Selfish
Kanye West feat. Slum Village Lyrics

I'm callin' (yeah maybe I'm selfish)
I am reaching out (acknowledging that I might be self-centered)

Out to (I want you to myself I can't help it)
Reaching out to express my desire to have you exclusively, despite it being beyond my control

All my (yeah maybe I'm selfish)
Addressing all the women who belong to me, admitting that my selfishness might be present

Y'all my, ladies and I can't (maybe I'm selfish)
Recognizing that all of you are my women, and I cannot deny the possibility of my selfishness

(I can't) Let you (let you)
I cannot allow you

(I want you to myself I can't help it)
I desire to have you exclusively, and I cannot control this feeling

Be with (yeah) no one (yeah) but me (yeah) baby
I want you to be only with me, baby

To my thick chicks down in Texas
Referring to the curvy women in Texas

All the way to New Orleans where the girls cook catfish
Acknowledging the women in New Orleans who excel in cooking catfish

And in LA every chick's an actress
Noticing that in Los Angeles, every woman aspires to be an actress

Hollywood status with the shaded glasses
Having a status similar to Hollywood, protected by sunglasses

To Detroit, yeah the place that I rest
Referring to Detroit, where I find solace and peace

Where the ladies got ass to sell a lot sex
Noting that the women in Detroit have appealing bodies and are inclined towards sexual activities

And Hot Atlanta y'all is one of the best
Acknowledging that Atlanta is one of the prime locations for attractive women

Where they speak southern and slang and smoke la cess
Describing the culture in Atlanta where people speak with a southern accent, use local slang, and consume marijuana

And New York women are way too fresh
Recognizing that women in New York are extremely stylish and fashionable

Too much on your mind let me ease that stress
Offering to alleviate the burden on your mind and provide relief from stress

I wish you all were mine it's so selfish
Expressing the desire to possess all of you, acknowledging the selfishness in this wish

Maybe I'm feelin' myself too much I guess
Considering that I might be overly confident and self-centered

But, to my ladies all across the globe
Addressing all the women around the world

In small towns that I don't even know
Including the women residing in small towns that I am not familiar with

To all local international codes
Referring to different regions and their respective cultural norms

Whether you see me in streets or catch me at shows, I'm callin'
Regardless of whether you encounter me in the streets or attend my performances, I am reaching out to you

Uh! And I'll be tryin to come around my girl actin like Mr. Friendly
Sometimes, I attempt to act overly friendly when I am around my significant other

And steal the spotlight like Mr. Bentley
Similar to Mr. Bentley, I try to attract all the attention and steal the spotlight

I spotted her like Spud McKenzie
I noticed her presence just like Spud McKenzie, a famous advertising dog

And for them fake boobies I payed them Benjies
I paid a significant amount of money for those artificial breasts

Get your own, I got Paris he got Nicky he tried to get 'em a clone
Find your own partner, as I have Paris, and he attempted to find a clone of her in Nicky

He said yeah you know you got extra hoes
He acknowledged the fact that I have multiple additional lovers

And everything you do is extra cold
Appreciating the fact that everything I do is exceptional and outstanding

From the Polo fleece to the Jesus piece
Ranging from my Polo clothing to my jewelry with a Jesus pendant

I got family in high places like Jesus' niece
I have relatives who hold influential positions, similar to being related to Jesus' niece

Can I please, say my peace
May I speak freely and express my thoughts

If y'all fresh to death, then I'm deceased
If all of you are remarkably fashionable, then I must be dead as I cannot surpass that

And this one here, is a heat rocks
This particular song is incredibly hot and well-received

Spit like a beat box, the way the beat rocks
My rap delivery is reminiscent of a beatbox, and the rhythm of the music is captivating

New version of Pete Rock
I bring a fresh approach to the music industry, similar to Pete Rock's impact

But for that Benz I get CL love
In exchange for my expensive Mercedes-Benz, I receive Chanel (CL) products as a token of affection

So I switch my girls around like 3L-dub
I frequently change my romantic partners, similar to how one would rotate the letters L in the word 'love' upside down

What up Pam how your little man doin' in New Jersey
Inquiring about Pam's child and how he is faring in New Jersey

Last I heard he caught the flu and you was worried
The most recent information I received was that he contracted the flu, causing you to be concerned

Hope he feels better, and thanks Jonetta from Cleveland
Wishing for his improved health, and expressing gratitude towards Jonetta from Cleveland

For that good head in your Jetta better believe it
Appreciating Jonetta for the pleasurable experience she provided in her Jetta car

Shanice you're my piece from Compton
Referring to Shanice as my love interest from Compton

Before I mark the plane make sure you cop them trees to spark up
Before I depart on the airplane, please ensure that you acquire marijuana to smoke together

Danielle ATL got them pictures in the mail
Praising Danielle from Atlanta for sending provocative pictures through mail

You sealed with a kiss and you send it with Chanel
Affirming that the pictures were sealed with a kiss and sent along with Chanel products

You lookin' good in that one showin off your body
Complimenting Danielle's appearance in a particular photo where she showcases her physique

Had a Beverly Hills mami that would buy me Cardi's
Recalling a woman from Beverly Hills who used to buy expensive designer shoes (Cardi's) for me

Take me to after parties her name was Carrie
She used to accompany me to after-parties, and her name was Carrie

And it sucks that we didn't keep in touch I'm sorry
Expressing regret for not maintaining contact with Carrie and apologizing for it

But, hey Kim how's Minneapolis?
Greeting Kim and asking about her well-being in Minneapolis

You so pretty hate to show off your titties for silly classes
I find you extremely attractive, but I dislike the idea of you exposing your breasts for insignificant reasons

'Cause I love you girls though you ain't mine
Although you are not exclusively mine, I still have deep affection for all of you

I wish my arms was long enough to hug you all of the same time
Expressing the desire to physically embrace all of you simultaneously, despite the physical limitation of not having long enough arms

I'm callin' (yeah maybe I'm selfish)
I am reaching out (acknowledging that I might be self-centered)

Out to (I want you to myself I can't help it)
Reaching out to express my desire to have you exclusively, despite it being beyond my control

All my (yeah maybe I'm selfish)
Addressing all the women who belong to me, admitting that my selfishness might be present

Y'all my ladies and I can't (maybe I'm selfish)
Recognizing that all of you are my women, and I cannot deny the possibility of my selfishness

(I can't) Let you (let you)
I cannot allow you

(I want you to myself I can't help it)
I desire to have you exclusively, and I cannot control this feeling

Be with (yeah) no one (yeah) but me (yeah) baby
I want you to be only with me, baby

I'm callin' (callin') out to (out to) all my (all My)
I am reaching out to all of you

Y'all my, ladies and I can't (I can't) let you (let you)
Acknowledging that all of you are my women, and I cannot allow you

Be with, no one, but me, baby
I want you to be exclusively with me, baby