Egg Lyrics by Djo, explores themes of “identity, self-doubt, and transformation”. It begins with a surreal encounter with a stranger, sparking a deep reflection on the fluidity of self and the longing to be someone else. As the song progresses, the artist confronts inner fears and insecurities, especially around how others perceive them. There’s a strong sense of “inner conflict”—a battle between pride and vulnerability, between fitting in and being authentic. Ultimately, the lyrics question whether greatness and kindness can coexist, pushing the listener to choose between ego and empathy, while yearning for genuine self-acceptance.
Genre: Pop
Egg Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I was downtown late last night
I was walking ’round last night
Passed a man, we locked eyes, it hit hard, there goes time
A stranger once in your life
And whispered with his shiner as he wanted to be me and I him, my only shine
Your entire life is wiped clean from the bathroom window
You etched out in the steam
(What about him though?)
[Pre-Chorus]
And when I take step outta me towards the stranger
The muscle suit pumps, it feels like second nature
Original mеn
A clear and present dangеr
Don’t you wish you could be somebody else?
Somebody else
Somebody else
Somebody else
[Chorus]
I’m crawling out of my skin
Saw me through the eyes of, the world
[Verse 2]
Laying on her stomach
She was looking at me
Opened eyed but so chain me now
And, deep in her is a reflection of me
I can feel how you feel right now
And something dominates me
Holds my hand to the fire
Young man vs. another kind
Every single step that you take is just another one back
Another step to take back, another regret
You just gonna let fear take that?
You just gonna let fear take that?
You just gonna let fear take that?
You just gonna let fear take that?
[Bridge]
Back in the shell, my life in the cave
People go by, I smile and wave
But deep down inside, there’s always that fear
That I’m not enough, I seem cavalier
But it’s all an act, I’m cold ’cause I’m weak
And deep down inside, there’s nothing unique
But man is a mold and nothing is new
So why not release and let it come through?
I’m fighting the flame, I’m gasping for air
I’m back as a big man with panache and flair
Back to the egg, it’s crimson and gold (Crimson and gold)
I’ll follow the rules and do what I’m told
Can one be great?
Can one be kind?
When history shows, they’re not intertwined
So what will you choose?
Your heart or your pride?
Could you really be so self-satisfied?
[Chorus]
I’m crawling out of my skin
Saw me through the eyes of, the world
Could you really be that self satisfied?
Is that you? (I’m crawling out of my skin)
Is that the child who’s afraid in you?
(Saw me through the eyes of)
Stop, is that you? (The world)
[Outro]
(The world, the world, the world)
(The world, the world, the world)
(The world, the world, the world)
(The world, the world, the world)
Here are some important Lines with Meaning from the song:
1. “A stranger once in your life… he wanted to be me and I him, my only shine”
Meaning: This line explores identity and projection — how we sometimes see in others what we lack in ourselves, and vice versa. It speaks to a deep, possibly unsettling connection with someone unknown.
2. “Your entire life is wiped clean from the bathroom window you etched out in the steam”
Meaning: A poetic metaphor for impermanence — like steam on glass, moments and memories can disappear in an instant. It also suggests a loss of self or clarity.
3. “Don’t you wish you could be somebody else?”
Meaning: A universal question about self-worth, dissatisfaction, and the desire to escape our own identity — something many people wrestle with.
4. “I’m crawling out of my skin”
Meaning: This line expresses a powerful discomfort with oneself, a desperate desire for change, transformation, or escape from internal struggle.
5. “Every single step that you take is just another one back… you just gonna let fear take that?”
Meaning: This calls out how fear can hold us back and make progress feel like regression. It challenges the listener to face their fear instead of letting it control their actions.
6. “I’m back as a big man with panache and flair”
Meaning: A moment of reclaiming power and confidence — a reassertion of identity with style and self-assurance, even if it’s a mask.
7. “Can one be great? Can one be kind? When history shows they’re not intertwined”
Meaning: This line questions whether greatness and kindness can coexist, highlighting the tension between ambition and empathy in how society often defines success.
8. “Is that the child who’s afraid in you?”
Meaning: A deeply introspective line that touches on inner vulnerability and childhood wounds that still influence adult identity and choices.
The Crux – Djo (Tracklist)
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1. Lonesome Is A State of Mind
2. Basic Being Basic
3. Link
4. Potion
5. Delete Ya
6. Egg
7. Fly
8. Charlie’s Garden
9. Gap Tooth Smile
10. Golden Line
11. Back On You
12. Crux
Egg (MV)
Audio Credits
Artist : Djo
Album : The Crux
Lyricist : Djo
Music : Djo, Adam Thein