Selfish
Softies Lyrics
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I can see when you look at me you want to tell me
You say you don't know how
But you don't have to 'cause I know
You say you don't know how
But you don't have to 'cause I know
when you say you've always been this way, I believe you
You say you can't change now
But you don't have to 'cause I know
You say you can't change now
But you don't have to 'cause I know
I don't doubt you know all about how I adore you
And if you can't say I love you, I'll say it for you
You say you don't know why
But you don't have to 'cause I know
You say you don't know why
But you don't have to 'cause I know
Softies' song "Selfish" is a poignant tale of unrequited love and the struggle to express one's feelings. The lyrics are written from the perspective of someone who is in love with someone else who finds it hard to express themselves. The first stanza illustrates the difficulty the person faces when trying to be vulnerable to the person they're in love with. They can see the love in their eyes, but they find it hard to express. Even though they can't say the words "I love you," they know they're loved.
The second stanza describes the other person's struggle to express themselves. The person being loved has a "selfish tendency" that they say they can't change. But, the person in love believes them and knows that they don't have to change. This stanza suggests that the person being loved has other redeeming qualities that make them worthy of love, even if they find it hard to reciprocate the feelings.
The final stanza shows that despite everything, the person in love still adores the other and is willing to say "I love you" for them. The other person may not fully understand why they're loved, but the person in love knows that they don't have to explain themselves because they understand.
Overall, "Selfish" is a beautifully written song that expresses the vulnerability and pain that comes with unrequited love. It's a reminder that sometimes love isn't easy, but it's worth it.
Line by Line Meaning
I know it's hard for you to show that you love me
I understand that you find it difficult to express your love for me
I can see when you look at me you want to tell me
I can perceive your desire to express your feelings towards me through your glances
You say you don't know how
You insist that you lack the ability to do so
But you don't have to 'cause I know
But it's unnecessary because I already understand
when you say you've always been this way, I believe you
I accept that this is an inherent trait of yours when you say it's always been a part of you
You tell me this selfish tendency will never leave you
You reveal that this self-centered tendency is a permanent feature of your personality
You say you can't change now
You claim that there's no possibility of altering this trait at present
But you don't have to 'cause I know
But it's redundant because I already comprehend
I don't doubt you know all about how I adore you
I'm confident that you're aware of how much I cherish and venerate you
And if you can't say I love you, I'll say it for you
If you're not capable of expressing your affection for me, I'll express it on your behalf
You say you don't know why
You express your confusion about why you have difficulty communicating your emotions
But you don't have to 'cause I know
But I already comprehend regardless of your lack of comprehension
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RabidHummingbird
One of my favorite songs of all time. After all these years, I'm just realizing that this song is about my life partner talking to me about accepting me and loving me, despite my deep-seated issues. Hits home on a whole new level. Rose Melberg, thank you for your music.
gottlieb
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