Ego
The Kelly Family Lyrics


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Stranger walking through the night
I can't be seen 'cause I will fright
You got it wrong I got it right
Or else we get into a fight

Well I know that I'm not fair
'Cause I want more and I don't care
Come and face me if you dare
Yes I know that I won't fail Oh no
'Cause

Chorus:
Ego, I can't control my ego
I can't control my ego
I can't control my ego
Ego, I can't control my ego
I can't control my ego
I can't control my ego

Stranger walking through the night
You only see me in black and white
Well no one pushes me around
'Cause I'm the toughest guy
In town

Well I know that I'm not fair
'Cause I wan't more and I don't care
Come and face me if you dare
Yes I know that I won't fail Oh no

Chorus:
Ego, I can't control my ego
I can't control my ego
I can't control my ego
Ego, I can't control my ego
I can't control my ego
I can't control my ego

I wanna be the best
Don't care 'bout the rest
I wanna have it all
And I want it all now
I don't have a boss
And I don't follow laws
I don't give a damn
'Cause I'm my own man

Chorus:
Ego, I can't control my ego
I can't control my ego
I can't control my ego
Ego, I can't control my ego




I can't control my ego
I can't control my ego

Overall Meaning

The Kelly Family's song Ego is about the theme of overconfidence and self-obsession. The lyrics paint a picture of someone who walks through the night, feeling like they are superior to everyone else. The individual believes they are always right, and everyone else is wrong, which makes them want to fight anyone who disagrees with them. They believe that they are not fair since they always want more, and they do not care about who they hurt in the process. All they care about is winning and being the best. The chorus repeats the phrase "I can't control my ego" to signify that the individual's ego has taken over their lives, and they have no power over it. They have become a slave to their own self-importance, and it prevents them from seeing the truth and accepting their flaws.


The song is a commentary on how self-centeredness can lead to destruction, and the consequences of giving into the desire to be the best without considering others. It's also a call for individuals to examine their own egos and be mindful of how it affects their lives and the lives of those around them. Overall, the song is a warning against letting one's ego get out of control and the need to work towards being a better person.


Line by Line Meaning

Stranger walking through the night
The singer is a stranger walking through the night.


I can't be seen 'cause I will fright
The singer doesn't want to be seen because they believe they will cause fear.


You got it wrong I got it right
The singer believes that they are always right and the other person is wrong.


Or else we get into a fight
The artist is willing to fight if the other person doesn't agree with them.


Well I know that I'm not fair
The artist realizes that they are not fair in their actions.


'Cause I want more and I don't care
The singer wants more than what they currently have, and they don't care what they have to do to get it.


Come and face me if you dare
The singer challenges the other person to confront them if they have the courage.


Yes I know that I won't fail Oh no
The artist is confident that they will not fail in their pursuit of what they want.


Ego, I can't control my ego
The artist acknowledges that they are unable to control their ego.


You only see me in black and white
The artist believes that the other person sees things only in terms of right or wrong, with no gray areas.


Well no one pushes me around
The singer believes that they are in control and nobody can push them around.


'Cause I'm the toughest guy In town
The artist believes that they are the toughest person in town and nobody can challenge them.


I wanna be the best
The singer wants to be the best at everything.


Don't care 'bout the rest
The singer doesn't care about anyone or anything else besides themselves.


I wanna have it all
The singer wants everything that they desire.


And I want it all now
The artist wants everything they desire immediately and without any delays.


I don't have a boss
The artist doesn't have anyone they report to or take orders from.


And I don't follow laws
The singer doesn't feel obligated to follow any rules or laws.


I don't give a damn
The singer doesn't care what anyone thinks or says about them.


'Cause I'm my own man
The artist is their own person, independent and in charge of their life.




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Comments from YouTube:

Jaanniieee

What a pity they've never played it live on the stage :-( This my absolutely favourite song!

pith191

i just discovered this song and band. i googled control my ego. i never heard the song b4 its really good i love the lyrics

Ollynka88

gosh, i love paddy's rock voice! :)

Blasius Marius

One of the greatest songs

barbyzupancic

best song of the album!

natallie86

wooow! thank you KemeliFemeli for sharing this vids and beautiful songs!! This is sooo amazing band and there will be no band like this:(( I still love them, through all long years...

RaxaTM

beautiful song

Sophia Buschhorn

Kelly Family is the best and i love the kellys. Ego is the best song :)

Lillie Ozment

I'm glad that they went their own ways and did their music with their personal ways of talent. They all were and are great. Now they are done burning their hands and can turn their burnt hands into praying hands for all the world. I wish they all would get together and give love and peace in their great music. Come to USA at Vincennes, Indiana please. philillie

Steffi L.

soo geil!

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