Nowadays the lead singer, formerly known as PT Lauren, has moved on and changed his name to PT Loren, which is also the name of his new band.
selfish
Innpeach Lyrics
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Selfishness means that I´m ok when you´re ok, ha ha!
I don´t matter, I don´t really do
A brief recess would be good, I know I can´t believe
That matter that fits the shoe
Just don´t talk about things that I don´t really wanna see at all
No , I don´t wanna go out , though I don´t really wanna be a bore
So stop and look around , do you see?
Not everything is your fault , but you don´t know it
So don´t get caught
Take a peak at what I show
Take your time I think you´ll know
My little dream , the silly thought
How could you know it, man , don´t get caught
I´m up with the crazy girl who shakes and hides her ace
I´m badder than you know
It´s outrageous , that I know I can do everything with pride
Get fatter , so it´ll show
That I don´t give a shit and I don´t really have to be a man
No I don´t wanna grow up , I don´t really have to take a stand
The lyrics of Innpeach's song "Selfish" portray a character who is self-centered and lacks empathy for others. The persona admits to being selfish and that they only care about themselves. They do not want to talk about things they do not want to see or go out because they do not want to be a bore. They believe everything is for them, and even though not everything is their fault, they do not acknowledge this fact.
The song's persona urges the listener not to get caught up in their dream or silly thought and to take their time to understand them better. The character is bad and can do everything with pride, which they believe is outrageous. They want to get fatter to show that they do not care and do not have to be a man or grow up and take a stand. The lyrics suggest that the character's selfish attitude and lack of concern for others could be detrimental.
Overall, the song highlights the negative implications of being selfish, and the persona's behavior serves as a warning to listeners not to display such behavior.
Line by Line Meaning
Selfishness means that I´m ok when you´re ok, ha ha!
I only care about myself, and as long as you're good, I don't care about anything else. Laughing it off is my way of dismissing any concerns.
I don´t matter, I don´t really do
I don't see myself as important or significant in any way.
A brief recess would be good, I know I can´t believe
That matter that fits the shoe
I need a break from dealing with anything that's uncomfortable or difficult. I tend to ignore anything that doesn't directly affect me.
Just don´t talk about things that I don´t really wanna see, at all
I only want to hear things that make me feel good or benefit me in some way. I'm not interested in anything that challenges my beliefs or makes me uncomfortable.
No , I don´t wanna go out , though I don´t really wanna be a bore
I don't want to make an effort to socialize or do things that are expected of me, but I also don't want people to think of me as boring.
So stop and look around , do you see?
What you see is all for me
I believe that everything should revolve around me and my needs. I don't see how other people and their experiences matter.
Not everything is your fault , but you don´t know it
So don´t get caught
I don't take responsibility for my actions, but I also don't want to be held accountable. I try to avoid blame or negative consequences.
Take a peak at what I show
Take your time I think you´ll know
I want people to admire and appreciate me, even if I don't actually contribute anything meaningful. I believe that people will eventually realize how great I am if they just look closely enough.
My little dream , the silly thought
How could you know it, man , don´t get caught
I have unrealistic expectations and fantasies, but I don't want anyone to know about them because I fear judgment or criticism.
I´m up with the crazy girl who shakes and hides her ace
I´m badder than you know
I enjoy being around people who are emotionally unstable or unpredictable because it makes me feel superior. I see myself as tough and cool even though others may not recognize it.
It´s outrageous , that I know I can do everything with pride
Get fatter , so it´ll show
I have unchecked confidence and self-importance, and I don't care if it's unreasonable or unhealthy. I want to flaunt my self-centeredness without any shame.
That I don´t give a shit and I don´t really have to be a man
No I don´t wanna grow up , I don´t really have to take a stand
I reject any traditional expectations or responsibilities of being a mature and responsible adult. I believe that I'm entitled to just live however I want without any regard for the consequences of my actions.
Contributed by Ellie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.