Massive Ego found a niche within the gay community who welcomed the bands fresh approach and take on dance music. Their distinctive High Energy / Trance sound largely pioneered by producer Ross Alexander and ex-PWL producer Barry Stone have seen the band participate in UK club tours and annual performances at the biggest Pride events and at celebrity parties.
Over the years the band has had its fair share of line-up changes, with some musicians being part of the group for live appearances, whereas other's taking an active part in song creation and studio recording. Some ex-member's started out with the band, using it as a stepping stone to lead onto their own projects. Most notably of these is Dan Black who brought live guitar to the sound of Massive Ego early on in the band's career, both live on stage and in the studio, and who has since had # 1 tracks in Italy and recently voted one of Radio 1's 'top new names to watch out for' in 2009. The early live gigs of the band often featured lead & bass guitar (Barnaby), drummer as well as keyboards. Other notable longer term member's were Steady (ex Minty) & Dean Bright (Deana-lina..who also previously played keyboards for Dead Or Alive) who alongside Marc Massive took to the road on several tours of clubs the length and beadth of the UK including Heaven, The Fridge, Sound, Ghetto, Flamingo's & NG1 to name just a few. Performance's have included top billing at Manchester Mardi Gras, Euro Pride, Brighton Pride, Summer Rites, Big Gay Out in Finsbury Park and many others. Massive Ego supported Sigue Sigue Sputnik on tour, performed at Steve Strange's (Visage) book launch in London and were watched at The Salon on Channel 5, and Celebrity Big Brotherβs Little brother for Channel 4.
Massive Ego has seen UK single releases on Academy Street Records, Klone Records and Pop One, and releases in Japan on Avex Trax, and Australia's Pro-DJ label. Massive Ego has proved their endurance through the relentless, ever changing climate of the music industry and are constantly experimenting with new looks and sounds. Perhaps these are just a couple of reasons why their loyal fan base just carries on growing.
Massive Ego's studio schedule in 2004 saw a delightful re-working of the Adventures hit "Broken Land" which features vocalist The Infidel (better known as MC Kinky, and another duet recording with Dusty O, a cover of the Bobby O classic "A Whisper To A Scream" and a storming version of Cerrones "Supernature". If that wasn't enough! 2004 saw new keyboardist and love interest Olly join the Massive line up. Olly, an established performance artist in his own right, joined the bands extensive tour, and together they performed the length and breadth of the UK, including dates in Manchester, Leeds, Blackpool, Nottingham, Brighton and London's Finsbury Park in front of over 10,000 people. A promo video for Planet Earth was shot in 2004 and was released in the USA on two DVD music compilations CLUB VISION and CLUB VIDEO. To round of an eventful year a Massive Ego Ltd Edition EP was released featuring 9 12" mixes as a thank you to the diehard fans that have stuck by the Massiveβs from day one.
2004 saw Marc Massive establish himself as an underground DJ in London. His first residency was and still is his own Friday night club called Pop Cell where the best of the 80's, electro and NRG can be heard. Andy Bell (Erasure) amongst others has been a regular sighting. Marc also DJ'd in the VIP Lounge at Church in The Cafe De Paris, The Black Cap, 2 Too Much, The Green, Cuckoo Couture & Stonewalls. Back in the recording studio the band recorded a new track 'Never Felt As Good' with their producer Ross Alexander, and this time more than ever taking the sound into elektro territory.
The following year saw Marc & Olly venturing into bigger club/art event curating, with the ACT ART 3- Public Disordar event, which was a highly successful art/club night featuring over 60 artists from the world of film, performance, live art, sculpture & photography. Later in the year the band received very sad & un-expected news that their fabulous band member of several years & good friend Steady had passed away, this really dented the band's confidence and it also nearly marked the end for Massive Ego. It wasn't till 2006 that they felt ready to return & being a highly visual band & something Steady would have loved ,Massive Ego were soon to be back in front of the camera, filming a visual feast of a promo for the track 'Supernature' in 2006, as well as back into the recording studio to record a new track 'Sweet Harmony'. The 'Supernature' promo went on to be screened in clubs/bars & malls right across America through Club Vision.
In May there was another very popular ACT ART event entitledβ¦ACT ART 4- Memoirs of a Merkin, which repeated the winning formula of a one night only art/club event, gaining the curators Marc & Olly and the event acres of press & interviews & much public interest. To mark the bands 10th year in existence, Klone Records decided it was time for an official debut album release, featuring many previously un-released original tracks, proving if it needed to be proved that they were more than just a covers band, the band set to work compiling the album called 'Nite Klub Skewl', and overseeing the very important accompanying artwork/booklet. This enhanced CD featuring the two previous videos for 'Planet Earth' & 'Supernature' was un-leashed upon the world on Monday 29th January 2007.
Two more successful ACT ART eventβs followed with ACT ART 5- Till Death Us Do Art & ACT ART 6- Dying For It! Both curated again by Marc & Olly and taking place in the much bigger 1000 capacity venue The Arches in London Bridge and attracting capacity crowds and live apperances from the likes of Billie Ray Martin, Pete Burns & Andy Bell. The band returned to the recording studio in 2008 to record βSex Driveβ & βHallo Spaceboyβ with GrooveSisterβs Media, and saw releases on several Klone compilations including the successful Gayfest & Mad About The Boy series of albums.
