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What if I'm selfish? What if I'm the reason behind it?
What if I'm overprotective with family because of how mine is?
What if I'm jealous? Maybe that's what's makin' me nervous
What if my effort of pullin' you close are pushin' you further?
What if I'm selfish? What if the reason they call me the greatest
Is also the reason that me and you livin' on different pages?
What if I'm too much? What if I settled and I didn't fight?
What if my fear of doin' it wrong's the reason I haven't been doin' it right?
What if I'm selfish? What if the kids just wanna be kids
And don't wanna live in and outta the news and chill, and don't even wanna be rich?
And what if I'm so self-centred that I don't even realise what I could miss?
And what if I'm, what if I'm fallin' in the abyss? Maybe it's (what if I'm) yeah
Maybe it's dark, maybe it's day, maybe it's too many nights in L.A.
Look at the house in Surrey and still, all of the feelings we hid in the Hills
Maybe it's you, maybe it's me, maybe the media or the provokin'
Gave you my heart, I laid it bare, funny you went and you poked it
What if it's better with me out the way? What if it's better with me out the
Like, what if it's better with me out the way? What if I'm poison? What if I'm cancer?
What if I'm dangerous and I'm wild? Look in my eyes, you're seein' a child
What if he's broken? What if he's scared? What if he's ostracised and vilified? (Mm)
See, peace is just an illusion, ain't got a home, I live in confusion, what if I'm selfish?
Forever, forever, forever
I manage the symptoms forever
You can love how you want
I know to give is no loss
Can you settle for second
And let go of your idea of Heaven?
I know it's a lot
But it might be all that I've got
I wanna throw myself in
Snap off the mask
I want a clown that sings
And a love that lasts
I wanna escape the weddin'
Go with you to the carriage
I wanna give you my life
Or at least somethin' to cherish
But what if I'm selfish?
I done a lotta things I regret, like announcin' our split on a text
Don't know why, but I still buy gifts for my ex, watchin' her stories to see if she checks
I'm a mess, I don't know if my head's in the game
She told me don't mention her name, I'm suggestin' the same
I'ma get through the pain, wanna see the sunshine, gotta get through the rain
Bag full of trauma, I left on the train
I'm ashamed for the days that I said that I changed, I'm a cheat
Sat in a therapist chair cryin' like a baby in the middle of a Harley Street
Like I'm fightin' this sickness that I can't beat, I'm disloyal
And then I go mad, reflection tellin' me I'm just like my dad
And this white woman tellin' me it ain't so bad
Middle of my sentence she cut me off, like, "Sorry, David, we don't have any more time
Your appointment 'til 4:00, and it's 3:55", bruh, I feel like she wouldn't even care if I died
Man, I tried all this therapy shit, man, I tried all this therapy shit
Bruh, I know, wouldn't even say I'm depressed, but I'm low in the Grosvenor Casino in Edgware Road
I've got too many sins to atone and a voice in my head, like
At this point, like, at this point where you shoulda been rich, like
At this point where you shoulda had kids, like
At this point shoulda built you a life, like
Look around you, don't you feel you're behind? Like
Look around you, don't you feel you're behind? Like
Look around you, don't you feel like, like
What if I never find love? Don't know if it's scarier, the thought of us two together or bein' alone
I'm so used to bein' alone
What if I'm somebody nobody wants?
What if I'm damaged or what if I waited too long
And have mould on me? What if I'm cold on me?
What if I cut off the hand that I hold on me?
What if I'm rapidly spiralin' and tired and jaded?
Or what if I'm faded? Or what if anxiety's growin' inside me
That I might have left all my best years behind me?
Or what if I'm scared as I touch 27 that you don't appear in my idea of Heaven?
Or what if I'm, what if I'm, what if I'm selfish?
"Selfish" is a mesmerizing collaboration between British rapper Dave and electronic music maestro James Blake. The track showcases a seamless blend of emotive lyrics and haunting melodies, earning significant acclaim for its raw honesty and introspective themes. With its powerful storytelling and innovative production, "Selfish" resonates deeply with listeners, reflecting the inner struggles of love and self-awareness.
This collaborative effort follows in the footsteps of other notable hits in both artists' careers. Dave is renowned for his thought-provoking lyrics and has consistently topped charts in the UK, while James Blake's unique sound has captivated audiences worldwide. Fans of "Selfish" may also enjoy tracks like "Location" by Dave or "Retrograde" by James Blake, which highlight their distinct musical styles and emotional depth.