Selfish
Eva Celia Lyrics


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Ain't the kind to tell you what to do
Make it hard for me to tell you the truth
Every time I let you in
Make me feel like I'm wildin'

You don't wanna put up a fight
You only tryna be right, I don't mind
I could, I could do this all night
You know I'd put up a fight for you and I

Baby, you don't know what you're doing
Tell me, could we see it through?

Cool your head down, we're barely speakin'
You ain't got a word but I know what you're thinkin'
You said you care but you're so far gone
Down the hill we go I'm barely holding on

Guess I'm, I'm just overreacting
Know I could be so selfish, I can't help it

Baby, you don't know what you're doing
Tell me, could we see it through?

Lately, I've been holding my own hands
I get myself up and learn to love again
Sometimes it gets harder, that's why we grow bitter
I know you have your fears, but I'm not on my knees

Baby, you don't know what you're doing
Tell me, could we see this through?





Lately I've been holding my own hands
Lately I've been holding my own hands

Overall Meaning

In Eva Celia's song "Selfish," the lyrics suggest the struggle of being in a relationship where honesty is difficult to convey. The singer expresses her frustration with her partner's inability to fight for their relationship and address their issues, leaving her feeling as though she is the one carrying the weight of the relationship's survival. She admits to her own selfish tendencies, but also acknowledges her partner's lack of effort. Despite this, she expresses a desire to work through their struggles together and hold onto the love they share.


The lines "Ain't the kind to tell you what to do, make it hard for me to tell you the truth" suggest that the singer does not want to control her partner's actions or dictate their behavior, but at the same time, she finds it difficult to communicate her own thoughts and feelings. The lyrics "Every time I let you in, make me feel like I'm wildin'" imply that despite her willingness to open up, her partner's lack of effort causes her to be unsure and confused in their relationship.


In the chorus, the singer questions her partner's commitment to their relationship and asks if they can "see it through" despite their difficulties. She acknowledges that sometimes it is hard to keep their love from growing "bitter," but concludes the song with the lines "Lately I've been holding my own hands," suggesting her newfound strength to take control of her own life.


Line by Line Meaning

Ain't the kind to tell you what to do
I respect your freedom to make your own decisions and choices.


Make it hard for me to tell you the truth
Your response to the truth I share with you makes it difficult for me to be honest.


Every time I let you in
Whenever I open up to you, show you my vulnerabilities.


Make me feel like I'm wildin'
You trigger intense emotions in me that I struggle to handle.


You don't wanna put up a fight
You avoid confrontation and prefer to agree with me.


You only tryna be right, I don't mind
Your need to always be correct or have the last say doesn't bother me.


I could, I could do this all night
I'm willing to continue our conversation or disagreement for as long as it takes.


You know I'd put up a fight for you and I
I value our relationship enough to argue and defend it.


Baby, you don't know what you're doing
You're lost and uncertain about your actions or choices.


Tell me, could we see it through?
Can we overcome our problems together and make our relationship work?


Cool your head down, we're barely speakin'
Let's calm down and take a break from talking because we're barely communicating.


You ain't got a word but I know what you're thinkin'
Your silence speaks volumes and I can sense what you're feeling.


You said you care but you're so far gone
You claim that you care about me, but your actions suggest otherwise.


Down the hill we go I'm barely holding on
Our relationship is deteriorating and I'm struggling to keep it together.


Guess I'm, I'm just overreacting
Maybe I'm exaggerating or perceiving things wrongly.


Know I could be so selfish, I can't help it
I'm aware that I have the tendency to prioritize my own needs and desires above others, and it's difficult for me to change that.


Lately, I've been holding my own hands
I'm relying on myself to get through tough times and taking care of my own emotions.


I get myself up and learn to love again
I'm resilient and keep picking myself up after setbacks, and I'm learning to love myself despite the difficulties.


Sometimes it gets harder, that's why we grow bitter
Challenges in our relationship can lead to resentment and negativity.


I know you have your fears, but I'm not on my knees
I acknowledge that you have your own insecurities and worries, but I'm not begging you to stay or change.




Writer(s): Eva Celia, Mikha Angelo

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Ain't the kind to tell you what to do
You make it hard for me to tell you the truth
Everytime I let you in
You make me feel like I'm wildin'

Ooh, you, don't wanna put up a fight
You only tryna be right, I don't mind
I could, I could do this all night
You know I'd put up a fight for you and I

Baby, you don't know what you're doing
Tell me could we see it through?

Cool your head down, we're barely speakin'
You ain't got a word but I know what you're thinkin'
You said you care but you're so far gone
Down the hill we go I'm barely holding on

Guess I'm, I'm just overreacting
Know I could be so selfish, I can't help it

Baby, you don't know what you're doing
Tell me could we see it through?

Lately I've been holding my own hands
I get myself up and learn to love again
Sometimes it gets harder
That's why we go bitter
I know you have your fears
But I'm down on my knees

Baby, you don't know what you're doing
Tell me could you see this through?

Lately I've been holding my own hands
Lately I've been holding my own hands


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All comments from YouTube:

Mikha Angelo

Had a wonderful time writing this song with ka Evaβ™₯️ Beautifully sung, played and produced by these talented musicians

Eva Celia

Mikha Angelo mikhaaa lets write another oneee 😊😊

Putra Iranto Kevin

She needs better recognition in this industry. Classy female singer.

my lovely way

i'm glad you keep doing what fits you. at the end, being passionate about what we truly are is everything. keep going, eva. your music heals me and many people out there. i hope you know that you're loved.

Eva Celia

my lovely way πŸ’•πŸ’•πŸ’• thank you!

Ponda Rolanda

This song on repeat, it's so me.
We don't deserve this Va!

Eva harus dilestarikan biar yang gak tahu pada tahu kalau lagunya Eva tuh eargasm and deep meaning sekali. Suer EP LIFELINE : INTRODUCTION terlalu bagus πŸ’₯
Eva harus tampil di Indonesian Choice Awards 2019 dan AMI Awards.

Showcase di Pontianak please!

Zeelfhan Fazhran Princeland Azeel

klo bner2 d dngerin, suaranya mirip Ariana Grande bgt
Good luck, suara yg pantas untuk go international ❀❀❀

Indah Purnamas

Semua lagunya eva selalu enak di telinga😭 dan lagu ini pun enak bangettttttt❀❀❀

Ratnaningtyas Budi Winahyu

Ngebayangin Eva kolaborasi sama Isyana Sherina & Yura, nyanyi plus main piano :")

Maharani S.

I hope you’re going big, Eva. Thank you for making such a great music. Not only a music, but a masterpiece that will always everlasting.

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