Selfish
Mackenzy Mackay Lyrics


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Hit me like a
Ton of bricks on my neck from a mile up
I could talk for days on end about what I love
Hide away some where no body can find us
Sweetest chick, priceless with a kind touch
Truth be told there's No one else
For me out there I can tell
Want you so bad I can't help it
Have my heart you might as well
Love another night in your company
Give me your time you can come for me
Spending all night fucking having no sleep
All of my time you can take it for free
I've made bad decisions
Can't take back all the time I've given
Look at what is look at what it isn't
A life with you is a life worth living
I've made bad decisions
Got me to where I'm at, who Am I kidding
Win some lose some, with you I'm winning
A life with you is a life worth living
Now you're looking over and I like it despise it
You know me so well I can find you so damn appetising I'm selfish
In that case I'm keeping you all for myself
I'd Love another night in your company
Give me your time you can come for me
Spending all night fucking having no sleep
All of my time you can take it for free
I've made bad decisions
Can't take back all the time I've given
Look at what is look at what it isn't
A life with you is a life worth living
I've made bad decisions
Got me to where I'm at, who Am I kidding
Win some lose some, with you I'm winning
A life with you is a life worth living
I'll be staying up too late on a weekday
Keep playing it on replay
Look in them eyes
Heat wave made the colours in the trees fade
Dreaming of when she came
Into my life
Kept my guard up just to be safe
All these years
I'd have never seen it coming
Ended in a sweet place
Oh my dear
Like I can't believe we done it
I'd Love another night in your company
Give me your time you can come for me
Spending all night fucking having no sleep
All of my time you can take it for free
I've made bad decisions
Can't take back all the time I've given
Look at what is look at what it isn't
A life with you is a life worth living
I've made bad decisions
Got me to where I'm at, who am I kidding
Win some lose some, with you I'm winning
A life with you is a life worth living
A life with you
A life with you worth living
A life with you, you
A life with you worth living
A life with you
A life with you worth living




A life with you, you
A life with you

Overall Meaning

In Mackenzy Mackay's song "Selfish," the lyrics depict a deep and intense connection between two people. The song explores the idea of being selfish in love, where the singer expresses their desire to keep the other person to themselves. The chorus emphasizes the regretful decisions made in the past, but ultimately affirms that a life with this person is worth living.


The verses describe the overwhelming impact the other person has on the singer. It's as if they were hit by a ton of bricks, consuming their thoughts and emotions. The singer longs for a hidden place where they can be alone and shares their admiration for the other person's kindness and unique qualities. The pre-chorus and chorus emphasize the deep longing for this person's company, craving their time and intimacy. The lyrics acknowledge that mistakes have been made in the past but assert that a life with this person makes it all worth it.


In the final verse, the singer reminisces about late nights and daydreams, expressing the depth of their emotions and the impact this person has had on their life. They describe keeping their guard up in the past, but now that they have experienced this love, it feels like a sweet and unexpected surprise. The outro reinforces the idea that a life with this person is something valuable and worth cherishing.


Overall, "Selfish" conveys the intense emotions of love, longing, and the desire to hold on to someone special. It explores the joy and regret that can come with giving oneself over to this kind of connection.


Line by Line Meaning

Hit me like a
It impacted me strongly and suddenly


Ton of bricks on my neck from a mile up
An overwhelming burden that I couldn't escape from


I could talk for days on end about what I love
I have so much passion and enthusiasm for the things I love


Hide away some where no body can find us
Finding a secret and isolated place where we can be alone together


Sweetest chick, priceless with a kind touch
You're the most wonderful person, so valuable and gentle


Truth be told there’s No one else
Honestly, there is no one else


For me out there I can tell
I can sense that you're the one for me out there


Want you so bad I can’t help it
I desire you intensely and can't control it


Have my heart you might aswel
You already have my heart, may as well keep it


Love another night in your company
Desiring another night spent with you, enjoying your presence


Give me your time you can come for me
Allocate your time to me, come to me


Spending all night fucking having no sleep,
Engaging in intimate activities all night without sleeping


