Ego Death Lyrics
You used to know how to love me right
You used to know how to love me right
Ooh, yeah
[Verse 1: Ty Dolla $ign]
You've got some things on your mind
I would hate to see you cry
[Pre-Chorus: Ty Dolla $ign]
Ego death is where you find happiness
That’s the only place you find happiness
Off too many drugs, they so bad for us
One too many drinks and you had enough
[Chorus: Ty Dolla $ign]
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
[Verse 2: Ty Dolla $ign]
You had this look on your face
So much animosity
[Pre-Chorus: Ty Dolla $ign]
Ego death is where you find happiness
That's the only place you find happiness
Way too many drugs, they 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
[Interlude: Kanye West & Ultra Naté]
Hold on, this train goin' by
Free to do what you want to do
You've got to live your life
[Verse 3: Kanye West]
Lotta people be thinkin', but I'm just a sayer (Sayer, sayer)
Artists can't perform the Super Bowl, but it's okay for the players? (Players, 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-w-wait, it get worse (Worse)
Wait, it, wait, it, wait, it been bad
Showin' up to the Grammy's mad
Tryna win some' we already had
Tryna become some’ we already are (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)
[Outro: FKA Twigs & Queen Latifah]
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'd be losin' my mind
I am losin' my mind 'cause your heart's so blind
When you left me outside, I'd be losin' my mind
It's gonna cost you to be great
You will have to sacrifice something to be great
About
On “Ego Death,” Ty Dolla $ign enlists the help of close friend and frequent collaborator Kanye West, British singer FKA twigs, and American DJ and record producer Skrillex for an introspective single. This track also contains uncredited guest vocals from serpentwithfeet.
On the song, Ty and FKA discuss how they changed themselves for their loved ones, while Kanye (who recorded his verse prior to becoming a “born-again Christian”) takes a more politically-charged tone. Ty and Skrillex both contributed production to the track.
This single was first played at a show in January 2019, before being debuted in full during Ty’s April 2019 Coachella set. After being played at a few more shows, it later leaked on March 1, 2020. On June 30, 2020, Ty cleared his Instagram posts and began teasing it further on his stories, with one post revealing those on the single. It released the following day on July 1, 2020.
Q&A
Find answers to frequently asked questions about the song and explore its deeper meaning
“Ego Death” is a very special record. It’s always an honor working with my brother ’Ye. He’s a genius and we make incredible records every single time we link up. Skrillex and twigs came in and blessed us with the magic that only they can put on the record. I played it once at a house party and everyone went crazy. A clip leaked online and shit but that’s all good. I just had to find the right time to put it out, so I’m excited that it’s finally THAT TIME! My new album is done and it’s coming very soon. Shout to my fans for being patient while I made sure it was perfect, it’s worth the wait…. It’s my best work yet. I can’t wait for y’all to hear it!"
–Ty Dolla $ign via PitchFork
Ty Dolla $ign and Kanye West have a long collaborative history with many tracks together. Along with a myriad of unreleased tracks, their released collaborations include:
- Ty’s “Guard Down”
- Rihanna, Kanye and Paul McCartney’s “FourFiveSeconds”
- Kanye’s “Only One,” “Fade,” “Real Friends,” “All Mine,” “Violent Crimes,” “Wouldn’t Leave” and “Everything We Need”
- KIDS SEE GHOSTS' “Freeee (Ghost Town, Pt. 2)”
Skrillex has previously contributed production to Ty’s “So Am I.”
This is, however, the first time that the rest of the artists have appeared on a track together.
- 1.Intro
- 2.Status
- 3.Temptations
- 5.Spicy
- 6.Track 6
- 7.Freak
- 8.Double R
- 9.Expensive
- 11.Tyrone 2021
- 13.Real Life
- 15.By Yourself
- 16.Universe
- 17.Lift Me Up
- 18.Time Will Tell
- 19.Dr. Sebi
- 20.Powder Blue
- 21.Everywhere
- 22.Slow It Down
- 23.Your Turn
- 24.Return
- 25.Ego Death