He told Apple Music:
“That was actually one of the first songs I made in 2019. […] It’s aged really well because a lot of these things are still said or bumbling around and regardless, I wanted people to know the things I was hearing and the things I was seeing and feeling. Even in that song, those are some of the things I started to feel about myself too, so it’s things people are saying to you and things you’re throwing on yourself into this one song.“
Elton John:
“All the people I work with knew what they wanted, and so did Lil Nas X and Giles Martin. They were decisive people. I’d say, ‘Is that too much?’ He said, ‘Yes, a bit too much, calm it down a bit.’ And I think they used the bare bones of the piano I did, because I did some other funky stuff. And maybe it shifted the track from what they wanted it to be and made it a bit too Elton. And I also sang a little on the Lil Nas X track, but they didn’t use that either. And that’s fair enough. It’s their record. I give them as much as they want, and they can just take it away and just use what they want. You have to accept that you’re playing on someone else’s record.“
—via Apple Music
ONE OF ME
Lil Nas X Lyrics
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Do this here, don't you do that
Say you one of me, say you one of me, yeah, yeah
Say you one of me, say you one of me, yeah, yeah
I like this, I don't like that
Do this here, don't you do that
Say you one of me, say you one of me, yeah, yeah
Say you one of me, say you one of me, yeah, yeah
Say you one of me, say you need the validation
Tell me that you think you won't top your last creation
Word on the block is you fell off and I'm just sayin'
If it ain't "Old Town Road," Lil Nassy, I ain't playin'
Nigga, just stick to what you best at
I suggest make another one like this, huh, yeah
Oh, I know it hurts your soul to know it was only luck, huh
If you drop a song, nigga, we won't give a fuck, no
I like this, I don't like that
Do this here, don't you do that
Say you one of me, say you one of me, yeah, yeah
Say you one of me, say you one of me, yeah, yeah
I like this, I don't like that
Do this here, don't you do that
Say you one of me, say you one of me, yeah, yeah
Say you one of me, say you one of me, yeah, yeah
You's a meme, you's a joke, been a gimmick from the go
All the things that you do just to get your face to show
Oh, you think you big shit, big pimpin'? Let me know
Ain't the next big thing, you the next thing to go
Now, can you prove yourself? Everybody waitin'
I'm just being real, it's 'cause somebody hatin'
I don't see you lastin' long, and that's just me bein' honest
Even if your album okay, it's floppin', that's a promise, oh
I like this, I don't like that
Do this here, don't you do that
Say you one of me, say you one of me, yeah, yeah
Say you one of me, say you one of me, yeah, yeah
I like this, I don't like that
Do this here, don't you do that
Say you one of me, say you one of me, yeah, yeah
Say you one of me, say you one of me, yeah, yeah
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
In this song, Lil Nas X addresses the people who claim to be like him or on the same level as him. He expresses his frustration towards those who seek validation from him or who try to mimic his success without truly understanding the hard work and dedication it takes to achieve it. He calls these people out for being disingenuous and ultimately not having the talent or drive to sustain their own careers. Lil Nas X particularly emphasizes the importance of sticking to what you're good at and not trying to do too much, which can result in a loss of credibility and ultimately, failure.
The lyrics also touch on the criticism that Lil Nas X has received for being a one-hit-wonder with "Old Town Road." He addresses the rumors that he fell off and dismisses them, suggesting that he knows what he's doing and that he has more in store. However, he also acknowledges that the pressure to keep up with his success can be overwhelming and that he's aware that not all of his future projects will be successful. Lil Nas X seems to be speaking from a place of experience and wants to advise others to be realistic and genuine in their pursuit of success.
Overall, "One of Me" is a song that speaks to the power dynamics in the music industry and the importance of being true to oneself. Lil Nas X's blunt lyrics convey his frustration and wisdom, making for an interesting commentary on the industry.
Line by Line Meaning
I like this, I don't like that
Lil Nas X has preferences and opinions regarding certain things.
Do this here, don't you do that
Lil Nas X has expectations and specific instructions for others.
Say you one of me, say you one of me, yeah, yeah
Lil Nas X desires validation by having others claim to be similar to him.
Say you one of me, say you one of me, yeah, yeah
Lil Nas X desires validation by having others claim to be similar to him.
Say you one of me, say you need the validation
Lil Nas X believes that others are seeking his approval and validation.
Tell me that you think you won't top your last creation
Lil Nas X is challenging others to surpass their previous successes (like he has done).
Word on the block is you fell off and I'm just sayin'
Lil Nas X is responding to rumors about others' decline in popularity.
If it ain't "Old Town Road," Lil Nassy, I ain't playin'
Lil Nas X believes that "Old Town Road" is still his most significant work and expects others to recognize that.
Nigga, just stick to what you best at
Lil Nas X is advising others to focus on their strengths and not attempt to do things they're not good at.
I suggest make another one like this, huh, yeah
Lil Nas X is suggesting that others replicate his successful formula for creating hits.
Oh, I know it hurts your soul to know it was only luck, huh
Lil Nas X is suggesting that others may have achieved success through sheer luck and not talent.
If you drop a song, nigga, we won't give a fuck, no
Lil Nas X is suggesting that others' future projects are unimportant to him if they're not successful.
You's a meme, you's a joke, been a gimmick from the go
Lil Nas X is attacking others' credibility, suggesting that they are only popular because they are a joke, meme or gimmick.
All the things that you do just to get your face to show
Lil Nas X believes that others engage in shallow and superficial activities to gain publicity.
Oh, you think you big shit, big pimpin'? Let me know
Lil Nas X is challenging others who think they are more significant than they really are.
Ain't the next big thing, you the next thing to go
Lil Nas X believes that others are not significant and will soon lose their popularity.
Now, can you prove yourself? Everybody waitin'
Lil Nas X is questioning others' capabilities and waiting for them to demonstrate their worthiness.
I'm just being real, it's 'cause somebody hatin'
Lil Nas X claims that his criticisms are genuine, but also suggests that someone else is instigating the hate.
I don't see you lastin' long, and that's just me bein' honest
Lil Nas X is pessimistic about others' future success and is being honest about his beliefs.
Even if your album okay, it's floppin', that's a promise, oh
Lil Nas X believes that others' albums will not be successful, even if they're just 'ok'.
Oh, oh, oh
Refrain/Coda
Oh, oh, oh
Refrain/Coda
Oh, oh, oh
Refrain/Coda
Oh, oh, oh
Refrain/Coda
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ilsey Juber, Jasper Sheff, John Cunningham, Montero Lamar Hill
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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LYRICS: I like this, I don't like that
Do this here, don't you do that
Say you one of me, say you one of me, yeah, yeah
Say you one of me, say you one of me, yeah, yeah
I like this, I don't like that
Do this here, don't you do that
Say you one of me, say you one of me, yeah, yeah
Say you one of me, say you one of me, yeah, yeah
Say you one of me
Say you need the validation
Tell me that you think you won't top your last creation
Word on the block is you fell off and I'm just sayin'
If it ain't Old Town Road, Lil Nas he ain't playin'
Nigga just stick to what you best at
I suggest make another one like this, ha, yeah
Oh, I know it hurt your soul to know it was only luck, huh
If you drop a song nigga, we won't give a fuck, no
I like this, I don't like that
Do this here, don't you do that
Say you one of me, say you one of me, yeah, yeah
Say you one of me, say you one of me, yeah, yeah
I like this, I don't like that
Do this here, don't you do that
Say you one of me, say you one of me, yeah, yeah
Say you one of me, say you one of me, yeah, yeah
You's a meme, you's a joke, been a gimmick from the go
All the things that you do just to get your face to show
Oh, you think you big shit, big pimpin'? Let me know
Ain't the next big thing, you the next thing to go
Now, can you prove yourself? Everybody waitin'
I'm just being real, it's 'cause somebody hatin'
I don't see you lastin' long, and that's just me being honest
Even if your album okay, it's flopping, that's a promise, oh
I like this, I don't like that
Do this here, don't you do that
Say you one of me, say you one of me, yeah, yeah
Say you one of me, say you one of me, yeah, yeah
I like this, I don't like that
Do this here, don't you do that
Say you one of me, say you one of me, yeah, yeah
Say you one of me, say you one of me, yeah, yeah
Detox My Life With T. Nichol
Man, he is literally telling us every vulnerable thing that he has ever felt, throughout this album. It’s like he is exposing everything to the world. Just purely beautiful!
Tronella Teko
Hey nas
Zenithlyn Cadet
Youza Liya what did Madonna do to become famous ?
Jackson Orsega
Bro look up Ananomaly Ft Sam Smith it’s a unreleased nas song and it’s literally the best song he has ever written Highly recommend
SHANERROL RAIL
But I worry for him. I am frightened yet have hope he is stronger than all the weak haters tryin to bring him down.
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If anything has Elton’s name on it, you best be sure he was all over the production quality of the track. The guy is a perfectionist. He doesn’t do collabs with just anyone.
Hyperdrive meleeTM
speaking nothing but facts.
Mark Holt
He probably has collabed with more people that any other artist ever.
Noone
@T Johnson hella negative energy my man, Elton would not throw his name on some song for attention, he is already incredibly famous. He did this because he loved it and put his soul into it, can’t judge just bc you don’t like lil nas x. Just listen to the song, it’s fucking beautiful
Eli Johnson
@T Johnson why would a non Christian write Christian music?