Selfish Lyrics by Justin Timberlake

Read the LYRICS Selfish Lyrics.Is Its Classy Lyrics Are Written By Justin Timberlake, Amy Allen, Theron Thomas, Cirkut & Louis Bell. It Official Music Video Has been Release Jan. 25, 2024 Day And Present On The YouTube Channel And lyrics can be seen above here.

[Intro]
Uh

Explanation of Intro
The song starts with a simple “Uh,” setting the tone for what follows.

[Verse 1]
If they saw what I saw
They would fall the way I fell
But they don’t know what you want
And baby, I would never tell
If they knew what I know
They would never let you go
So guess what?
I ain’t ever lettin’ you go

Explanation of Verse 1
The speaker describes how enamored they are with the person they’re addressing. They believe others would feel the same if they could see the person as the speaker does. Despite this, the speaker keeps their feelings and desires for the person private.

[Pre-Chorus]
‘Cause your lips were made for mine
And my heart would go flatline
If it wasn’t beatin’ for you all the time

Explanation of Pre-Chorus
The speaker expresses how vital the person is to them, suggesting that they couldn’t live without them.

[Chorus]
So if I get jealous, I can’t help it
I want every bit of you, I guess I’m selfish
It’s bad for my mental, but I can’t fight it, when
You’re out lookin’ like you do, but you can’t hide it, no

Explanation of Chorus
Here, the speaker admits their jealousy and selfishness when it comes to the person they desire. They want all of their attention and affection, acknowledging that it’s not healthy for their mental state.

[Post-Chorus]
Put you in a frame, ooh, baby, who could blame you?
Glad your mama madе you
Makin’ me insane, you cannot be еxplained, ooh
You must be an angel

Explanation of Post-Chorus
The speaker continues to express admiration for the person’s appearance and attributes, likening them to an angel.

[Verse 2]
Every time the phone rings
I hope that it’s you on the other side
I wanna tell you everything (‘Thing)
Everything that’s on my mind
And I don’t want any other guys
Takin’ my place, girl, I got too much pride
I know I may be wrong
But I don’t wanna be right

Explanation of Verse 2
The speaker longs for communication with the person and feels possessive, not wanting anyone else to take their place. Despite knowing it may not be right, they can’t help feeling this way.

[Bridge]
Owner of my heart
Tattooed your mark
There for the whole world to see
You’re the owner of my heart
And all my scars
Baby, you got such a hold on me, so

Explanation of Bridge
The chair acknowledges the person’s impact on their life, equating them to the proprietor of their heart and fessing the scars they have left.

[Chorus]
So if I get jealous, I can’t help it
I want every bit of you, I guess I’m selfish (I guess I’m selfish)
It’s bad for my mental, but I can’t fight it, when
You’re out lookin’ like you do, but you can’t hide it, no

Explanation of Chorus
Repeats the sentiment of jealousy and selfishness in wanting all of the person’s attention.

[Post-Chorus]
Put you in a frame, ooh, baby, who could blame you?
Glad your mama made you (Glad your mama made you)
Makin’ me insane, you cannot be explained, ooh
You must be an angel (You must be an angel)
Put you in a frame, ooh, baby, who could blame you?
Glad your mama made you (Glad your mama made you)
Makin’ me insane, you cannot be explained, ooh
You must be an angel

Explanation of Post-Chorus
Repeats the admiration for the person’s qualities, affirming their belief that they must be an angel.

[Outro]
Jealous, but I can’t help it
I want every bit of you, I guess I’m selfish

Explanation of Outro
The speaker concludes by reiterating their jealousy and selfishness, unable to resist wanting all of the person’s affection.
OVERALL
collectedly, the lyrics depict violent crush and possessiveness, with the chair unfit to control their sensibilities or cries for the person they regard.