Egg Lyrics – Djo

Egg Lyrics Meaning

[Verse 1]
The singer’s walking alone late at night and has a moment where he locks eyes with a stranger—it feels intense, like time stops for a second. There’s this strange connection where both seem to envy or want to be each other, like they see something in the other they don’t have. It shakes him a bit, like it hits some truth inside. He calls it his “only shine,” maybe meaning it’s a rare spark in a dull world. Then he talks about how life can disappear so easily—like the words you draw on a foggy mirror, gone in seconds. It’s a quiet, deep moment of reflection.

[Pre-Chorus]
When he tries to approach or connect with that stranger, it feels weirdly natural, like slipping into a role or mask he’s worn before. The “muscle suit” could mean he’s pretending to be strong or tough. He’s thinking about how original, real people can be intimidating. Deep down, there’s a wish to step out of yourself and become someone else entirely.

[Chorus]
He feels like he’s coming apart, like his true self can’t handle how others see him. The world’s judgment is heavy.

[Verse 2]
He sees a woman lying there, staring at him openly—it’s intense. She sees through him, making him feel exposed. He sees himself in her, like she’s reflecting his inner world. In that moment, he truly feels what she feels—it’s emotional and raw.

[Pre-Chorus]
Something bigger than him is pushing him into tough situations, testing him. It’s like he’s constantly battling versions of himself or others. Every move forward feels like it just leads him backward. Regret keeps piling up. And then fear kicks in, over and over, stopping him from growing or changing. He questions if he’ll keep letting that fear control him or finally break out of it.

[Bridge]
He feels like he’s gone back into hiding, living a quiet life, pretending everything’s fine on the outside while he’s filled with fear inside. Even though he acts confident and unbothered, it’s just a cover—deep down, he feels unoriginal and unsure of himself. He starts to think maybe no one is really that unique, and that being real might be better than pretending. Then he talks about pushing through fear, trying to be bold again, returning to a fresh start (“back to the egg”). He’s stuck between doing what he’s told and breaking out to be great or kind. But he wonders—can someone be both? Can you stay true to your heart and still have pride? He challenges himself on whether he’s just pretending to be satisfied or actually feeling it.

[Chorus]
He’s still struggling with feeling trapped in his own skin, overwhelmed by how the world sees him. He wonders if being satisfied with yourself is even possible or just a lie you tell. He questions if the confident person he shows is real, or just the scared child inside trying to act brave. It ends with a repeated echo of “the world,” almost like he’s drowning in how big and demanding everything feels.