Selfish
Sheffdan Lyrics


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Checking the reciept for what I'm worth
Looked once or twice so I didn't learn
I was sitting on not too much
But enough to say that I'm worth some love

So I tried to cash out everything I earned
But I came back broke cause you stolen
All that I have
So love isn't the plan

Take it to the left (Nah)
Take it to the backroom
I'm just tryna fuck
Don't act like I know you like that

Man I left you
Crying in my bedroom
I'm just tryna fuck
Don't act like I know you like that

Girl I don't have the time to waste
On anyone yet alone myself
Yeah I'm fucking selfish (Huh)
Tell me about it

Well it's not like I tried my best
We don't talk about that
Organise the time and place
Reorganise the time and place

Reorganise reorganise like every time
Yeah fucking right I'm thinking I
Was stupid to accept
Happiness might be coming true

But it left with a pair of high heels owned by you
I knew it wasn't true

Take it to the left (Nah)
Take it to the backroom
I'm just tryna fuck
Don't act like I know you like that

Man I left you
Crying in my bedroom
I'm just tryna fuck
Don't act like I know you like that

Girl I don't have the time to waste
On anyone yet alone myself
Yeah I'm fucking selfish (Huh)
Tell me about it baby

That's that bullshit coming through (Yeah yeah)
Yeah that's that bullshit coming through (Yeah yeah)
You said I feel the same as you so
Why the fuck do I wait on you

This aging like some spoiled milk
I set aside my feelings true they were
And I won't hide it
I got over them but I then

Have to deal with all these games
I grew up but I'm still playing
I don't wanna be that way no more
I don't wanna be this way no more

I had hope for the first time
In such a long time and you gave it up
At least that's how I feel
I know that's how I feel

Take it to the left (Nah)
Take it to the backroom
I'm just tryna fuck
Don't act like I know you like that

Man I left you
Crying in my bedroom
I'm just tryna fuck
Don't act like I know you like that

Girl I don't have the time to waste
On anyone yet alone myself




Yeah I'm fucking selfish (Huh)
Tell me about it baby

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sheffdan's song "Selfish" showcase the internal dilemma of an individual who is struggling with their worth and priorities. The singer counts their worth, realizing they are not worth much, but they still deserve love. However, they are unable to find it, and instead, they meet people who leave them broken and hurt. The singer then talks about how they don't have time for wasteful relationships and only want to fulfill their physical desires.


The song's chorus emphasizes the singer's selfishness and their inability to connect with others emotionally. They acknowledge that they are selfish and only care about themselves despite feeling hurt and deceived by others. The bridge suggests that the singer had hope in a relationship but was left with disappointment and heartache.


Overall, the song is a bittersweet reflection on the singer's internal struggles, worth, and inability to form meaningful connections that go beyond physical connections.


Line by Line Meaning

Checking the receipt for what I'm worth
I'm trying to evaluate my value in this relationship


Looked once or twice so I didn't learn
I didn't pay much attention before


I was sitting on not too much
I didn't have much in the relationship


But enough to say that I'm worth some love
I'm deserving of love regardless of what I have to offer


So I tried to cash out everything I earned
I tried to get what I deserved from the relationship


But I came back broke cause you stolen
You took everything from me


All that I have
I had nothing left


So love isn't the plan
I'm not interested in love anymore


Take it to the left (Nah)
I don't want to deal with this


Take it to the backroom
Let's be intimate without getting to know each other


I'm just tryna fuck
I'm only interested in sex


Don't act like I know you like that
Don't think I have any real feelings for you


Man I left you
I walked away from you


Crying in my bedroom
You were upset and I didn't care


Girl I don't have the time to waste
I'm not interested in wasting my time


On anyone yet alone myself
Not even on myself


Yeah I'm fucking selfish (Huh)
I only care about myself


Tell me about it
I know I'm selfish


Well it's not like I tried my best
I didn't put much effort into this


We don't talk about that
I don't want to discuss how I didn't try


Organize the time and place
Let's plan when and where to have sex


Reorganize the time and place
Let's change our previous plan for sex


Reorganize, reorganize like every time
We keep changing our plans


Yeah fucking right I'm thinking I
I know better


Was stupid to accept
I regret agreeing to this


Happiness might be coming true
I had hope for happiness


But it left with a pair of high heels owned by you
You took my hope away


I knew it wasn't true
I knew I wouldn't find happiness in this relationship


That's that bullshit coming through (Yeah yeah)
I see through your lies


You said I feel the same as you so
You claimed to have the same feelings as me


Why the fuck do I wait on you
But I'm always waiting for you


This aging like some spoiled milk
Our relationship is getting worse over time


I set aside my feelings true they were
I ignored my true feelings


And I won't hide it
I won't continue to ignore my feelings


I got over them but I then
I tried to move on, but


Have to deal with all these games
You keep playing games with me


I grew up but I'm still playing
I'm tired of playing games but I'm still stuck in this cycle


I don't wanna be that way no more
I don't want to continue being stuck in this cycle


I had hope for the first time
I was optimistic for the first time in a while


In such a long time and you gave it up
But you took that hope away from me


At least that's how I feel
That's how it feels to me


Tell me about it baby
I know how it feels




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Written by: Daniel Kelly

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