"Nobody needs to write a bio for me. This… Read Full Bio ↴In the words of SAINt JHN:
"Nobody needs to write a bio for me. This is stupid. My name is SAINt JHN, that's my real name, it's spelled a little different tho. I'm from Brooklyn, I spent half of my childhood growing up in Georgetown, Guyana. I was dirt poor in Brooklyn and some version of rich in Guyana, because apparently 2 nickles can buy you a sports car in a 3rd world country. Who knew?! I'm from a SUPER Christian household where my mom forced us to go to every church imaginable, EVERY, SINGLE, WEEK! I hated it. I still won't go to church to this day. I'm a product of a father that was a hustler, preacher for a mother and a rapper for an older brother. Jay z and Beenie Man were my musical hero's growing up. I don't know how to describe the music I make, don't know what genre it belongs to and I don't exactly care. I make what I want to hear and paint the pictures that I want to see in the world. I got my start writing songs for other people, I got lucky I don't know how that happened but I did. I wrote some records for Usher, Kiesza, Gorgon City and a few other people. I was having success, but then I quit, cause who wants to live their dreams through someone else's eyes. So I put out my first project, Collection One. And here we are now, I hope you like whatever comes next cause I have no fvcking idea!"
SAINt JHN has since released his third studio album "While The World Was Burning".
Selfish
SAINt JHN Lyrics
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So you wouldn't be somebody else's
I don't wanna lay here by myself
Ain't afraid to say I'm selfish
Don't wanna lie to you, don't wanna promise something
Knowin' I can't come through, toast over this discussion
More of ignoring the rules, too close, and then we're touching
Something in the way you smell
Something in the way you touch me
Maybe it's the way you wrap your arms around
Makes me wanna' lay you down, and tell you all the things we could be
Tell me that you need me now, oh even though it's not allowed
I wish we were both somebody else
So you wouldn't be somebody else's
I don't wanna lay here by myself
Hope you forgive me darlin', I'm selfish
I wish we were both somebody else
So we wouldn't be somebody else's
I don't wanna lay here by myself
Ain't afraid to say I'm selfish
Window to my soul, I know you know my weakness
Arms folded, both eyes closed, won't tell no one your secrets
Some things we can't control, you leave me with no defense
Only thing I know, is I'm yours
Something in the way you smell
Something in the way you touch me
Maybe it's the way you wrap your arms around
Makes me wanna lay you down, and tell you all the things we could be
Tell me that you need me now, oh even though it's not allowed
I wish we were both somebody else
So you wouldn't be somebody else's
I don't wanna lay here by myself
Hope you forgive me darlin', I'm selfish
I wish we were both somebody else
So we wouldn't be somebody else's
I don't wanna lay here by myself
'Cause I'm yours, I'm in too deep now
Don't let me breathe, your love won't be found
My everything, you're all I need now
'Cause I'm lost without you, and no one loves me now
'Cause I'm yours, I'm in too deep now
Don't let me breathe, your love won't be found
My everything, you're all I need now
'Cause I'm lost without you, and no one loves me now
I wish we were both somebody else
So you wouldn't be somebody else's
I don't wanna lay here by myself
Ain't afraid to say I'm selfish
The lyrics to SAINt JHN's "Selfish" are deeply introspective, as they explore the singer's sense of desire and loss in a relationship. The song opens with a confession of yearning for the other person to belong solely to him, with lines like "I wish we were both somebody else, so you wouldn't be somebody else's." He continues to describe his need for the other person's affection and attention, admitting, "I'm in too deep now, don't let me breathe, your love won't be found, my everything, you're all I need now." Despite knowing that his wants cannot be fulfilled, the singer expresses his longing for the other person with lines like "makes me wanna lay you down, and tell you all the things we could be, tell me that you need me now, oh even though it's not allowed."
As the song progresses, the singer reveals more of his vulnerability and uncertainty. He admits that he is selfish and that he doesn't know how to navigate the relationship without breaking the rules. He also acknowledges that there are parts of himself that the other person knows intimately, leaving him feeling exposed and defenseless. Yet despite these insecurities, the singer remains committed to the relationship, stating "only thing I know is I'm yours."
Overall, "Selfish" is a moving exploration of desire, vulnerability, and the complex emotions that come with falling for someone.
Line by Line Meaning
I wish we were both somebody else
He wishes that they were both different people so that they wouldn't have to deal with the complications of their current situation.
So you wouldn't be somebody else's
He wishes that she wasn't attached to someone else.
