Me Myself and I
Randy Crawford Lyrics


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Hey lady, you, lady, cursin' at your life
You're a discontented mother and a rich inventive wife
I've no doubt you dream about the things you'll never do
But I wish someone had a talked to me like I wanna talk to you

Ooh I've been to Georgia and California, oh, anywhere I could run
Took the hand of a preacher man and we made love in the sun
But I ran out of places and friendly faces because I had to be free
I've been to paradise, but I've never been to me

Please lady, please, lady, don't just walk away
Cause I have this need to tell you why I'm all alone today
I can see so much of me still living in your eyes
Won't you share a part of a weary heart that has lived a million lies

Oh I've been to Nice and the isle of Greece
While I sipped champagne on a yacht
I moved like Harlow in Monte Carlo and showed 'em what I've got
I've been undressed by kings and I've seen some things
That a woman ain't s'posed to see
I've been to paradise, but I've never been to me

Hey, you know what paradise is? It's a lie. A fantasy we create about
People and places as we'd like them to be. But you know what truth is?
It's that little baby you're holding, and it's that man you fought with
This morning, the same one you're going to make love with tonight.
That's truth, that's love

Sometimes I've been to cryin' for unborn children
That might have made me complete
But I, I took the sweet life and never knew I'd be bitter from the sweet
I spent my life exploring the subtle whoring that cost too much to be free
Hey lady, I've been to paradise, but I've never been to me

I've been to paradise, never been to me
(I've been to Georgia and California, and anywhere I could run)
I've been to paradise, never been to me
(I've been to Nice and the isle of Greece
While I sipped champagne on a yacht)




I've been to paradise, never been to me
(I've been to cryin' for unborn children)

Overall Meaning

The song "I've Never Been to Me" by Randy Crawford tells the story of a woman who has traveled the world and experienced lofty pleasures but still feels incomplete. The lyrics begin by addressing another woman who seems to be unhappy with her life, despite having all the blessings of a rich and successful existence as both a mother and wife. The singer wishes that someone had talked to her as she wants to address the disenchantment of unhappy women.


The chorus of the song highlights the places that the singer has visited, including Georgia, California, Greece, and Monte Carlo, to suggest that she has experienced numerous adventures. She admits to having been undressed by kings and admits to having seen things that a woman is not supposed to see. The paradise that she refers to is exposed as a lie, a fantasy that we make about people and places as envisioned.


However, as she proceeds, she recognizes that what she believed was paradise was a deception. She makes reference to the fact that while cherishing luxury, she also spent her life exploring the subtle whoring and remains incomplete. In the conclusion, she pleads with the addressee to share a part of her heart that has seen many lies, indicating that she has had a weary existence in pursuit of the elusive paradise. The song is a powerful reminder that what appears to be paradise for many is often a lie and that true happiness comes from within.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey lady, you, lady, cursin' at your life
Addressing and empathizing with the lady who is expressing frustration with her life


You're a discontented mother and a rich inventive wife
She is a mother and wife with financial resources, but still feeling unfulfilled and dissatisfied


I've no doubt you dream about the things you'll never do
Acknowledging that she likely has unfulfilled desires and aspirations


But I wish someone had a talked to me like I wanna talk to you
Expressing a desire to share insight with the lady that she feels would have helped her in the past


Ooh I've been to Georgia and California, oh, anywhere I could run
Describing her travels to various places to escape her life and responsibilities


Took the hand of a preacher man and we made love in the sun
Reflecting on a past romantic and sexual encounter


But I ran out of places and friendly faces because I had to be free
Feeling like she has exhausted all options and relationships because of her desire for freedom


I've been to paradise, but I've never been to me
Having experienced some idyllic moments, but still feeling lost and disconnected from herself


Please lady, please, lady, don't just walk away
Urging the lady to stay and listen to what she has to say


Cause I have this need to tell you why I'm all alone today
Wanting to share her personal story and feeling isolated because of her experiences


I can see so much of me still living in your eyes
Recognizing a reflection of herself in the lady and hoping to connect with her


Won't you share a part of a weary heart that has lived a million lies
Asking for the lady to open up and share her own experiences with her


Hey, you know what paradise is? It's a lie.
Debating the notion of paradise being a real concept or just a fabrication


A fantasy we create about people and places as we'd like them to be.
Suggesting that people create unrealistic ideals of perfection in people and places they romanticize


But you know what truth is? It's that little baby you're holding, and it's that man you fought with this morning, the same one you're going to make love with tonight.
Arguing that the truth and real value in life lies in the relationships with loved ones


That's truth, that's love
Affirming the importance of love and relationships


Sometimes I've been to cryin' for unborn children
Feeling regret for decisions and opportunities lost in pursuit of pleasure and freedom


That might have made me complete
Reflecting on how the experience of motherhood may have given her a sense of fulfillment and purpose


But I, I took the sweet life and never knew I'd be bitter from the sweet
Acknowledging the consequences and trade-offs of choosing a life of indulgence and freedom


I spent my life exploring the subtle whoring that cost too much to be free
Describing a life of pursuing pleasure and experiences that come at a high emotional cost


I've been to paradise, but I've never been to me
Repeating the refrain of having experienced some pleasures, but still feeling a deep sense of emptiness and lack of self-awareness




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Kenneth W Hirsch, Ronald N. Miller

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