Selfish
Brielle Von Hugel Lyrics
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And every low, I fell so deep
I′m rising so high, above my knees
And every time, you watch me leave
I tell you over and over
I know that this is best for me
And now that we're over
This time I'm being selfish
Don't mean that I′m not thinking about you
Sometimes I′m being selfish
But its only coz I love what I do
This is everything I want
And I'm ready for it now
You ain′t gonna tell me how
This time I'm being selfish
Running so fast, to where I′ll grow
You cannot take me from my home
I tell you over and over
I know that this is best for me
And now that we're over
Let′s show the world who we can be
This time I'm being selfish
Don't mean that I′m not thinking about you
Sometimes I′m being selfish
But its only coz I love what I do
This is everything I want
And I'm ready for it now
You ain′t gonna tell me how
This time I'm being selfish
I tell you over and over
I know that this is best for me
And now that we′re over
Let's show the world who we can be
I tell you over and over
I know that this is best for me
And now that we′re over
I'm finally learning how to be free
This time I'm being selfish
Don′t mean that I′m not thinking about you
Sometimes I'm being selfish
But its only coz I love what I do
This is everything I want
And I′m ready for it now
You ain't gonna tell me how
This time I′m being selfish
In Brielle Von Hugel's song "Selfish," the lyrics express a sense of liberation and empowerment after a difficult past relationship. The painting of an emotional picture is through the realization that every high and low they shared can no longer affect the singer as they once did. The lyrics suggest that the singer is walking away from a partner who once took control of their life. The singer is adamant about taking up control and pursuing her dreams, which is something she wouldn't have done in her previous relationship.
According to the lyrics, the singer tells her former partner that leaving them is the best decision she has ever made. She is determined to succeed in her career, no matter what it takes. The repeated use of the phrase "I know it's best for me" emphasizes the sense of independence and self-actualization.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's selfishness, although it is entirely harmless. The singer is, for the first time in their life, putting their own interests, dreams, aspirations, and happiness above anyone else's. The song gives a sense that the singer is prepared to be true to herself, pursuing what she desires to make herself happy.
Line by Line Meaning
Every high, you took from me
You took every moment of joy from me
And every low, I fell so deep
You made me experience every depth of sadness
I′m rising so high, above my knees
I am finally standing on my own, strong and confident
And every time, you watch me leave
You watched me go, numb to my departure
I tell you over and over
I have repeated this to you time and time again
I know that this is best for me
I am aware that this decision is what is best for my own well-being
And now that we're over
It is now over between us
Let′s show the world who we could be
We can show the world who we are as individuals
This time I'm being selfish
This time, I'm putting myself first
Don't mean that I′m not thinking about you
But it doesn't mean that I'm not still considering your feelings
Sometimes I′m being selfish
There are instances when I do put myself before others
But its only coz I love what I do
It's because I am passionate about what I am doing
This is everything I want
This is everything that I have been striving for
And I'm ready for it now
I am now ready to pursue my dreams
You ain′t gonna tell me how
You can't dictate how I should live my life
Running so fast, to where I′ll grow
I am running towards my own growth and development
You cannot take me from my home
You cannot take away what I have built for myself
I'm finally learning how to be free
Now that we are over, I am learning how to be independent and free
Writer(s): Brielle Von Hugel
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