Themes
The overarching theme of the song involves the difficult existence resulting from the eponymous condition, which, as UTFO's rappers explain, is "like having five people inside of one."
For example, Kangol Kid decries how he might unintentionally "turn into a cop, and arrest myself." Doctor Ice, also having trouble with resolving his multiple personalities, speaks of having a difficult time in his relationship with a young woman he is courting.
As usual for UTFO, the song runs towards halfhearted misogyny. For example, Doctor Ice's vignette regarding his split personality-affected relationship with his date includes slapping, but also sweet kisses, and ultimately ends with Doctor Ice paying the young lady five dollars "for all that mess."
Read more about this topic: Split Personality (song)
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