Allen Anthony hails from Oakland, CA and is definitely one of the most unde… Read Full Bio ↴Allen Anthony hails from Oakland, CA and is definitely one of the most underrated singers of this generation. Having got his start with cousin Kenni Ski in the incredible R&B/Soul Duo Christión, (On Jay-Z & Damon Dash’s Roc-A-Fella Records), Allen Anthony is a journeyman who’s come into his own as a remarkable artist, writer and producer. After being on the forefront of the Neo-Soul movement with Christión’s classic debut album “Ghetto Cyrano” in ’97 & the classic hit single “Full of Smoke”, Allen set out on his own and recorded his Roc-A-Fella Records solo album “Oakland International” in 2003. Although the album was never released due to the dissolution of Roc-A-Fella, Oakland International did spawn the classic Top 15 single “Alright (’03)” (Produced by Super producer Just Blaze) & Top 40 single “You (’04)” (produced by Anthony “Tone Capone” Gilmour). Allen also toured the globe alongside superstars Jay-Z, Kanye West, 50 Cent, John Legend & Anthony Hamilton in support of “Oakland International”.

After departing Roc-A-Fella in ‘05, Allen took some time off and fulfilled one of his life long dreams. Allen co-founded (with another cousin, Shaun Bivens), the all Black Metal group A Band Called Pain. A Band Called Pain received critical praise for their incredible live shows and Independent Album “Broken Dreams”. “Broken Dreams” received heavy rotation on San Francisco Rock station “107.7 The Bone”. In addition, “A Band Called Pain” had their song “Holy” featured on the “Saw 2 Soundtrack”, another song “Hellbound” featured on Dane Cook’s HBO Reality Show “Tourgasm” and their video “Pieces” receive heavy rotation on MTV2. During his Metal release Allen never abandoned his R&B roots. Allen stayed busy recording and being featured on songs by E-A-Ski “Can’t Get Enough” (’03), C-Note “Hold It Down” (’04), Fatt Sak “Ladies Night” (’04), Lil Al “Crackin’ In The Club” (’06), Dem Hoodstarz “East Side” (’06), San Quinn “Hell Yeah” (’06), Big Rich “In The Heart Of The City” & “Automatic” (’08), and Even Odds “Feels Good” (’08).

Now, Allen Anthony returns to his R&B/Soul/Pop roots with an instant classic… “URBAN POP”! Produced by Anthony “Tone Capone” Gilmour (Jay-Z, Scarface, E-40, SWV) & newcomer J2 (Big Rich), “URBAN POP” is hands down the most personal and classic songs of Allen Anthony’s career. Tone Capone coined Allen’s new sound “URBAN POP” (hence the name of the CD)! Allen covers all areas on “URBAN POP”; love, life, desires, and heartache. “URBAN POP” takes you on a musical journey with Allen paying homage to the 80’s with the single “DO 4 U”, getting funky with the great Too Short on “To Da House”, the lady killer “1 Thing”, the hypnotic “Rain”, bearing his soul on the instant romantic classic “No More Games” and he brings down the house on the insanely sexy “Let’s Make Love”. “URBAN POP” will be a major hit not only in the United States, but throughout the entire globe. Allen Anthony will not only become a household name from this masterpiece of music, but will reshape the industry with his artistry of unparalleled music!

so selfish
Allen Anthony Lyrics

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Intro:
Yeah...thats right....ummmm
u know girl Im really feeling you u know, and i dont wanna see you with
nobody else...just want you 4 me...yeah..uh

Verse:
Theres something bout the way you are, I just cant see nobody else
No matter if your near or far, i've got to have you for myself...baby

when you near me all i wanna do is touch jook your face so much, i hear your
body talk to me, talk to me like estascy...girl its taking over me baby girl can't
you see

Chorus:
(Your) So selfish, when it comes 2 you
I'm so selfish what can i do...(what can i do)
You so selfish when it comes 2 you
I'm so selfish, so selfish, so selfish

