In 2015 Era gained success with her song "Njo si ti" with over a million views on YouTube in a week. Her first duo featuring well-known Kosovo rapper Ledri Vula, "Shumรซ pis", became a summer hit.
In January 2016, Istrefi began achieving international attention due to the release of her single "BonBon", which drew comparisons to the work of Sia and Rihanna. Following the single's success, she was signed to American record labels Sony Music Entertainment, RCA Records, and Ultra Music in February 2016.
Selfish
Era Istrefi Lyrics
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It's just I like it more when the party ends
So we can turn the lights down, you and me now
With you every day is like a weekend
I know they wanna steal your heart away
So I just wanna keep you here with me
I'm never gonna let go, wanna stay close
Let me do it just how you want it
I want you all to myself
I want you all to myself
Your body is turning me reckless
Ooh baby, you're making me selfish
I want you all to myself
I want you all to myself
Your body is turning me reckless
Ooh baby, you're making me selfish
You make me, you make me
You make me selfish
You make me, you make me
You make me selfish
I don't mind you making other plans
It's just I like it more when they don't happen
So we can order takeout, chill on my couch
Got me looking good in my sweatpants
Did you know that posh up town events
Are full of fake actors? No offence
I just wanna wake up with my make-up
Smeared on your sheets, makin' no sense
I want you all to myself
I want you all to myself
Your body is turning me reckless
Ooh baby, you're making me selfish
I want you all to myself
I want you all to myself
Your body is turning me reckless
Ooh baby, you're making me selfish
You make me, you make me
You make me selfish
You make me, you make me
I want you all to myself
I don't mind you hanging with your friends
It's just I like it more when the party ends
It's just I like it more when the party ends
I want you all to myself
I want you all to myself
I want you all to myself (Ooh)
Your body is turning me reckless
Ooh baby, you're making me selfish
(Oh, I) I want you all to myself
I want you all to myself
Your body is turning me reckless
Ooh baby, you're making me selfish
In this song, Era Istrefi talks about her desire to have her lover all to herself. She starts off by saying that she doesn't mind her lover hanging with friends, but she likes it better when the party ends so that they can be together in private. She wants to turn down the lights and be with her lover. The singer believes that others may want to steal her lover's heart, and she wants to keep her lover close to her. She concludes by telling her lover that she wants them all to herself, and that their body makes her selfish.
The lyrics express the singer's selfishness and jealousy towards her lover. She finds it difficult to share her partner with other people, and she wants to keep them close to herself. The lyrics highlight a common issue in modern relationships, where partners can become possessive and jealous, trying to control the other person's freedom.
The song has an upbeat tempo and catchy sound that belies the selfishness of the lyrics. It has become a popular party song, which is ironic given the message it contains. It raises questions about the kind of message popular music is sending to its listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't mind you hanging with your friends
I have no issues with you hanging out with your friends
It's just I like it more when the party ends
But, I prefer it when you are with me after the party ends
So we can turn the lights down, you and me now
We can enjoy ourselves by spending time together and turning the lights down low
With you every day is like a weekend
Being with you is always fun and feels like a weekend
I know they wanna steal your heart away
I am aware that other people may try to steal your heart from me
So I just wanna keep you here with me
That is why I want to keep you close to me
I'm never gonna let go, wanna stay close
I promise to never let go of you and want to be close to you always
Let me do it just how you want it
I am willing to do anything to keep you happy
I want you all to myself
I want to have you all to myself
Your body is turning me reckless
Your body is making me act irresponsibly
Ooh baby, you're making me selfish
It is because of you that I am being selfish
You make me, you make me
You are the reason I feel this way
