Beyoncé, Ego | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

In the 44^th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2024), we highlight “Ego” performed by Grammy-winning superstar, Beyoncé. 

Bring on the bold, fierce songs! Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 serves up background info and insight into songs of various styles, especially songs that raise eyebrows and/or stir the pot.  Featured records can be classic or brand new. In the 44^th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2024), we break down “Ego” performed by Beyoncé.

“Some women were made, but me, myself? / I like to think that I was created for a special purpose.” Word, Beyoncé.  The Grammy-winning superstar is confident in “Ego,” the 14^th track from her 2008 double album, I Am… Sasha Fierce. “Ego” earned her another top-40 hit, peaking at no. 39 on the Billboard Hot 100. Even with its modest performance, the highlight from the Sasha Fierce side of the LP was certified platinum.  Her ego is firmly intact 😉.

The concept of ego in Bey’s hands is fascinating.  In the first verse, she considers herself lucky because he’s “got the key to my heart.” Aww 🥰. However, she adds, “But you ain’t gonna need it, I’d rather you open up my body…” He’s the egotistical one, here, something that she expands on in the chorus:

“It’s too big (big), it’s too wide (wide)

It’s too strong (strong), it won’t fit

…He talk like this ‘cause he can back it up

He got a big ego

Such a big ego…”

Hmm, the ego doesn’t seem like the only thing big 😈.  The sexual innuendo is ripe.  In the second verse, it is Beyoncé with a big ego. Not only does she give him an ultimatum (“You can leave with me, or you could have the blues”), but she also touts her banging body and looks (“Damn, I know, I’m killing you with them legs / Better yet, them thighs, matter of fact, it’s my smile”).  Accordingly, in the second chorus, the pronouns shift to ‘I’ since she’s got a big ego now! Beyond the lyrics, as always, Beyoncé ‘slays’ in the vocal department.  Furthermore, the production (Bey, Blac Elvis, and Harold Lilly) is some of the finest on I Am… Sasha Fierce. “Ego” blends contemporary R&B with neo-soul, thanks to those exuberant horns, organ, and keys, The remixed version, featuring Kanye West, was nominated for the Grammy for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration at the 52^nd Annual Grammy Awards.  That same ceremony saw Bey win six Grammys, five tied to I Am… Sasha Fierce. “I got every reason to feel like I’m that bitch.” Truer words were never spoken, Beyoncé!

Beyoncé // I Am… Sasha Fierce // Sony Music Entertainment // 2008

Beyoncé, Ego: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 44 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment; cottonbro studio, Harry Shelton, Kool Shooters, Lucas Pazeta, Mavluda Tashbaeva, Teddy Yang, Wesley Souza from Pexels]