Ego Tripping Out

Marvin Gaye

About Ego Tripping Out

"Ego Tripping Out" is a 1979 funk-styled dance record released by American soul singer Marvin Gaye, released as a single on the Tamla (Motown) label. The record was originally meant to be the lead single for the singer's aborted Love Man album. However, as the album was scrapped and reworked into In Our Lifetime, the song received further work, before being omitted from the final album tracklist. The single was later included in a 1994 re-release of In Our Lifetime and a 2007 re-release deluxe edition featured two different alternate mixes for the sessions of In Our Lifetime as well as the original Love Man single of it.  


Year:
1981
7:16
115 
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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 fill 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

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Marvin Gaye

Marvin Gaye (April 2, 1939 – April 1, 1984), born Marvin Pentz Gay, Jr., was an American singer-songwriter and musician whose career spanned more than two decades. Born and raised in Washington, D.C., he was the son of a storefront minister of a local Pentecostal church sect and grew up singing gospel in church revivals as a young child. Gaye branched out into secular music as a teenager, joining the doo-wop group The Marquees, after returning from an honorable discharge from the United States Air Force, before the group was hired by Harvey Fuqua to be Harvey & The Moonglows. Following the band's separation in 1960, Gaye began working as a session drummer for the Detroit music label, Anna, before signing with Motown Records in 1961, adding an "e" to his s… more »

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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.
Album Info
It was among the songs from Marvin Gaye's final album for Motown Records, "In Our Lifetime", released in 1981.
Chart Performance
"Ego Tripping Out" managed to peak at number 17 on the US Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart.
Special Release
The 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.
Lyrics Themes
The 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.
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.
Song's Abrupt Ending
Notably, 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.
Remixed Version
A longer, remixed version of "Ego Tripping Out" was released on the expanded edition of "In Our Lifetime".
Cover Usage
A sample of the song was used by rap group Naughty by Nature for their 1991 hit "O.P.P."
Live Performance
Gaye incorporated "Ego Tripping Out" into his act during his 1981 concert tour.

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