Me Myself and I
De-La Soul Lyrics
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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-believe
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
The lyrics of De-La Soul's "Me Myself and I" are a commentary on the pressures and criticisms the group felt in creating their music. The song begins with mirror talk, asking what the fault could be for De La's perceived failure. The lyrics are reflective of the internal struggle of a group that wants to showcase their own unique identity but is nagged by public opinion. Their music is seen as different and bizarre, and people often ridicule their style. But De La Soul believes that their talent and unique brand of hip-hop comes from within themselves; it is them and only them who make it happen. They are asking the mirror for clarification on why they are being judged.
The second verse highlights the group's frustration with the false public image people create about them, leading to assumptions based on the rumors started by the media. They discuss their "plug one" and "plug two" identities and dismiss the general public's perception of them as hippies. Despite their confidence, De La Soul admits that they have seen shows that are mere caricatures of what they are, as promoters often push for a stereotypical image of the group. They express pride in what they produce and invite people to judge them based on their music and not on their physical presence.
The final verse directly addresses the insults and discrimination faced by the group. They express their hurt feelings about their dark skin and defend themselves with the words of Q-Tip from A Tribe Called Quest. De La Soul recognizes that they must defend themselves, and they are prepared to do so. The song concludes with another "mirror, mirror on the wall" reference, where the group prays to avoid any obstacles or hindrances in their journey.
Line by Line Meaning
Mirror, mirror on the wall
Addressing a mirror to reveal what's wrong
Tell me, mirror, what is wrong?
Asking the mirror to help in identifying the problem
Can it be my de la clothes
Wondering if it's the fashion style
Or is it just my de la song?
Questioning if it's the music
What I do ain't make-believe
Admitting that it's not an act
People say I sit and try
Acknowledging other's opinions
But when it comes to being de la
Stating that it's genuine
It's just me myself and I
Self-reliance as De La Soul
Now you tease my plug one style
Mocking their style of music
And my plug one spectacles
Jeering at their choice of eyewear
You say plug one and two are hippies
Making an unfairly negative generalization
No, we're not, that's pure plug bull
Rejecting the label
Always pushing that we've formed an image
Tired of the false depiction
There's no need to lie
Their true identity is enough
When it comes to being plug one
Regarding their music persona
It's just me myself and I
Their authenticity speaks for itself
Proud, I'm proud of what I am
Content with their true selves
Poems I speak are plug two type
Defining their music expression
Please oh please let plug two be
Asking for respect for Plug Two's individualism
Himself, not what you read or write
Needing validation beyond any reports
Right is wrong when hype is written
Hype distorts reality
On the soul, de la that is,
Applying to De La Soul
Style is surely our own thing
Emphasizing their originality
Not the false disguise of showbiz
Resisting the temptation to fit in
De la soul is from the soul
Affirming their origin
And this fact I can't deny
It's their truth
Strictly from the dan called stuckie
Giving credit for their upbringing
And from me myself and I
Acknowledging their self-reliance
Glory, glory hallelu
Concluding with a shout-out
Glory for plugs one and two
Recognizing their musical partners
But that glory's been denied
Denied due to the unfair treatment
By kizids and dookie eyes
Name-calling their critics and haters
People think they dis my person
Feeling attacked and misunderstood
By stating I'm darkly pack
Criticized for their skin color
I know this so I point at q-tip
Identifying a bandmate to help
And he states, 'black is black'
Validating themselves regardless of skin color
Mirror mirror on the wall,
Ending how it started
Shovel chestnuts in my path
Asking the mirror for support in keeping obstacles away
Please keep on up with the nuts
Asking the mirror to be vigilant
So I don't get in aftermath
Being driven to avoid unpleasant consequences
But if I do I'll calmly punch them
Being prepared to face challenges
In the fourth day of July
Symbolizing their independence
'Cause they tried to mess with
Response to being provoked
Third degree, that's me myself and I
Resolute as De La Soul
Lyrics ยฉ O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: David Jolicoeur, Edwin Birdsong, George Clinton, Kelvin Mercer, Paul Huston, Phillippe Wynn, Vincent Mason
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@lovelustrr
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
@KJ-je9pm
Its devastating that Trugoy didnโt live to see their entire catalogue released! RIP legend! Been bumping to their entire catalogue all day!
@dj_ath
Vinyl should be here today!
@WhoseIAm7
Proudest Hip-Hop day in life. Stream all their stuff so the brothers can finally reap ALL the benefits! RIP ๐
@CrazyPlatinum92
It's like prince after he passed away he music became available really sad rip
@dr.100purrscent5
I believe Tru's Spirit pushed the victory on through. De La Soul vibes are heavily needed right now ๐๐พโ๐พ๐
@robinwakker2127
@@dj_ath Received mine yesterday (Mexico City). Extremely happy with the fact I could finally get my hands on a new one for a decent price. Discogs was showing the past 3 years ridiculous prices of over 800 USD.
@Unheardvoicesmagazine
My uncle Sylvester Covin is in this video (Heavy set guy with fur hat, big chains, and sunglasses). Ironically, he passed away suddenly 6 days after Trugoy. It gives me solace knowing I can always see my uncle while also listening to one of the greatest rap songs of all time. RIP Uncle & Trugoy.
@roxanneaguillera1306
May your uncle rest in peace he will always be a legendโคโค
@tee136
Wow! Sorry for your loss.
@JenniferClingman-bd3dc
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