Her debut LP ‘Acadie : Raw’ is set for release September 22nd with Manchester based label Gondwana Records. Allysha can be found floating between Melbourne and the UK, in person or via either of her monthly mixes on Sky Lab, Melbourne or Reform Radio, Manchester.
Selfish
Allysha Joy Lyrics
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Uninvitedly stepping into this caution
Did you float through for me
On a waves embrace to
Shake the weight of shame
Did you think I'd feel the same
Cause I've been blessed to change
cnd now your,
Well no longer weak am I
Cut me off and make it clean
Stop this heart beating out of my chest, chest
You're running round my mind
Ive lost the present time, I need to rest, rest
If you wait any longer
You might drown in your wonder
Selfish heart left to gravitate back to me
You're too close now
I feel my strength subside
Remembering how you fit
cnd its such a shame
Bruised too many times
To shake the weight of blame
So did you come here to unwind me
My fragility in your hands
Cause now i'm lost again in your love
cnd your free reign
To let me go, but you hold me tight
In the first verse of "Selfish," Allysha Joy expresses surprise and skepticism towards someone who has entered her life unexpectedly. She questions whether this person's arrival was intentional, perhaps hoping to alleviate her burdens and free her from the weight of shame she carries. However, she also wonders if they assumed she would feel the same way they do, failing to acknowledge the personal growth and transformation she has experienced. Despite their touch, taste, and smell remaining alluring to her, she declares that she is no longer weakened by their presence.
In the second verse, Allysha Joy metaphorically asks this person to sever their connection with her. She demands that they stop causing her heart to beat erratically, symbolizing the tumultuous emotions their presence evokes. Their constant presence in her mind has caused her to lose track of the present, leaving her in desperate need of rest. It is as though the continuous presence of this person in her thoughts is exhausting and draining her.
The chorus reveals a sense of longing and anticipation for this person to leave. Allysha Joy believes that if they stay any longer, they will eventually become overwhelmed and drown in their own internal wonderings. She describes this person as having a selfish heart, one that always gravitates back to her, even though she wants to distance herself from their influence.
The final verse portrays Allysha Joy's vulnerability and past experiences of being hurt repeatedly. Although she acknowledges how well this person once fit into her life, it is now a painful reminder of past bruises – possibly emotional or psychological wounds. She questions whether this person sought her out to exploit her fragility, only to lose her again and potentially hurt her further. Despite this fear, she acknowledges that she is once again trapped in their love and subject to their control, as they possess the power to both let her go or hold onto her tightly.
Line by Line Meaning
You're here
You have arrived without invitation or permission
Uninvitedly stepping into this caution
You are entering cautiously without being asked or allowed
Did you float through for me
Did you gracefully arrive for my sake
On a waves embrace to
Through the loving support of nature's waves
Shake the weight of shame
To remove the burden of guilt and embarrassment
Did you think I'd feel the same
Did you believe that I would share the same emotions
Cause I've been blessed to change
Because I have been fortunate enough to transform
cnd now your,
And now you,
Your touch your taste your smell
The sensation of your touch, taste, and scent
Well no longer weak am I
Now I am no longer vulnerable
Cut me off and make it clean
Separate from me completely and without complications
Stop this heart beating out of my chest, chest
Cease the intense pounding of my heart
You're running round my mind
You are constantly occupying my thoughts
Ive lost the present time, I need to rest, rest
I have lost my sense of the current moment, I require rest
If you wait any longer
If you delay any further
You might drown in your wonder
You could become overwhelmed by your own curiosity
Selfish heart left to gravitate back to me
A self-centered heart drawn back to me
You're too close now
You are now in close proximity
I feel my strength subside
I sense my strength diminishing
Remembering how you fit
Recalling how well you matched or fit with me
cnd its such a shame
And it is truly regrettable
Bruised too many times
Hurt repeatedly
To shake the weight of blame
In order to rid myself of the burden of accusation
So did you come here to unwind me
Therefore, did you arrive to unsettle me
My fragility in your hands
My vulnerability lies within your control
Cause now i'm lost again in your love
Because now I am once again consumed by your love
cnd your free reign
And your unrestricted control
To let me go, but you hold me tight
To release me, yet still keep a firm grasp on me
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Allysha Joy
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Verse 1]
You're here
Uninvitedly stepping into this caution
Did you float through for me?
On a waves embrace to shake the weight of shame
Did you think I'd feel the same?
Cause I've been blessed to change
And now your
Your touch, your taste, your smell
Well no longer weak am I
[Pre-Chorus]
Cut me off and make it clean
Stop this heart beating out of my chest, chest
You're running round my mind
I've lost the present time, I need to rest, rest
[Chorus]
If you wait any longer
You might drown in your wonder
Selfish heart left to gravitate back to me, yeah
If you wait any longer
You might drown in your wonder
Selfish heart left to gravitate back to me, yeah
If you wait any longer
You might drown in your wonder
Selfish heart left to gravitate back to me, yeah
erse 2]
You're too close now
I feel my strength subside
Remembering how you fit
And it's such a shame
Bruised too many times
To shake the weight of blame
So did you come were to unwind me?
My fragility in your hands
Cause now I'm lost again in your love
And your free reign
To let me go, but you hold me tight
[Pre-Chorus]
Cut me off and make it clean
Stop this heart beating out of my chest, chest
You're running round my mind
I've lost the present time, I need to rest, rest
[Chorus]
If you wait any longer
You might drown in your wonder
Selfish heart left to gravitate back to me, yeah
If you wait any longer
You might drown in your wonder
Selfish heart left to gravitate back to me, yeah
If you wait any longer
You might drown in your wonder
Selfish heart left to gravitate back to me, yeah
If you wait any longer
You might drown in your wonder
Selfish heart left to gravitate back to me, yeah
erse 2]
You're too close now
I feel my strength subside
Remembering how you fit
And it's such a shame
Bruised too many times
To shake the weight of blame
So did you come were to unwind me?
My fragility in your hands
Cause now I'm lost again in your love
And your free reign
To let me go, but you hold me tight
[Pre-Chorus]
Cut me off and make it clean
Stop this heart beating out of my chest, chest
You're running round my mind
I've lost the present time, I need to rest, rest
[Chorus]
If you wait any longer
You might drown in your wonder
Selfish heart left to gravitate back to me, yeah
If you wait any longer
You might drown in your wonder
Selfish heart left to gravitate back to me, yeah
If you wait any longer
You might drown in your wonder
Selfish heart left to gravitate back to me, yeah
If you wait any longer
You might drown in your wonder
Selfish heart left to gravitate back to me, yeah
[Outro]
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Cheeky 1
I love her voice. Great lyrics too, real songs. Production is stellar too. Good music is in a category of its own. 😉🙏🏾
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This beat is so sick, has almost an early A Tribe Called Quest vibe.. style reminds me of Erykah Badu, and this beat is like Butter from Low End Theory..
Knives & Guitars Pvt Chefs
well edited.
matheus drumond
I didn't believe when I heard you on spotify. It's incredible! So thankful to listening to this. Only improves to you girl!! Many thanks from Brazil!!
Joyce Chahine
So so dope. Interesting harmonies in the chorus
u/MrMcMisdemeanor
As soon as that beat started, I immediately thought of Keep On Movin' by Soul II Soul... Beautiful track and voice! Much love from Texas, Allysha!
Mister006
The collab pickup gotta be FIRE!!! FITZROY PRODUCES ONCE AGAIN!
Emiliano Meza
Es lo mejor que me pasó en la vida
Robert Moore
Deep soul!!
Myles Fields
Music is tight. Reminds me of Sweetback from the 90's.