Selfish
NEIMY Lyrics


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I spend a lot of time just trying to understand
I feel I can't decide if this is for the best
You have so many great qualities I like
I guess things are like that, not just black or white

I know I'm not always, expressing my point of view
I bet that's the problem, now I'm gonna tell the truth
You're so selfish, that's the word I'm looking for
I don't mind helping out but this is so much more
I could go on about all the times you let me down
But for my own sake I, put you on hold for now

You're so selfish
You're so selfish

I know we're humans and we all make mistakes
That's what I keep in mind when our relations fail
You always have your way, there's no in-between
I've gotten used to that, just wish that you could see

But I know I'm not always, expressing my point of view
I bet that's the problem, now I'm gonna tell the truth

You're so selfish, that's the word I'm looking for
I don't mind helping out but this is so much more
I could go on about all the times you let me down
But for my own sake I, put you on hold for now

You're so selfish
You're so selfish
You're so selfish





So selfish
You're still so selfish

Overall Meaning

The song "Selfish" by NEIMY is about a person who has been in a relationship with someone who is selfish. The lyrical content is about trying to make sense of the situation and deciding whether or not to continue the relationship. The singer notes that the person they are with has many great qualities, but they are also selfish and that quality can make the relationship difficult. The lyrics also suggest that the singer has not always been vocal about their feelings and that this might be part of the problem. However, they have come to the realization that it is time to be honest and tell the truth about how they feel.


The chorus of the song focuses on the word "selfish," which is the word that the singer uses to describe the person they are with. They note that they don't mind helping out, but that the person is asking too much of them. The singer implies that they could continue to list all the times the other person has let them down, but for their own sake, they have decided to hold back and put the person on hold for now.


Overall, the lyrics of "Selfish" are about a difficult relationship where one person is struggling with their partner's selfishness. The song is sung in a straightforward, yet emotional way, which helps to capture the complexity of the situation.


Line by Line Meaning

I spend a lot of time just trying to understand
I devote a considerable amount of time attempting to comprehend our relationship


I feel I can't decide if this is for the best
I am uncertain if our connection is beneficial


You have so many great qualities I like
There are numerous positive attributes to you that I admire


I guess things are like that, not just black or white
Our dynamic is not a clear-cut matter


I know I'm not always, expressing my point of view
I acknowledge that I do not always vocalize my perspective


I bet that's the problem, now I'm gonna tell the truth
I suspect that may be the underlying issue, and I intend to be honest


You're so selfish, that's the word I'm looking for
The correct term for your behavior is selfishness


I don't mind helping out but this is so much more
I am willing to assist, but this is excessively demanding


I could go on about all the times you let me down
I could recount numerous instances of when you have disappointed me


But for my own sake I, put you on hold for now
But for my benefit, I am taking a break from our association


You're still so selfish
Your selfishness has not subsided




Writer(s): Ellen FalkΓ₯s, Eric Wictor, Erik Pettersson

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