Ego
Bevan/Hebden/Yorke Lyrics


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I feel light up on my feet
From the way you look at me
You open up the universe
Yeah I bet you get this all the time

I crumble when you touch my wings
But that's okay 'cause I'm nothing
I'm tougher than you think
Yeah I bet you get this all the time

The no-hopers
The overwhelmers
The sweet talkers
I bet you get this all the time
I bet they just throw themselves at you
The daydreamers
The dope smokers
The loose talkers
Yeah I bet you get this all the time

Evil lovers
Go-getters
Fare workers
Yeah I bet you get this all the time
I bet they just throw themselves at you

Yeah I bet you get this all the time

I can't make this any clearer
I can't make this any simpler
Still passin' through my fingers
I bet you get this all the time

The day dreamers
The evil lover
The sweet talkers
Yeah I bet you get this all the time





I bet they just throw themselves at you

Overall Meaning

The song "Ego" by Bevan/Hebden/Yorke reflects on the feeling of falling head over heels for someone and admiring them to the point where it feels as though they hold the power to control the universe. The singer in the song acknowledges that they crumble at the touch of this person, but they are still tough enough to handle it. The chorus suggests that the person is used to receiving attention and admiration from others such as "no-hopers," "daydreamers," "evil lovers," and "sweet talkers," who throw themselves at them. Despite the intense feelings the singer has, they realize that they are not alone in feeling this way towards this person.


The lyrics of "Ego" express a sense of helplessness and vulnerability that is familiar to anyone who has ever fallen for someone out of their league. The song's slow and dreamy melody amplifies the emotions present in the lyrics. It has a haunting quality that perfectly matches the yearning and desperate feeling of being in love with someone but feeling powerless to do anything about it. The repeated line of "Yeah, I bet you get this all the time" highlights the theme of unworthiness and insecurity that comes with being attracted to someone who seems untouchable.


Line by Line Meaning

I feel light up on my feet
Your gaze upon me makes me feel euphoric


From the way you look at me
Your gaze is what causes me to feel this way


You open up the universe
Your presence has the power to expand my entire world


Yeah I bet you get this all the time
I have a feeling that I'm not the only one who feels this way about you


I crumble when you touch my wings
Your touch is overwhelmingly powerful and causes me to lose control


But that's okay 'cause I'm nothing
I am willing to relinquish control to you because I am not important


I'm tougher than you think
Even though I appear weak in your presence, I have strength within


The no-hopers
People who have given up on themselves


The overwhelmers
People who become overwhelmed easily


The sweet talkers
People who use flattery to get what they want


I bet you get this all the time
I imagine that many people try to use these tactics with you


I bet they just throw themselves at you
I believe that people will do anything to get close to you


The daydreamers
People who spend their time dreaming instead of taking action


The dope smokers
People who use drugs to escape reality


The loose talkers
People who say things they shouldn't


Evil lovers
People who use love as a weapon


Go-getters
Ambitious people who will do anything to succeed


Fare workers
People who work hard but get little in return


I can't make this any clearer
I cannot express my feelings any more plainly


I can't make this any simpler
There is no simpler way for me to convey my message


Still passin' through my fingers
Despite my efforts, this moment will not last forever


I bet you get this all the time
I have a feeling that many people tell you they love you, but few mean it like I do


The day dreamers
People who spend their time dreaming instead of taking action


The evil lover
Someone who uses love as a manipulation tactic


The sweet talkers
People who use flattery to get what they want


Yeah I bet you get this all the time
I imagine that many people try to use these tactics with you


I bet they just throw themselves at you
I believe that people will do anything to get close to you




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BERNIE TAUPIN, ELTON JOHN

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@forcetengal2451

I feel light up on my feet
From the way you look at me
You open up the universe
Yeah I bet you get this all the time

I crumble when you touch my wings
But that's okay 'cause I'm nothing
I'm tougher than you think
Yeah I bet you get this all the time

The no-hopers
The overwhelmers
The sweet talkers
I bet you get this all the time
I bet they just throw themselves at you
The daydreamers
The dope smokers
The loose talkers
Yeah I bet you get this all the time

Evil lovers
Go-getters
Fare workers
Yeah I bet you get this all the time
I bet they just throw themselves at you

Yeah I bet you get this all the time

I can't make this any clearer
I can't make this any simpler
Still passin' through my fingers
I bet you get this all the time

The day dreamers
The evil lover
The sweet talkers
Yeah I bet you get this all the time

I bet they just throw themselves at you



All comments from YouTube:

@ZonkzUK

the fact that burial, four tet and thom yorke collab on tunes makes me so happy, its like the perfect combination

@Dunbie_

What a world we live in man

@blaebrobinson895

This is what collaboration was born for. Gifts like these.

@sci_fi5979

I really really hope there's so many more recordings by the super group to see appear.. They're like the 21st century Clapton, Baker and Bruce..

@romeoexe89

Hei Bro they did another one - Burial, Four Tet, Thom Yorke - His Rope

@DJ_CARCINOGEN

this is probably the best song that you cant hear on spotify

@leonardotiseni5956

This one or Givin em what they love (Janelle Monae and Prince)

@Aaron-pw6cx

no Spiro by boards of canada

@sci_fi5979

Tha whooligans - put your hands up

@AI-Hallucination

Used to be under deetron

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