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"Me & Mr. Jones" explores themes of love, betrayal and loyalty. The song appears to be about a tumultuous relationship between Winehouse and her lover, referred to as Mr. Jones. In the chorus, Winehouse expresses her frustration with Mr. Jones, who caused her to miss a concert by rapper Slick Rick and played her "out" by pretending not to love her when he actually did.
In the first verse, Winehouse asserts that Mr. Jones is not worth a guest list spot, implying that he has been unfaithful by kissing other girls. She also suggests that Mr. Jones is lying to himself about their relationship and has played himself by losing her. The bridge emphasizes Winehouse's loyalty to her man, as nobody stands in between her and Mr. Jones, regardless of where they are.
The second chorus shows that Winehouse still cares about Mr. Jones, but he no longer holds the same importance to her. She hints that he has done something wrong and needs to make it up to her. The use of the term "fuckery" implies that their relationship is tumultuous and filled with drama.
In the third chorus, Winehouse calls Mr. Jones her "best black Jew", suggesting that he is important to her despite their issues. She expresses confusion over whether they are still together, suggesting that he has given her reason to doubt the stability of their relationship.
The outro references Mr. Destiny, 9 and 14, which are references to Nas, or Nasir Jones, Amy’s favourite rapper. Winehouse is expressing her devotion to Mr. Jones despite their ups and downs. Ultimately, "Me & Mr. Jones" is a song about the complicated and often painful nature of romantic relationships.
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