Selfish
小袋成彬 Lyrics

The lyrics of "Selfish" by 小袋成彬 (Narumi Koda) delve into the theme of self-centeredness and the emotional distance it can create between individuals. The repetitive line "I'm selfish" emphasizes the singer's self-awareness of their own selfish tendencies.

The first verse describes a time when the singer was alone, feeling the silence of passing cars, and harboring a small anger towards a distant mountain they don't even know the name of. The singer reflects on how during that time, they might have seemed strange or misunderstood to someone - likely referring to the person they are addressing in the song. The lyrics express the struggle of wanting to communicate and be understood, but not knowing how to bridge that gap.

The second verse portrays a scene where the singer takes a break on the balcony and smokes a cigarette they received after a long time. As they inhale, the moon in the daytime appears to move, and suddenly all their worries disappear. They reflect on a child returning home, poking puddles with a carelessly folded umbrella, and see themselves in that child. Despite this, the person they are addressing does not smile.

The chorus repeats the line "I'm selfish", emphasizing the singer's acknowledgement of their self-centeredness. They express a desire for the person they are speaking to, perhaps the one they feel distant from, to come and see them just for today. The bridge section mentions replacing the star atlas with someone who can make them stay up all night, exposing the lies that won't fade away, and eventually pushing them away. The repetition of "push me away" suggests a plea to be pushed away, indicating a longing to overcome their self-centeredness and reconnect with the person they address.