Ego
Elton John
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Take a look at me now And take a taste of the money I'm not in it for the bread I'm in it for the gravy honey Step on the thin ice lightly And check out the show twice nightly Oh cause I'm, I'm on the stage tonight And if the price is right I'll, I will amaze before the light I crave the light mmm blinding white I need the light tonight Take a look at me now And take a look at my billing I'm not in it as an extra I'm in it for the killing Inflate my ego gently Tell them heaven sent me Oh 'cause I'm, I'm so expressive And I'm so obsessed With my ego, my ego And it's message oo inform the press Invite the guests I need the press tonight Do you remember acting out your youth A romeo resplendent on an orange case Do you remember how I would recite And how I'd blow my lines And hide my face Well maybe it was childish, foolish Before schoolish, immaturish, lose your coolish Well I had to grow and prove my ego Take a look at me now And take a taste of the money I'm not in it for the bread I'm in it for the gravy honey Inflate my ego gently Go tell them heaven sent me Oh cause I'm, I'm so expressive And I'm so obsessed With my ego, my ego And it's message oo inform the press invite the guests I need the press tonight Do you remember how I would recite And how I'd blow my lines And hide my face Well maybe it was childish, foolish Before schoolish, immaturish, lose your coolish Well I had to grow and prove my ego
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Written by: BERNIE TAUPIN, ELTON JOHN
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7 facts about this song
General Information"Ego" was released by Elton John in 1978.
- The song was composed by Elton John, and the lyrics were penned by his longtime collaborator, Bernie Taupin.
- The single wasn’t included on any original Elton John album but later appeared in a couple of his compilations.
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Billboard Charts"Ego" didn’t meet expectations in chart performance and peaked at number 34 on the Billboard Hot 100.
- Despite being a mid-chart hit in the US, the single did not climb into the UK Top 40.
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Historical ContextThe song is largely regarded as a critique of the music industry and, specifically, the inflated egos that often come with success.
- Bernie Taupin has stated that the song was a response to the reactionary press that often accused Elton John of having a huge ego.
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Music VideoThe music video of "Ego" has a surreal theme, matching the nature of the song's lyrics. It features Elton John in various eccentric and dramatic costumes.
- The video directed by Mike Mansfield was ahead of its time given that music videos didn't become widespread until a few years later with the birth of MTV.
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Critical ReceptionReviewers have noted the track's biting lyrics and its combination of pop and rock elements.
- Some critics have deemed "Ego" as an overlooked gem.
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Recording and ProductionThe song contains an array of elaborate production techniques and has a significant bad-tempered mood.
- Despite the track's cynical tone, its melody is paradoxically upbeat and glammy.
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Interpretations"Ego" is often interpreted as Elton John's introspective exploration of his own fame.
- The song's sarcastic tone might suggest that John was grappling with the effects of his massive success around that period.
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