Ego
Beyonce & Kanye West Lyrics


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I got a big ego (ha, ha, ha)
I'm such a big ego (uh, uh, uh)
I got a big (ha ha ha) ego
She love my big (ha ha ha) ego
So stroke my big (ha ha ha) ego
I like to joke around a little bit, but here we go

Welcome to the wonderful world of
Gold-plated earl 'cause
Everything I throw up, blow up
Talking to this girl, she said, "Know what? Grow up, you nasty"
I don't understand why they trippin' if you ask me
Flow just the nicest, I emit the propane
I just spit, probably just raised the gas prices
Everybody in the club try and get as fresh as me
What you want, dawg? Tryna stay recession-free
And spit, refreshingly when I rock the stadium
You probably get sweaty you should bring a extra tee
Now I'm standing next to Jay, who standing next to B
Coulda been anywhere in the world, but you're here with me
That's good for my ego, me and my ego
And it go wherever we go, my ego is my imaginary friend
He was with me when I was only imagining
I had dreams of the league, one day I play Kobe
Or walk up to Puff and he already know me
Coulda let the dream killers kill my self esteem
Or use the arrogance as a steam that power my dreams and my ego

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, ha-ha

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 somethin' 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

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

Whoa, whoa, whoa
Whoa, whoa




Ah whoa, ohh
Ohh-oh, ohh-ooh-ooh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the song Ego by Beyoncé featuring Kanye West are about the confidence and self-assurance the two artists have in themselves. The song opens with Beyoncé admitting she has a big ego and her willingness to have it stroked by her love interest. Kanye later joins in, stating that he considers his ego as his imaginary friend, one that has been with him through his past struggles, and he feels that he's earned the right to be confident. The two artists both have high opinions of themselves, and they're confident that their love interests share the same feelings about them. They also acknowledge that others might see their arrogance as something negative, but the two artists view it as confidence, and that's what makes them stand out.


The song is a fun and confident representation of the two artists, with them both flexing their confidence and abilities. It's a braggadocious song that highlights the talents and charisma of the two artists. The repetition of the phrase "too big" implies that their egos extend beyond what some might consider acceptable. However, they both acknowledge that it's their confidence that has brought them success, and they're not willing to let go of it.


In conclusion, the lyrics to Ego by Beyoncé featuring Kanye West represent the confidence that both artists have in themselves, and their willingness to maintain their self-assuredness. The song is a fun, upbeat, and lighthearted take on the topic, and it highlights the talents of the two artists.


Line by Line Meaning

I got a big ego (ha, ha, ha)
I am very confident and have a big ego


I'm such a big ego (uh, uh, uh)
I have such a big ego


She love my big (ha ha ha) ego
She loves my confident and big ego


So stroke my big (ha ha ha) ego
So go ahead and boost my confidence further


I like to joke around a little bit, but here we go
I like to have fun but let's get serious now


Welcome to the wonderful world of
Welcome to my world


Gold-plated earl 'cause
Everything I have is of the highest quality


Everything I throw up, blow up
Everything I do becomes successful


Talking to this girl, she said, "Know what? Grow up, you nasty"
A girl told me to grow up because of my arrogance


I don't understand why they trippin' if you ask me
I don't see why people have a problem with my confidence


Flow just the nicest, I emit the propane
I have the best flow and set the place on fire


I just spit, probably just raised the gas prices
Even when I just rap, I increase the energy in the room


Everybody in the club try and get as fresh as me
Everyone in the club is trying to match up to my style


What you want, dawg? Tryna stay recession-free
What's your goal? Trying to survive during difficult times?


