Selfish – English Lyrics

• By: PnB Rock
• Album: Goin Thru The Motions

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into PnB Rock's "Selfish" to explore the captivating blend of modern hip hop and R&B, and learn English through its relatable lyrics about infatuation and relationship complexities. The song's smooth delivery and honest emotions offer a unique insight into contemporary slang and expressions of love and desire, making it special for anyone looking to connect with authentic language.

[English]

Oh, oh-oh-oh, oh

Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh yeah

I want you all to myself

You don't need nobody else

I want you all to myself, I swear, yeah

Oh yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

I'm selfish, I want you all to myself, I swear

You don't need nobody else, I swear

I want you all to myself, because I'm selfish, yeah

I want you all to myself, I swear

You don't need nobody else, I swear

I want you all to myself, I swear, I'm selfish

I want you all to myself, I swear

You don't need nobody else, I swear

I want you all to myself, because I'm selfish, yeah

I want you all to myself, I swear

You don't need nobody else

I want you all to myself

Now, that I gotcha here, girl

I ain't gon' play with you

Because there's a lot of things

That I wanna say to you

Girl, you know, you the shit

Balenciagas on ya kicks (woo!)

Niggas all on your dick

But we ain't gon' trip

'Cause I'm not ready for no commitments, nah, nah

But I swear I hate seeing you with them, yeah, yeah

And I know, you ain't tryna control me

And I know, you're tired of being lonely

I can't help how I feel

I'm just keeping it real

They can't have you, girl, because

I'm selfish, I want you all to myself, I swear

You don't need nobody else, I swear

I want you all to myself, because I'm selfish, yeah

I want you all to myself, I swear

You don't need nobody else, I swear

I want you all to myself, I swear, I'm selfish

I want you all to myself, I swear

You don't need nobody else, I swear

I want you all to myself, because I'm selfish, yeah

I want you all to myself, I swear

You don't need nobody else

I want you all to myself

Shawty, I'm selfish, can't help it

You know, I get stuck, when you come around

And them niggas be sick 'cause we be on some shit

Yeah, they know, I'm gon' hold it down

Pull up in the whip, tell you, "Hop in with your friends

We gon' go to my crib

Have my chef cook us up a dinner"

Girl, you know, you fuckin' with a winner

I ain't nothing like these lames, I swear

Name a place, I could take you there

I'd do anything to make you laugh

And you can have anything, just ask

But just know that I'm selfish

And I swear, I can't help it

But it's all for you

Yeah, it's all for you

I'm selfish, I want you all to myself, I swear

You don't need nobody else, I swear

I want you all to myself, because I'm selfish, yeah

I want you all to myself, I swear

You don't need nobody else, I swear

I want you all to myself, I swear, I'm selfish

I want you all to myself, I swear

You don't need nobody else, I swear

I want you all to myself, because I'm selfish, yeah

I want you all to myself, I swear

You don't need nobody else

I want you all to myself

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
selfish /ˈsɛlfɪʃ/ B1	adjective - caring only about oneself without regard for others
want /wɒnt/ A1	verb - to desire or wish for something
swear /swɛr/ B1	verb - to make a solemn promise or declaration
need /niːd/ A1	verb - to require something essential
shit /ʃɪt/ C2	noun - vulgar slang for something excellent (e.g., 'you the shit')
kicks /kɪks/ C1	noun - slang for shoes, especially sneakers
trip /trɪp/ B2	verb - to get upset or overreact (slang)
commitments /kəˈmɪtmənts/ B2	noun - obligations or responsibilities, especially in relationships
hate /heɪt/ A2	verb - to dislike intensely
control /kənˈtroʊl/ B1	verb - to direct or influence behavior
lonely /ˈloʊnli/ A2	adjective - feeling isolated or without companionship
feel /fiːl/ A1	verb - to experience an emotion
real /riːl/ A1	adjective - authentic or genuine
help /hɛlp/ A1	verb - to be unable to prevent something
whip /wɪp/ C1	noun - slang for a car
crib /krɪb/ C1	noun - slang for one's home
winner /ˈwɪnər/ A2	noun - a successful person
laugh /læf/ A1	verb - to express joy through sound
ask /æsk/ A1	verb - to request information

Key Grammar Structures

• You don't need nobody else

  ➔ Double Negative (Informal), Modal Verb 'Need'

  ➔ This sentence uses a "double negative" ("don't need nobody"), which is grammatically incorrect in standard English but common in informal speech and some dialects. It emphasizes the negative, meaning "You don't need *anyone* else." The modal verb "need" expresses necessity or obligation.

• But I swear I hate seeing you with them

  ➔ Verb + Gerund

  ➔ The verb "hate" is followed by a gerund ("seeing"). Many verbs expressing likes, dislikes, or preferences (e.g., love, like, enjoy, dislike, hate, prefer) are often followed by a gerund (-ing form) when referring to the action itself.

• I can't help how I feel

  ➔ Idiomatic Expression: "Can't help + clause"

  ➔ The phrase "can't help" followed by a 'how' clause means "cannot avoid" or "cannot stop oneself from feeling something." In this case, the speaker cannot control or change "how I feel."

• I ain't gon' play with you

  ➔ Informal Future (`ain't gon'`)

  ➔ This is a very informal and colloquial way to express future intention. "Ain't" is a contraction for "am not," "is not," "are not," "has not," or "have not." "Gon'" is a shortened form of "going to." So, "I ain't gon' play with you" means "I am not going to play with you."

• Because there's a lot of things That I wanna say to you

  ➔ Relative Clause, Informal Contraction (`wanna`)

  ➔ "That I wanna say to you" is a relative clause modifying "a lot of things." It specifies *which* things the speaker wants to say. "Wanna" is an informal contraction of "want to."

• Have my chef cook us up a dinner

  ➔ Causative Verb (`have someone do something`)

  ➔ The causative verb "have" is used here to mean "to cause or arrange for someone else to do something." The structure is "have + object (person) + base form of the verb." The speaker arranges for the chef to cook.

• I'd do anything to make you laugh

  ➔ Conditional (`I'd do`), Infinitive of Purpose, Causative Verb (`make someone do something`)

  ➔ "I'd do" is a contraction of "I would do," indicating a hypothetical action (often part of a conditional sentence). "To make you laugh" uses an infinitive of purpose, explaining *why* he would do anything. "Make you laugh" is a causative structure meaning to cause someone to laugh.

• Now, that I gotcha here, girl

  ➔ Conjunction "Now that", Informal Contraction (`gotcha`)

  ➔ "Now that" is a conjunction meaning "because now" or "since now." It introduces a reason or a new situation. "Gotcha" is an informal contraction of "got you."

• Pull up in the whip, tell you, "Hop in with your friends"

  ➔ Phrasal Verbs, Imperative Mood

  ➔ This line uses two phrasal verbs: "Pull up" (meaning to arrive in a vehicle) and "Hop in" (meaning to get into a vehicle). Both are used in the imperative mood, giving commands or instructions.

• You know, I get stuck, when you come around

  ➔ Passive Voice (`get stuck`), Phrasal Verb (`come around`)

  ➔ "I get stuck" is an informal way of expressing the passive voice, meaning "I become unable to move or progress." "Get" is used instead of "be" for emphasis on the process or change. "Come around" is a phrasal verb meaning to visit or appear.