In 2005, AMB won the Underground Psychos contest that Psychopathic Records was holding. Following a brief tour with Insane Clown Posse, Axe Murder Boyz signed to Psychopathic Records in 2006, releasing their second studio album, Blood In, Blood Out. The album peaked at #11 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers chart, #22 on the Top Independent Albums chart, #199 on the Top Internet Albums chart and #199 on the Billboard 200.
In 2008, the duo released their third studio album, Gods Hand through Canonize and Psychopathic subsidiary Hatchet House. The album peaked at #11 on the Top Heatseekers chart, and #36 on the Top Independent Albums chart. In 2010, Bonez Dubb and Otis appeared in the Psychopathic film Big Money Rustlas and released their third EP, Body In A Hole, before leaving Hatchet House.
Selfish
AMB Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
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 muthaf**kin' 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 AMB is about the consequences of selfishness and greed. Otis begins by describing a person who is so consumed by their desire for material possessions that they become selfish and disconnected from the world around them. The person is willing to do anything to get what they want, even if it means hurting others. Otis warns that their actions will eventually catch up with them and they will pay a heavy price.
Bonez Dubb joins in and adds his perspective, saying that the selfish person is like a beast that feeds on lies and is blind to the needs of others. He encourages the person to break free from their selfishness and make the world a better place than their father did. He also implies that there will be consequences for their actions, and justice will be served.
The chorus is repeated several times, emphasizing the idea that the selfish person's mind is a hiding place for their wrongdoing. Otis sings about the moment of reckoning when the selfish person realizes it's all over and they are facing the consequences of their actions. Bonez Dubb adds a violent twist, describing a confrontation with a robber who meets a gruesome end.
Overall, "Selfish" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of greed and selfishness, and the consequences of putting material possessions above everything else.
Line by Line Meaning
You want it, can't have it.
You desire something that you cannot obtain.
Baby, you're so ecstatic
Despite that unavailability, you are thrilled about it.
You're laughin', you're askin'
You ask about the price of the unobtainable with a laugh.
How much it cost with tax and
You inquire about the cost after evaluating tax charges.
You know you feel hellish
You are aware of being in a state of suffering.
Your wasted life is selfish
You lead a self-centered existence with no regard for others.
Your evil transgressions will cost more than them possessions
The selfish choices you make will lead to greater costs than the value of the possessions you desire.
If you can't find the mind to do right the wise
If you cannot think and act rationally, you are not intelligent.
In the eyes of a beast, you feast on the lies
Behaving like an animal, you thrive on falsehood.
For self-help when everybody needs it, but you
People require assistance, but you only think of yourself.
Even thought you had the whole world times two
Despite being wealthy, you remain selfish and unconcerned about others.
Give it back a little better than your daddy did, bitch
You should strive to improve on the deeds of your father.
Go ahead and take a break from tryin' to be rich
Take a pause from greed and the pursuit of riches.
Kinda sad that your dad got you trained real good
It is dismal that your father has successfully instilled selfishness in you.
Buried a hatchet in his chest and drag him through the hood 'cause
As a result of that training, you would not hesitate to harm your father.
You see him and run cause
You flee when you spot someone coming for you.
You know where he has come from
You are aware of that person's origin and intentions.
You know that he's here to play repo-man and take you
You realize that he intends to seize your possessions.
Your money and fortune was good within the moment
Your wealth was significant at some point in time.
But now it's all over
Your time of prosperity has come to an end.
The moment they have hoped for
Others look forward to your downfall due to your selfishness.
Click sound in my listening range I feel strange
A sudden noise made me uncomfortable.
Money now or you gonna get this gauge up in your face
Pay up, or I will threaten you with a gun to your face.
Tryna rob me broke, his was Robbie Choke and he was hooked on coke
A person, Robbie Choke, attempted to steal from me but was suffering from cocaine addiction.
And had nothin' to smoke
He could not satisfy his cravings as he had no drugs to smoke.
I spoke out - You don't know me, I have no cheese
I clarified that I have nothing of value to steal.
But I got a little somethin' for your greed, you see
However, I have something to offer your greed.
So I whipped out the greens as he went for the grass
I took out my money while he searched for marijuana.
I put my double-headed axe in his muthaf**kin' ass
I attacked him with a sharp weapon due to his attempted robbery.
Your soul inside is all but dead and gone!
Your soul is lifeless and missing due to your selfish ways.
Contributed by Aaliyah R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.