707
I was in the army when it came out fort Meade Maryland representin'.
@alyceclover
โ@@Spocklee President Clinton said Motown was the soundtrack of his life.
Every song can bring up a memory; the soundtrack of my life is multi decades and genres.
@PaDU-i4b
Merry Christmas ๐
@CaliGirl799
This song (and album) got me through a really hard time in my life. I will forever be grateful for DLS.
@Kwaku211
Much Blessings...
@pablorodriguez8030
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lol, b,,
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