Quayle’s current single “Drinking With Dolly” is one close to her heart. It is an anthem for all the women of country in a time when female artists are rising together to make a major impact in today’s music scene.
“Last fall when my producer asked if he could play me a song, I felt a magic from the first words and chords. That is where my love affair with this beautiful tribute to women in country music began. As a songwriter, I felt as if these were my own words and my own story. This song was a must.”
Partnering with acclaimed producer Matt McClure of the 2013 CMA “Song of the Year,” “I Drive Your Truck” by Lee Brice, Quayle’s new music is much anticipated. Accompanying the single, the upcoming EP will include songs “Days Like These,” “Should Have Told Me” and the co-written heartfelt ‘moving on song,’ “Shoebox.”
Quayle captures the heart of storytelling as she offers the genre a fresh sound, relatable storylines and an invigorating presence that is unmatched in today’s musical spectrum. Harnessing her signature passion and pairing it with an authentic artistry, fans can expect to hear and feel exactly what they didn’t know they were missing.
“This music has changed me and I have found what I believe to be my place in country music. I have never been more comfortable in my voice and skin as I am today.”
Growing up on a working buffalo farm in Montana, Quayle spent much of her time out in the barn mucking horse stalls while listening to the local AM radio. This early introduction to country music sparked her fascination with handcrafted lyrics, artful storytelling, careful melodies, and a song’s ability to touch so many lives at one time.
At the age of 12 she penned her first song and became a proficient young, little piano player; and when she turned 15, she bought an acoustic guitar at a pawnshop. The self-taught guitar player began turning her poetry and personal journal entries into her very own “three-chords and [her] cold hard truth.”
Before the launch of Quayle’s current project, singles “That’s What I’m Talking About” and “Sugar High,” impacted radio and CMT, GAC and ZUUS Country with the accompanying music videos. The Montana native’s career has taken her across the world performing on music stages alongside Jerrod Niemann, Jamie O’Neal and emerging artist Jon Pardi as well as the stages of the Sundance Film Festival, NRA and CMA Music Festival. Active in competitive equine and firearm sporting events, Quayle is a regular participant in charity events aligned with the heart of the country music lifestyle.
Quayle’s journey as an artist has led her to this very moment in her career. She has found her voice and her sound. A perfect fit. A fit she has been piecing together all her life.
Selfish
Stephanie Quayle Lyrics
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Blow it all out
For you to mess it up
I took an hour
Picking out this dress
Your gonna slip right off
Your friends ain't gonna call
'Cause I already let 'em know
I'm selfish
When it comes to you boy
I can't help it
I'm like a kid with a toy
I ain't sharing
Feel them staring
Let me spell it out
I want you and no one else
I'm selfish
So deep in conversation
They all want your time
Anyone can see
You light up the room
Everyone's watching you
But you're watching me
One look from me baby
And you know we gotta leave
I can't take it any longer
I need your hands on me
I'm selfish
When it comes to you boy
I can't help it
I'm like a kid with a toy
I ain't sharing
Feel them staring
Let me spell it out
I want you and no one else
I'm selfish
One look from me baby
And you know we gotta leave
I can't take it any longer
I need your hands on me
I'm selfish
When it comes to you boy
I can't help it
I'm like a kid with a toy
I ain't sharing
Feel them staring
Let me spell it out
I want you and no one else
I'm selfish
Im so selfish
So selfish
I'm selfish
The lyrics to Stephanie Quayle's song Selfish appear to be a declaration of love from the perspective of someone who is infatuated with their romantic partner. They have put in effort to look good and to present themselves in the best light possible, but they are not interested in sharing their partner with anyone. The idea of other people competing for their partner's attention is unbearable, and they want nothing more than to have their partner to themselves. Throughout the lyrics, the idea of being selfish is heavily emphasized, but it is clear that this selfishness is born out of a deep love and desire for the person they are singing to.
The first verse sets the stage for the rest of the song, with the singer describing how they have gone to great lengths to look their best for their partner. They expect their partner to mess up their hair and slip their dress off later, but they are willing to take the risk for the sake of intimacy. The second verse describes how other people in the room are vying for the attention of the singer's partner, but the partner is only interested in being with the singer. The singer knows that their partner will leave with them if they ask, and they cannot wait any longer to get their hands on them.
Overall, the song Selfish appears to be a love song that emphasizes the importance of a deep, passionate connection between two people. The idea of being selfish is not presented as negative or harmful, but rather as a natural result of the intense feelings that the singer has for their partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Wash my hair
I took extra time to make myself look good for you.
Blow it all out
I went the extra mile to make my hair look perfect.
For you to mess it up
Even though I know it might get messed up later, I still want to look good for you.
I took an hour
I put a lot of effort into getting dressed.
Picking out this dress
I spent a lot of time choosing the perfect outfit for you.
Your gonna slip right off
I picked an outfit that is easy for you to take off later.
Your friends ain't gonna call
I already told your friends that I want you all to myself tonight.
'Cause I already let 'em know
I want to be the only one you're spending time with tonight.
Tonight I want you all to my own
I don't want to share you with anyone else tonight.
I'm selfish
I want you all to myself and can't help it.
When it comes to you boy
I only care about having you to myself.
I can't help it
These feelings of wanting you all to myself are too strong for me to ignore.
I'm like a kid with a toy
I'm possessive and don't want to share you with anyone.
I ain't sharing
I don't want anyone else to have you tonight.
Feel them staring
I know other people are watching us, but I don't care.
Let me spell it out
I want to make it clear that I want you all to myself.
I want you and no one else
I don't want to share you with anyone tonight.
So deep in conversation
Others are talking to you, but I want your attention on me.
They all want your time
Others are vying for your attention, but I want you all to myself.
Anyone can see
It's obvious to everyone that you're the center of attention.
You light up the room
You have a magnetic personality that attracts people to you.
Everyone's watching you
Others are paying attention to how you're acting in this social situation.
But you're watching me
Despite everyone else vying for your attention, you're focused on me.
One look from me baby
I want to communicate to you that I want your attention on me.
And you know we gotta leave
I want to show you that I want to be alone with you.
I can't take it any longer
I can't deal with sharing you any longer, and want to be selfish.
I need your hands on me
I want to show you that I want intimacy and to be with you.
Im so selfish
I can't help but want to have you all to myself.
So selfish
I put my own needs of wanting you all to myself before anyone else's needs or wants.
I'm selfish
I want to make it very clear that tonight I only want to be with you.
Writer(s): andrew scott wills, stephanie quayle, tori tullier
Contributed by Gabriel K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Hayley Whiting
Her voice sounds like a combination of Carrie Underwood and Reba McEntire, I love it!
K Nicole
I would have to agree 👍 💯 👏 🙌 😌 🙂 👍 💯 👏 🙌 😌 🙂
Ms. Daisy
I keep this song on repeat, her voice is beautiful as well as the lyrics. 🥰
Stephanie Jules
It's beautiful
Todd zahler
I just love her passion in this song and video!
Laura Wooley
I love this song, I listen to it every single day
Aletha Lucas Mobley
Love this song here voice is beautiful
Melanie Leahy
Beautiful voice and song!!
James Anderson
That a nice comment,Hello Melanie how are you doing 👋👋👋👋
Michelle Guerra
Amazing beautiful song, this is why I love country music. Thank you to all our artists out there love you all. Gby all.