We-Three

My Echo, My Shadow, and Me

The lyrics of “We Three (My Echo, My Shadow and Me)” describe a person feeling lonely and reflecting on their solitude. The “we three” in the title refers to the person’s echo, shadow, and themselves, suggesting a sense of companionship even in solitude. The lyrics convey a longing for companionship and understanding, as well as a contemplation of the self and one’s relationship with their surroundings. Overall, the song explores themes of loneliness, introspection, and the human desire for connection.

“We Three (My Echo, My Shadow and Me)” is a ballad published in 1939 by Nelson Cogane, Sammy Mysels, and Dick Robertson. It became a hit song in 1940 for both The Ink Spots and Frank Sinatra with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, reaching No. 3 on the Billboard charts in December of that year. The song has been covered by various artists, including Dolores O’Neill, Ella Fitzgerald, Brenda Lee, and Paul McCartney. It has also been performed by Bob Dylan and covered by country singer Wayne Hancock.

In pop culture, The Ink Spots version of the song has been featured in various media, including the opening scene of “Smoke,” the first episode of season 4 of Better Call Saul, and in video games such as BioShock 2, Fallout 76, and Man of Medan. Additionally, it has been used in episodes of Watchmen and The Blacklist, as well as in the final moments of the first season of Fallout.

Reference: We Three (My Echo, My Shadow and Me) – Wikipedia