Selfish
Rich Amiri Lyrics


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Swear, I'm selfish, yeah
(Hey, ayy, what the fuck goin' on, Maajins?)
Swear, I'm selfish (Hey, hey hey)
Swear, I'm selfish, yeah (Hey, hey hey)
Swear, I'm selfish
(Swear, I'm selfish, yeah)
Swear, I'm selfish, yeah
(Swear, I'm selfish, yeah)
Swear, I'm selfish, yeah
(Swear, I'm selfish, yeah) (Hey) Yeah

Bae, I need you to
Myself, swear, I'm selfish, Yeah
You fucked up and did me
Wrong, I would never, Yeah
If I did anything wrong, you can tell me
Yeah
I don't need you, wanna go? I'ma let you
You be countin' all my sins
Like you do nothing wrong
You love me, don't feel the same
I had to let you know
Finna call this bitch again
I hit another low
I can't put up with your shit
I hate your episodes

I got a new pack for the low
Hop in the coupe, ridin' through the snow
Give me the loot, gotta get it all
Hittin' your boo, hit her like the folks
Lil' 22 hit you in your nose
Don't know why you actin' up
I know that you wanna know
You say that you want it
I know you just talkin'
Chopper bullets get to sparkin'
Blast off like a rocket
Me and brodie just went shoppin'
Spent a band in Follies
Walk in Prada, had to cop it
I'm the trending topic

I swear, I'm selfish
I swear, I'm selfish, yeah
I swear, I'm selfish, yeah
I swear, I'm selfish
I swear, I'm selfish, yeah
I swear, I'm selfish, yeah

Bae, I need you to
Myself, swear, I'm selfish, Yeah
You fucked up and did me
Wrong, I would never, Yeah
If I did anything wrong, you can tell me
Yeah
I don't need you, wanna go? I'ma let you
You be countin' all my sins
Like you do nothing wrong
You like me, don't feel the same
I had to let you know
Finna call this bitch again
I hit another low
I can't put up with your shit
I hate your episodes

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Never Fail rich Amiri
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Girl, I need you to myself, I'm too selfish
Yeah deal with anxiety by myself
You not helpin', Yeah
Told you hit me if you
Need anything, call me, Yeah
Me and Amiri gettin' rich
We hit up Follies, Yeah
They was just sleepin' on my name
I got insomnia conversations with my racks
I love to count it up
That ho want me, I don't want her
So I gotta get the fuck
I'm sippin' on mud, true love in my cup
That's what's up

(Yeah, I'm selfish, yeah
Yeah, I'm selfish, Yeah)
Oh, oh oh (Yeah, I'm selfish, yeah
Yeah, I'm selfish, Yeah)
Oh, oh oh (Yeah, I'm selfish, yeah
Yeah, I'm selfish, Yeah)
Oh, oh oh (Yeah, I'm selfish, yeah
Yeah, I'm selfish, Yeah)

Bae, I need you to
Myself, swear, I'm selfish, Yeah
You fucked up and did me
Wrong, I would never, Yeah
If I did anything wrong, you can tell me
Yeah
I don't need you, wanna go? I'ma let you
You be countin' all my sins
Like you do nothing wrong
You like me, don't feel the same
I had to let you know
Finna call this bitch again
I hit another low
I can't put up with your shit
I hate your episodes

Swear, I'm selfish




Swear, I'm selfish, yeah
I swear, I'm selfish

Overall Meaning

In the song "Selfish" by Rich Amiri, the artist expresses his self-centeredness and desire to prioritize himself above all else. The repetition of the phrase "Swear, I'm selfish" throughout the lyrics emphasizes this theme.


The first verse suggests that the artist feels wronged by someone and would never do the same to them. He acknowledges that if he has done anything wrong, he is open to being told about it. However, he also conveys a sense of independence and indifference towards the other person, implying that he doesn't need them and is willing to let them go.


The second verse introduces a shift in the lyrics, with the artist bragging about his material possessions and the lavish lifestyle he leads. He mentions getting a new pack of items at a low cost, riding through the snow in his coupe, and boasting about his monetary gains. This section portrays the artist as confident and on top of his game, with his actions portraying a sense of rebellion and defiance.


Throughout the song, the recurring phrase "Swear, I'm selfish" serves as a self-assertion reinforcing the artist's prioritization of his own needs and desires.


The bridge of the song emphasizes the artist's selfishness in the context of a romantic relationship. He expresses his need to have his partner all to himself and insinuates that he handles his anxiety alone, suggesting that the partner does not provide the necessary support. The artist assures his partner that she can call him if she needs anything, but makes it clear that he is solely focused on his own success and well-being.