I don't wanna lay here by myself
He doesn't want to be alone without her.
Ain't afraid to say I'm selfish
He openly admits that his desires are focused solely on his own pleasure and happiness.
Don't wanna lie to you, don't wanna promise something
He doesn't want to deceive or promise anything he can't deliver.
Knowin' I can't come through, toast over this discussion
He doesn't want to bring up this topic unless it can be resolved and sees it as a discussion that could end in a toast.
More of ignoring the rules, too close, and then we're touching
He admits that their actions of being close and touching each other are breaking the rules (of her relationship) and becoming inappropriate.
Now we're both confused, well I know
He acknowledges their confusing situation but understands his own rationality towards it.
Something in the way you smell
He's attracted to her scent.
Something in the way you touch me
He's attracted to the way she touches him.
Maybe it's the way you wrap your arms around
He finds her embrace appealing.
Makes me wanna' lay you down, and tell you all the things we could be
He's tempted to be intimate with her and explore the potential of their relationship.
Tell me that you need me now, oh even though it's not allowed
He wants her to admit her feelings for him, despite their situation.
Hope you forgive me darlin', I'm selfish
He recognizes his own selfishness and hopes that she can forgive him.
Window to my soul, I know you know my weakness
He feels that she has an understanding of his feelings and vulnerabilities.
Arms folded, both eyes closed, won't tell no one your secrets
He is guarding her secrets and keeping them between the two of them.
Some things we can't control, you leave me with no defense
He admits that there are situations out of their control and feels vulnerable in her presence.
Only thing I know, is I'm yours
He declares his devotion and commitment to her despite their complicated situation.
'Cause I'm yours, I'm in too deep now
He acknowledges that he's emotionally involved with her.
Don't let me breathe, your love won't be found
He doesn't want to lose her love and wants to stay close to her.
My everything, you're all I need now
He admits that she's become everything to him.
'Cause I'm lost without you, and no one loves me now
He feels without her, he would be alone and no one else would love him.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Lee Stanshenko, Carlos St. John Phillips
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I wish we were both somebody else
So you wouldn't be somebody else's
I don't wanna lay here by myself
Ain't afraid to say I'm selfish
Don't wanna lie to you, don't wanna promise something
Knowin' I can't come through, toast over this discussion
More of ignoring the rules, too close, and then we're touching
Now we're both confused, well I know
Something in the way you smell
Something in the way you touch me
Maybe it's the way you wrap your arms around
Makes me wanna' lay you down, and tell you all the things we could be
Tell me that you need me now, oh even though it's not allowed
I wish we were both somebody else
So you wouldn't be somebody else's
I don't wanna lay here by myself
Hope you forgive me darlin', I'm selfish
I wish we were both somebody else
So we wouldn't be somebody else's
I don't wanna lay here by myself
Ain't afraid to say I'm selfish
Window to my soul, I know you know my weakness
Arms folded, both eyes closed, won't tell no one your secrets
Some things we can't control, you leave me with no defense
Only thing I know, is I'm yours
Something in the way you smell
Something in the way you touch me
Maybe it's the way you wrap your arms around
Makes me wanna lay you down, and tell you all the things we could be
Tell me that you need me now, oh even though it's not allowed
I wish we were both somebody else
So you wouldn't be somebody else's
I don't wanna lay here by myself
Hope you forgive me darlin', I'm selfish
I wish we were both somebody else
So we wouldn't be somebody else's
I don't wanna lay here by myself
'Cause I'm yours, I'm in too deep now
Don't let me breathe, your love won't be found
My everything, you're all I need now
'Cause I'm lost without you, and no one loves me now
'Cause I'm yours, I'm in too deep now
Don't let me breathe, your love won't be found
My everything, you're all I need now
'Cause I'm lost without you, and no one loves me now
I wish we were both somebody else
So you wouldn't be somebody else's
I don't wanna lay here by myself
Ain't afraid to say I'm selfish
@lola66999
2024 anyone? ❤
@sleeponthemoon8829
Here with you 🙃
@user-rs1wd7xk9m
I mean untill I’m dust
@EdinaNiatore-zz8vh
yeah
@keemwilliams5777
Definitely this is a hit i❤
@indiamoore8988
😊
@murderface35
It’s 2024 who’s still listening ?❤❤❤❤
@EdinaNiatore-zz8vh
we innit
@NadiaJosephina
I gotta say, this song hit me with a feeling I haven’t felt from a song in a long time🖤
@shellon22
I feel you. I have been in that feeling for 2 days but, the hubby is def reaping the benefits.