Selfish
Matt Hall Lyrics


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Your hand in mine
I know you always see me through
Your hands in mine
When I ain't been that good to you

I think I talk too much about my own life
I wanna hear about yours, ya
I wanna hear about yours
You give me the world, I just let you in mine
But I should give you more, ya
I should give you more

Baby, I'm selfish
I should think of myself less
If I don't want somebody else then
Gotta focus on you
Baby, I'm selfish
Wanna act like myself less
Don't want nobody else, let's
Just focus on you, you

I'm gonna try telling you how perfect you are
Put in the time
I know you've been working too hard

I think I talk to much about my own life
I wanna hear about yours, ya
I wanna hear about yours
You give me the world, I just let you in mine
But I should give you more, ya
I should give you more

Baby, I'm selfish (Selfish)
I should think of myself less (Self less)
If I don't want somebody else then
Gotta focus on you
Baby, I'm selfish
Wanna act like myself less
Don't want nobody else, let's
Just focus on you, you

(Selfish, selfish)
(Don't want nobody else, let's focus on you)

I want you all of the time
That's how I wanna be selfish (Selfish, selfish, selfish)
I just want you to be mine
That's how I wanna be selfish (Selfish, selfish)

Baby, I'm selfish
I should think of myself less
If I don't want somebody else then
Gotta focus on you
Baby, I'm selfish
Wanna act like myself less
Don't want nobody else, let's
Just focus on you

I want you all of the time
That's how I wanna be selfish (Selfish, selfish, selfish)




I just want you to be mine
That's how I wanna be selfish (Selfish, selfish)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Matt Hall's song "Selfish" explore the theme of self-awareness and personal growth within a romantic relationship. The singer acknowledges his own flaws and recognizes that he has been too self-centered and focused on his own life. He realizes the importance of listening to his partner and showing genuine interest in their experiences. The repeated line "I wanna hear about yours" emphasizes his desire to shift the attention from himself to his partner. Despite acknowledging that his partner has been supportive and loving, he feels that he hasn't reciprocated enough and should give more to the relationship.


The chorus emphasizes the singer's self-realization, as he admits his selfishness and acknowledges the need to think less of himself. He recognizes that if he wants to maintain the relationship and not lose his partner, he must focus more on their needs and wants. The phrase "Baby, I'm selfish, Wanna act like myself less" reflects his desire to be less self-centered and more attentive to his partner's desires. The song ends on a vulnerable, yet sincere note, with the singer expressing his desire to be possessive of his partner, wanting them to be his and his alone.


Overall, "Selfish" is a reflection on personal growth and the commitment needed to nurture a healthy relationship. It serves as a reminder to be selfless, to prioritize the needs of our loved ones, and to continuously work on becoming a better partner.


Line by Line Meaning

Your hand in mine
I rely on your support and guidance


I know you always see me through
I acknowledge that you are always there for me, helping me overcome difficulties


Your hands in mine
I value the intimacy and connection we share


When I ain't been that good to you
I recognize that I haven't always treated you well


I think I talk too much about my own life
I realize that I tend to focus excessively on myself and my experiences


I wanna hear about yours, ya
I genuinely want to listen to your stories and experiences


You give me the world, I just let you in mine
You provide me with everything I need, but I haven't reciprocated adequately


But I should give you more, ya
I understand that I should be more generous and considerate towards you


Baby, I'm selfish
I admit that I often prioritize my own needs and desires


I should think of myself less
I need to focus less on my own interests and concerns


If I don't want somebody else then
If I truly desire only you


Gotta focus on you
I must shift my attention and efforts towards you


Wanna act like myself less
I aspire to be less self-centered in my behavior


Don't want nobody else, let's
I don't want anyone else in my life. Let's prioritize our relationship


Just focus on you, you
Let's concentrate on nurturing and cherishing our connection


I'm gonna try telling you how perfect you are
I am committed to expressing your worth and greatness


Put in the time
I will invest the necessary effort and dedication


I know you've been working too hard
I am aware of your hard work and commitment


I want you all of the time
I desire your presence and love constantly


That's how I wanna be selfish (Selfish, selfish, selfish)
This is how I want to focus solely on our relationship


I just want you to be mine
I simply desire for you to belong to me


That's how I wanna be selfish (Selfish, selfish)
This is how I want to prioritize our connection




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CONOR GORDON MATTHEWS, ISAIAH TEJADA, LAUREN GRIEVE, MATTHEW THOMAS HALL

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