I remember hearing this on the radio when I was sooooo young 😂 I swore I imagined this song, because I never heard it again and no one else remembered it. The chorus has lived rent free in my mind for over 2 decades! 😩
This is exactly why I came here.. thinking I imagined this song and had to verify it was real 😂😂. sheltered church kid back then that wasn't supposed to be hearing this, but I did, and it stuck loll 😫
I used to sing the chorus on my Grandma's porch when I was little. When I told someone about it, they said I must've made this song up, lol... I couldn't find it for YEARS!
@@qofensunshyne7187 me too!! Omg I sing this to myself so much!!! I was in jr high when this came out. I feel so blessed to be a teen in the late 80s early 90s cause the music the came out in the time was so awesome!!!
This song is real af. Not only are the lyrics speaking on the exact outcome of human relationships, and the chorus 100 percent facts because of it--at the end he said: "I talk, I walk, I think for myself and I count my money on my own, baby." Wow. When I was a kid, it was a song about a man going crazy in the world. But now that I'm grown--it's about a man staying sane in a crazy, crazy world.
Most Criminally UNDERRATED..80s Tunage AND Vocalist...EVER ! Mr Williams was the total package : charismatic, great stage presence, bad ass look and epic vocal range.
Boss i just got up on his music watching new jack city man I love this mans no homo lol 😂 he a vocal beast plus he held it down for the light skinned bros
What makes classics such treasures is that they are no longer heard as often as they used to be. I'm sure there are going to be people pining for a lot of the artists that we get annoyed by nowadays in about 30 or so years.
I used to sing the hell out of that song when I was in the 6th grade. Mom was working 2 jobs and too busy to talk; dad too so I sang it every time they were around 😂😂😂
This song is so funny. I was 8 years old when it came out and I still remember it LOL:) Another side note, I met Christopher Williams this year, at 32 years old & I still think he is HOT!!
I always thought his voice was remarkable...Chris can SANG! It was the era of black folks tripping over light skin cats like him & Al B...the women were so caught up in his looks they forgot to buy his records! I have all his albums, he is a powerhouse crooner. Slow jam specialist! 😎🤩💰
TheLazaraSqaud right , and they’re playing the shit out of the preview , every commercial lol... but anyways yes he was a talented fi-yone brotha who’s music has been in my Apple Library!
My 3 year old soon to be 4 year old on may 3rd has taken a liking to this song and idk why!! I watched the Christopher Williams unsung episode last Sunday night, not knowing he was really paying attention to it. Out of all the songs they featured, this song stuck in his head. He wants to watch this video in the mornings and anytime he can slip my phone away from me. He knows who Christopher Williams is like he's the most popular singer out now. Idk what he likes about this song so much. I think it's funny. My mom and brother were stunned he knew his name. 😁
It's because kids are the realest and pure of heart - he likes the song because he likes it. Hes not following any trends or what's "hot". He loves the song because it resonates with him.Reminds me of when I first heard "Poison" by BBD at age 5 - the song had already been outdated by then but I immediately fell in love with the song and couldnt stop listening to it, I will come home from school rushing to listen to it 😊
Can be an indicator ** My dad has played the guitar since he was 5 years old , he still remembers songs he heard when he was a child that he's never forgot and it just changed everything about music for him
@@foggy_meadow8316 Funny you should say that. He just finished up his first semester of piano today. He’s going to start back in September. He’s going to take voice lessons along with piano in the fall. His music teacher says he has an ear for music.
