Ego
Burial & Four Tet & Thom 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 lyrics to "Ego" by Burial, Four Tet, and Thom Yorke convey the feeling of being enamored by someone who exudes a certain charisma and power. The singer feels "light up on my feet" simply from the way this person looks at them, and believes that they have the ability to "open up the universe." Despite this person likely receiving this kind of attention frequently ("Yeah I bet you get this all the time"), the singer is still drawn to them, and willingly allows themselves to be vulnerable ("I crumble when you touch my wings"). However, they also assert their own strength ("I'm tougher than you think"), perhaps indicating that they are not entirely dependent on this person's attention.


The rest of the song consists of a list of other types of people who are also likely vying for this person's attention ("The no-hopers / The overwhelmers / The daydreamers / The evil lovers"). The repetition of "I bet you get this all the time" emphasizes the idea that this person is highly coveted and desirable. The chorus repeats once again, with the singer admitting that they can't resist this person ("Still passin' through my fingers"), and acknowledging that they are just one of many who are attracted to them ("I bet they just throw themselves at you").


Overall, the lyrics to "Ego" explore the dynamic between someone who possesses a certain magnetism and those who are drawn to them. While the singer is aware that they are likely not the only one receiving this person's attention, they still find themselves unable to resist them.


Line by Line Meaning

I feel light up on my feet
I feel joyful and elated when I'm with you


From the way you look at me
I'm able to read the affection you have for me in your gaze


You open up the universe
Your mere presence makes the world feel brighter and more expansive to me


Yeah I bet you get this all the time
I'm sure people frequently express these sentiments to you


I crumble when you touch my wings
You have a way of making me feel vulnerable, but I don't mind because it's worth it


But that's okay 'cause I'm nothing
I'm willing to put myself out there and potentially get hurt because I don't see myself as having much to lose


I'm tougher than you think
Despite being emotional and sensitive, I have resilience and inner strength


The no-hopers
People who are seen as having no chance or prospect for success


The overwhelmers
People who come on too strongly or make others feel intimidated


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


I bet they just throw themselves at you
I'm sure these types of people frequently try to win your attention and affection


The daydreamers
People who tend to have unrealistic fantasies or expectations


The dope smokers
People who frequently use drugs or alcohol


The loose talkers
People who are prone to gossip, oversharing, or saying inappropriate things


Evil lovers
People who may seem charming or seductive on the surface, but ultimately have malicious intentions


Go-getters
Ambitious and driven individuals


Fare workers
People who work hard, but may not necessarily have glamorous or high-paying jobs


I can't make this any clearer
I'm struggling to express my feelings any more explicitly


I can't make this any simpler
I'm doing my best to be as straightforward and direct as possible


Still passin' through my fingers
Despite my efforts, I feel like this connection with you may be slipping away


The day dreamers
People who tend to have unrealistic fantasies or expectations


The evil lover
People who may seem charming or seductive on the surface, but ultimately have malicious intentions


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


Yeah I bet you get this all the time
I'm sure people frequently express these sentiments to you


I bet they just throw themselves at you
I'm sure these types of people frequently try to win your attention and affection




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, 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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