And spit, refreshingly when I rock the stadium
I rap with a fresh and exciting approach when performing in stadiums


You probably get sweaty you should bring a extra tee
You will get sweaty, so bring an extra shirt


Now I'm standing next to Jay, who standing next to B
I am standing next to Jay Z, who is standing next to Beyonce


Coulda been anywhere in the world, but you're here with me
You could have been anywhere else, but you are here with me


That's good for my ego, me and my ego
This is great for my arrogant personality, along with my imaginary friend the ego


And it go wherever we go, my ego is my imaginary friend
My ego is always present and travels with me


He was with me when I was only imagining
My ego was with me even when I was just imagining success


I had dreams of the league, one day I play Kobe
I dreamed of playing in the NBA and hopefully even playing against Kobe Bryant


Or walk up to Puff and he already know me
I want to meet Puff Daddy, and he should already recognize me


Coulda let the dream killers kill my self esteem
I could have let the people who doubted me break my confidence


Or use the arrogance as a steam that power my dreams and my ego
Instead, I use the confidence to fuel my dreams and bolster my ego


It's on baby, let's get lost
I'm ready to party and have a great time


You don't need to call in to work 'cause you the boss
You are in charge, so you don't need to worry about calling in sick to work


For real, want you to show me how you feel
Honestly, I want you to express your true feelings to me


I consider myself lucky that's a big deal
I know I'm very fortunate, and I take that seriously


Why?
Why am I lucky?


Well, you got the key to my heart
You have the power to make me happy


But you ain't gon' need it
But you won't have to use that power


I'd rather you open up my body
I'd prefer you explore my physical self


And show me secrets you didn't know was inside
Help me discover new things about myself that even I didn't know existed


No need for me to lie
I don't need to lie about what I want


He talk like this 'cause he can back it up
I speak confidently because I can support my words with action


He got a big ego
He is very confident and has a large ego


Usually I'm humble
Normally, I am modest


Right now I don't choose
At the moment, I am not choosing to be humble


You can leave with me
You have the option to come with me


Or you could have the blues
Or you can feel down and not join me


Some call it arrogant
Some people call it arrogance


I call it confident
I call it confidence


You decide when you find
It's up to you to make the decision


Out what I'm working with
Once you discover everything I have to offer


Damn, I know I'm killing you with them legs
I am aware that my legs are attractive to you


Better yet, them thighs
In fact, you might find my thighs more attractive


Matter of fact it's my smile or maybe my eyes
Actually, it might be my smile or my eyes that you like


Boy, you're a sight to see, kinda somethin' like me
You are very attractive and impressive, just like me


Ego so big you must admit
My ego is so large, you have to acknowledge it


I got every reason to feel like I'm that
I have every reason to feel confident and powerful


Ego so strong, if you ain't know
My ego is incredibly resilient and powerful, in case you didn't know


I don't need no beat I can sing it with piano
I don't even need music to showcase my talent - I can sing just with the accompaniment of a piano


He got a big ego
He is very confident and has a large ego


Such a huge ego
It's an incredibly large ego


But he love my big ego
But he loves my confidence and ego


He walk like this 'cause he can back it up, ha-ha
He walks this way because he can support his confidence with action


It's too big (big)
It's incredibly large


It's too wide (wide)
It's expansive and wide


It's too strong (strong)
It's very powerful


It won't fit (fit)
It's too large to fit in something


It's too much (much)
It's too overwhelming


It's too tough (tough)
It's too formidable and difficult to handle


I got a big ego
I am very confident and have a big ego


Such a huge ego
It's an incredibly large ego


But he love my big ego
But he loves my confidence and ego


He walk like this 'cause he can back it up
He walks this way because he can support his confidence with action


Whoa, whoa, whoa
An exclamation of surprise


Whoa, whoa
An exclamation of surprise


Ah whoa, ohh
An exclamation of excitement and surprise


Ohh-oh, ohh-ooh-ooh
A vocalization of melody and rhythm




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Beyonce Knowles, Harold Lilly Jr, Elvis Williams

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@danielmaw7225

This is the most fitting song for kanye to feature in EVER

@ChristopherSyncere

FOREAL

@claudiaestrada8525

Christopher Dean cb please W2

@trnharris

D Maw lol YES

@MaxParadis30

D Maw We miss a chance to kill it! his ego!

@OrganikJewelz

D Maw Hilarious~

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@wweerrttt6y

"My Ego is My imaginary Friend he was with me when i was only imagining" -Kayne West THAT LINE IS FUCKING FIRE 

@lauriebrown5859

xVizee so true thats like the verse of my life

@keshaanderson6155

The fire in those words!

@PlayaP69

@@keshaanderson6155 I don't understand. Care to explain?

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