Ego Tripping Out
Marvin Gaye
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Hey homeboy how come everywhere you go you have to go by limousine man Hey man that's my thing I know its your thing Every time I see you you are awful clean you got your rings generally Y'know Flash the cash is what I need I can understand it I got the baddest cool, could never be the fool, the ladies wait to get down with me The love I make superb, to doubt me is absurd, the ladies say I'm the greatest you see I want to have your spot, and more than what you got, I bought the baddest house I could find All it must be said I'm greatest in the bed and when I love a lady she's mine I know I'm really hot, my diamonds shine a lot, check out here this 450 SE babe I'm what's its all about Ego tripping out (tripping out, tripping out, your tripping out, your tripping out) Ahh ha hey hey Without a doubt, I know we ego tripping out, sometimes it's a shame But it caused so much pain, don't want you baby I know you ego tripping out, 'times it's a shame but it can't do without Without a doubt, I know your ego tripping out, hey she don't know it Ain't it a shame all the pain to come I'm better than the rest, check out the way I dress and got a lot of money to spend The best club in town, is where I get down, your lucky if I choose you my friend Walk the greatest walk, I got to be the talk, I've got the greatest show in town Woo hoo rock with other men then roll over to me so I can trill your soul baby Aw check out the love mink standing tall in bold can fulfill your needs into the cold baby Needless to say I'm your greatest play Ego tripping out, oh, ego tripping out, Yeah, ego tripping out In my mind what it's for Got a sweet tooth for the chick on the floor Walking in my shoes Walking to the beat Still got some love inside Some good old body heat Oh baby Spread the news Only here to deepen my soul No it ain't about money Turn the fear into energy 'Cause the toot and the smoke Won't fulfill the need Only one way, only one way Feel the feeling, energy of a kiss
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Written by: MARVIN P GAYE
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"Ego Tripping Out" is a funk single composed and performed by legendary musician Marvin Gaye. The song was released in 1980.
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Album InfoIt was among the songs from Marvin Gaye's final album for Motown Records, "In Our Lifetime", released in 1981.
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Chart Performance"Ego Tripping Out" managed to peak at number 17 on the US Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart.
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Special ReleaseThe song was initially planned for a disco-themed album "Love Man". However, the project was scrapped and "Ego Tripping Out" was released as a single.
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Lyrics ThemesThe song's lyrics delve into issues such as fame, substance abuse, and Gaye's tumultuous personal life, self-deprecating and ironically criticising superstar and celebrity lifestyles.
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Unique Musical Style"Ego Tripping Out" differed from Gaye's prior releases in that it featured a more minimalist, stripped-down funk style, standing in contrast to his previously lush compositions.
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Song's Abrupt EndingNotably, the song ends abruptly with Marvin laughing and stating "that's how my... story goes" which has often been interpreted as a reflection of his turbulent personal life.
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Remixed VersionA longer, remixed version of "Ego Tripping Out" was released on the expanded edition of "In Our Lifetime".
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Cover UsageA sample of the song was used by rap group Naughty by Nature for their 1991 hit "O.P.P."
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Live PerformanceGaye incorporated "Ego Tripping Out" into his act during his 1981 concert tour.
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