Selfish
A.M.B. Lyrics
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You want it, can't have it.
Baby, you're so ecstatic
You're laughin', you're askin'
How much it cost with tax and
You know you feel hellish
Your wasted life is selfish
Your evil transgressions will cost more than them possessions
Bonez Dubb:
If you can't find the mind to do right the wise
In the eyes of a beast, you feast on the lies
For self-help when everybody needs it, but you
Even thought you had the whole world times two
Give it back a little better than your daddy did, bitch
Go ahead and take a break from tryin' to be rich
Kinda sad that your dad got you trained real good
Buried a hatchet in his chest and drag him through the hood 'cause
Chorus x2 (Otis):
I find that your selfish mind is a place to hide
When you know what you are doing is wrong
Otis:
You see him and run cause
You know where he has come from
You know that he's here to play repo-man and take you
Your money and fortune was good within the moment
But now it's all over
The moment they have hoped for
Bonez Dubb:
Click sound in my listening range I feel strange
Money now or you gonna get this gauge up in your face
Tryna rob me broke, his was Robbie Choke and he was hooked on coke
And had nothin' to smoke
I spoke out - You don't know me, I have no cheese
But I got a little somethin' for your greed, you see
So I whipped out the greens as he went for the grass
I put my double-headed axe in his muthafuckin' ass
Chorus x3 (Otis):
I find that your selfish mind is a place to hide
When you know what you are doing is wrong
Hook x 6(Otis)
Your soul inside is all but dead and gone!
~Scream~
The song "Selfish" by A.M.B. talks about the consequences of living a selfish life. Otis, the first vocalist, targets someone who is blinded by their desire for possessions and pleasures, living a wasted and selfish life. He warns them that their evil actions will cost them more than what they possess. The chorus, sung twice by Otis and once repeated thrice, highlights the idea that a selfish mind is a place to hide when you know you're doing something wrong. The singer believes that selfishness is not a virtue, and one day it will catch up with you eventually. It is something that you cannot hide from, and there are consequences for your actions.
In the next verse, Bonez Dubb, the second vocalist, talks about how some individuals cannot find the mind to do the right things for themselves and others. He compares this attitude with that of a beast that feasts on lies. The singer suggests that selfish people need to help themselves first before addressing the needs of others. He also touches upon the idea of generational wealth and how it is essential to give back to the community. The lyrics highlight how many people live life on their own terms, ignoring any societal or ethical norms that exist. The song concludes with Otis screaming, which emphasizes the pain and suffering caused by selfishness, leading to consequences that aren't avoidable.
Line by Line Meaning
You want it, can't have it.
You desire something but are incapable of obtaining it.
Baby, you're so ecstatic
You are filled with excitement and joy.
You're laughin', you're askin'
You are laughing and inquiring.
How much it cost with tax and
You want to know the total amount due after taxes.
You know you feel hellish
You feel like you're in a state of hell.
Your wasted life is selfish
Your unproductive existence is self-centered.
Your evil transgressions will cost more than them possessions
Your unjust offenses will have worse outcomes than those trivial luxuries.
If you can't find the mind to do right the wise
If you can't locate the intelligence to do well in life,
In the eyes of a beast, you feast on the lies
You enjoy lying amongst individuals portrayed as beasts.
For self-help when everybody needs it, but you
You help yourself when others require aid.
Even thought you had the whole world times two
Although you possessed the world two times over.
Give it back a little better than your daddy did, bitch
Leave things better than how your dad did, jerk.
Go ahead and take a break from tryin' to be rich
Stop troubling yourself with becoming wealthy temporarily.
Kinda sad that your dad got you trained real good
It's unfortunate that your father taught you too well.
Buried a hatchet in his chest and drag him through the hood 'cause
You buried a hatchet in your dad's chest and publicly humiliated him.
You see him and run cause
You see him and flee since
You know where he has come from
You are aware of his origins.
You know that he's here to play repo-man and take you
You know he's present to repossess and seize possessions.
Your money and fortune was good within the moment
Your riches and possessions were beneficial momentarily.
But now it's all over
But now it's over.
The moment they have hoped for
It's the moment they desired.
Click sound in my listening range I feel strange
I hear a clicking sound and feel strange.
Money now or you gonna get this gauge up in your face
Give me money now, or I will threaten you with this gun.
Tryna rob me broke, his was Robbie Choke and he was hooked on coke
He tried to steal from me, his name was Robbie Choke, and he was addicted to cocaine.
And had nothin' to smoke
He had no cigarette or recreational drug to consume.
I spoke out - You don't know me, I have no cheese
I uttered - You do not acquaint me, and I'm not wealthy.
But I got a little somethin' for your greed, you see
But I have a small gift for your avarice.
So I whipped out the greens as he went for the grass
So I exposed the money as he tried to acquire it secretly.
I put my double-headed axe in his muthafuckin' ass
I killed him with my two-sided blade.
Your soul inside is all but dead and gone!
Your soul within is deceased!
Contributed by Austin M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.