Hailing from Michigan, Sellouts is a 3 piece group showcasing the nostalgic… Read Full Bio ↴Hailing from Michigan, Sellouts is a 3 piece group showcasing the nostalgic sounds of 90's/2000's nu metal with the energy of modern metalcore and the song structure of Electronic Dance Music. The band is comprised of Mack Couch (vocals), CJ Bertram (Drums) and Justin Ordiway (Guitar).

Selfish
Sellouts Lyrics

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Hey
Oh god not this again
I'm done listening
Over all the bickering
Hey
Yeah your love's like heroin
Can't stop giving in
Sick in the head

And I am
Looking for a little affection
A little attention
It's all in my head
But I can't
Live without a little rejection
Relieve the tension
I'm over the edge and...

Yeah
I don't mean to be selfish
Yeah
But you know I can't help it

I can't keep living like this
Let down by the words you say to me
I feel so drained of all my energy

And I am
Looking for a little affection
A little attention
It's all in my head
But I can't
Live with the consequences
Of lying senseless
In my expenses

Yeah
I don't mean to be selfish
Yeah
But you know I can't help it
Step up, step up
Tell me what you gotta say
Back up, back up
Before I throw it all away
Yeah
In the end it's all worth it

Leave me
Forget about the past throw it all away
Leave me
Leave me

Yeah
I don't mean to be selfish
Yeah
But you know I can't help it
Step up, step up
Tell me what you gotta say
Back up, back up
Before I throw it all away

Step up, step up
Tell me what you gotta say

Overall Meaning

Sellouts' song "Selfish" delves into the complex emotions of a person facing a constant struggle between the desire to be loved and the need to avoid rejection. The singer seems exasperated and frustrated as they are tired of listening to the incessant quarreling and conflicts around them. The comparison between love and heroin indicates the intensity and addiction-like power of that love. The singer seems to be aware of their obsessive tendency, which is why they are looking for affection and attention. However, this desperate need for love also leads to a fear of rejection, leaving them with a heightened sense of anxiety and tension.

The chorus of the song reflects the inner conflict of the singer, where they acknowledge that they don't mean to act selfishly, but they can't help it. The feeling of being drained and exhausted by the situation is palpable when they speak about feeling let down by the words being said to them. The second verse continues this exploration, with the singer acknowledging that they understand their actions have consequences, but they are finding it challenging to change their behavior. The bridge of the song warns the listener to 'step up' and say what needs to be said, or they will lose everything. All of these emotions come to a head with the final chorus, where the singer acknowledges that they cannot keep living like this and urges the other person to 'leave me, forget the past, and throw it all away.'

Line by Line Meaning

Hey
The singer is addressing someone.

Oh god not this again
The singer is expressing annoyance at hearing something repeatedly.

I'm done listening
The singer is no longer willing to listen to the other person.

Over all the bickering
The artist is tired of the arguing that is happening.

Yeah your love's like heroin
The artist is addicted to the other person's love.

Can't stop giving in
The singer is unable to resist the other person's love.

Sick in the head
The singer is mentally unwell due to their addiction to the other person's love.

And I am
The artist is continuing their thoughts from the previous verse.

Looking for a little affection
The artist wants the other person to show them some love.

A little attention
The artist wants the other person to pay attention to them.

It's all in my head
The singer acknowledges that their desire for affection and attention may be imaginary.

But I can't
The artist is unable to change their desires for affection and attention.

Live without a little rejection
The singer needs to experience rejection in order to feel some relief from their addiction to the other person's love.

Relieve the tension
The singer wants to relieve the tension caused by their addiction to the other person's love.

I'm over the edge and...
The singer is close to losing control of their emotions and actions.

Yeah
The artist is acknowledging the following statement.

I don't mean to be selfish
The artist is aware that they are acting selfishly.

But you know I can't help it
The singer is unable to stop themselves from acting selfishly due to their addiction to the other person's love.

I can't keep living like this
The singer is unable to continue living in this way due to the constant disappointment they feel from the other person.

Let down by the words you say to me
The other person is causing the artist to feel let down and disappointed by the things they say.

I feel so drained of all my energy
The constant disappointments from the other person is causing the artist to feel emotionally depleted.

Of lying senseless
The artist acknowledges that they are being dishonest about their feelings towards the other person.

In my expenses
The singer is paying a heavy price for their addiction to the other person's love.

Step up, step up
The artist is challenging the other person to confront them.

Tell me what you gotta say
The singer wants the other person to be honest about their feelings.

Back up, back up
The singer is warning the other person to back away before they become angry.

Before I throw it all away
The singer is warning the other person to stop mistreating them or else the singer will end the relationship.

Leave me
The artist is asking the other person to end the relationship.

Forget about the past throw it all away
The artist wants the other person to forget about their history together and move on.

Yeah
The singer is acknowledging the following statement.

In the end it's all worth it
Despite the difficulties they are experiencing, the singer believes that their relationship with the other person is worth it.

Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Charles Bertram, Jonathan Eberhard, Mackenzie Couch

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