Verse:
I have to tell you how i feel, i put my pride upon the self
I never had a love so real, (No, na,na,noo) tell me what you want
from me, girl your wish is my command...i just wanna be your man yeah yeah
I'll be your king, you'll be my queen, through my ups and through my downs
you are always down for me

Chorus:
(Your) So selfish, when it comes 2 you
I'm so selfish what can i do...(what can i oohh)
You so selfish when it comes 2 you (when it comes to you)
I'm so selfish (yeahh), so selfish, so selfish

Bridge:
Whats your deepest fantasy on the sims of the coribian
up and down we'll do it slow til you reach that thinicile
we can come together, Make it last forever, (Let's make love forever)

Chorus:
(Your) So selfish, when it comes 2 you
I'm so selfish what can i do...(what can i do)
You so selfish when it comes 2 you (when it comes to you)
I'm so selfish (yeahh), so selfish, so selfish

Chorus:
(Your) (I), So selfish, when it comes 2 you
I'm so selfish what can i do...(what can i oohh)
You so selfish when it comes 2 you (when it comes to you)
I'm so selfish (yeahh), so selfish, so selfish

I want you babe...yeah...yeah.. yeah.. yeah..yeah...yeahh

Overall Meaning

The song "So Selfish" by Allen Anthony is a love song that talks about the attraction that the singer has for their love interest. The song is an expression of love, and the singer makes it clear that they only want their love interest for themselves. The chorus of the song reveals the innermost feelings of the singer as they express their selfishness when it comes to their lover. The singer can't help but be selfish when it comes to their love, and they admit that they want their love interest exclusively for themselves.

In the first verse, the singer expresses how they feel about their love interest, and they can't see anyone else but them. The line "I've got to have you for myself" reveals the singer's possessive nature, and they long for the person to be close to them. They become overwhelmed by their feelings of love and desire for their love interest, and they can't help but touch and caress them. The singer feels an ecstasy when they are with their love interest and cannot resist their charm.

The second verse reveals that the singer is willing to go to any lengths to keep their love interest close to them. They express their willingness to be their partner through thick and thin, and they put their pride aside to confess their true feelings. The singer is willing to be their partner's king, and they want their love interest to be their queen. The singer's love is unconditional, and they want to be with their love interest forever.

Line by Line Meaning

Theres something bout the way you are, I just cant see nobody else
I am so drawn to you in a way that blinds me to other people

No matter if your near or far, i've got to have you for myself...baby
Your presence, or lack thereof, makes no difference. I just can't bear the thought of not having you

when you near me all i wanna do is touch jook your face so much, i hear your, body talk to me, talk to me like estascy...girl its taking over me baby girl can't you see
Being near you is overwhelming me with desire. I can feel your every movement and I crave more of you all the time

(Your) So selfish, when it comes 2 you I'm so selfish what can i do...(what can i do) You so selfish when it comes 2 you I'm so selfish, so selfish, so selfish
I am fully aware of how selfish I am when it comes to you, and I don't know what to do about it

I have to tell you how i feel, i put my pride upon the self
I need to express how much I care about you, and I am willing to put aside my pride to do so

I never had a love so real, (No, na,na,noo) tell me what you want from me, girl your wish is my command...
I have never felt a love like this before, and I am willing to do whatever it takes to give you what you want

i just wanna be your man yeah yeah I'll be your king, you'll be my queen, through my ups and through my downs you are always down for me
I want to be the one to take care of you, to be there for you always, and to treat you like the queen you are

Whats your deepest fantasy on the sims of the coribian up and down we'll do it slow til you reach that thinicile we can come together, Make it last forever, (Let's make love forever)
Let's indulge in our deepest desires together and create a love that will last forever

(Your) (I), So selfish, when it comes 2 you I'm so selfish what can i do...(what can i oohh) You so selfish when it comes 2 you (when it comes to you) I'm so selfish (yeahh), so selfish, so selfish
I am unable to resist my own selfishness when it comes to you, and I am struggling to overcome it

I want you babe...yeah...yeah.. yeah.. yeah..yeah...yeahh
I want nothing more than to be with you, and I can't stop thinking about it

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