The group's name is derived from Andy García's portrayal of an Italian American sharpshooter in The Untouchables. In high school, a friend of D'wayne joked that the teacher would call him "Tony, Tony, Tony" if they saw the way he was dressed. Originally, the band went by "Tony, Tony, Tony" as a joke, until they realized it had a nice ring to i
Me and You
Tony! Toni! Toné! Lyrics
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And I ain't trippen on none of my home boys
If we gone be together we gone be together
Just me and you
(ow babe)
Just me and you
Just us two
Just me and you
Needless to say
You know I really want you
I feel like you can make me happy
Take a trip far
And let me do my thang
Forget about what you heard
Lets get personal
[Chorus]
Just me and you
(Just me and you)
Don't worry bout Michael
Don't worry bout Jonny (we dont need nobody else)
Don't worry bout Terry baby
Just me and you
(Just me and you)
Don't worry bout Tracey
Don't worry bout Tina (we dont need nobody else)
Don't worry bout a dame thang
Just me and you
As far as my personal taste
Is concerned
I really really love the way
You made me wait so long
Now that the both of us
Really know each other
It's time that we
Explored one another
Don't worry bout a dame thang
(Baby Baby)
[Chorus]
Don't worry bout a dame thang
(Don't worry dout a dame thang)
[Chorus x3: fade out]
The lyrics to "Me And You" by Tony! Toni! Toné! speak to the desire for a romantic relationship without needing validation or input from others. The singer proclaims that they are not concerned with the presence or opinions of anyone else, including their friends, as long as they have each other. The repeated phrase "just me and you" emphasizes this exclusivity, creating an intimate and private atmosphere. The singer goes on to express their attraction to their partner, stating that they believe the relationship will make them happy. They encourage their partner to let go of any outside distractions and focus solely on their connection with each other.
Overall, the song celebrates the value of a two-person relationship and the desire to prioritize that connection over anything else. Rather than seeking approval or validation from social circles, the singer asserts that their happiness comes from being with their partner alone. The repetition of the phrase "just me and you" reinforces the idea of exclusivity and creates a sense of intimacy between the singer and their partner.
Line by Line Meaning
I ain't trippen on none of her home girls
I am not concerned or bothered about any of her female friends
And I ain't trippen on none of my home boys
Similarly, I am not worried about any of my male friends
If we gone be together we gone be together
If we are meant to be in a relationship, nothing will get in our way
Just me and you
It will just be the two of us, no one else involved
(ow babe)
This is an expression of affection or admiration for the person addressed
Just us two
We will be alone together
Needless to say
This is an introduction to the following statement
You know I really want you
It is clear that I am romantically interested in you
I feel like you can make me happy
I believe that being with you will bring me joy and fulfillment
Take a trip far
Let us go on a journey away from our regular lives
And let me do my thang
Allow me to express myself and be my true self
Forget about what you heard
Do not listen to rumors or gossip about me
Lets get personal
Let us connect with each other on a deeper, more intimate level
Don't worry bout Michael
You do not need to be concerned about Michael
Don't worry bout Jonny (we dont need nobody else)
You do not need to be concerned about Jonny, because we only need each other
Don't worry bout Terry baby
You do not need to be concerned about Terry
Just me and you
It is just about the two of us
Don't worry bout Tracey
You do not need to be concerned about Tracey
Don't worry bout Tina (we dont need nobody else)
You do not need to be concerned about Tina, because we only need each other
Don't worry bout a dame thang
You do not need to worry about anything
As far as my personal taste
Speaking for myself and my own preferences
Is concerned
In relation to our relationship
I really really love the way
I am very fond of how
You made me wait so long
I appreciate the anticipation your actions have created
Now that the both of us
Since we both are
Really know each other
We have a genuine understanding of one another
It's time that we
We should
Explored one another
Get to know each other on a more intimate level
(Baby Baby)
An expression of endearment or affection
[Chorus]
This signals the start of the chorus section of the song
[Chorus x3: fade out]
This indicates that the chorus section will be repeated and fade out at the end of the song
Contributed by Riley O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.