Selfish Lyrics – Justin Timberlake Meaning & Facts By (Singles). You Can Watch This Video On YouTube While The Lyrics Are Written By Justin Timberlake, Amy Allen, Theron Thomas, Louis Bell & Cirkut. The Music Track Was Released Date :Jan. 25, 2024.
[Intro]
Uh
[Explanation of Intro]
The singer starts with an “Uh” as an introduction.
[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 singer suggests that if others experienced what they have, they would feel the same way. The songster asserts that they will no way let go of this special person.
[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 lyrics express how the person’s lips and love are crucial to the singer’s happiness and well-being.
[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]
The singer admits to feeling jealous because they want all of the person’s attention. Despite recognizing the negative impact on their mental state, they can’t resist the allure of the person’s appearance.
[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 singer metaphorically puts the person in a frame, praising their beauty and expressing admiration. There’s a suggestion that the person is like 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 singer expresses a longing for the person and a desire to share everything with them. They don’t want anyone else to take their place, even acknowledging that they might be wrong but choosing not to be right.
[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 lyrics express how the person’s lips and love are crucial to the singer’s happiness and well-being.
[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]
The singer admits to feeling jealous because they want all of the person’s attention. Despite recognizing the negative impact on their mental state, they can’t resist the allure of the person’s appearance.
[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 singer metaphorically puts the person in a frame, praising their beauty and expressing admiration. There’s a suggestion that the person is like an angel.
[Bridge]
Owner of my heart
Tattoed 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 lyrics describe the person as the owner of the singer’s heart, leaving a visible mark. The person has a meaning hold on the singer.
[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]
The chorus is repeated, emphasizing the singer’s jealousy, selfishness, and inability to resist the person’s attractiveness.
[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]
The post-chorus is repeated, reinforcing the idea that the person is like an angel and cannot be easily explained.
[Outro]
Jealous, but I can’t help it
I want every bit of you, I guess I’m selfish
[Explanation of Outro]
The outro repeats the theme of jealousy and selfishness, expressing the singer’s strong desire for every part of the person.