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Selfish Lyrics

Artist: Justin Timberlake

Release and Context Justin Timberlake's "Selfish" debuted on January 25, 2024, marking a significant return after a six-yesr hiatus. This track from his sixth studio album, "Everything I Thought It Was," explores deep feelings of possessiveness and vulnerability. Themes and Emotions The song delves into Timberlake's own experiences with jealousy and the intense desire to krep his partner exclusively to himself. It's a candid confession of the selfishness rooted in deep affection and the fear of loss. Timberlake admits to the internal conflict these feelings stir, acknowledging their impact on his mental well-being while also recognizing the beauty and purity of such possessive love. Production Insights Timberlake, along with his friend Adam Blackstone, was inspired by the theme of vulnerability in Donny Hathaway's "Jealous Guy." This inspiration led Timberlake to reflect on and challenge the norms of male emotional expression, aiming to bring authenticity and vulnerability into his music. Cultural Impact Upon its release, "Selfish" was met with mixed reactions. Critics compared it to other pop songs about jealousy and possessiveness, noting its straightforward yet complex emotional depth. The song sparked conversations about the portrayal of love and jealousy in music, illustrating how such emotions are universal yet uniquely experienced by each individual. Reception and Performance Despite the varied critical reception, "Selfish" achieved notable chart success, reflecting Timberlake's continued influence in the music industry. The song charted in several countries, showcasing its broad appeal and the anticipation for Timberlake's musical comeback.

Selfish Lyrics

Selfish by Justin Timberlake

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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 never lettin' you go

'Cause your lips were made for mine
And my heart would go flatline
If it wasn't beatin' for you all the time

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

Put you in a frame, ooh, baby, who could blame you?
Glad your mama made you
Makin' me insane, you cannot be explained, ooh
You must be an angel

Every timethe 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

'Cause your lips were made for mine
And my heart could go flatline
If it wasn't beatin' for you all the time, uh

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

Put you in a frame, ooh, baby, who could blame you?
Glad your mama made you
Makin' me insane, you cannot be explained, ooh
You must be an angel
Put you in a frame, ooh, baby, who could blame you?
Glad your mama made you
Makin' me insane, you cannot be explained, ooh
You must be an angel

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

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

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

Jealous, but I can't help it
I want every bit of you, I guess I'm selfish

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