The sound of the band, based on powerful electronic drums and synth lines, is a mix between all their inspirations that range from coldwave to electronic rock.
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Ego
Minuit Machine Lyrics
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Can't have you closer
Don't wanna catch your eyes
Don't wanna feel unarmed
I know my sins
I know my weakness
But I won't let you win
You want me
Unwant me
You love me
Unlove me
Go ahead try to make me bend
I know you love it when I call your name
Tie me down while you still can
In my heart you're already dead
You're just a fraud
I was your ego
Don't wanna be your dog
Don't wanna make you proud
Look at yourself
You lost your glory
Don't wanna see your face
Now that I really see
You want me
Unwant me
You love me
Unlove me
Go ahead try to make me bend
I know you love it when I call your name
Tie me down while you still can
In my heart you're already dead
You want me
Unwant me
You love me
Unlove me
Go ahead try to make me bend
I know you love it when I call your name
Tie me down while you still can
In my heart you're already dead
You want me
In my mind you're already dead
You love me
In my mind you're already dead
The song "Ego" by Minuit Machine is a dark and emotional journey of a person who refuses to be controlled and manipulated by another. The lyrics express a sense of self-awareness and strength, while also acknowledging the pain and vulnerability that comes with being in a toxic relationship. The opening lines, "Stay where you are, can't have you closer, don't wanna catch your eyes, don't wanna feel unarmed," sets the tone of the song as one of caution and distance.
The singer then declares her knowledge of her own flaws and mistakes, but asserts that she will not allow her partner to have power over her. She challenges their attempts to manipulate her and acknowledges their true intentions, calling them a "fraud." The chorus of the song repeatedly reminds the partner that they cannot have control over the singer, even as they try to "make her bend" and "tie her down."
The lyrics paint a picture of a tumultuous relationship, one in which the singer struggles to maintain a sense of self while also trying to connect with their partner. Ultimately, the singer decides that they are better off without their partner, and declare them "already dead" in their heart and mind. "Ego" is a powerful and emotional song that speaks to the difficulty of breaking free from toxic relationships and asserting one's own strength and independence.
Line by Line Meaning
Stay where you are
I don't want you to move closer to me.
Can't have you closer
I need space from you and your influence.
Don't wanna catch your eyes
I don't want to make eye contact with you.
Don't wanna feel unarmed
I don't want to feel vulnerable around you.
I know my sins
I acknowledge my faults and mistakes.
I know my weakness
I understand where I am not strong.
But I won't let you win
I won't let your control or manipulation affect me.
Dance around my remains
You can't destroy me completely, I'll still be standing.
You want me
You have a desire for me.
Unwant me
You also have a dislike or aversion to me.
You love me
You have feelings of attachment or affection towards me.
Unlove me
You also have feelings of detachment or dislike towards me.
Go ahead try to make me bend
You can try to make me conform or compromise, but it won't work.
I know you love it when I call your name
You enjoy having power over me and hearing me call out to you.
Tie me down while you still can
You want to control and restrain me while you are still able to.
In my heart you're already dead
You have lost your influence over me and I am emotionally detaching from you.
You're just a fraud
You are not who you claim to be or what you seem.
I was your ego
You were using me to boost your own self-esteem or sense of importance.
Don't wanna be your dog
I don't want to be your obedient and subservient follower.
Don't wanna make you proud
I'm not living my life for your approval or validation.
Look at yourself
You need to examine your own actions and behavior.
You lost your glory
You have fallen from your former position of power or influence.
Now that I really see
Now that I am aware of your true nature and motives.
You want me
You still have a desire for me, but it's too late.
In my mind you're already dead
I have mentally and emotionally moved on from you.
Contributed by Ian N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@asamarabelemdeoliveira3297
Stay where you are
Can't have you closer
Don't wanna catch your eyes
Don't wanna feel unarmed
I know my sins
I know my weakness
But I won't let you win
Dance around my remains
You want me
Unwant me
You love me
Unlove me
Go ahead try to make me bend
I know you love it when I call your name
Tie me down while you still can
In my heart you're already dead
You're just a fraud
I was your ego
Don't wanna be your dog
Don't wanna make you proud
Look at yourself
You lost your glory
Don't wanna see your face
Now that I really see
You want me
Unwant me
You love me
Unlove me
Go ahead try to make me bend
I know you love it when I call your name
Tie me down while you still can
In my heart you're already dead
You want me
Unwant me
You love me
Unlove me
Go ahead try to make me bend
I know you love it when I call your name
Tie me down while you still can
In my heart you're already dead
You want me
In my mind you're already dead
You love me
In my mind you're already dead
@asamarabelemdeoliveira3297
Stay where you are
Can't have you closer
Don't wanna catch your eyes
Don't wanna feel unarmed
I know my sins
I know my weakness
But I won't let you win
Dance around my remains
You want me
Unwant me
You love me
Unlove me
Go ahead try to make me bend
I know you love it when I call your name
Tie me down while you still can
In my heart you're already dead
You're just a fraud
I was your ego
Don't wanna be your dog
Don't wanna make you proud
Look at yourself
You lost your glory
Don't wanna see your face
Now that I really see
You want me
Unwant me
You love me
Unlove me
Go ahead try to make me bend
I know you love it when I call your name
Tie me down while you still can
In my heart you're already dead
You want me
Unwant me
You love me
Unlove me
Go ahead try to make me bend
I know you love it when I call your name
Tie me down while you still can
In my heart you're already dead
You want me
In my mind you're already dead
You love me
In my mind you're already dead
@janpetrovic6985
Wonderful...just wonderful....I could listen to this band all day...and all night...
@sylviegamboa106
I love this band so much💋
@thevisibleman7087
Je ne suis pas l'ego !
Ce que je suis réellement ne peut être décrit.
Simplement : je suis CELA !
Et plus simplement encore : JE SUIS !
Merci pour ce beau morceau !
@deanlynn857
I love them! Her words are of a female Ville Valo but even deeper. There is without a doubt hope for music.
@onlyyesterday1967
Amazing band!!!!!!! I hope they'll get more attention they deserve very soon...ASAP
@ferenckondacs5987
+onlyyesterday1967 No it is too good stuff to be any near to mainstream or fame if you know what I mean.
@onlyyesterday1967
+Ferenc Kondacs i know exactly what you mean
@Vindaya_
fame has no art lol
@johnbailey5586
Totally agree!