Serve the Ego

Jewel

About Serve the Ego

"Serve the Ego" is a song by Jewel, released on September 24, 2002, as the fourth single from her album This Way. Unlike previous singles released by Jewel, it embarked new territory for the artist and a new fan base. By the time Jewel's third LP was released she stated that she had been getting into the club scene of LA. She was fascinated and intrigued by the music being played at the clubs in LA and NYC (house music). Jewel grew fond of the new genre she discovered and decided to release "Serve the Ego" to DJs for a remixing. This decision paid off, getting Jewel a number one single on the Billboard Club and Dance Charts within the US and single sales charts. 


Year:
2001
4:57
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Mirror, mirror
Do you like
What you see?
I'll dance for you
If you dance for me
Who says a woman
Cannot serve?
It would be my pleasure
Who says it is
Not my destiny
To let you control me?
Underneath the disco light
Everybody's feelin' all right
Get on your hands and knees
And praise the new deity
Serve the ego
Serve the ego

Two ships sailing
On a neon sea
Eat the flesh
Spit out the seeds
Feathered hair
And lame heels
What turns me on
Is so surreal

Underneath the disco light
Everybody's feelin' all right
Get on your hands and knees
And praise the new deity
Serve the ego
Serve the ego

Tut tut, oh, to discover oh
Oh no, you're yesterday's lover

Underneath the disco light
Everybody's feelin' all right
Get on your hands and knees
And praise the new deity
Serve the ego
Serve the ego

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Jewel

Jewel Kilcher (born May 23, 1974), professionally known as Jewel, is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, producer, actress and poet. She has received four Grammy Award nominations and has sold over 27 million albums worldwide. more »

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Written by: JEWEL KILCHER, ITAAL SHUR, CESAR LEMOS

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Album Information
"Serve the Ego" is a song by American recording artist Jewel. It is the last track on her third studio album, titled "This Way."
Release and Reception
The song was released as the fourth and final single from the album in 2002. Although it did not get much promotion or radio play, it managed to make substantial chart success.
Genre and Style
Unique among Jewel's typical folk-pop soundtracks, "Serve the Ego" brings elements of dance and electronic music, showing the musician's versatility in music genres.
Chart Success
Despite its low promotion, “Serve the Ego” topped the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart in November 2002, proving its popularity in the dance music genre.
Lyrics Perspective
The lyrics of "Serve the Ego" are often perceived as a critique of celebrity culture and the pursuit of fame.
Grammy Nomination
The remix of the song by Mike Rizzo was nominated for a Grammy award in the category of "Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical" in 2003.
Different Versions
There are several versions of "Serve the Ego" released, including the album version, radio edit and three remixes, which is unusual for a single song release.
Music Video
No official music video was produced for "Serve the Ego," which was unusual for a single from Jewel at that time.
Radio Success
Despite not being heavily promoted, the song still became a radio success in certain markets, including playing on adult contemporary stations.
Song Interpretation
Fans and critics have often interpreted the song as Jewel's critique of her own success and the scrutiny that comes with it, indicating her authenticity and grounded nature.

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