Selfish
XXXTENTACION & Kanye West Lyrics
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I gotta put me first
I gotta put me first, Lucious
I understand that, and I promise
Selfish, I just want you all to my own
These-these 'ches won't leave me alone
Damaged by the fact I'm alone
I put me first
I put me first, Lucian
What was it worth?
What was it worth in the end?
It was just a purse
It was just a purse, then again
I never seen a purse
Get took as personal as this
Don't make it worse
Don't make it worse than what it is
I spent a church
I spent a church on a Benz
I lost my shirt
Least now we playing shirts and skins
Shift to reverse
And then you skrrt off again
Lewinsky, treat me like the President
Don't look at me like I need medicine
Don't care what you heard, uh
Don't care what you heard, CNN
Even friends got a E-N-D at the end
Selfish, I just want you all to my own
These-these 'ches won't leave me alone
Damaged by the fact I'm alone
Selfish, I just want you all to my own
These-these 'ches won't leave me alone
Damaged by the fact I'm alone
The song "Selfish" by XXXTENTACION and Kanye West portrays a sense of self-care and importance. The repetition of "I gotta put me first" in the beginning and later "I put me first" emphasizes the significance of prioritizing oneself. The reference to Lucious, who could be one of X’s close friends, confirms that he understands the importance of putting his well-being over anything else.
The chorus "Selfish, I just want you all to my own, These-these 'ches won't leave me alone" magnifies X's wish to be selfish rather than pleasing everyone else. The use of the word 'ches,' typically disrespectful slang for women, illustrates X's behavior which can be considered misogynistic. X refers to the damage he has endured by being alone, which reveals his vulnerability and struggle. The verse "It was just a purse, then again, I never seen a purse, get took as personal as this" talks about the serious consequences of material possessions and how it can hurt people. In the end, X realizes that material possessions aren't valuable and so chooses self-care over them.
The song attempts to convey that self-care can improve one's mental health and wellbeing, and that it is okay to prioritize oneself over others. However, this can be distorted when it results in disrespectful behavior towards others.
Line by Line Meaning
I gotta put me first
I need to prioritize myself
Selfish, I just want you all to my own
I want exclusive possession of you all, I'm being selfish
These-these 'ches won't leave me alone
These women won't stop bothering me
Damaged by the fact I'm alone
Being alone has left me emotionally hurt
I put me first
I prioritize myself
What was it worth?
Was the outcome worth it?
It was just a purse
It was only a material possession
I never seen a purse
I have never seen a purse
Get took as personal as this
Be taken as personally as this
Don't make it worse
Don't make things worse than they are
I spent a church
I spent a lot of money
I lost my shirt
I lost a lot of money
Least now we playing shirts and skins
We are now playing informally
Shift to reverse
Put the car in reverse
And then you skrrt off again
And then you drive off again
Lewinsky, treat me like the President
Treat me as if I'm important
Don't look at me like I need medicine
Don't look at me as if I'm sick
Don't care what you heard, uh
I don't care about what you have heard
CNN
A reference to the news media
Even friends got a E-N-D at the end
Friendships can also come to an end
Selfish, I just want you all to my own
I'm selfish because I want to possess you all alone
These-these 'ches won't leave me alone
These women won't stop bothering me
Damaged by the fact I'm alone
Being alone has left me emotionally hurt
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Kanye Omari West, Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy, John Cunningham
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Intro]
I gotta put me first
I gotta put me first
I gotta put me first, Lucious
I understand that, and I promise you—
[Chorus: XXXTENTACION]
Selfish, I just want you all to my own
These bitches won't leave me alone
Damaged by the fact I'm alone
[Verse: Kanye West]
I put me first
I put me first, Lucien
What was it worth?
What was it worth in the end?
It was just a purse
It was just a purse, then again
I never seen a purse
Get took as personal as this
Don't make it worse
Don't make it worse than what it is
I spent a church
I spent a church on a Benz
I lost my shirt
Least now, we playing shirts and skins
Shift to reverse
And then you skrrt off again
Lewinsky, treat me like the President
Don't look at me like I need medicine
Don't care what you heard
Don't care what you heard, CNN
Even friends got a E-N-D at the end
[Chorus: XXXTENTACION]
Selfish, I just want you all to my own
These bitches won't leave me alone
Damaged by the fact I'm alone
Selfish, I just want you all to my own
These bitches won't leave me alone
Damaged by the fact I'm alone
@futurereadycollective
Do u guys think Kanye ruined this song? I’m not saying that he ruined it, I just expected more from him
@hokxgeam3032
no
@1300versace
Yes
@__ilogy
Nah
@g-hadi7445
@VINEXXX 50 50
@crazyswagg4376
definetly...
@Ace-jq9yr
He would’ve dominated the music industry. RIP X
@nunolaranjinha5764
100%
@zolotoygaaarrr7777
facts bro RIP X🕊️🕊️🕊️😪
@miniplayer6385
There are More talented singers than him , he would not be dominating