Mégalo is the informal, shortened version of mégalomane, which means "megalomaniac". It's a powerful word used to describe someone who is obsessed with their own importance and power.
In the song, the singer looks in the mirror and says he's willing to do anything to be the most beautiful, "Quitte à devenir mégalo" (Even if it means becoming a megalomaniac). This single word perfectly captures the song's entire theme of vanity and ego.
Mirror, mirror on the wall — or rather on the dancefloor! In "Ego," French DJ-singer Willy William throws us into a glittery conversation with his own reflection. At first he is intoxicated by beauty, fame, and the thrill of social media buzz. The repeated cry of «Allez, allez, allez» feels like a cheerleading chant for self-adoration: he wants to dive into the “matrix,” taste its “delights,” and let the crowd stroke his confidence. Everything looks “beau” and “rose” as long as he controls the scene.
Yet the beat hides a cautionary tale. Mid-song, the mirror answers back and the glamour cracks: the transformation is “malhonnête,” the public’s “buzz” was fake, and his identity has started to slip away. Realizing that his bubble is just an illusion, he vows to reclaim what he is “wasting” before his ego fully takes over. Behind its catchy tropical-house groove, "Ego" reminds us that chasing superficial validation can be addictive — and that the hardest battle is often the one we fight with our own reflection.
Willy William is a French DJ, producer, and rapper, born Willy Fauade William in 1981 and raised in Champagné, in the Pays de la Loire region of France.
He started out as part of the collective Collectif Métissé, blending dance music with world influences, before launching a solo career in 2014. His breakthrough came with "Ego" in 2015, which topped the French charts and reached number one across several European countries.
William's biggest moment arrived in 2017 with "Mi Gente," his collaboration with reggaeton star J Balvin. A remix featuring Beyoncé turned it into a global hit, and he has since worked with artists like Jason Derulo, David Guetta, Nicki Minaj, and Sean Paul.
Known for club-ready remixes and instantly catchy hooks, he remains one of France's most successful dance music exports.