Selfish
Chris Sails feat. Anthony XI Lyrics
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I′ll admit I need that shit
Sooner than later
He can't do the things I can
To appreciate ya
′Cause these other girls ain't ya
Got my mind on my paper
But I'll never forget ya
Where did you go, go
Feelings I don′t show
I′mma love you more, more
Than you'll never know, know
It′s not your fault, fault
You live and learn, learn
I'mma be your water
When you start to burn, burn
′Cause, I'm selfish
Yeah, I′m selfish
Oh, I'm so selfish
And you know I can't help it
You know that I′m selfish
We both grown, let′s not waste no time
Want me to change, that's gon′ take some time
Girl I admit it, I admit it
Coulda did things alot different
Now I'm on my wave and I′m focused on this chicken
Can't no other nigga take my place just admit it
′Cause, I remember when you said you were mine
Now, you hopped out the fucking ride
Yeah, them niggas sleepin' on me, let em sleep
All them hoes goin' crazy when I hit the scene
Girl, you know I changed
Girl, don′t believe the hype
No more playin′ games, I ain't do it outta spite
I know you still love me, we got time to make it right
We still young enjoy your life
Where did you go, go
Feelings I don′t show
I'mma love you more, more
Than you′ll never know, know
It's not your fault, fault
You live and learn, learn
I′mma be your water
When you start to burn, burn
'Cause, I'm selfish
Yeah, I′m selfish
Oh, I′m so selfish
And you know I can't help it
You know that I′m selfish
The song "Selfish" by Chris Sails feat. Anthony XI talks about feeling conflicted in a relationship. The lyrics suggest that the singer is aware of their selfishness but can't help it. They admit that they need the person in their life but also want to focus on their own goals and aspirations. The singer recognizes that they could have done things differently in the past, but they are now on a different path and want to focus on their career. The chorus reinforces the idea that the singer is selfish and knows it, but they cannot help the way they feel.
The second verse continues the themes of the first verse, with the singer acknowledging their mistakes and expressing regret over the way things have turned out. They also suggest that they have moved on from the past and are now focused on their success. The bridge of the song offers a message of hope, with the singer suggesting that there is still time to make things right and that they are willing to be there for the other person when they need them.
Overall, the lyrics suggest a complex mix of emotions, with the singer torn between their desire for personal success and their need for love and companionship. The song offers a message of understanding and self-awareness, suggesting that it is possible to recognize flaws while still moving forward and striving for a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
Sooner or later
At some point in the future
I′ll admit I need that shit
I'll confess that I need it
Sooner than later
Sooner rather than later
He can't do the things I can
He is unable to do the things that I am able to do
To appreciate ya
To value you
′Cause these other girls ain't ya
Because these other girls are not like you
Got my mind on my paper
Focused on making money
But I'll never forget ya
But I will never forget about you
Where did you go, go
Where did you disappear to
Feelings I don′t show
I don't express my emotions towards you
I′mma love you more, more
I will love you more and more
Than you'll never know, know
More than you will ever know
It′s not your fault, fault
It is not your fault
You live and learn, learn
You learn from your experiences
I'mma be your water
I will be the one to support you
When you start to burn, burn
When times get tough
'Cause, I'm selfish
Because I am selfish
Yeah, I′m selfish
Yes, I am selfish
Oh, I'm so selfish
Oh, I am very selfish
And you know I can't help it
And you know that I cannot control it
You know that I′m selfish
You know that I am a selfish person
We both grown, let′s not waste no time
We are both adults, let's not waste any time
Want me to change, that's gon′ take some time
If you want me to change, it will take some time
Girl I admit it, I admit it
Girl, I confess to it
Coulda did things a lot different
Could have done things differently
Now I'm on my wave and I′m focused on this chicken
Now I am on my own path and I am focused on making money
Can't no other nigga take my place just admit it
No one else can replace me, just admit it
'Cause, I remember when you said you were mine
Because I remember when you said you were mine
Now, you hopped out the fucking ride
Now you have left the relationship
Yeah, them niggas sleepin' on me, let em sleep
Other people are underestimating me, let them underestimate me
All them hoes goin' crazy when I hit the scene
All the women become interested when I appear
Girl, you know I changed
Girl, you know that I have changed
Girl, don′t believe the hype
Girl, do not believe what you hear
No more playin' games, I ain't do it outta spite
I will not play games anymore, I did not do it out of malice
I know you still love me, we got time to make it right
I know that you still love me, we have time to fix things
We still young enjoy your life
We are still young, enjoy your life
Writer(s): Chris Sails
Contributed by Taylor H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@katherineportillo5110
That Anthony guy has a really good voice! Not gonna lie, liked the song.
@daiserohan3664
Katherine Portillo way better than permanent soar throat Chris
@taynkids9973
Still my favorite song by Chris still on my playlist in 2023.
@jaybad18
The chorus is fire 🔥🔥
@chelseafrimpong8415
This song lowkey a vibe...
@aameee3626
Chelsea Nicole he STOLE queens song trying do here dream he just a shit GUY
@ARTTLife
ANTHONY XI VOCALS SOUNDS DOPE 🙌🏾
@ARTTLife
👌🏾
@mishael8738
Rae & Ty I’m saying 💯💯🤦🏻♀️
@TeeshaMarie92
Why am I just hearing this song? This song is amazing 👏
Chris you are definitely underrated.
I fell down a Chris Sails rabbit hole and you have me in my feelings. Your music and lyrics are so raw I feel like you're writing the story of my soul with all your songs.