Frampton is well known for his notoriously gritty and rough instrumentals and raw, politically charged lyrics, especially around Brexit and Theresa May’s tenure as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. His stage name originates from his childhood nickname - Frampton had a speech impediment which caused him to speak slowly and with a drawl. Originally known as Slow Ty, he changed it to slowthai when he released his first single in 2016.
Selfish
slowthai Lyrics
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Ayy, ayy, ayy, ayy
Practice gratitude, yeah, I'm thankful for the life that I lead
I kiss my son before I put him to sleep
And I was workin' for a flat on my feet
Why would you work until you got bloody knees?
Bloody hell, ain't got some shit, it was goin' so well
'Cause nothing seems real
Thinkin' for myself
Thinkin', I'm just thinkin' for myself
I'm just thinkin' for myself
Thinkin' for myself, I'm just thinkin' for myself
'Cause I'm just thinkin' for myself
Why, why you so selfish? I can't understand it
Can you just explain, please, why you feel this way towards the world, my good sir?
People suck dick to climb a pyramid, it makes me sick
But they just thinkin' for themselves
Rich get rich and I been one of them
I still see it in my friends, the jealousy
They wanna be me, the grass ain't always green on the other side
A scary sight at Halloween
I got a few tricks, so we can get a treat
The victories all come from defeats
I'm just thinkin' for myself
Thinkin', I'm just thinkin' for myself
I'm just thinkin' for myself
Thinkin' for myself, I'm just thinkin' for myself
I'm just thinkin' for myself
We get what we deserve, somehow, we live and learn
It's the last time to go while we all search for somethin'
And we get what we deserve, somehow, we live and learn
It's the last time to go while we all search for somethin'
And you get what you deserve, somehow, we live and learn
It's the last time to go while we all search for somethin'
And we get what we deserve, somehow, we live and learn
It's the last time to go while we all search for somethin'
Thinkin', I'm just thinkin' for myself
I'm just thinkin' for myself
Thinkin' for myself, I'm just thinkin' for myself
I'm just thinkin' for myself
I'm just thinkin' for myself
Thinkin', I'm just thinkin' for myself
I'm just thinkin' for myself
Thinkin' for myself, I'm just thinkin' for myself
The lyrics in slowthai's song "Selfish" delve into the theme of individualism and the singer's personal experiences with it. He begins by talking about the importance of practicing gratitude and being thankful for the life that he leads, including the love he shares with his son. He contrasts this with people who work themselves to the point of bleeding, undermining their own health, as they chase a goal.
The singer reflects on the hypocrisy he sees in the world, where people engage in petty rivalries, jealousy, and self-centered behavior, and choose to climb a pyramid using any means necessary. Meanwhile, the rich get richer, and the grass always seems to be greener on the other side. Despite all of this, the singer believes that victories come from defeats and that it is essential to think for oneself.
The chorus of the song calls out people who are selfish and places the singer's own independent thinking at the forefront. Overall, the song critiques the selfishness he sees in the world while highlighting the importance of self-reflection and individualism.
Line by Line Meaning
Practice gratitude, yeah, I'm thankful for the life that I lead
I appreciate the life I have and try to be content
I kiss my son before I put him to sleep
I show love and affection to my child every night
And I was workin' for a flat on my feet
I worked hard for what I have and am proud of it
Why would you work until you got bloody knees?
Why work yourself to the point of exhaustion?
Bloody hell, ain't got some shit, it was goin' so well
Things were going well, but now they've gone to shit
It makes me sick when I look at the world
The state of the world disgusts me
'Cause nothing seems real
Everything feels fake and artificial
Why, why you so selfish? I can't understand it
Please explain why you are so self-centered
People suck dick to climb a pyramid, it makes me sick
I'm bothered by the fact that people will do whatever it takes to get ahead in life
But they just thinkin' for themselves
However, I understand that everyone is looking out for themselves
Rich get rich and I been one of them
I'm one of the people who has benefited from wealth and success
I still see it in my friends, the jealousy
I notice that some of my friends envy my success
They wanna be me, the grass ain't always green on the other side
My friends want what I have, but they don't realize it's not always as good as it seems
A scary sight at Halloween
It's unsettling to see people in costumes that hide their true intentions
I got a few tricks, so we can get a treat
I have some ideas that could help us all succeed
The victories all come from defeats
Success is often achieved after experiencing failure
We get what we deserve, somehow, we live and learn
We ultimately receive what we've earned and must learn from our experiences
It's the last time to go while we all search for somethin'
Our time is limited, so we should make the most of it while trying to find our purpose
And you get what you deserve, somehow, we live and learn
Your actions have consequences and you will eventually face them
Thinkin', I'm just thinkin' for myself
I'm taking a moment to reflect on my own thoughts and feelings
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Daniel Carey, Kwesi Darko, Tyron Frampton
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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"Selfish" LYRICS
Ayy, ayy, ayy, ayy
Ayy, ayy, ayy, ayy
Practice gratitude, yeah, I'm thankful for the life that I lead
I kiss my son before I put him to sleep
And I was workin' for a flat on my feet
Why would you work until you got bloody knees?
Bloody hell, ain't got some shit, it was goin' so well
It makes me sick when I look at the world
'Cause nothing seems real
Thinkin' for myself
Thinkin', I'm just thinkin' for myself
I'm just thinkin' for myself
Thinkin' for myself, I'm just thinkin' for myself
'Cause I'm just thinkin' for myself
Why, why you so selfish? I can't understand it
Can you just explain, please, why you feel this way towards the world, my good sir?
People suck dick to climb a pyramid, it makes me sick
But they just thinkin' for themselves
Rich get rich and I been one of them
I still see it in my friends, the jealousy
They wanna be me, the grass ain't always green on the other side
A scary sight at Halloween
I got a few tricks, so we can get a treat
The victories all come from defeats
I'm just thinkin' for myself
Thinkin', I'm just thinkin' for myself
I'm just thinkin' for myself
Thinkin' for myself, I'm just thinkin' for myself
I'm just thinkin' for myself
We get what we deserve, somehow, we live and learn
It's the last time to go while we all search for somethin'
And we get what we deserve, somehow, we live and learn
It's the last time to go while we all search for somethin'
And you get what you deserve, somehow, we live and learn
It's the last time to go while we all search for somethin'
And we get what we deserve, somehow, we live and learn
It's the last time to go while we all search for somethin'
Thinkin', I'm just thinkin' for myself
I'm just thinkin' for myself
Thinkin' for myself, I'm just thinkin' for myself
I'm just thinkin' for myself
I'm just thinkin' for myself
Thinkin', I'm just thinkin' for myself
I'm just thinkin' for myself
Thinkin' for myself, I'm just thinkin' for myself
@jennyneon
UGLY will be a beautiful album, i can already feel it. Love seeing Slowthai's progression.
@anthonmecham5390
Hey.
@jennyneon
@@anthonmecham5390 yooo
@anthonmecham5390
@@jennyneon Whatcha been doing this week?
@jennyneon
@@anthonmecham5390 listening to music haha wbu
@anthonmecham5390
@@jennyneon Just work, really. Also been on a bit of Bowie binge listening-wise. Who're you listening to?
@melanieholness705
I’m a 40 year and I love slowthai. Music has no age limitation.
@slowthai
love
@lovso1353
@@slowthai I love you so fukin much you saved my life when it was a tough time TYRON saved me
@Exsugarbabe1
49 and I love this!