If feel this song. I talk to myself because I don't have to worry about betrayal. This song is for the outsiders that don't understand. My daughter always ask me ( mommy who are you talking too?) I know everyone think I am crazy but whatever ♋💯 This song is constantly repeat because it is 100% true for me. Thank you for this song Christopher Williams for a real song👍👏👏
I remember seeing this video, when it first came out and saying, "The song is STRAIGHT UP Bobby Brown's 'My Prerogative' and the video is a mix of both that song's video and Bobby's 'Don't Be Cruel'. Understandably, Bobby's career was so HOT at the time, imitation was definitely the most sincere form of flattery (see Father MC's "Treat Them Like They Want To Be Treated" and The Boys' "Crazy" videos, amongst others). Nevertheless, Christopher Williams: DEF lived up to his pedigree (the LEGEND, Ella Fitzgerald); was/is a tremendous talent; and had a GREAT career. Artistically, this era (80's - mid-90's) was the DOPEST!!!
I picture him in the studio playing the my prerogative tape for his producer saying 'i want to make a song just like this one. Can you make it happen for me?"
OK to clear up the confusion, Teddy Riley did "My Prerogative" for Bobby and Timmy Gatling along with Alton "Wokie" Stewart did "Talk To Myself" for Chris. They both have similar sounds due to the fact they were in the same group: Guy and also that was the common sound in the late 1980's.
I'm 13 and IMG I love this song and by the way not all us kids are bad LOL some actually want an education like I do so please don't be disappointed in this generation. Focus on the good people and children 😝😝☺😊👌👌✌💜💜
WAy to go cruze "know black music - know black history!" your culture has a deep appreciation for our sound and we as yours as well. Brown pride + Soul power = Unity!!!
Christopher Williams is a 90’s Gem!! we need to celebrate our black artist for what they’ve contributed to the culture. Not w8 til they’re deaths to realize they’re brilliance. Thx Christopher.....this toast is to you baby🎊🍾🥂🎉
This song just popped in my head. I had not heard it in over 20yrs. But get this "I talk to myself, cause there is no one to talk to, people ask me why do I do what I do." How is it that there is no one to talk to but people are asking you why you dooo what you dooo?
I saw a woman at the bus stop talking to herself. Then I was mouthing the title of the song having never seen the video as a kid! Glad I did too. A straight up JAM!
It was nice to see CW on (RHOA) Real Housewives of Atlanta a few seasons ago on Season 6, Episode 14,(I had to look it up to make sure)... CW wrote a "little short song", (And performed it)..it was from Peter Thomas to his wife, Cynthia Bailey... It was very Beautiful. Unfortunately, They Are Now Divorced, however, CW has a Undeniably Beautiful... Smooth Voice...& would Love to hear more from him. GOD Bless Everyone!!!
Being a hard core introvert, this is one of my life's theme songs! Buuuuut when I sing this song, people look at me crazy(ier)! Then I HAVE to play the song! 😆😁🤪
Conscious community theme song 😂 i literally talkt 2 myself out loud walkin down tha hallz in hi skool bc i truly did not give a dam what any1 thought. If no1 undastandz me, i do 🤷🏾♂️
This was my song back then, and still is my jam. Whenever I get a chance to listen to it. I forgot about this song until his episode on unsung. He was so damn fine!
I remember hearing this on the radio when I was sooooo young 😂
I swore I imagined this song, because I never heard it again and no one else remembered it. The chorus has lived rent free in my mind for over 2 decades! 😩
This is exactly why I came here.. thinking I imagined this song and had to verify it was real 😂😂. sheltered church kid back then that wasn't supposed to be hearing this, but I did, and it stuck loll 😫
Omg! Frfr! Same thing!!! I
I used to sing the chorus on my Grandma's porch when I was little. When I told someone about it, they said I must've made this song up, lol... I couldn't find it for YEARS!
It came on video soul daily.
@@qofensunshyne7187 me too!! Omg I sing this to myself so much!!! I was in jr high when this came out. I feel so blessed to be a teen in the late 80s early 90s cause the music the came out in the time was so awesome!!!
Don’t know why but this song just randomly popped in my head tonight!!!
Same....love how it's basically it's Bobby Brown's "My Prerogative" on hot steroids lol
That just happened to me 😂😂🤣
Just now happened to me and I saw this comment😂😂
Same
Mi too
Sure it sounds like My Prerogative, but with the lyrics, it was also a great song for those of us who were socially awkward.
