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Selfish
Halo Friendlies Lyrics
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I can't take back the times when we were so free
It's like a dream to me but never would I see
you and me in the troubles of this year
You and me in the troubles of this year
you're so selfish and stubborn about it
Selfish and stubborn about it
And I'll never understand why you never went away
Yeah yeah
so here we are you and I
Face to face and there is nowhere to hide
Pick up your guitar and play me
Another song another song
You messed up in so many ways
I don't think you'll understand me
You messed up in so many ways
You're losing me
(yeah yeah)
you want me
Can't get me
You want me
Can't get me
You want me
Can't get me
You want me
Can't get me
The Halo Friendlies song “Selfish” is a song about a relationship that has gone sour due to one partner’s selfishness and stubbornness. The first verse talks about how clear the singer's thoughts are and how they can’t forget the times when they were free. The second half of the verse mentions how they never thought they would be dealing with troubles in their relationship. This sets up the conflict of the song - the singer is in a relationship where they are feeling trapped and weighed down by their partner's selfishness.
The chorus repeats the idea that their partner is selfish and stubborn and that they don’t understand why they haven’t gone away. This repetition drives home the frustration the singer is feeling towards their partner. The second verse switches to a more confrontational tone, with the singer telling their partner to “Pick up your guitar and play me / Another song another song”. The verse accuses the partner of messing up in so many ways and of losing the singer's affection. The final lines, “you want me / Can’t get me”, imply that the singer is ready to move on from the relationship and that their partner’s selfishness has pushed them away.
Overall, “Selfish” is a relatable song that captures the frustration and heartbreak of being in a relationship with someone who is selfish and stubborn. The lyrics are straightforward, but the emotion in the singer's voice gives weight to the lyrics and adds depth to the song.
Line by Line Meaning
My thoughts are so clear
I am certain about my decision
I can't take back the times when we were so free
I regret losing the freedom we had in our relationship
It's like a dream to me but never would I see
you and me in the troubles of this year
I never imagined us going through such difficult times
you're so selfish and stubborn about it
And I'll never understand why you never went away
Selfish and stubborn about it
And I'll never understand why you never went away
Yeah yeah
Your selfishness and stubbornness are frustrating, and I cannot comprehend why you didn't leave the situation
so here we are you and I
Face to face and there is nowhere to hide
Pick up your guitar and play me
Another song another song
You messed up in so many ways
I don't think you'll understand me
You messed up in so many ways
You're losing me
(yeah yeah)
We are confronted with each other, and there is no escape. Your mistakes have caused this situation, and I don't think you can truly comprehend how much it is affecting me. You are pushing me away.
you want me
Can't get me
You want me
Can't get me
You want me
Can't get me
You want me
Can't get me
You desire me, but you cannot have me. Our relationship is broken, and there's nothing you can do to fix it.
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