Selfish
Tylo $mith Lyrics
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Can't lie to you
I need somewhere I can hide to confide in you
I ain't the type
To lose my mind
To lose myself like this
I miss those times
You treated me right
Why you fronting like you ain't up on a joke thing
No change
No change
She could never change
Hang your problems where my coat hang
Girl this shit survival to me I ain't talkin dope game
See niggas flexin for the gram ain't that a shame
On my side a couple g's and my m's in the piggy bank shawty whatcha thank
I remember thinking 'bout how I could break it off
That bottle top she make it pop she got it drank it up
If that's ya love I make it lock up like Guantanamo
You fill that cup and you can't stop no I can't let you go
And shit be lookin down
Baby don't you play me now
And if he come around let your side nigga know
I had my heart stolen by you
Can't lie to you
I need somewhere I can hide to confide in you
I ain't the type
To lose my mind
To lose myself like this
I miss those times
You treated me right
But now you so selfish
Feel like all my life I been so locked in a bottle
Spent most of time wishin' for some dough and now yeah I got it
A couple bands and some thotties
A millionaire when i'm thirty
Hop on a web show like McCurdy
Hella bitches be flirty
They see my wrist on McFlurry
And these niggas be salty
I cop a check out in Bali
While sexy lil mama top me
Yeah
Now I ain't got no problems 'cept
Shawties askin' for dollars and niggas askin for follows
Been came up from the bottom
Like uber show in the autumn
They know I'm staying patient
Think I'm ill need a doctor
Hold up you lookin perfect
Thats when i started hurtin
Cuz ya ex fuckin' with you and you can't even curve him
I had my heart stolen by you
Can't lie to you
I need somewhere I can hide to confide in you
I ain't the type
To lose my mind
To lose myself like this
I miss those times
You treated me right
But now you so selfish
In Tylo $mith's song "Selfish," the lyrics delve into a complex emotional journey. The singer begins by expressing how their heart has been stolen by someone, admitting they cannot lie about the deep connection they feel. They yearn for a safe space where they can confide and hide away with this person. However, the singer also acknowledges that they are not the type to lose their mind or lose themselves, implying that the current situation has caused them to feel lost and confused. They reminisce about the times when this person treated them right but lament that now they have become selfish.
The second verse further explores the singer's feelings. They confront the person, accusing them of pretending not to understand the depth of their connection. The singer refuses to change, emphasizing that they won't alter themselves for anyone. They describe their troubled past and liken it to a survival game, suggesting that their experiences have molded them into a survivor. The mention of "niggas flexin for the gram" highlights the theme of materialism and the shallow nature of some relationships. The singer rebukes the person for their selfishness, insinuating that the love they once shared is no longer present.
Overall, "Selfish" presents a complex and introspective exploration of a fractured relationship, filled with longing, confusion, and a sense of self-preservation.
Line by Line Meaning
I had my heart stolen by you
You took my heart and left me feeling empty
Can't lie to you
I can't hide the truth from you
I need somewhere I can hide to confide in you
I need a safe space where I can open up to you
I ain't the type
I'm not the kind of person
To lose my mind
To become crazy
To lose myself like this
To lose my sense of identity like I have now
I miss those times
I long for the moments we used to have
You treated me right
You used to treat me well
But now you so selfish
But now you only care about yourself
Why you fronting like you ain't up on a joke thing
Why are you pretending like you're not aware of what's going on
No change
No difference
She could never change
She will never change
Hang your problems where my coat hang
Put your issues aside when you're with me
Girl this shit survival to me I ain't talkin dope game
This situation is a matter of survival to me, I'm not talking about drugs
See niggas flexin for the gram ain't that a shame
It's a shame to see people showing off on social media
On my side a couple g's and my m's in the piggy bank shawty whatcha thank
I have some money with me, what do you think about that?
I remember thinking 'bout how I could break it off
I used to contemplate ending the relationship
That bottle top she make it pop she got it drank it up
She opens the bottle and drinks it quickly
If that's ya love I make it lock up like Guantanamo
If that's your version of love, I would make it disappear just like in Guantanamo Bay
You fill that cup and you can't stop no I can't let you go
You keep drinking and I can't stop you, but I can't allow you to leave either
And shit be lookin down
Everything seems to be going wrong
Baby don't you play me now
Baby, don't deceive or manipulate me now
And if he come around let your side nigga know
And if he comes around, make sure your other guy knows about it
Feel like all my life I been so locked in a bottle
I feel like I've been trapped and confined my whole life
Spent most of time wishin' for some dough and now yeah I got it
I used to spend most of my time wishing for money, and now I have it
A couple bands and some thotties
I have some money and some promiscuous girls with me
A millionaire when i'm thirty
I aspire to become a millionaire by the time I turn thirty
Hop on a web show like McCurdy
I want to appear on a web show, just like McCurdy
Hella bitches be flirty
Many girls are being flirtatious
They see my wrist on McFlurry
They notice the expensive watch on my wrist
And these niggas be salty
And these guys are jealous or resentful
I cop a check out in Bali
I receive a large payment while in Bali
While sexy lil mama top me
While an attractive woman performs oral sex on me
Now I ain't got no problems 'cept
Now I don't have any issues except
Shawties askin' for dollars and niggas askin for follows
Girls are asking for money and guys are asking for social media followers
Been came up from the bottom
I have already risen from a disadvantaged position
Like uber show in the autumn
Like an impressive show during the autumn season
They know I'm staying patient
They know that I'm being patient
Think I'm ill need a doctor
They think I'm sick and in need of a doctor
Hold up you lookin perfect
Wait a minute, you look flawless
Thats when i started hurtin
That's when I began to feel pain
Cuz ya ex fuckin' with you and you can't even curve him
Because your ex is still involved with you and you can't even reject him
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Written by: JA-VELL SMITH
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