Ego
Boyz II Men 켕벚돕켕훙 Lyrics


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Hey man...you know sometimes you've got to
Listen to your self or not listen to yourself
That's how it is
As you get a little older you start realizing things
Realize it's your ego
It's your ego that's enemy...you know
That's the only thing that can stop you...is your ego
Hey...it's crazy man, but we got you...so listen

My ego had me doing things that I thought I'd never do
Like being with another shorty when I was with you
Unnecessary shopping sprees for things I didn't need
Maybe it was a little necessary
But looking back it was greed
Big chains, big cars, big chips
More things, more girls, long trips
Maybe if I would've thought of it
I would have had a chance to enjoy it

[Chorus]
But now I know it was just my ego
My ego was my enemy
I thought it was a friend to me
But it was a curse to me
Cause it brought out the worst in me
My ego was my enemy

I was flowin like a man when I was a boy livin every man's dream
Spending time at the strip club...to much cream
Nobody couldn't tell me nothin cause I was feeling myself
Same thing almost cost me my whole life, and all of my wealth
Chicks came and went...I stayed
G'd up cause I was paid
Damn all those games I played
Hey, what more can I say

[Chorus]

If I could turn back the hands of time
I wouldn't change a thing
Cause it made me the man I am today





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Boyz II Men 켕벚돕켕훙's song "Ego" revolve around the main theme of how ego can become one's biggest enemy. The song suggests that as we grow older, we start to realize how much our ego can impact our decisions, leading to behavior that we may regret later. The lyrics highlight how the singer's ego had led him into unwanted situations, like being with another woman and spending unnecessarily on materialistic things he didn't need. The singer admits that he got caught up in his ego and it nearly cost him everything. The chorus repeatedly emphasizes that the ego becomes one's enemy, and how it brought out the worst in the singer.


Furthermore, the song talks about how the singer was living the high life, thinking he was invincible and unbreakable. He mentions how he was spending money freely, enjoying the company of women without thinking about the consequences, and generally living life on the edge. However, eventually, his ego caught up with him, and he recognizes that it almost destroyed his life and wealth. He admits to playing games and not being accountable for his actions. In the end, the song concludes on a hopeful note, suggesting that everything the singer did, good or bad, made him who he is today, and he wouldn't change a thing.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey man...you know sometimes you've got to
Sometimes it's necessary to have self-reflection


Listen to your self or not listen to yourself
Deciding to listen to your inner voice or not


That's how it is
That's just the way life is


As you get a little older you start realizing things
As you mature, you learn new things


Realize it's your ego
Understanding that your ego is in control


It's your ego that's enemy...you know
The ego can be a destructive force


That's the only thing that can stop you...is your ego
Your ego can be the only thing holding you back


Hey...it's crazy man, but we got you...so listen
It may be hard to accept, but we're here for you and want to help


My ego had me doing things that I thought I'd never do
My ego caused me to act in ways that went against my beliefs


Like being with another shorty when I was with you
Cheating on my partner due to my ego's desire for instant gratification


Unnecessary shopping sprees for things I didn't need
Buying things impulsively due to my ego's desire for excessive materialism


Maybe it was a little necessary
Maybe some of what I bought was needed, but not all


But looking back it was greed
In retrospect, my actions were motivated by greed


Big chains, big cars, big chips
My ego made me crave excessive wealth and status symbols


More things, more girls, long trips
My ego constantly craved more possessions, romantic partners, and travel experiences


Maybe if I would've thought of it
If I had considered the consequences of my actions


I would have had a chance to enjoy it
Perhaps I could have truly enjoyed my life experiences without my ego holding me back


[Chorus]
Refrain


But now I know it was just my ego
I recognize that my ego was the cause of my negative actions


My ego was my enemy
My ego was my own worst enemy


I thought it was a friend to me
I mistakenly believed that my ego was a positive force in my life


But it was a curse to me
However, my ego actually caused me to suffer and make poor decisions


Cause it brought out the worst in me
My ego provoked my most negative traits and behaviors


I was flowin like a man when I was a boy livin every man's dream
I was living a life of luxury and excess, but was still immature


Spending time at the strip club...to much cream
My ego made me engage in excessive and objectifying behaviors towards women


Nobody couldn't tell me nothin cause I was feeling myself
I was arrogant and unwilling to listen to advice or criticism


Same thing almost cost me my whole life, and all of my wealth
This same arrogance nearly led to my downfall and loss of my possessions


Chicks came and went...I stayed
I engaged in promiscuous relationships with women, but still had an inflated sense of self-importance


G'd up cause I was paid
My wealth and status made me feel invincible


Damn all those games I played
I regret the hurt I caused others and the poor decisions I made in the past


Hey, what more can I say
I can't change the past, but I can take responsibility for my actions


[Chorus]
Refrain


If I could turn back the hands of time
If I could change the past


I wouldn't change a thing
I am grateful for the lessons I learned, despite the hardships


Cause it made me the man I am today
My past mistakes made me who I am today, and I am proud of my growth and change


[Chorus]
Refrain




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KENNETH HICKSON, NATHAN MORRIS, WANYA MORRIS, JASON HENRY, SHAWN STOCKMAN, BABY BOY

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