Ego
Beyoncé
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Oh, baby, how you doing? You know I'm-a cut right to the chase, huh Some women were made But me, myself I like to think that I was created For a special purpose You know? What's more special than you? You feel me? It's on baby, let's get lost You don't need to call in to work 'cause you the boss For real, want you to show me how you feel I consider myself lucky that's a big deal Why? Well, you got the key to my heart But you ain't gon' need it I'd rather you open up my body And show me secrets you didn't know was inside No need for me to lie It's too big (big) It's too wide (wide) It's too strong (strong) It won't fit (fit) It's too much (much) It's too tough (tough) He talk like this 'cause he can back it up He got a big ego Such a huge ego I love his big ego It's too much He walk like this 'cause he can back it up Usually I'm humble Right now I don't choose You can leave with me Or you could have the blues Some call it arrogant I call it confident You decide when you find Out what I'm working with Damn, I know I'm killing you with them legs Better yet, them thighs Matter of fact it's my smile or maybe my eyes Boy, you're a sight to see, kinda something like me It's too big (big) It's too wide (wide) It's too strong (strong) It won't fit (fit) It's too much (much) It's too tough (tough) I talk like this 'cause I can back it up I got a big ego Such a huge ego But he love my big ego It's too much I walk like this 'cause I can back it up I, I walk like this 'cause I can back it up I, I talk like this 'cause I can back it up I, I, I can back it up I can back it up I walk like this 'cause I can back it up It's too big (big) It's too wide (wide) It's too strong (strong) It won't fit (fit) It's too much (much) It's too tough (tough) He talk like this 'cause he can back it up He got a big ego Such a huge ego, such a huge ego But I love his big ego It's too much He walk like this 'cause he can back it up Ego so big you must admit I got every reason to feel like I'm that bitch Ego so strong, if you ain't know I don't need no beat I can sing it with piano
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Written by: Beyonce Knowles, Harold Lilly Jr, Elvis Williams
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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8 facts about this song
Song Background"Ego" is a song by American singer Beyoncé from her third studio album, "I Am... Sasha Fierce".
- The song was initially released on the iTunes Store on October 20, 2008, and officially released as the album’s fifth single in 2009.
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Song Composition and Lyrics"Ego" is seen as a pop song with elements of R&B.
- It’s known for its catchy, brass-heavy instrumentation.
- The lyrics are all about self-confidence and pride, featuring boastful lines that illustrate power and ego.
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Chart Performance"Ego" peaked at number 39 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it one of Beyoncé's lower-performing singles from the album.
- It also reached number 3 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart in the US.
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Music VideoThe music video was directed by Frank Gatson Jr. and was included on the "Above and Beyoncé: Video Collection & Dance Mixes" DVD.
- It features Beyoncé and two backup dancers performing a choreographed routine.
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Grammy NominationDespite its modest chart performance, "Ego" was nominated for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance at the 52nd Grammy Awards.
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Remix VersionA remix of the song featuring Kanye West was released in May 2009.
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Live PerformancesBeyoncé has performed "Ego" during several of her tours, including the "I Am... Tour" and the "4 Intimate Nights with Beyoncé".
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Contribution to Beyoncé's Image"Ego" is seen as a song that contributed significantly to Beyoncé's image as a strong, independent and self-confident woman in the music industry.
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