LMAO! I'm an only kid this was my anthem as a kid.
My Perrogative sounds like Gap Band My Perrogative
Lol
I just watched his unsung & he said they wanted to make him the Light Skinned Bobby Brown 😫
Yeah but Chris was pretty. Bobby wasn’t lol
Years later and this song is just perfect for quarantine 😂😂😂
😂
So so true! Lol!!
LOL!!!
😀
I swear
I talk to myself, because its My Perogative
Most definitely! LOL
I like that one, 😂😂😂 you on point
Beat sounds similar to Bobby' s song dont it
Lmaooo
Exactly. Jimmy Jam and them could've switched up a little bit at least.
Also.
Compare Al B. Sure's Nite & Day to Dino's 24/7
How many are here after seeing the interview with Willie D?
Me!
Me and I now after seeing the interview, this song and Chris’s feelings about this song make perfect sense.
@@aw8119 Exactly
I love this man I didn't realize how good he still looked
LOL!!! Damn :)
This song is real af. Not only are the lyrics speaking on the exact outcome of human relationships, and the chorus 100 percent facts because of it--at the end he said: "I talk, I walk, I think for myself and I count my money on my own, baby." Wow. When I was a kid, it was a song about a man going crazy in the world. But now that I'm grown--it's about a man staying sane in a crazy, crazy world.
Word up! Thnx
The real leader of the CMB!!
Fuckin hilarious.
He's the whole brains of the operation 🤣
Was that him lol
@@iiilili162 Yes
Come to find out he really was!!
Most Criminally UNDERRATED..80s Tunage AND Vocalist...EVER ! Mr Williams was the total package : charismatic, great stage presence, bad ass look and epic vocal range.
i saw him in person and he can sing his ass off live... he's Ella Fitzgerald's nephew
Boss i just got up on his music watching new jack city man I love this mans no homo lol 😂 he a vocal beast plus he held it down for the light skinned bros
YASSSSssssss.....
I was a weird lil 8 year old. I loved this song. 30 years later it still applies! I prefer to be by myself. 😂
they need to bring back all the 80's and 90's artist that when music was good.
totally agree👍😃
think about those who feel the same bout disco...or original rock n roll... genres comes and go
What makes classics such treasures is that they are no longer heard as often as they used to be. I'm sure there are going to be people pining for a lot of the artists that we get annoyed by nowadays in about 30 or so years.
This was big then because I listen to almost anything since I was in the recording and sound Engineering business back then. Now crank up NIRVANA! HA!
They still around touring. Some still making music
I used to sing the hell out of that song when I was in the 6th grade. Mom was working 2 jobs and too busy to talk; dad too so I sang it every time they were around 😂😂😂
WOW!!!! I did the same thing I was in the 7th grade lol
This was his first song and he killed it😉😂
This song is so funny. I was 8 years old when it came out and I still remember it LOL:) Another side note, I met Christopher Williams this year, at 32 years old & I still think he is HOT!!
Hi you in 7, years
I was 9 years old when this came out lol
that's so cool 💙
I always thought his voice was remarkable...Chris can SANG! It was the era of black folks tripping over light skin cats like him & Al B...the women were so caught up in his looks they forgot to buy his records! I have all his albums, he is a powerhouse crooner. Slow jam specialist! 😎🤩💰
Yeah colourism back then and now is still an issue. I didn't even know him and AL b's aunt is Ella Fitzgerald. They had rich musical roots!
@@Impeareal colorism is mainly a bw thing. Darkskinned brothers supported christopher Williams and al b sure
It's so true! 😆
I play something off his “Changes” album at least twice a week. That’s my favorite from Christopher, nonstop jams.