Bang up to date and Massive Ego have moved into new territories licensing the βNite Klub Skewlβ album to German label Dance Street/ZYX Records, who re-packaged and re-named the album βMaster & Servantβ, adding 3 new tracks including βI Like Boysβ, βHallo SpaceBoyβ and βSex Driveβ releasing it on March 17th 2009. The album will be followed by a brand new single/EP by Massive Ego of βMaster & Servantβ & βSex Driveβ and featuring brand new mixes from LOEP/KlubKidz/Andromeda Rising & Almighty Records producer Castro Boy. An accompanying video for βMaster & Servantβ was shot by the band in London on March 5th which will be included on the single release. Making this one of the bandβs strongest releases to date.
Let Go
Massive Ego Lyrics
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God's teardrops on your windowpane
Be happy for that Rock and Roll
Those kids won't never ever know
Be happy for a stolen kiss
Those old shoes that you think you miss
I can't resist
Taken over I...
Let go, let go
Of all the things you think you know
Let go, let go
Of what you
Should have done
Should have said
Should have worn
Should have read
Let go
Be happy for the boys knew
Those pretty girls with hearts so true
They got it bad
It's like you have one soul
Let go, let go
Of all the things you think you know
Let go, let go
Of what you
Should have done
Should have said
Should have worn
Should have read
Let go, let go
Of all the things you think you know
Let go, let go
Of what you
Should have done
Should have said
Should have worn
Should have read
Let go
(Let go...)
Should have done
Should have said
Should have worn
Should have read
(Let go...)
Should have done
Should have said
Should have worn
Should have read
Just let go
Let go instead
Just let go
Let go instead
Just let go
Let go instead
The lyrics of Massive Ego's song Let Go seems to be encouraging listeners to let go of their past and focus on living in the present moment. The initial lines speak of finding happiness in unexpected situations, such as the falling rain, which could be interpreted as a symbol of renewal or rejuvenation. The reference to "God's teardrops on your windowpane" could be seen as a metaphor for the healing power of tears. The second verse talks about appreciating the innocence of youth, the pure love between boys and girls, and the beauty of a shared soul.
However, the chorus seems to be the main point of the song, repeatedly urging listeners to let go of their regrets and missed opportunities. The song recognizes the human tendency to think about what could have been and to long for things that are no longer within our reach. The lyrics suggest that dwelling on these things only brings pessimism and negativity into our lives. Instead, the song encourages listeners to embrace the present moment and to let go of their past, regardless of what they should have done or said or worn or read.
Overall, the song is a message of hope and encouragement. It tells us that no matter how many mistakes we have made, we always have the power to let go of the past and focus on the present. By choosing to let go of our past regrets and focus on the present, we can find true happiness and inner peace.
Line by Line Meaning
Be happy for the falling rain
Find joy in the little things, like the rain falling from the sky
God's teardrops on your windowpane
Acknowledge the beauty in the world, like seeing rain on your windowpane
Be happy for that Rock and Roll
Appreciate the music that makes you happy, like rock and roll
Those kids won't never ever know
Remember that times change and future generations won't experience the same things you have
Be happy for a stolen kiss
Experience the thrill of a spontaneous moment, like a stolen kiss
Those old shoes that you think you miss
Nostalgia may make things seem better than they actually were
The pessimist has
A negative mindset has taken hold
Taken over I...
...have lost control of my thoughts and outlook on life
Let go, let go
Release your grip on things that bring you down
Of all the things you think you know
The beliefs and assumptions that you hold may not be true
Of what you
Should have done
Should have said
Should have worn
Should have read
Don't dwell on past decisions or actions that you can't change
Be happy for the boys knew
Those pretty girls with hearts so true
Cherish the people and relationships that make life worth living
They got it bad
It's like you have one soul
True love is so powerful that it feels like two people share a single soul
Just let go
Let go instead
Stop holding onto regrets and negative energy, and allow yourself to move forward
Contributed by Alexis J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@legalizehomicide7262
So beautiful and artistic
@tsg50647
..and still sounding as fresh as ever! Hauntingly good π€
@Distorsted
This is the most inspirational and eye opening song ever.
@SniperFco82
Thank you Mr. Massive for this song. Blessed be the new year and the new moon of 2023. Let go of all things that does not serve you and your growth my fellow humans. Again,thank you Mr. Massive for this wonderful opus. You hold a very special place in my dark heart. Gothic love baby!π€
@hugoalves1823
Massive masterpiece.
@otterwithagun1982
This makes me think of that scene from Jacob's Ladder. To me, it sounds sad, but at the same time secretly uplifting. When Danny Aiello (sp?) said: "The only thing that burns in Hell is the part of you that won't let go of life, your memories, your attachments. They burn them all away. But they're not punishing you", he said. "They're freeing your soul. So, if you're frightened of dying and ... you're holding on, you'll seeΒ devilsΒ tearing your life away. But if you've made your peace, then the devils are reallyΒ angels, freeing you from the earth."
@gerryluna
we saw them in Munich ......beautiful concert
@Julesv123
Absolutely LOVE this! Great song, fantastic animation too! <3
@pamelashields1812
Written by boy george,its absolutely brilliant with Marc's vocals.was a fan of george in the 80s and an even bigger fan of massive ego now.be interesting to hear them duet on this .
@ROBRV
miss these guys