Me Myself and I
Beyoncé Lyrics


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All the ladies, if you feel me, help me sing it out
Ah, ah (there you go, trippin', everything is cool between us baby, I told you that)
(Out on the road with my people, just doin' what i gotta do) oh
See I been goin' on, the shit be goin' on, got to trust me ma

I can't believe I believed everything we had would last
So young and naive for me to think she was from your past
Silly of me to dream of one day havin' your kids
Love is so blind it feels right when it's wrong

I can't believe I fell for your schemes, I'm smarter than that
So dumb and naive to believe that with me you're a changed man
Foolish of me to compete when you cheat with loose women
It took me some time, but now I moved on
Because I realized I got

Me, myself, and I, that's all I got in the end
That's what I found out
And it ain't no need to cry, I took a vow that from now on
I'm gon' my own best friend
Me, myself, and I, that's all I got in the end
That's what I found out
And it ain't no need to cry, I took a vow that from now on
I'm gon' my own best friend

You're so controlling, you say that you love me, but you don't
Your family told me one day I would see it on my own
Next thing I know I'm dealing with your three kids in my home
Love is so blind, it feels right when it's wrong

Now that it's over, stop calling me, come pick up yo clothes
Ain't no need to front like you're still with me, all your homies know
Even your very best friend tried to warn me on the low
Took me some time, but now I am strong




Because I realized I've got

Me, myself, and I, that's all I got in the end
That's what I found out
And it ain't no need to cry, I took a vow that from now on
I'm gon' my own best friend
Me, myself, and I, that's all I got in the end
That's what I found out
And it ain't no need to cry, I took a vow that from now
I'm gon' my own best friend

(I got me, myself, and I)
I know that I will never disappoint myself
(I must have cried a thousand times)
All the ladies, if you feel me, help me sing it out
(I can't regret time spent with you)
Yeah, you hurt me, but I learned a lot along the way
(Now I'm about to make it through)
After all the rain, you'll see the sun come out again

(Now I got me, myself, and I)
Hey, I know that I will never disappoint myself
(I must have cried a thousand times)
I've cried, all the ladies, if you feel me, help me sing it out
(I can't regret time spent with you)
Yeah, you hurt me, but I learned a lot along the way
(So now I'm about to make it through)
After all the rain, you'll see the sun come out again, yeah

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, woo, woo, ah, hey, yeah
(I got me, myself, and I)
Me, myself, and I
(I must have cried a thousand times)
I have cried so many times
(I can't regret time spent with you)
I can't regret time spent with you
(So now I'm about to make it through)
After all the rain, you'll see the sun come out again

(Now I got me, myself, and I)
I know that I will never disappoint myself
(I must have cried a thousand times)
If you cried a thousand times, ladies you will survive
(I can't regret time spent with you)
Yeah, you hurt me, but I learned a lot along the way
(So now I'm about to make it through)
I could see the sun shine if I got me, myself, and I

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Beyoncé's song "Me Myself and I" recount the story of a young woman who trusted the wrong man and fell for his lies and infidelity. The song's message is empowering, as it shows how the singer learned to focus on herself and rely on her own strengths after the relationship's end. The intro of the song invites women to join Beyoncé in a collective declaration of independence, and the first verse describes the emotional fallout from a relationship that ended disastrously. The singer expresses regret for being too naive and allowing her love to blind her to the truth about her partner's womanizing ways.


In the second verse, the singer reveals that she has moved on from the relationship and has found solace in her own independence. She describes how the man who hurt her is still trying to control her, and how she refuses to let him. The chorus repeats the phrase "Me, myself, and I, that's all I got in the end," emphasizing the importance of self-reliance and self-love. The bridge of the song acknowledges the pain of the past but also recognizes the lessons learned and the strength gained from the experience. The song ends with a series of affirmations and a call for other women to join Beyoncé in embracing their own independence.


Line by Line Meaning

All the ladies, if you feel me, help me sing it out
If there are any women who can relate to me, join me in vocalizing these emotions


Ah, ah (there you go, trippin', everything is cool between us baby, I told you that)
You are overreacting, there are no issues between us, I have already reassured you


(Out on the road with my people, just doin' what i gotta do) oh
I am busy working with my team and taking care of necessary tasks


See I been goin' on, the shit be goin' on, got to trust me ma
There are things that I have been dealing with, and it is important that you trust me


I can't believe I believed everything we had would last
I am in disbelief that all that we had is now over


So young and naive for me to think she was from your past
I was foolish to not consider the possibility of another woman in your life


Silly of me to dream of one day havin' your kids
It was foolish of me to fantasize about a future where we would have children together


Love is so blind it feels right when it's wrong
Love can make us blind to the wrongs in a relationship


I can't believe I fell for your schemes, I'm smarter than that
I am disappointed that I allowed myself to be manipulated by your deceitful tactics when I am actually intelligent


So dumb and naive to believe that with me you're a changed man
I was foolish to think that being with me would change you into a better and more faithful partner


Foolish of me to compete when you cheat with loose women
I was foolish to try and compete with other women who you are cheating with


It took me some time, but now I moved on
It took me a while, but I have finally moved on from this relationship


Because I realized I got
Because I have come to the realization that I have


Me, myself, and I, that's all I got in the end
At the end of it all, I only have myself to rely on


That's what I found out
That is what I have come to understand


And it ain't no need to cry, I took a vow that from now on
There is no reason to cry as I have made a promise to myself from this point forward


I'm gon' my own best friend
I am going to be my own best friend and prioritize myself above all else


You're so controlling, you say that you love me, but you don't
You are very controlling and manipulative, despite claiming to love me


Your family told me one day I would see it on my own
Your own relatives warned me about the control and manipulation, and now I see it for myself


Next thing I know I'm dealing with your three kids in my home
Suddenly, I found myself taking on the responsibility of caring for your three children


After all the rain, you'll see the sun come out again
After a difficult period of mourning and healing, a brighter future is imminent


(I got me, myself, and I)
I only need myself to be happy


I know that I will never disappoint myself
I am confident that I will always be true to myself and never let myself down


(I must have cried a thousand times)
I have shed countless tears


Yeah, you hurt me, but I learned a lot along the way
While you caused me pain, I have grown and learned many valuable lessons from our experiences


All the ladies, if you feel me, help me sing it out
All the women who can relate to my story, join me in expressing these emotions


(Now I'm about to make it through)
Now, I am in a position to overcome this situation


If you cried a thousand times, ladies you will survive
All the women who have shed countless tears will still be able to persevere


I could see the sun shine if I got me, myself, and I
I can envision a brighter future with just myself, free from past pain and hurt




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: Robert Waller, Scott Storch, Beyonce Knowles

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@jcMixes_bts

The beat is hard
The message is hard
The singing is so satisfyingly soft

@stuff1784

Yes!! Beyoncé has such a soft tone!

@dpalmtree92

I agree I like that she didn’t over so it

The beat is so soothing

@deewoodson3545

Yes all of this! The video is legendary too!

@terellegalo3371

Scott stotch in the beat

@deewoodson3545

@@terellegalo3371 he’s a genius. Let me love you by Mario, written by Neyo was produced by him too

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@qristofao1437

When she sings. "I know that I will never disappoint myself"....always been my favorite line

@Briknoll93

Hell yes

@domeanicabanks6554

Omg yassss!!!

@tanisha.r.thomas

Just got to that part!! Its so true

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