Ego
Beyoncй Lyrics


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Oh, baby, how you doing?
You know I'm-a cut right to the chase, huh
Some women were made
But me, myself
I like to think that I was created
For a special purpose
You know?
What's more special than you?
You feel me?

It's on baby, let's get lost
You don't need to call in to work 'cause you the boss
For real, want you to show me how you feel
I consider myself lucky that's a big deal
Why?
Well, you got the key to my heart
But you ain't gon' need it
I'd rather you open up my body
And show me secrets you didn't know was inside
No need for me to lie

It's too big (big)
It's too wide (wide)
It's too strong (strong)
It won't fit (fit)
It's too much (much)
It's too tough (tough)
He talk like this 'cause he can back it up

He got a big ego
Such a huge ego
I love his big ego
It's too much
He walk like this 'cause he can back it up

Usually I'm humble
Right now I don't choose
You can leave with me
Or you could have the blues
Some call it arrogant
I call it confident
You decide when you find
Out what I'm working with

Damn, I know I'm killing you with them legs
Better yet, them thighs
Matter of fact it's my smile or maybe my eyes
Boy, you're a sight to see, kinda something like me

It's too big (big)
It's too wide (wide)
It's too strong (strong)
It won't fit (fit)
It's too much (much)
It's too tough (tough)
I talk like this 'cause I can back it up

I got a big ego
Such a huge ego
But he love my big ego
It's too much
I walk like this 'cause I can back it up
I, I walk like this 'cause I can back it up
I, I talk like this 'cause I can back it up
I, I, I can back it up
I can back it up
I walk like this 'cause I can back it up

It's too big (big)
It's too wide (wide)
It's too strong (strong)
It won't fit (fit)
It's too much (much)
It's too tough (tough)
He talk like this 'cause he can back it up
He got a big ego
Such a huge ego, such a huge ego
But I love his big ego
It's too much
He walk like this 'cause he can back it up

Ego so big you must admit
I got every reason to feel like I'm that bitch




Ego so strong, if you ain't know
I don't need no beat I can sing it with piano

Overall Meaning

The song "Ego" by Beyoncé is an anthem about self-love and empowerment. The opening lines are a flirtatious greeting to her lover, setting the tone for the song's theme of confidence, sensuality, and prowess. Beyoncé mentions that she was created for a special purpose, and the most special thing in her life is her lover. She wants to get lost with him, and he doesn't need to call into work because he's the boss, indicating that they are both successful and in control of their lives. Although she is usually humble, she isn't in the mood to be modest now, and she invites him to decide whether he wants to leave with her or have the blues.


The chorus of the song is where the ego comes out. Beyoncé sings that her lover has a big ego, which is too much for some people, but she loves it. He can back up everything he boasts about, which is why he talks like he does! She also has a big ego, which she claims makes her feel unstoppable, and she can sing without a backing track. The final lines of the song are about her ego, which is so big that she knows she's the best.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, baby, how you doing?
The singer is addressing the listener, expressing interest in how they are doing.


You know I'm-a cut right to the chase, huh
The singer is saying that they will get straight to the point.


Some women were made
The singer is acknowledging that other women exist.


But me, myself
The artist is distinguishing themselves from other women.


I like to think that I was created
The artist feels that they were made for a specific purpose.


For a special purpose
The singer believes their purpose is unique and important.


You know?
The singer is looking for confirmation from the listener.


What's more special than you?
The artist is expressing that the listener holds a special place in their life.


You feel me?
The artist is asking the listener if they understand the sentiment being conveyed.


It's on baby, let's get lost
The artist is suggesting that they engage in a romantic encounter.


You don't need to call in to work 'cause you the boss
The singer is saying that it is acceptable for the listener to take the day off because they are in charge of their own work schedule.


For real, want you to show me how you feel
The artist is saying that they want the listener to express their emotions.


I consider myself lucky that's a big deal
The singer feels fortunate to have the attention and affection of the listener.


Well, you got the key to my heart
The singer is saying that the listener has their love and affection.


But you ain't gon' need it
The singer is implying that they trust the listener to handle their heart with care.


I'd rather you open up my body
The artist is expressing a desire for physical intimacy rather than emotional openness.


And show me secrets you didn't know was inside
The artist wants the listener to explore their body and discover new sensations.


No need for me to lie
The singer is being truthful about their intentions and desires.


It's too big (big)
The singer is saying that something is too large in size.


It's too wide (wide)
The artist is saying that something is too broad in size.


It's too strong (strong)
The artist is saying that something is too potent in strength.


It won't fit (fit)
The artist is saying that something is not the right size or shape to fit properly.


It's too much (much)
The singer is saying that something is excessive or overwhelming.


It's too tough (tough)
The artist is saying that something is difficult or resistant to change.


He talk like this 'cause he can back it up
The singer is admiring someone who speaks confidently because they can prove themselves.


He got a big ego
The singer is saying that someone is very confident in their abilities.


Such a huge ego
The singer is emphasizing how large the person's ego is.


I love his big ego
The artist finds a large ego attractive.


Usually I'm humble
The artist characterizes themselves as modest in most situations.


Right now I don't choose
The singer is choosing not to be humble in this specific moment.


You can leave with me
The singer is inviting the listener to come with them.


Or you could have the blues
The artist is saying that the listener can either accept the invitation or feel regretful for passing up the opportunity.


Some call it arrogant
The artist acknowledges that others might interpret their behavior as arrogant.


I call it confident
The artist sees their behavior as a reflection of their self-assurance.


You decide when you find
The singer is suggesting that the listener will discover for themselves what kind of person they are.


Out what I'm working with
The artist is saying that the listener will come to understand their capabilities and skills.


Damn, I know I'm killing you with them legs
The singer is saying that their legs are attractive to the listener.


Better yet, them thighs
The singer is emphasizing the desirability of their thighs to the listener.


Matter of fact it's my smile or maybe my eyes
The singer is speculating that other features, such as their smile or eyes, may also be appealing to the listener.


Boy, you're a sight to see, kinda something like me
The artist is comparing the listener to themselves, suggesting that they are both attractive and desirable.


Ego so big you must admit
The artist is saying that their ego is so large that it must be acknowledged.


I got every reason to feel like I'm that bitch
The singer is saying that they are confident in their abilities and deserve recognition.


Ego so strong, if you ain't know
The singer is emphasizing how powerful their ego is.


I don't need no beat I can sing it with piano
The artist is saying that their confidence is so strong that they do not need any external support or validation.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BEYONCE KNOWLES, HAROLD LILLY JR, ELVIS WILLIAMS

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Comments from YouTube:

@vee6163

me at 12: It's too big, it's too wide / It's too strong, it won't fit...
me now at 23: wait a minute..

@manayamcbride6672

😂

@jadamink6478

Exactly me live 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@enisabutic8934

HAHHAHA

@astoldbychel4929

😂😂😂

@Cashout95

Noora?🤨

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@NaijaBabeee

She Really had us saying "it's too big, it can't fit" when we were Little 😭😭😭💯

@ughhhmcrbinch5583

Really five talmbout “ITS TOO STRONG”

I always thought it was a diss, I just got it 5 seconds ago 💀💀 after 11 years. I was like wait a minute this don’t sound like a diss

@gabriellejackson3361

😂😂😂

@alexanderareadsjustsomeran3013

Lmao

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