Selfish
DJ Xavierj713 Lyrics
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Oh
Oh, oh
Oh, oh yea
I want you all to myself
You don′t need nobody else
I want you all to myself
I swear yeah
Yea
Yea
Yea
I'm selfish
I want you all to myself
I swear
You don′t need nobody else
I swear
I want you all to myself
Because I'm selfish, yea
I want you
All to myself
I swear
You don't need nobody else
I swear
I want you all to myself
I swear I′m selfish
I want you all to myself
I swear
You don′t need nobody else
I swear
I want you all to myself
Because I'm selfish yeah
I want you all to myself
I swear
You don′t need nobody else
I want you all to myself
Now that I gotcha
Aye girl
I ain't gon′ play witchu
Because there's a lot of things
That I wanna say to you
Girl you know you the shit
Balanciagas on ya kicks
Niggas all on ya dick
But we ain′t gon' trip
'Cause im not ready for no commitments
Nah, nah
But I swear i hate seein you wit them
Yea, yea
And I know you ain′t trynna control me
And I know your tired of bein lonely
I can′t help how I feel
I'm just keepin′ it real
They can't have you girl
Because I′m selfish
I want you all to myself
I swear
You don't need nobody else
I swear
I want you all to myself
Because I′m selfish, yea
I want you all to myself
I swear
You don't need nobody else
I swear
I want you all to myself
I swear I'm selfish
I want you all to myself
I swear
You don′t need nobody else
I swear
I want you all to myself
Because I′m selfish yea
I want you all to myself
I swear
You don't need nobody else
I want you all to myself
Shawty I′m selfish
Can't help it
You know I get stuck when you
Come around
And them niggas be sick ′cause we
Be on some shit
Yeah they know I'm gon′
Hold it down
Pull up in da whip
Tell you how I been witcho friends
We gon' go to my crib
Have my chef cook up a dinner
Girl you know you fuckin' wit a winner
I ain′t nothing like these lames I swear
Name a place I could take you there
I′d do anything to make you laugh
And you can have anything just ask
But just know that I'm selfish
And I swear I can′t help it
But it's all for you
Yea it′s all for you
I'm selfish
I want you all to myself
I swear
You don′t need nobody else
I swear
I want you all to myself
Because I'm selfish yea
Yeh
I want you'll to myself
I swear
You don′t need nobody else
I swear
I want you all to myself I swear
I′m selfish yeah yeah
I want you all to myself
I swear
You don't need nobody else
I swear
I want you all to myself
Because I′m selfish yea
I want you all to myself
I swear
You don't need nobody else
I want you all to myself
The song "Selfish" by DJ Xavierj713 is about a man who wants a woman all to himself, not wanting her to be with anyone else. He expresses his feelings of selfishness towards her, wanting her all to himself, and he swears that she does not need anyone else. The lyrics convey a sense of possessiveness and insecurity, as the man believes that other men are after her and he wants to keep her to himself.
The chorus repeats the phrase "I want you all to myself, I swear you don't need nobody else" several times, emphasizing the man's desire to have the woman solely for himself. The second verse expresses the man's fear of commitments, though he doesn't want to see the woman with other men. He assures her that he's keeping it real and that he's not like the other men.
Overall, the song "Selfish" portrays a complex mix of possessiveness, insecurity, and devotion, all through its lyrics that express the man's longing to keep his woman to himself.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh
Expressing excitement or anticipation
I want you all to myself
Desires exclusive attention and affection from the person addressed in the song
You don't need nobody else
Asserting that the person does not require the company or love of anyone else
I swear yeah
Affirming the sincerity of the statement just made
Oh yea
Expressing excitement or anticipation
Yea
An interjection used to express agreement or to give emphasis to a statement
I'm selfish
Admitting to prioritizing personal desires and needs over the well-being of others
Because I'm selfish, yea
Acknowledging that the preceding statements indicate selfishness in one's behavior
Now that I gotcha
Refers to achieving the desired outcome of gaining exclusive attention and affection from the person addressed in the song
Aye girl
An informal greeting used to address a romantic interest
I ain't gon' play witchu
Declaring an intention to be honest and straightforward with the person addressed in the song
Because there's a lot of things
Implying that the artist has many thoughts and feelings about the person addressed in the song
That I wanna say to you
Expressing a desire to communicate effectively and openly with the person addressed in the song
Girl you know you the shit
Complimenting the person addressed in the song and expressing attraction
Balanciagas on ya kicks
Noting a specific detail about the person's fashion choices
Niggas all on ya dick
Referring to other men expressing interest in the person addressed in the song
But we ain't gon' trip
Asserting that the attention of other men does not negatively affect the artist's relationship with the person addressed in the song
'Cause im not ready for no commitments
Admitting that the singer is not prepared to make a long-term commitment to the person addressed in the song
But I swear i hate seein you wit them
Expressing dislike or jealousy towards the person's interactions with other romantic interests
And I know you ain't trynna control me
Assuming that the person addressed in the song does not intend to manipulate or restrict the artist's behavior
And I know your tired of bein lonely
Acknowledging the person addressed in the song desires companionship
I can't help how I feel
Stating that the artist's emotions are beyond their control
I'm just keepin' it real
Asserting that the singer is being honest with their emotions and intentions
They can't have you girl
Implying that the artist is the only suitable romantic candidate for the person addressed in the song
Shawty I'm selfish
Addressing the person in a playful, flirtatious manner and repeating prior statements indicating selfishness
Can't help it
Admitting that the singer is unable to change their selfish behavior
You know I get stuck when you
Expressing a feeling of being captivated or entranced by the person addressed in the song
Come around
Referring to the person addressing the song being in proximity to the artist
And them niggas be sick 'cause we
Referring to other men expressing jealousy or frustration towards the artist's relationship with the person addressed in the song
Be on some shit
Suggesting that the singer and the person addressed in the song are engaging in behavior that may be considered inappropriate or unconventional
Hold it down
Asserting that the singer is capable of maintaining a strong relationship with the person addressed in the song
Pull up in da whip
Referring to the artist's car and suggesting that the artist is financially successful
Tell you how I been witcho friends
Expressing a desire to share social experiences with the person addressed in the song
We gon' go to my crib
Proposing to take the person addressed in the song back to the artist's home
Have my chef cook up a dinner
Reference to having a personal chef and expressing a desire to provide the person addressed in the song with a luxurious culinary experience
Girl you know you fuckin' wit a winner
Affirming that the artist is a desirable partner and suggesting that the person addressed in the song has made a good choice in choosing them
I ain't nothing like these lames I swear
Expressing a belief that the singer is superior to other men who may have expressed interest in the person addressed in the song
Name a place I could take you there
Expressing a desire to provide the person addressed in the song with enjoyable experiences and suggesting that the singer has the financial means to do so
I'd do anything to make you laugh
Asserting that the singer is committed to providing the person addressed in the song with positive emotions
And you can have anything just ask
Offering to provide the person addressed in the song with anything they desire
But just know that I'm selfish
Reiterating that the artist desires exclusivity in the relationship and asserting that this desire is a primary aspect of their personality
And I swear I can't help it
Repeating a prior assertion that the singer is unable to change their selfish behavior
But it's all for you
Emphasizing that the singer's selfishness is motivated by love and affection for the person addressed in the song
Yea it's all for you
Reiterating that the artist's actions and intentions are for the benefit and satisfaction of the person addressed in the song
Writer(s): Xavier Jones
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