It took Edmond Hall a long period to develop his own musical individuality, but by the early '40s he had a very distinctive and dirty sound on the clarinet that was immediately recognizable within one note. One of four clarinet playing brothers (including Herbie Hall) who were the sons of early clarinetist Edward Hall, Edmond worked in many bands in New Orleans (including Buddy Petit's during 1921-1923) before going to New York in 1928 with Alonzo Ross. He was with Claude Hopkins' orchestra (1929-1935), doubling on baritone and only occasionally sounding like his future self on clarinet. Hall played with Lucky Millinder, Zutty Singleton, and Joe Sullivan, and had his style together by the time he joined Red Allen in 1940. He was with Teddy Wilson's sextet (1941-1944) and turned down an opportunity to be Barney Bigard's successor with Duke Ellington's Orchestra in 1942. In 1944, Hall began working with Eddie Condon (including appearances on his Town Hall Concert radio series), led his own group at Cafe Society, spent a few years based in Boston, and then during 1950-1955 was in the house band at Condon's club. Edmond Hall toured the world as a member of Louis Armstrong's All-Stars (1955-1958), worked in the 1960s now and then with Condon, and made his final recording (before his death from a heart attack) at John Hammond's 1967 Spirituals to Swing concert. He recorded as a leader for Blue Note (1941-1944), Commodore, Savoy, Storyville, United Artists, and some smaller labels.
Me Myself and I
Edmond Hall Lyrics
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Are all in love with you
We all think you're wonderful
We do
Me, myself and I
Have just one point of view
We're convinced
It can't be denied dear
You brought the sun to us
We'd be satisfied dear
If you, you'd belong to one of us
So if you pass me by
Three hearts will break in two
Cause me, myself and I
Are all in love with you
Me, myself and I
Are all in love with you
We all think you're wonderful
We do
Me, myself and I
Have just one point of view
We're convinced
There's no one else like you
It can't be denied dear
You brought the sun to us
We'd be satisfied dear
If you'd belong to one of us
So if you pass me by
Three hearts will break in two
Cause me, myself and I
Are all in love with you
The lyrics of "Me, Myself and I" by Edmond Hall express a love triangle between three individuals and one person who is the object of their affection. The song is a testament to the fact that everyone, including oneself, has fallen in love with the same person. The constant repetition of "Me, myself, and I" highlights the various aspects of a person's personality that may fall in love with someone.
The lyrics suggest that the three individuals have an unbreakable bond and share a single viewpoint of the person they all love. In the chorus, it's explained that if the person they love ignores them, all three of them will be heartbroken. The lyrics convey the idea of love, unrequited love, and the intensity of how love can make a person feel. The final lyrics demonstrate that even though they are all in love with the same person, it would suffice for one of them to be the recipient of the person's affection.
Line by Line Meaning
Me, myself and I
The three aspects of the singer's persona
Are all in love with you
All three aspects of the singer love the person he is addressing
We all think you're wonderful
The three aspects of the singer admire the person he is addressing
We do
All three aspects of the singer agree on their admiration for the person he is addressing
Have just one point of view
All three aspects of the singer share the same perspective on the person he is addressing
We're convinced
All three aspects of the singer are certain about their feelings towards the person he is addressing
There's no one else like you
The person he is addressing is unique and one-of-a-kind
It can't be denied dear
The singer acknowledges that his feelings for the target cannot be denied
You brought the sun to us
The person he is addressing brings happiness to the singer's life
We'd be satisfied dear
The three aspects of the singer would be happy if the person he is addressing belonged to one of them
If you'd belong to one of us
The three aspects of the singer wish to possess the target's heart
So if you pass me by
If the person he is addressing ignores the singer
Three hearts will break in two
All three aspects of the singer will be heartbroken if the person he is addressing doesn't return their love
Cause me, myself and I
All three aspects of the singer
Are all in love with you
All three aspects of the singer love the person he is addressing
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHRIS LINDSEY, JIVE, DAVID KATZ
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