Romance never seems to be roses
Never happy endings, unless someone pretendin’
But sometimes it feels good to be lonely
Call it independence, done with this pretendin’
I cut you off, don’t call my line
It’s not ’cause I’m on guard, but I
Been hurt one too many times
And that’s the reason why
I’m a selfish girl
I’ve gotta put myself first
‘Cause I’m a selfish girl
I only want the whole world, oh, oh, yeah
Can you handle that?
Can you handle that? Can you handle that?
Can you handle that?
No one really can, no, no
Can you handle that?
Can you handle that? Can you handle that?
Can you handle that?
No one really can, no, no
One hand in the air at the party
Stuck in sound and vision, something like religion, oh
Don’t try to light something I’ve started
Yeah, you might be different, but I told you that we’re finished, oh
I cut you off, don’t call my line
It’s not ’cause I’m on guard, but I
Been hurt one too many times
And that’s the reason why
I’m a selfish girl
I’ve gotta put myself first
‘Cause I’m a selfish girl
I only want the whole world, oh, oh, yeah
Can you handle that?
Can you handle that? Can you handle that?
Can you handle that?
No one really can, no, no
Can you handle that?
Can you handle that? Can you handle that?
Can you handle that?
No one really can, no, no
Hands up if you’re selfish
Put your hands up if you’re selfish, selfish
Put your hands up if you’re selfish
Put your hands up if you’re selfish, selfish
Put your hands up if you’re selfish
Put your hands up if you’re selfish, selfish
Put your hands up if you’re selfish
Put your hands up if you’re selfish, selfish
I’m a selfish girl
I’ve gotta put myself first
‘Cause I’m a selfish girl
I only want the whole world
Embracing Self-Priority: A Modern Anthem
“Selfish Girl” by Charli XCX dives into the complexities of self-love and personal boundaries. The song’s lyrics explore the aftermath of romantic disappointments, with Charli unapologetically prioritizing her own needs. Rather than painting selfishness in a negative light, the track reframes it as a necessary act of self-care. The repeated refrain of “put your hands up if you’re selfish” becomes an empowering mantra, inviting listeners to celebrate independence and protect their emotional well-being. Charli’s confident delivery and candid lyricism resonate with anyone who has ever felt the need to put themselves first, making “Selfish Girl” a bold, relatable anthem for self-empowerment.
Song Credits
- Artist: Charli XCX
- Release Year: 2024
- Label: Atlantic Records