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Oliver Tree, Me, Myself & I: Wacky Wednesday No. 38 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic Recording Corporation; Vitaly Gorbachev from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]In the 38th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2026), we break down the unique “Me, Myself & I,” performed by Oliver Tree.

Do you know what day it is? It is Wednesday, folks! Do you know what that means? Why, it is Wacky Wednesday! In the spirited column Wacky Wednesday, we analyze and explore unique, unusual, or wacky songs from different genres.  These songs can be new or old; the only requirement is that they ‘catch the ears’ because of their distinctiveness.  With the background established, in the 38th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2026), we break down the unique “Me, Myself & I”, performed by Oliver Tree. Wacky Wednesday vibes commence!

“Wait, it’s me / What you thought it’d be? / Something else is / But it’s not your fault, it’s mine.”
It’s still hard to believe that ‘late’ must precede Oliver Tree (Oliver Tree Nickell). While the unique singer-songwriter is no longer with us, he left some captivating music, including songs like “Me, Myself & I.” “Me, Myself & I” is the opener from his 2020 debut album, Ugly Is Beautiful. Tree composed and produced this song with DJ/producer Whethan (Ethan Snoreck).

Oliver Tree, Ugly is Beautiful [📷: Atlantic Recording Corporation]The form of “Me, Myself & I” is interesting: Verse one/pre-chorus/chorus/refrain/verse two/bridge/pre-chorus/ chorus.  The sound is ear-catching, led by the driving, lively rhythmic guitar synth and a syncopated, hip-hop-like groove that recurs at different times. The song begins abruptly with the first verse. Oliver Tree’s vocals are heavily processed – distortion, baby! The lyrics are also intriguing, as Tree seems to be conversing with himself. “No way, I thought it’s great / What the hell was some kind of mistake?” he sings in the second verse, and adds, “That’s you, what you thought it’d be?” Um, sure… The chorus stands out:

“You know I don’t speak out

I’m feeling fairly weak, and I can barely speak

I started to freak out

‘Cause I can barely talk, I feel too weak to walk

I’m trying to leave now

I’m feeling fairly weak, and I can barely speak

I started to freak out

‘Cause I can barely talk, I feel too weak to walk.”

A refrain precedes the second verse. A bridge follows the second verse. Both mention the keyword: MYSELF. “No, no way / Myself included / I don’t really wanna be that way.” Noted. Ultimately, “Me, Myself & I” is a captivating listening experience. RIP Oliver Tree.


Oliver Tree » Ugly is Beautiful » Atlantic Recording Corporation » 2020
Oliver Tree, Me, Myself & I: Wacky Wednesday No. 38 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic Recording Corporation; Vitaly Gorbachev from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]

 


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The Musical Hype (he/him) has earned Bachelor's and Master's degrees in music (music education and music theory/composition, respectively). A multi-instrumentalist, he plays piano, trombone, and organ among numerous other instruments. He's a certified music educator, composer, and freelance music blogger. Music and writing are two of the most important parts of his life.

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