Selfish
Francis Aud Lyrics
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of my peace of mind, day and night
Throwing out your clothes, tearing up old photos
of you and I, day and night
Oh I've been feeling so low
since you left me, girl
I know that you know
I need your attention, affection, I get it, I’m selfish
I love you, I hate you, I want to forget you
I’m restless, I’m desperate, for worse or for better
I need your affection, I’m selfish
oh, oh
Now it’s been a week, of you avoiding me
Passing up on my calls, we're unresolved
And I get a little riled up and by a "little" I mean "a lot"
When you pretend I don’t exist, like do you even give a shit?
Oh I've been feeling so low
since you left me, girl
I know that you know
I know you know
I need your attention, affection, I get it, I’m selfish
I love you, I hate you, I want to forget you
I’m restless, I’m desperate, for worse or for better
I need your affection, I’m selfish
oh, oh
Baby, oh baby,
I just wanna be
with you, with me
I need
I need your attention, affection, I get it, I’m selfish
I love you, I hate you, I want to forget ya
I’m restless, I’m desperate, for worse or for better
I need your affection, I’m selfish
oh, oh, oh, oh
"Selfish" by Francis Aud explores the emotional turmoil experienced after a breakup and the longing for the attention and affection of a former partner. The lyrics delve into the pain and struggle of moving on and the selfish desire to hold on to the connection that once existed.
In the first verse, the singer expresses how their peace of mind is disrupted whenever their ex-partner leaves, as they are left feeling incomplete. The mention of throwing out clothes and tearing up old photos signifies the attempt to erase the memories and detach from the past relationship. Day and night, these actions occupy the singer's mind, showing how deeply they are impacted by the breakup.
The chorus highlights the conflicting emotions the singer experiences. They admit to being selfish, as they yearn for their partner's attention and affection. Despite simultaneously loving and hating their former partner, they find it difficult to let go completely, wanting to forget them but also feeling restless without their presence. The desperation for the former lover's affection exemplifies the intense longing and need for their return.
In the second verse, the singer reflects on their ex-partner's avoidance and refusal to engage with them. This behavior intensifies their feelings of frustration and makes them question if their ex even cares. The contrast between the singer's strong emotions and the perceived indifference of their ex adds to their agony and low emotional state.
As the song progresses, the bridge emphasizes the yearning for reconnection. The repetition of "Baby, oh baby" conveys a desperate plea, expressing the singer's desire to be with their ex-partner once again. This repetition reinforces the central theme of self-centeredness and the selfishness that arises from intensely desiring someone's presence.
Overall, "Selfish" by Francis Aud explores the aftermath of a breakup, the longing for attention and affection, and the internal struggle to let go. The lyrics capture the pain, desperation, and selfish desires that stem from the deep emotional attachment to a past relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Every time you leave, you take a little piece of my peace of mind, day and night
Whenever you go away, you strip away a small fragment of my inner tranquility, both during the day and throughout the night.
Throwing out your clothes, tearing up old photos of you and I, day and night
Disposing of your garments and ripping apart past pictures of us continuously, during both daytime and nighttime.
Oh I've been feeling so low since you left me, girl
I have been experiencing profound sadness and melancholy since the moment you departed from my life, my dear.
I know that you know, I know you know
I am aware that you are aware, and I acknowledge the fact that you possess this knowledge.
I need your attention, affection, I get it, I’m selfish
I crave your undivided focus and fondness, and I understand that this desire stems from my self-centeredness.
I love you, I hate you, I want to forget you
My emotions towards you fluctuate between love and hate, and sometimes I wish to erase you from my memory entirely.
I’m restless, I’m desperate, for worse or for better
My unrest and desperation persist, regardless of whether the circumstances improve or worsen.
I need your affection, I’m selfish
I yearn for your affection, and I admit that this longing arises from my self-centered nature.
Now it’s been a week, of you avoiding me
It has been a full week of you purposefully evading me and avoiding any form of interaction with me.
Passing up on my calls, we're unresolved
You consistently ignore my phone calls, and we remain in a state of unresolved conflict or disagreement.
And I get a little riled up and by a 'little' I mean 'a lot'
This situation agitates me immensely, and when I say 'a little,' I actually mean 'to a significant extent.'
When you pretend I don’t exist, like do you even give a shit?
When you feign my nonexistence, I wonder if you even care about our relationship or my presence in your life.
Baby, oh baby, I just wanna be with you, with me I need
Darling, all I desire is to be together with you, to have your presence intertwined with mine, and I yearn for it deeply.
I love you, I hate you, I want to forget ya
My feelings towards you oscillate between love and hate, and there are moments when I wish to erase you completely from my thoughts.
I’m restless, I’m desperate, for worse or for better
My inner turmoil persists, and I feel a deep yearning, regardless of whether the circumstances improve or deteriorate.
I need your affection, I’m selfish
My longing for your affection remains, and I openly acknowledge the self-centeredness that fuels this need.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Daniel Fernandez, Douglas Schadt
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