Selfish
Brooke Daye Lyrics
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Guess I should've known that when I keep it hidden we can never win
Swear that I'll be honest, but I'm never honest when you call my name
I'm afraid to love you if I have to tell you that it's not the same
I don't wanna please you cause I only hurt myself
I don't wanna need you cause I know it never helps
Saying shit cause I mean it, saying nothing is worse
cnd I'd rather be difficult
Then telling you how it's my fault
I deserve to be selfish, I deserve to be first
Yeah I deserve to be selfish
Every time I see you I just wanna leave you if that means I'm free
Free to be alone where no one really knows me, where I can just breathe
Done with all the hiding, done with all the lying, making me insane
Know that I should let go, even if it means tho you're not gonna stay
I don't wanna please you cause I only hurt myself
I don't wanna need you cause I know it never helps
I deserve to be selfish, I deserve to be first
Saying shit cause I mean it, saying nothing is worse
cnd I'd rather be difficult
Then telling you how it's my fault
I deserve to be selfish, I deserve to be first
Yeah I deserve to be selfish
I don't wanna please you cause I only hurt myself
I don't wanna need you cause I know it never helps
I deserve to be selfish, I deserve to be first
Saying shit cause I mean it, saying nothing is worse
cnd I'd rather be difficult
Then telling you how it's my fault
I deserve to be selfish, I deserve to be first
Yeah I deserve to be selfish
I deserve to be, I deserve to be selfish
I deserve to be
Yeah I deserve to be selfish
In the song "SELFISH" by Brooke Daye, the lyrics explore the conflict between the desire for emotional freedom and the fear of vulnerability in a relationship. The singer reveals that every time their partner touches them, they pretend to feel something, implying that their emotional connection is shallow or nonexistent. The singer realizes that keeping their true feelings hidden prevents them from truly winning in this relationship. They acknowledge that they make promises of honesty but struggle to follow through, fearing the consequences of revealing that their love has changed.
The lyrics also express a reluctance to please and need their partner, as it only leads to self-inflicted pain. They believe that being selfish and prioritizing their own needs is justified. They emphasize that speaking their mind honestly, even if it may cause conflict, is preferable to saying nothing at all. They would rather be difficult than blame themselves for the situation. Through these lyrics, the singer asserts their right to put themselves first, acknowledging that they deserve to be selfish in order to find their own happiness.
Overall, the song "SELFISH" by Brooke Daye explores the theme of self-preservation and the need for emotional independence in a troubled relationship. It highlights the internal struggle of wanting to be true to oneself while also fearing the consequences of being honest with a partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Every time you touch me I keep on pretending that I feel something
Whenever you touch me, I pretend to feel something, even though I don't.
Guess I should've known that when I keep it hidden we can never win
I should have realized that hiding my true feelings will only result in failure.
Swear that I'll be honest, but I'm never honest when you call my name
I promise to be truthful, but when you call me, I can never be sincere.
I'm afraid to love you if I have to tell you that it's not the same
I fear loving you because I would have to admit that my love has changed.
I don't wanna please you cause I only hurt myself
I don't want to make you happy because it only causes me pain.
I don't wanna need you cause I know it never helps
I don't want to rely on you because I know it never brings me any real benefit.
I deserve to be selfish, I deserve to be first
I believe I have the right to prioritize myself and put myself first.
Saying shit cause I mean it, saying nothing is worse
I speak my mind because I genuinely mean what I say, and staying silent is even worse.
cnd I'd rather be difficult
And I would prefer to be perceived as difficult.
Then telling you how it's my fault
Rather than admitting that I am to blame.
Every time I see you I just wanna leave you if that means I'm free
Whenever I see you, my desire is to walk away from you if it means I can be free.
Free to be alone where no one really knows me, where I can just breathe
Free to be by myself where nobody truly understands me, allowing me to simply breathe.
Done with all the hiding, done with all the lying, making me insane
I am tired of hiding and lying, as it is driving me crazy.
Know that I should let go, even if it means tho you're not gonna stay
I understand that I should let go, even if it means you won't stay with me.
I deserve to be, I deserve to be selfish
I truly believe that I am entitled to be selfish.
Yeah I deserve to be selfish
Yes, I deserve to prioritize my own needs and desires.
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