Selfish
annella Lyrics

I think I am going to be a selfish now
I've reached a point where I need to prioritize my own needs and stop constantly pleasing others.

Deserve to let go and not give a fuck
I deserve to release myself from caring about others' opinions and expectations.

Been a people pleaser all my life.
I have spent my entire life always trying to make others happy.

There is no trophee to win
There is no reward or recognition for having high morals and standards.

For high morals, high standards
Despite having high morals and standards, they are not valued by others.

Now watch me sin
Now observe as I start doing things that are considered morally wrong.

Nobody values a good heart!
People do not appreciate or acknowledge the kindness and goodness in someone's heart.

Well WTF then screw my heart!
In that case, I don't care anymore about protecting my own heart or emotions.

We are living in a world where it is all about
The current world is focused entirely on

Me me me, myself and I.
individualism and self-centeredness.

I’d rather learn to play the game
I would prefer to adapt and engage in the same self-centered behavior.

Sell my soul for a second of fame
I am willing to sacrifice my integrity and values in exchange for a brief moment of popularity.

An untrained soldier in a heartless war
I feel like an inexperienced and defenseless participant in a world lacking compassion.

No shield to protect (but still just be buff)
I have no means of safeguarding myself from harm, but I should still appear strong and resilient.

Reality is cruel and so darn tough
The truth of life can be harsh and incredibly challenging.

We still fight about race
Society is still embroiled in conflicts and discrimination based on race.

We kill in service of a greater cause
People commit acts of violence believing they are serving a higher purpose.

And pray for grace
Yet, we still hold hope and pray for divine intervention and mercy.

The color nude comes in all shades
Nude is not limited to a single skin color but encompasses a range of shades.

Is this the way we wanna Raise our kids?
Do we want to raise our children in a world with these issues and values?

Don’t hate the player hate the game
Rather than blaming individuals, we should criticize the system and its rules.

Am I the only one feeling disgust and shame
Is it just me who experiences feelings of revulsion and remorse about this situation?

SO WTF be selfish now
Therefore, it is understandable to act in a self-centered manner.

Is this what we offer our future kids?
Are these the values and circumstances we want to provide for our future generations?

Tell them to kill the voice within?
Should we teach them to suppress their own inner voice and conform to societal norms?

As soon as we don’t fit into the norm
Once we deviate from societal expectations and standards,

We will end up alone in this deadly storm
We will ultimately find ourselves isolated and vulnerable amidst the chaos.

We overhaul ourselves with technology
We excessively rely on technology to transform ourselves.

While learning nothing from our history
Unfortunately, we fail to learn from the lessons of our past.

What happened to basic human sense
What has occurred to our fundamental understanding of human compassion and empathy?

Will we end up alone with no defence?
Are we destined to be isolated without any means of protection?

So let us stop
Therefore, let us put an end to

Be unselfish now
acting selfishly and prioritize the well-being of others.

A little less
A slightly diminished

Selfish now
self-centeredness

Can we for once
Is it possible, just this once,

Be unselfish now
to act selflessly and consider the needs of others?

Try to be
Make an effort to become

Unselfish now
less self-centered and more compassionate.