"Ego Death" (labelled "Ego Death (feat. Kanye West, FKA twigs & Skrillex)" on streaming services[1]) is the twenty-fifth and final track from Ty Dolla $ign's third studio album, Featuring Ty Dolla $ign (2020).[2] It is the lead single for the album, releasing on July 1, 2020.[3] The song features vocals from Kanye West, FKA twigs, and Skrillex.
Background[]
According to Ty Dolla $ign, one of the earliest versions of the song dates back to the Yandhi era. He recalled hearing a group of women talking about a man's ego death, and it was there when Ty conceived the concept for the song. Ty then played the beat to Kanye, who loved it and laid down a verse.[4]
The song was first previewed at a Coachella after-party in 2019, featuring uncensored vocals from Kanye.[5] On August 6, 2019, it was reported that Ty would release the song for his then-upcoming album, Featuring Ty Dolla $ign.[6] In March 2020, the song leaked online in its entirety.[7]
Lyric video[]
Ty Dolla $ign - Ego Death (feat. Kanye West, FKA twigs & Skrillex) -Lyric Video-
On July 20, 2020, a lyric video for the song was released, featuring all four artists in a cartoon form singing their verses.
Lyrics[]
You used to know how to love me right
You used to know how to love me right
Ooh, yeah
You've got some things on your mind
I would hate to see you cry
Ego death is where you find happiness
That's the only place you find happiness
Off too many drugs, it's so bad for us
One too many drinks and you had enough
Murdered my ego when you walked away
It hurt my ego when you walked away
Gave you my all, that wouldn't make you stay
Murdered my ego when you walked away
You wear this look on your face
So much animosity
Ego death is where you find happiness
That's the only place you find happiness
Way too many drugs, it's so bad for us
One too many drinks and you had enough
Murdered my ego when you walked away
It hurt my ego when you walked away
Gave me your all, that wouldn't make me stay
Murdered my ego when you walked away
Hold on, this train going by
Free to do what you want to do
You've got to live your life
Lotta people be thinkin', but I'm just a sayer
Artists can't perform the Super Bowl, but it's okay for the players?
All these half-way movements, need a whole lotta improvement
Everybody wanna talk, everybody wanna type
Ain't nobody finna do sh-
And everybody throwin' dirt, all that talk won't work
All that talk don't work, now, who you think you talkin' to nerd?
W-w-w-w-wait, it get worse
Wait it, wait it, wait, it been bad
Showin' up to the Grammy's mad
Tryna win some' we already have
Tryna become some' we already are
Don't make me go Rastafar'
We doin', no tryin', no dyin', we livid, I'm livin', I get more specific
All these admirations, likes, and false validations
Feeding to our ego, talk for somethin', negro
One in four get locked up, your girlfriend get knocked up
Plan B was they Plan A to lower the count of our families
To lower the count on our damn votes
(Your joy isn't tied to me) let the man quote
Who dropped drones on 'em?
(Your joy isn't tied to me, yeah) Ye, don't take that tone on 'em
Don't go Watch The Throne on 'em
(Your joy isn't tied to me) just hit a billi', he goin' on 'em
(Your joy isn't tied to me)
I let my ego down and then I rise back up
I let my ego down and then I'll be stronger
I'm armed, to let a sucker step up and get bombed
By a beat created by my producer
I am losin' my mind 'cause your heart's so blind
When you left me outside, I be losin' my mind
I am losin' my mind 'cause your heart's so blind
When you left me outside, I be losin' my mind
It's gonna cost you to be great
You will have to sacrifice something to be great
Credits[]
Adapted from Spotify[1]:
- Performed by Ty Dolla $ign, Kanye West, FKA twigs, Skrillex
- Written by Bobby Brackins, Connor Bradley Smith, Craig Ritchie-Allan, Dana Owens, Jahmal Gwin, Jason Brunton, John Ciafone, Josiah Wise, Kanye West, Lem Springsteen, Mark Howard James, Ralphi Rosario, Robert Brackins III, Sonny Moore, Stephanie Victoria Allen, Sylvester Stewart, Tahliah Barnet, Tyrone Griffin, Jr., Ultra Naté
- Produced by Ty Dolla $ign, Skrillex, BoogzDaBeast
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 https://open.spotify.com/track/3Q5cLvkKsHJvYltf8k7HkO
- ↑ https://open.spotify.com/album/1zg6QT0eGqLBlhAT2FPoFj
- ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ego_Death_(song)
- ↑ https://www.stereogum.com/2089910/ty-dolla-ign-ego-death-feat-kanye-west-skrillex-fka-twigs-serpentwithfeet/music/
- ↑ https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/kanye-west-ty-dolla-sign-ego-death/
- ↑ https://www.stereogum.com/2089910/ty-dolla-ign-ego-death-feat-kanye-west-skrillex-fka-twigs-serpentwithfeet/music/
- ↑ http://onsmash.com/music/ty-dolla-sign-ego-death-kanye-west-skrillex-fka-twigs-song-stream/