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Frank Black — Hang On To Your Ego
Album: Black Francis
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Released: 1993
Length: 3:16
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I know so many people
Who think they can do it alone
They isolate their heads
And stay in the safety zone

But what can you tell them?
What can you say that won't make them defensive?
So...

Hang on to your ego
Hang on, but I know that you're gonna lose the fight

They come on like they're peaceful
But inside they're so uptight
They trip through the day
And waste all their thoughts at night

But how can I say it?
How can I come on when I know I'm guilty?
So...

Hang on to your ego
Hang on, but I know that you're gonna lose the fight

And how can I say it?
How can I come on when I know I'm guilty?

Hang on to your ego
Hang on, but I know that you're gonna lose the fight
Hang on to your ego
Hang on, but I know that you're gonna lose the fight
Hang on to your ego
Hang on, but I know that you're gonna lose the fight
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I think I saw an eagle the other day, out on Embaught Rd., but it wouldn't come over, land on my shoulder and introduce itself, so I couldn't hang on to it. 
Posted 1 year ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
Hang on to y0ur eagle.  My words exactly. 
Posted 4 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
Demoted. 
Posted 8 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:

I wonder if Brian Wilson thinks about anything anymore.

 
He basically introduces the band, stands there clicking his fingers slightly out of kilter and lets them carry the load.
Posted 9 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
 ottojschlosser wrote:
What does Brian Wilson think about this, I wonder?

 
I wonder if Brian Wilson thinks about anything anymore.
Posted 10 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
brian wilson, like most recording artists, like the royalty income more than some critique.

if we had the actual cd insert we could read the credits...those days are gone. 
Posted 10 years ago by KaraokeVox    [ Reply ]
Wonderful cover of a fantastic song.
Posted 10 years ago by lemmoth    [ Reply ]
 Shimmer wrote:
Had no idea this was a cover, and would've never guessed it was the Beach Boys.

 
One of the great albums of the 60's if not all time Pet Sounds - Get it in mono and listen on headphones the way Brian intended.
 
Posted 10 years ago by jgriffin56    [ Reply ]
Pet Shop Sounds Beach Boys
Posted 10 years ago by ycb661    [ Reply ]
Had no idea this was a cover, and would've never guessed it was the Beach Boys.
Posted 10 years ago by Shimmer    [ Reply ]
'90s thump thump dancin with verve. 
Posted 11 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
Freakin' great.  I was just listening to the 6-disk Beach Boys box.  Heckuva companion piece.
Posted 11 years ago by Randy    [ Reply ]
 ottojschlosser wrote:
What does Brian Wilson think about this, I wonder?
 
Once I stopped chuckling, I began to wonder the same thing.  You suppose he's flattered?
Posted 11 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
One of my favorite songs by one of my favorite artists!!  Awesome!!  

Trivia (which most of you probably already know): "Hang on to Your Ego" was Wilson's ironic version of "I Know There's an Answer". He was ultimately persuaded (or maybe decided, I forget which) that the latter was the more "general public-friendly" choice for inclusion on Pet Sounds.  I prefer the former.  And this version rocks.  : ) 
Posted 11 years ago by hencini    [ Reply ]

leggo my ego...
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
What does Brian Wilson think about this, I wonder?
Posted 11 years ago by ottojschlosser    [ Reply ]
This was one of the first Frank Black songs I ever heard (and liked). Glad to see it pop up on RP!
Posted 11 years ago by Alexandra    [ Reply ]
Ain't no Pixies, that's for sure ;-)  Great cover, though.
Posted 12 years ago by Biscobret    [ Reply ]
Beach Boys !
Posted 12 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]
Yee Hah!   8
Posted 12 years ago by Rockit    [ Reply ]
I remember being shocked to learn that this is a Brian Wilson song. Nice to hear after all these years. 
 
Posted 12 years ago by treehugger    [ Reply ]