The Killerpilze (English/German for "Killer Mushrooms") is a German Pop roc… Read Full Bio ↴The Killerpilze (English/German for "Killer Mushrooms") is a German Pop rock band from Wertingen near Dillingen, Germany.

With their self-written rock songs, the band secured a faithful fan base in their homeland first. In the Spring of 2006, their debut single "Richtig Scheiße" ("Really Shitty") reached #17 in Germany. From their first huge success in the national charts, Killerpilze have taken the world by storm, playing gigs in France, Poland, Czech Republic, as well as Austria and Germany. Recently the band has also scheduled a show in Russia, alongside another German band called "Panik".
Members:
Johannes "Jo" Halbig plays rhythm guitar, piano and sings.
Fabian "Fabi" Halbig is the drummer
Maximilian "Mäx" Schlichter has played lead guitar and sung backing vocals since 2002.
Former member
Andreas "Schlagi" Schlagenhaft was the former bassist of the band

Ego
Killerpilze Lyrics

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Ich hab die Macht
Denn ich kann dich manipulieren
Wie ich will
Ich bin verlogen und intrigant
Doch dabei
Nett und charmant
Ich hab dich in meiner Hand
Hast du es jetzt erst erkannt?

Du kriegst mich nie mehr los
Ich bin ein Teil von dir
Doch es gibt hier kein wir

Es gibt nur MICH, MICH, MICH!
Ich kontrolliere dich denn

ICH, ICH, ICH
Bin die Nummer 1!1!1!
Nenne alles Meins
Alles steht unter mir! mir! mir!
Ich bin das Ego in dir

Ich bin fies und gemein
Spiele nicht im Verein
Mache alles allein
Wer braucht schon Freunde frag ich dich
Das ist doch nur Konkurrenz für mich
Und das will ich nicht denn

ICH, ICH, ICH
Bin die Nummer 1!1!1!
Nenne alles Meins
Alles steht unter mir! mir! mir!
Ich bin das Ego in dir
Ich bin das Ego in dir

Ich überspiel auch die Angst
Bei Sachen die du nicht kannst
Ich führe dich hinters Licht
Sobald du mit mir sprichst

ICH, ICH, ICH
Bin die Nummer Eins Eins, Eins
Nenne alles Meins
Alles steht unter mir
Ich bin das Ego in dir
Ich
Ich
Ich
Ich

Ich
Ich

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Ego" by Killerpilze describe the persona of a manipulative and deceitful individual who revels in control over another. The character is proud of being able to manipulate and control the singer, who is the subject of the song. They describe themselves as being deceitful and conniving, but also charming and pleasant. The chorus echoes the title of the song, "Ego," and declares that the persona is the number one individual in the scenario, with everything and everyone beneath them.

As the song progresses, the persona describes themselves as being selfish, solitary and disdainful of friendship. They declare that they do not need anyone else in their life, and that they see all human interaction as mere competition. Despite these qualities, they believe that they can control not only the singer but also their fears and weaknesses. The song ends with a repetition of the mantra "Ich" (I), emphasizing the absolute dominance that the persona has over the singer.

Overall, the song is a portrayal of the toxic influence that some individuals can have on others. It shows how someone can be charming and attractive on the surface, but their inner ego can be destructive and manipulative. The message of the song is ultimately one of warning, cautioning against those who might seek to harm and control us.

Line by Line Meaning

Ich hab die Macht
I have the power to control you.

Denn ich kann dich manipulieren
Because I can manipulate you.

Wie ich will
In any way that suits me.

Ich bin verlogen und intrigant
I'm dishonest and scheming.

Doch dabei
But at the same time,

Nett und charmant
I appear nice and charming.

Ich hab dich in meiner Hand
I have you under my control.

Hast du es jetzt erst erkannt?
Have you only just realised?

Du kriegst mich nie mehr los
You'll never get rid of me.

Ich bin ein Teil von dir
I'm a part of you.

Doch es gibt hier kein wir
But there's no 'we' here.