Overall, the lyrics of "Selfish" reveal a theme of self-centeredness and the artist's insistence on putting his own needs first. It portrays a sense of detachment and independence, suggesting a desire to distance himself from any form of emotional baggage or dependency on others.


Line by Line Meaning

Swear, I'm selfish, yeah
I am openly admitting that I prioritize my own needs and desires without considering others.


Bae, I need you to
My dear, I require your undivided attention and presence.


Myself, swear, I'm selfish, Yeah
I choose to focus solely on my own well-being, affirming that I am indeed selfish.


You fucked up and did me
You committed a significant mistake that caused harm to me.


Wrong, I would never, Yeah
It is important to acknowledge that I would never engage in such wrongdoing.


If I did anything wrong, you can tell me
In the event that I have unintentionally harmed you, please feel free to communicate it to me.


You be countin' all my sins
You meticulously keep track and catalog all the faults and mistakes I have made.


Like you do nothing wrong
Interestingly, you seem to perceive that you are faultless, despite your own shortcomings.


You love me, don't feel the same
Although you claim to love me, your emotions and level of affection do not reciprocate in equal measure.


I had to let you know
It was necessary for me to inform you of this disparity in our feelings.


Finna call this bitch again
I am contemplating reaching out to a particular person once more.


I hit another low
I have experienced another instance of emotional or psychological distress.


I can't put up with your shit
I am unable to tolerate your problematic behavior any longer.


I hate your episodes
I strongly dislike and have an aversion to the disruptive outbursts or episodes you exhibit.


I got a new pack for the low
I have recently acquired a fresh supply of goods at a considerably low cost.


Hop in the coupe, ridin' through the snow
I am driving in my luxurious car, effortlessly cruising through the snowy landscape.


Give me the loot, gotta get it all
Hand over the money and valuables, as I am determined to acquire everything available.


Hittin' your boo, hit her like the folks
Engaging romantically with your partner, treating them with the same intensity and style.


Lil' 22 hit you in your nose
A small caliber firearm will strike you directly in the nose.


Don't know why you actin' up
I fail to comprehend the reason behind your sudden problematic behavior.


I know that you wanna know
I am aware of your curiosity and desire for information.


You say that you want it
You claim to desire something.


I know you just talkin'
However, I am aware that your words hold little true intention or meaning.


Chopper bullets get to sparkin'
The rapid firing of high-caliber bullets commences, creating flashes of light.


Blast off like a rocket
We accelerate and launch into the air with great force resembling that of a rocket.


Me and brodie just went shoppin'
My close friend and I have recently engaged in a shopping spree.


Spent a band in Follies
We extravagantly expended a large sum of money at the gentlemen's club called Follies.


Walk in Prada, had to cop it
Upon entering the Prada store, I immediately decided to make a purchase.


I'm the trending topic
I currently hold a significant position of interest and discussion among the public.


Girl, I need you to myself, I'm too selfish
My dear, I require exclusive possession of your presence as I am excessively focused on my own desires.


Yeah deal with anxiety by myself
I am responsible for coping with my anxiety and managing it independently.


You not helpin', Yeah
Your assistance or support in this matter is not contributing positively.


Told you hit me if you
I previously instructed you to contact me in the event that you required any help or support.


Need anything, call me, Yeah
If there is anything you require, please reach out to me for assistance.


Me and Amiri gettin' rich
Amiri and I are successfully accumulating wealth.


We hit up Follies, Yeah
We visited the gentlemen's club Follies, as indicated by the location reference.


They was just sleepin' on my name
Others were previously unaware or dismissive of my reputation and potential.


I got insomnia conversations with my racks
I suffer from sleeplessness, engaging in discussions with my stacks of money.


I love to count it up
I derive pleasure from tallying and organizing my accumulated wealth.


That ho want me, I don't want her
A promiscuous individual expresses interest in me, but I hold no desire for her.


So I gotta get the fuck
Consequently, I must depart and distance myself from that situation.


I'm sippin' on mud, true love in my cup
I am currently consuming a concoction consisting of cough syrup, representing true love for me.


That's what's up
That is the current state of affairs, and I find it satisfactory.


(Yeah, I'm selfish, yeah
Yes, it is true that I am self-centered and prioritize my own needs.


Yeah, I'm selfish, Yeah)
Affirmatively, I do confirm that I exhibit selfish behavior.


Oh, oh oh (Yeah, I'm selfish, yeah
We vocalize an expression of affirmation regarding my self-centered nature.


Yeah, I'm selfish, Yeah)
Indeed, it is accurate to describe me as selfish.




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