We never found out if he ever stopped talking to himself😭
Unsung has me here He was so Talented he actually could sing... This episode has the even aired yet but and here 👀❤
@TheLazaraSqaud same Beautiful and talented.... I'm pretty sure he did some stupid Can't wait to see why hes not around anymore
TheLazaraSqaud right , and they’re playing the shit out of the preview , every commercial lol... but anyways yes he was a talented fi-yone brotha who’s music has been in my Apple Library!
Didn't they already have an Unsung episode for him years ago? I know there was an episode of one of the TV One shows about him before.
@@rcole718 No it was a "Life After" episode on TvOne
@@tgirl1762 Gotcha.
I’m 45 and just clicked on this video and couldn’t believe I still knew every word, I got down on the rap version, surprised myself 😆
Damn...Bobby oh Christopher Williams....I am glad he cleared it up. 😅...Damn record companies
I remember this song hit Korean clubs so hard in 89 and 90!
"I Tweak By Myself When There Is No One To Tweak With, Tweakin While I'm High Is What I Do When I Do!!!"
- 2023 TweakMix🔥
tweaking what, tho? 🥲
My 3 year old soon to be 4 year old on may 3rd has taken a liking to this song and idk why!! I watched the Christopher Williams unsung episode last Sunday night, not knowing he was really paying attention to it. Out of all the songs they featured, this song stuck in his head. He wants to watch this video in the mornings and anytime he can slip my phone away from me. He knows who Christopher Williams is like he's the most popular singer out now. Idk what he likes about this song so much. I think it's funny. My mom and brother were stunned he knew his name. 😁
That is hilarious!!!
It's because kids are the realest and pure of heart - he likes the song because he likes it. Hes not following any trends or what's "hot". He loves the song because it resonates with him.Reminds me of when I first heard "Poison" by BBD at age 5 - the song had already been outdated by then but I immediately fell in love with the song and couldnt stop listening to it, I will come home from school rushing to listen to it 😊
This is an indicator of some sort of musical talent , help him explore music instruments he likes and see if anything clicks
Can be an indicator **
My dad has played the guitar since he was 5 years old , he still remembers songs he heard when he was a child that he's never forgot and it just changed everything about music for him
@@foggy_meadow8316 Funny you should say that. He just finished up his first semester of piano today. He’s going to start back in September. He’s going to take voice lessons along with piano in the fall. His music teacher says he has an ear for music.
If feel this song. I talk to myself because I don't have to worry about betrayal. This song is for the outsiders that don't understand. My daughter always ask me ( mommy who are you talking too?) I know everyone think I am crazy but whatever ♋💯 This song is constantly repeat because it is 100% true for me. Thank you for this song Christopher Williams for a real song👍👏👏
I remember seeing this video, when it first came out and saying, "The song is STRAIGHT UP Bobby Brown's 'My Prerogative' and the video is a mix of both that song's video and Bobby's 'Don't Be Cruel'. Understandably, Bobby's career was so HOT at the time, imitation was definitely the most sincere form of flattery (see Father MC's "Treat Them Like They Want To Be Treated" and The Boys' "Crazy" videos, amongst others). Nevertheless, Christopher Williams: DEF lived up to his pedigree (the LEGEND, Ella Fitzgerald); was/is a tremendous talent; and had a GREAT career. Artistically, this era (80's - mid-90's) was the DOPEST!!!
Yep! He admitted it during hus "Unsung" interview. This was specifically done to piggyback off Bobby so he could get exposure.
Christopher Williams has so many hits
I love when he sings "all of them can go to hell" 😂😂😂
Yes! My favorite part!!!!
Me too😂😂😂😂😂
Christopher Williams favorite
AHA! The song exists!!! I wasn't imagining it!! Thanks
I picture him in the studio playing the my prerogative tape for his producer saying 'i want to make a song just like this one. Can you make it happen for me?"
Everyone has talked to themselves at one point or another
OK to clear up the confusion, Teddy Riley did "My Prerogative" for Bobby and Timmy Gatling along with Alton "Wokie" Stewart did "Talk To Myself" for Chris. They both have similar sounds due to the fact they were in the same group: Guy and also that was the common sound in the late 1980's.
This song just popped into my head today. I didn't have anyone to talk to. Truth💯
Me too lol
😊
Extremely talented singer
Forgot about this one! Jam!
I LOVE THIS SONG!!!! IT DOESN’T SOUND LIKE “IT’S MY PREROGATIVE” TO ME!!!
This song never gets old. EV-ER!!!
2020 quarantine vibes. 👍🏾👍🏾
Lol, rofl!! I just posted something similar above. This is how I'm feeling during this pandemic lockdown.
For Real!!! LMAO 😂😂😂😂😂
I'm 13 and IMG I love this song and by the way not all us kids are bad LOL some actually want an education like I do so please don't be disappointed in this generation. Focus on the good people and children 😝😝☺😊👌👌✌💜💜
WAy to go cruze "know black music - know black history!" your culture has a deep appreciation for our sound and we as yours as well. Brown pride + Soul power = Unity!!!
Now that you're almost grown, you see that you have great taste in music now. 😊
I know that you 18 now awe so cute bring good music to the youngins
Nice
With an attitude in life your gonna do very well👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼 your parents raised a good kid kudos to them aswell
I’m still talking to myself and that’s not even the problem, the real issue is I’m never able to agree with me.
It's the leg shakes for me 🤣👌🏽😌😜
Christopher Williams is a 90’s Gem!! we need to celebrate our black artist for what they’ve contributed to the culture. Not w8 til they’re deaths to realize they’re brilliance. Thx Christopher.....this toast is to you baby🎊🍾🥂🎉
He can still sing!
Once you got, you never lose it. he sounds great
Yes
i loved everything about this video. i made it my life's mission to recreate that jacket.
@MyBigBRO#ChristopherWilliams You GOT Some Good Ole' Music I, Tell YA!🤴🏽🤴🏽🗣️💯💪🏽👏🏽🙌🏽👍🏽😎🙏🏽🔥🔥🔥🔥🤎💙💛❣️🤩💞🖤💙💜💛💚
Perfect new Jack swing song
I always liked this song ,it always remind me alot of myself, I gotta throw this song on my Playlist lol😆
Self deprecating music!!! I love it 😍 😂🤣😂🤣😂😲
I'm hooked after watching UNSUNG!!!!!
This song just popped in my head. I had not heard it in over 20yrs. But get this "I talk to myself, cause there is no one to talk to, people ask me why do I do what I do." How is it that there is no one to talk to but people are asking you why you dooo what you dooo?
Stacey Dash from clueless is his baby mother , well he's no baby anymore.............
Love Ya Christopher Williams
Christopher williams is still my favorite!
He put the JACK!!! In New Jack Swing... Lol hahaha😉😂
I remember when he came on Arsenio Hall and brought the house down with this song.
oohhhh dang I miss Arsenio
and In Living Color, and Chris Rock, Eddie Murphy, Richard Pryor
Arsenio's smile was my fav - I would have dated that personality
Yourself is the best person to talk to I've learned. I thought I was the only one lmao!!
Thank you, it took me back to 13 years old....great times
I saw a woman at the bus stop talking to herself. Then I was mouthing the title of the song having never seen the video as a kid! Glad I did too. A straight up JAM!
CW is such a beautiful man. Luv them shoulders pads he wear too lol so 90s...
They 80's too lol
That intro is fiiiiire!!!
My jam.
That good music that makes you say "wooooo" at certain parts of the song!
I didn't know CW sung this. I was a young teen when this came out.
