Selfish
1-O.A.K. Lyrics


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Girl you're selfish
I was selfless
Only worried about yourself
Now you're lonely
Kept me on a shelf, like a trophy
Kept me on the low, mom didn't even know me
Gotta stick to business, couldn't even post me
Used to make plans, still remember you would ghost me
MIA for hours
Yeah, you swear you ain't ignore me
Communication everything
Ain't that what you told me
I was driving, you was rolling
We was living, we was living for the moment
Now I'm hopeless
I was zoning
Hearts cold baby
Yeah, You left me frozen
Mhmmm
Guess that's just the motion
All this love I had for you
You never noticed
Mhmmm
Man, I know
Gave you all my love
And you took it through that door when you left (Door when you left)
Your friend gon' fuck me next
Don't come back to me no (Na-na-na)
Don't come back to me no (Na-na-na)
It's to late for you now
Back when you was riding for me
Back when they was doubting on me
Couldn't get enough of me and now you got enough of me
Now
Talk to me now
Talk to me now
Girl you're selfish
I was selfless
Only worried about yourself
Now you're lonely
Kept me on a shelf, like a trophy
Kept me on the low, mom didn't even know me
Gotta stick to business, couldn't even post me
Used to make plans, still remember you would ghost me
MIA for hours
Yeah, you swear you ain't ignore me
Communication everything




Ain't that what you told me
Ain't that what you told me

Overall Meaning

In the song "Selfish" by 1-O.A.K., the lyrics reflect a story of a one-sided relationship where one person is self-absorbed and neglects the needs and feelings of the other. The singer expresses their frustration and disappointment towards their partner's selfish behavior. They were selfless, always putting the other person first, while their partner only cared about themselves. The partner kept the singer on a shelf, treating them like a trophy, ignoring their existence and keeping their relationship a secret from their mother. The partner's priority was their own business, and they couldn't even publicly acknowledge their connection.


The singer reminisces about the past, when they used to make plans together and how their partner would frequently disappear without explanation, leaving them feeling ignored and alone. The singer emphasizes the importance of communication in a relationship, seeking reassurance that it was something their partner once valued. However, things have changed, and now the singer feels hopeless and emotionally numb, as their heart has turned cold due to the painful experience of being left behind.


The lyrics convey a sense of hurt and resentment towards the partner who took the singer's love for granted and never acknowledged or appreciated it. The closing lines of the song suggest that the singer has moved on, realizing that it's too late for their partner to come back. There is a tone of empowerment and self-preservation as the singer tells their partner not to return, implying that they have grown stronger and won't allow themselves to be mistreated again.


Line by Line Meaning

Girl you're selfish
You prioritize your own needs and desires above anyone else's.


I was selfless
I constantly put your needs and happiness before my own.


Only worried about yourself
Your main concern is solely focused on your own well-being and interests.


Now you're lonely
As a result of your self-centeredness, you find yourself feeling isolated and without companionship.


Kept me on a shelf, like a trophy
You treated me as an object of achievement or status, displaying me without actively valuing or engaging with me.


Kept me on the low, mom didn't even know me
You concealed our relationship and kept it hidden, even from your own mother.


Gotta stick to business, couldn't even post me
You prioritized your professional or personal obligations and couldn't publicly acknowledge our relationship.


Used to make plans, still remember you would ghost me
We used to make future arrangements, but I still recall how you would suddenly disappear and cut off all communication.


MIA for hours
You would be missing in action for extended periods of time, neglecting our connection.


Yeah, you swear you ain't ignore me
You would insist that you weren't purposely disregarding or neglecting me despite your actions suggesting otherwise.


Communication everything
You emphasized the importance of open and honest communication in our relationship.


Ain't that what you told me
You claimed that this was the principle you lived by and expected from me as well.


I was driving, you was rolling
I took charge and was responsible for moving us forward, while you simply went along for the ride.


We was living, we was living for the moment
We were living in the present, not concerning ourselves with long-term plans or commitments.


Now I'm hopeless, I was zoning
I feel devoid of hope now, as if I was detached or lost in my own thoughts and emotions.


Hearts cold baby, Yeah, You left me frozen
You emotionally abandoned me, leaving me feeling numb and unable to open up to others.


Guess that's just the motion
I suppose that's the natural progression or unfolding of events.


All this love I had for you, You never noticed
I had deep affection and care for you, but you were oblivious to it.


Man, I know
I am fully aware and understand now.


Gave you all my love, And you took it through that door when you left (Door when you left)
I gave you my complete love and commitment, but you discarded it when you walked away.


Your friend gon' fuck me next
You made it evident that one of your friends would pursue a romantic or sexual relationship with me in the future.


Don't come back to me no (Na-na-na)
I don't want you to return or reenter my life.


It's too late for you now
There is no longer an opportunity or chance for reconciliation or redemption.


Back when you was riding for me
In the past, you were supportive and committed to our relationship.


Back when they was doubting on me
At a time when others had doubts about me, you stood by my side.


Couldn't get enough of me and now you got enough of me
You used to crave and desire my presence and attention, but now you have had your fill.


Now, Talk to me now
I want you to communicate with me and explain yourself at this moment.


Girl you're selfish
You continue to prioritize your own needs and desires above anyone else's.


I was selfless
I consistently put your needs and happiness before my own.


Only worried about yourself
Your main concern is solely focused on your own well-being and interests.


Now you're lonely
Due to your self-centeredness, you find yourself feeling isolated and without companionship.


Kept me on a shelf, like a trophy
You treated me as an object of achievement or status, displaying me without actively valuing or engaging with me.


Kept me on the low, mom didn't even know me
You concealed our relationship and kept it hidden, even from your own mother.


Gotta stick to business, couldn't even post me
You prioritized your professional or personal obligations and couldn't publicly acknowledge our relationship.


Used to make plans, still remember you would ghost me
We used to make future arrangements, but I still recall how you would suddenly disappear and cut off all communication.


MIA for hours
You would be missing in action for extended periods of time, neglecting our connection.


Yeah, you swear you ain't ignore me
You would insist that you weren't purposely disregarding or neglecting me despite your actions suggesting otherwise.


Communication everything
You emphasized the importance of open and honest communication in our relationship.


Ain't that what you told me
You claimed that this was the principle you lived by and expected from me as well.




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Written by: Anthony D'Andrea, Luis Garcia

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