All of my time you can take it for free
You can have all my time without any cost


I’ve made bad decisions
I've made choices that were not wise or beneficial


Can’t take back all the time I’ve given
I cannot undo the time I've already dedicated


Look at what is look at what it isn’t
Examining and recognizing the reality of the situation


A life with you is a life worth in
Having a life with you is meaningful and valuable


Got me to where I’m at, who Am I kidding
My past decisions led me to where I am now, can't deceive myself


Win some loose some, with you I’m winning
I may have experienced both victories and losses, but with you, I feel like a winner


I’ll be staying up too late on a weekday
I'll be staying awake until late on a workday


Keep playing it on replay
I can't stop replaying it in my mind


Look in them eyes
Gazing into your eyes


Heat wave made the colours in the trees fade
The intense heat distorted the colors of the trees


Dreaming of when she came
Dreaming of the time when she entered my life


into my life
Entering and becoming a part of my life


Kept my guard up just to be safe
I maintained my defenses to ensure my safety


All these years
Throughout all these years


I’d have never seen it coming
I would have never anticipated it


ended in a sweet place
It concluded in a pleasant and satisfactory situation


oh my dear
Oh, my dear


Like I can’t believe we done it
It feels surreal that we accomplished it


A life with you
Having a life with you


A life with you worth living
A life with you that is worth experiencing


A life with you, you
A life with you, just you


A life with you worth living
A life with you that is worth experiencing


A life with you
Having a life with you


A life with you worth living
A life with you that is worth experiencing


A life with you, you
A life with you, just you


A life with you worth living
A life with you that is worth experiencing




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Written by: DanDlion, Mackenzy Mackay

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@nurilanegmetova6872

Hit me like a
Ton of bricks on my neck from a mile up
I could talk for days on end about what I love
Hide away some where no body can find us
Sweetest chick, priceless with a kind touch
Truth be told there's No one else
For me out there I can tell
Want you so bad I can't help it
Have my heart you might as well
Love another night in your company
Give me your time you can come for me
Spending all night fucking having no sleep
All of my time you can take it for free
I've made bad decisions
Can't take back all the time I've given
Look at what is look at what it isn't
A life with you is a life worth living
I've made bad decisions
Got me to where I'm at, who Am I kidding
Win some lose some, with you I'm winning
A life with you is a life worth living
Now you're looking over and I like it despise it
You know me so well I can find you so damn appetising I'm selfish
In that case I'm keeping you all for myself
I'd Love another night in your company
Give me your time you can come for me
Spending all night fucking having no sleep
All of my time you can take it for free
I've made bad decisions
Can't take back all the time I've given
Look at what is look at what it isn't
A life with you is a life worth living
I've made bad decisions
Got me to where I'm at, who Am I kidding
Win some lose some, with you I'm winning
A life with you is a life worth living
I'll be staying up too late on a weekday
Keep playing it on replay
Look in them eyes
Heat wave made the colours in the trees fade
Dreaming of when she came
Into my life
Kept my guard up just to be safe
All these years
I'd have never seen it coming
Ended in a sweet place
Oh my dear
Like I can't believe we done it
I'd Love another night in your company
Give me your time you can come for me
Spending all night fucking having no sleep
All of my time you can take it for free
I've made bad decisions
Can't take back all the time I've given
Look at what is look at what it isn't
A life with you is a life worth living
I've made bad decisions
Got me to where I'm at, who Am I kidding
Win some lose some, with you I'm winning
A life with you is a life worth living
A life with you
A life with you worth living
A life with you, you
A life with you worth living
A life with you
A life with you worth living
A life with you, you
A life with you



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@mackenzy.mackay

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@michaelaschooley3231

Any chance you are coming to the states?? 😁

@mackenzy.mackay

Thanks for all the love on this record, I hope you like the video!

@hdheavyduty6799

Love all your music bro
you definitely have your own space

@TONIANNCARRIERET

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@DeOgie

Love the new song and video bro you making masterpieces

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@aquabuddha

What a banger! This is about to be on repeat for the next several months.

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