I don't mind you making other plans
I have no problems with you making other plans
It's just I like it more when they don't happen
But it would be better if they do not work out, so that we can spend time together
So we can order takeout, chill on my couch
We can order food and relax on the couch together
Got me looking good in my sweatpants
I feel comfortable being with you to the extent of wearing my sweatpants
Did you know that posh uptown events
I want you to understand that posh uptown events are not enjoyable for me
Are full of fake actors? No offence
I do not mean to offend anyone, but I am not fond of events with pretentious people
I just wanna wake up with my make-up
All I want to do is wake up with you and not worry about my appearance
Smeared on your sheets, makin' no sense
Even if my makeup is smeared all over your sheets, I do not care as long as I am with you
You make me, you make me
You are the reason why I feel this way
I want you all to myself
I want to have you all to myself
Your body is turning me reckless
Your body is making me act irresponsibly
Ooh baby, you're making me selfish
It is because of you that I am being selfish
You make me, you make me
You are the reason I feel this way
I want you all to myself
I want to have you all to myself
It's just I like it more when the party ends
I prefer the time we spend together after the party
I want you all to myself
I want to have you all to myself
I want you all to myself
I want to have you all to myself
Your body is turning me reckless
Your body is making me act irresponsibly
Ooh baby, you're making me selfish
It is because of you that I am being selfish
(Oh, I) I want you all to myself
I want to have you all to myself, oh
Your body is turning me reckless
Your body is making me act irresponsibly
Ooh baby, you're making me selfish
It is because of you that I am being selfish
You make me, you make me
You are the reason I feel this way
Lyrics ยฉ Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Antonino Angemi, Bas Van Daalen, Dan Book, David Paich, Dimitri Thivaios, Jeff Porcaro, Maria Smith, Michael Karl Thivaios, Victor Thell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@nicbases
LYRICS:
[Verse 1]
I don't mind you hanging with your friends
It's just I like it more when the party ends
So we can turn the lights down, you and me now
With you every day is like a weekend
I know they wanna steal your heart away
So I just wanna keep you here with me
I'm never gonna let go, wanna stay close
Let me do it just like you want it
[Pre-Chorus]
I want you all to myself
I want you all to myself
Your body is turning me reckless
Oh baby, you're making me selfish
I want you all to myself
I want you all to myself
Your body is turning me reckless
Oh baby, you're making me selfish
[Chorus]
You make me, you make me
You make me selfish
You make me, you make me
You make me selfish
[Verse 2]
I don't mind you making other plans
It's just I like it more when they don't happen
So we can order takeout, chill on my couch
Got me looking good in my sweatpants
Did you know that posh up town events
Pull a fake act is no offense
I just wanna wake up with my make-up
Smeared on your sheets making no sense
[Pre-Chorus]
I want you all to myself
I want you all to myself
Your body is turning me reckless
Oh baby, you're making me selfish
I want you all to myself
I want you all to myself
Your body is turning me reckless
Oh baby, you're making me selfish
[Chorus]
You make me, you make me
You make me selfish
You make me, you make me
I want you all to myself
[Bridge]
I don't mind you hanging with your friends
It's just I like it more when the party ends
It's just I like it more when the party ends
I want you all to myself
[Outro]
I want you all to myself
I want you all to myself
Your body is turning me reckless
Oh baby, you're making me selfish
I want you all to myself
I want you all to myself
Your body is turning me reckless
Oh baby, you're making me selfish
@MegaPj2012
Toto - Africa 2.0
@natanelarenson4690
Wwowww
@natanelarenson4690
I heard it too ut sounds exacly the same
@joeljagarath3940
True๐๐คฃ
@12-nelsonmachiavelldelosre95
Yeah
@NavneetRaj
@@natanelarenson4690 read the description.
@KA-df1zs
I think this song is for summer ! ๐ฅโก๏ธ
Love this song ๐
We love you #Era ๐ฅ
@luigy658
This is a bop. Era needs to drop a new single of her own asap. An EP or an album soon!!
@nicbases
Her debut album is coming probably this year.
@taylormizell4389
Am I Tripping cuz that drop sounds like Toto - Africa