Anthony Dominick Benedetto, known professionally as Tony Bennett, is an Ame… Read Full Bio ↴Anthony Dominick Benedetto, known professionally as Tony Bennett, is an American singer of traditional pop standards, big band, show tunes and jazz. He is also a painter, having created works under his birth name that are on permanent public display in several institutions. He is the founder of the Frank Sinatra School of the Arts in Astoria, Queens, New York.

Bennett began singing at an early age. He fought in the final stages of World War II as a U.S. Army infantryman in the European Theater. Afterward, he developed his singing technique, signed with Columbia Records and had his first number-one popular song with "Because of You" in 1951. Several tracks such as "Rags to Riches" followed in early 1953. He then refined his approach to encompass jazz singing. He reached an artistic peak in the late 1950s with albums such as The Beat of My Heart and Basie Swings, Bennett Sings. In 1962, Bennett recorded his signature song, "I Left My Heart in San Francisco". His career and personal life experienced an extended downturn during the height of the rock music era. Bennett staged a comeback in the late 1980s and 1990s, putting out gold record albums again and expanding his reach to the MTV generation while keeping his musical style intact.

Bennett continued to create popular and critically praised work into the 21st century. He attracted acclaim for his collaborations with Lady Gaga, which began with the album Cheek to Cheek (2014); the two performers toured together to promote the album throughout 2014 and 2015. With the release of the duo's second album, Love for Sale (2021), Bennett broke the individual record for the longest span of top-10 albums on the Billboard 200 chart for any living artist; his first top-10 record was I Left My Heart in San Francisco in 1962. Bennett also broke the Guinness World Record for the oldest person to release an album of new material, at the age of 95 years and 60 days.

Bennett has amassed numerous accolades throughout his career, including 19 Grammy Awards and two Primetime Emmy Awards. He was named an NEA Jazz Master and a Kennedy Center Honoree. Bennett has sold over 50 million records worldwide.

In February 2021, it was revealed that Bennett was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2016. Due to the slow progression of his illness, he continued to record, tour, and perform until his retirement from concert performances in August 2021 due to physical challenges.

Bennett died in New York City on Friday, July 21, 2023, at the age of 96. His death was announced by his publicist.

Me Myself and I
Tony Bennett Lyrics

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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

Yes, 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

If you pass me by
Three hearts will break in two

'Cause me, myself and I
Are all in love with you

Overall Meaning

The opening lines to Tony Bennett's song Me, Myself and I, "me, myself and I, are all in love with you," are instantly recognizable to anyone who has ever been hopelessly devoted to someone. The singer is declaring that not only he, but also his various incarnations, are all completely enamored with this one special person. The next line reinforces this idea, stating that "we all think you're wonderful."

The chorus of the song repeats this theme, emphasizing that Me, Myself and I are all in agreement that there is no one else like the object of their affections. This repetition also underscores the idea that the love being professed is all-consuming and the singer is not shy to declare it publicly.

However, the lyrics also hint at a sense of desperation lurking beneath the surface. The lines “We’d be satisfied, dear if you’d belong to one of us, if you pass me by, three hearts will break in two” suggest that the love is not being reciprocated, and the singer is afraid of losing this person to someone else.

Overall, Me, Myself and I is a classic love song that captures the intense emotions of falling in love and the fear of being left alone.

Line by Line Meaning

Me, myself and I
My three aspects of personality

Are all in love with you
All of them collectively have feelings for you

We all think you're wonderful
There is a unanimous agreement that you are amazing

We do
All of us have the same singular opinion

Have just one point of view
Despite having three aspects to me, we only agree on one perspective

We're convinced
There is no doubt in our mind

There's no one else like you
You are truly one of a kind

It can't be denied, dear
Undeniably true

You brought the sun to us
You made our lives brighter and happier

We'd be satisfied, dear
We would truly be content