Selfish
Little Simz Lyrics

I can't sleep at night
I have trouble sleeping because of my own internal conflicts and worries.

I don't wanna fight
I would rather avoid confrontation in my relationships with others.

My best friend is I
I prioritize my own interests and needs above anyone else's, including close friends.

I'm so selfish
I am highly self-centered in my behavior and mindset.

Guess I'm in denial
I may not fully acknowledge how much my selfishness affects my relationships and personal life.

Maybe I'm wrong, you're right
I am open to the possibility that others may have valid criticisms of my selfish behavior.

Heard it all my life
I have been aware of my selfish tendencies for a long time or have had others point it out to me numerous times.

I got a very big ego
I have a strong sense of self-importance and confidence in myself.

Embedded in me that's the heritage ego
This ego has roots in my culture or upbringing.

And land made, they ain't messing with the steeze though
I am proud of a certain style or swagger associated with where I am from and feel others should respect it.

And now I'm here, can't entertain no bummy niggas
As I have achieved success, I do not want to associate with people who do not meet my standards or expectations.

Need my nigga fresh in a tuxedo
I prefer my companions to dress elegantly and stylishly.

Me and my new case, steady blowing weed smoke
I enjoy smoking marijuana with my newly-acquired wealth or success.

I'm a woman who can teach you a little something about class
I consider myself to be a role model for women in terms of style and sophistication.

Diamonds will forever be a girls best friend
I value luxurious jewelry as a symbol of success and femininity.

Everything's imperative for the way I live
I need certain aspects of wealth or luxury to maintain my preferred way of life.

I know it's material but not irrelevant
While I recognize that material possessions are not everything, they still hold important value to me.

All this here is worked for, not inherited
I have earned my wealth or success through hard work and dedication, rather than relying on family inheritance or other forms of privilege.

Tell myself I write my niggas off but never did
I may try to distance myself from certain people in my life, but ultimately have trouble fully cutting them out.

Self-loving
I prioritize my own happiness and well-being above others.

Need more self-loving
While I value myself highly, I recognize the need to show myself even more care and attention.

That's how it goes
Being selfish is a part of who I am and how I operate, even if it is not always the most desirable trait.

They wanna know you when your buzzing
People may be more interested in me or my success when things are going well or I have achieved notable accomplishments.

But first things first
Before anything else, I prioritize myself and what I need in order to be successful or happy.

Number one and priority, call it what you want
I am not afraid to prioritize my own needs and desires above others, even if it means being called selfish.

Doesn't phase, doesn't bother me
Criticism or opposition to my selfish behavior does not greatly affect me or how I view myself.

Love and hate can never be friends
There is an inherent conflict or incompatibility between love and hate, and the two cannot coexist in the same space or relationship.

Don't rush everything in this divine time
I value patience and believe that everything will happen when it is meant to happen, in accordance with a divine or cosmic plan.

I'm a peach you couldn't handle a woman of my caliber
I am confident in my abilities and know that some people may not be able to keep up with or appreciate what I have to offer as a woman.

Had to let you mature like some fine wine, yeah
I may have had to give time and distance to someone who was not yet ready or mature enough to fully understand or appreciate me.

No validation, no applause
I do not need external approval or validation to feel good about myself or my decisions.

You don't have to prove you got it when you know it's yours
When you are fully confident in your own abilities and knowledge, there is no need to constantly seek validation or proof from others.

I don't wanna feel disloyal for wanting to do me
I sometimes feel guilty or conflicted when I prioritize my own needs and desires above those of others in my life.

Then you act brand new and I know the cause
When someone in my life reacts negatively or differently to my selfish behavior, I understand that it is because they may not be used to me acting this way.

Call it what you like, until now I ain't ever been the selfish type
Others may label me as selfish, but up until this point in my life, I have not fully embraced this trait or been comfortable with it.

Until now I ain't ever told nobody no, don't get it twisted
I may have previously struggled to say 'no' to others and put my own needs first, but I am now more comfortable doing so.

This shit didn't happen overnight
My selfish tendencies or behavior have developed over time and are a part of who I am, rather than a sudden change or influence.

Still if your life is amazing what you got to fear?
When you are in a good place in your life or have achieved notable success, there is little to be afraid of or worry about.

Can't be concerned with what they're saying over there
I do not pay much attention to or care what others may be saying about me or my actions, as long as I am happy and fulfilled.

I make it clear don't be in and out about what you hear
I try to be transparent about myself and my actions, and do not want others to make assumptions or judgments based on hearsay or rumors.

You say I always get what I want and it isn't fair
Others may view me as privileged or entitled, always getting what I want or having things go my way in life.

But life isn't fair
I recognize that life does not always go according to plan and that I have had certain advantages and privileges that others may not have had access to.

Selfish, selfish, selfish, selfish, selfish
This repeated phrase serves to emphasize the theme of the song and Little Simz's own self-centered nature.