Introvert tradition to revisit this song every once in a while
Yep 😁
It was nice to see CW on (RHOA) Real Housewives of Atlanta a few seasons ago on Season 6, Episode 14,(I had to look it up to make sure)... CW wrote a "little short song", (And performed it)..it was from Peter Thomas to his wife, Cynthia Bailey... It was very Beautiful. Unfortunately, They Are Now Divorced, however, CW has a Undeniably Beautiful... Smooth Voice...& would Love to hear more from him. GOD Bless Everyone!!!
I still have this cassette single...
Cold Brother period.
I Love This Jam By Christopherr Willams! I talk To Myself!
I talk to myself, cause there’s no one else to talk to. Christopher Williams got some hot 🔥dance moves in this video. love ❤️ this song 🎶❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I do hear similar sounds..maybe the horn..but both songs are definitely different and have their own identity...
My favorite song from Christopher Williams 🔥
chorus always pops in my head when I txt a bit much, lol
Chris is in a COMA right now! #Prayers4Christopher
Whhhhy am I vibing to this during a stressful time at work 😩😂 this was right on time for me!!!
16 years married to the same woman that's my excuse Christopher.
I love this classic!!
🇵🇷🤘🏾
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂#FINALANSWER
Happy 54th Birthday 8/22/2021 🎂🎊🎉🎤🎹🎧🎶🎵🎼🧡🔥🙏
Haha Bobby Brown-My prerogative is the first thing that comes to mind
I was gonna say the same.thing
I never thought about it 2 u said something then I look at the video and start laughing
+ohioplayer83 It is almost a total ripoff!! Lol
+ohioplayer83 Timmy Gatling from GUY wrote this
+ohioplayer83 Timmy Gatling from GUY wrote this
As a kid, I used this song to explain to my Mom why I talk to myself, lol
Being a hard core introvert, this is one of my life's theme songs!
Buuuuut when I sing this song, people look at me crazy(ier)! Then I HAVE to play the song! 😆😁🤪
I still talk to myself ! 30 years later
Ninja, born in “81 still my anthem in 2019! Thank you, Mr. Williams! This has helped a lot of negative people get to know me better in ☝️ song.
Lol, this is kind of how I'm feeling during this coronavirus pandemic lockdown.
I TALK TO MYSELF BECAUSE MY FAMILY PUTS LABELS ON ME AND WONT LISTEN TO ME. SO I TALK TO MYSELF.
Conscious community theme song 😂 i literally talkt 2 myself out loud walkin down tha hallz in hi skool bc i truly did not give a dam what any1 thought. If no1 undastandz me, i do 🤷🏾♂️
Always quoted this song , had the beat in my head. Forgot that he sang this. Loved this as a kid.
This man was way ahead of his time!!!!
This song takes me back taking the bus to school every morning. The school bus driver would always play it on the radio.
TRULY ❤️🔥
I remember this song on the radio Jacksonville 101.5 Jams!!!
ladynikkie v101.5 is my favorite station lol...old school all day.
This one is an old but good song for a child of the 80s, like myself.
So damn fine with a great voice.
Baby Lasagne ❤😂
i love this song.
This was my song back then, and still is my jam. Whenever I get a chance to listen to it. I forgot about this song until his episode on unsung. He was so damn fine!
Stacy 😛 and this man😛... So gorgeous, it's too much.
Oh yeah I definitely liked this song when it came out
2019. Still loving this with the awesome old school music power of MTV and New Jack Swing.
Just missed you...2020 in the building!!! #RealMusicLovers🎤🎶💃
takes me back to my high school days.
People ask me are you talking to yourself and I play this song....haha
😂
Watching an old tape of VH1 Soul right now and they played My Prerogative RIGHT after this video! Haha I know that wasn't no accident
Not just being Quarantined, when you are a caregiver for the elderly and they sleep while you “TALK TO YOURSELF”, it gets pretty SAD!
Never new he sung this♥️
Me neither when I was a kid I thought this was one of those one hit wonder artist!!!!
Thanks Willie D
i didnt know there was a video to this lol i remember hearing back in the day when i was little