Selfish
Prada-G Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴
Especially my fuck up family because to them I don't exist
Due to the life that I was forced to live there's things I can't forget
All I want to say is when become filthy rich, better not ask me for shyt
No you better not ask me for shyt
No you better not ask me for shyt
All I want to say is when become filthy rich, better not ask me for shyt
No you better not ask me for shyt
All I want to say is when become filthy rich, better not ask me for shyt
Oh, now I'm selfish, I can't help it
Cause helping others doesn't help when you're held deep under the pits of hell
And the only one to blame here's yourself, for spreading love
But love don't help, how you love the world but don't love yourself
When I'm dead and gone there'll be no love felt
And its no love lost, so go fuck yourself
And I say that with love, such a wasted feeling
Can hardly tell you what love feels like cause around me the love fake but I'm healing
From the mistakes that I made, revealing my heart to these snakes in the field that I'm still in
Feel them stealing my energy away, but I know I'll be ok cause I'm too damn real
And I still am learning that love tends to be a word that people love to toss around
I caught on to their bullshyt lies, now they look in my eyes like I'm the one who's somehow foul
I found out that there was no love round, besides the ones who's probably vibing to this song right now
I had my ups and I had my downs, been gone for so long that I don't think I want to be found
Cause when I was down and out, tell me who was there for me
Besides my brother and my homies, nobody did care for me
My mother was a guarantee, my sister had me amputeed
But that limb lost grew back without some surgery
And to my father I say rest in peace, I'm hoping one day I can really make you proud me
It hurts me that you had to leave, without you, I don't feel part of that family, Like they don't give a damn for me
But it's all good, alright, I still love them from distance
The funny part is if I was to die tonight, who would even know I'm missing
It's not a diss, I'm just keeping real
I'm deep in my feels and feeling they see me as a villain
It's ok cause I'm starting to heal
But in order to understand the wounds, let me tell you what's the deal
I was broke and homeless, completely hopeless
I noticed they kept looking at me like a joke
But I bounced back, focused, just so they can know
That I never needed them, they did me cold
Yo, I'm saying I was broke and homeless, completely hopeless
I noticed they kept looking at me like a joke
But I bounced back, focused, just so they can know
That I never needed them, they did me cold, so
I just want to say fuck everybody out who made me feel like this
Especially my fuck up family because to them I don't exist
Due to the life that I was forced to live there's things I can't forget
All I want to say is when become filthy rich, better not ask me for shyt
No you better not ask me for shyt
No you better not ask me for shyt
All I want to say is when become filthy rich, better not ask me for shyt
No you better not ask me for shyt
No you better not ask me for shyt
All I want to say is when become filthy rich, better not ask me for shyt
Oh, now I'm selfish, I can't help it
Cause helping others doesn't help when you're held deep under the pits of hell
And the only one to blame here's yourself, for spreading love
But love don't help, how you love the world but don't love yourself
When I'm dead and gone there'll be no love felt
And its no love lost, so go fuck yourself, with love
The lyrics of Prada-G's song "Selfish" delve deep into the artist's feelings of betrayal, abandonment, and self-preservation. The opening lines express a profound sense of anger and disillusionment towards those who have contributed to his feelings of worthlessness and abandonment. He specifically calls out his family for their neglect and lack of acknowledgment, emphasizing the pain of feeling invisible and unwanted within his own bloodline. This sets the tone for the rest of the song, highlighting the artist's determination to rise above his past and not be taken advantage of when he achieves success.
The repetition of the warning not to ask for anything once he becomes wealthy underscores a sense of bitterness and resentment towards those who have disregarded him in the past. The emphasis on self-preservation and not allowing others to take advantage of his success reflects a survival instinct born from past hardships and betrayals. The artist's declaration of selfishness stems from a place of self-protection and a refusal to be used by those who have disregarded him in the past.
As the song progresses, the artist delves deeper into the complex emotions surrounding love and self-worth. He grapples with the idea that helping others has not always been reciprocated, leading to a sense of disillusionment with love and the world around him. The artist acknowledges his own struggles with self-love and the realization that true healing and resilience come from within rather than from external sources or relationships.
The lyrics also touch on themes of resilience and growth, highlighting the artist's journey from a place of hopelessness and abandonment to one of self-reliance and empowerment. Despite feeling cast aside and unloved by his family, the artist finds strength in his own ability to overcome adversity and rebuild his sense of worth. The reference to lost love and past hurts underscores the artist's journey towards self-acceptance and understanding, ultimately leading to a sense of closure and healing. Through his introspective and raw lyrics, Prada-G's "Selfish" paints a poignant picture of overcoming betrayal and neglect, ultimately finding strength and resilience in the face of adversity.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: BILLY HAMMOND JR., D'ANGEL SMITH, KAVON OHARA, RICARDO TOUSSAINT, SAMORE AGRAWAL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind