Lyrical Breakdown of Selfish - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Selfish" on Lazyjot. Here, we unravel the lyrical complexity and artistic brilliance that define this iconic song.

• Lyric Overview: Witness how Wyclef Jean weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "Selfish" is a testament to masterful songwriting.
• Rhyme and Rhythm Analysis: Our Lazyjot editor highlights the ingenious use of multi-syllabic rhymes and the rhythm pattern that Wyclef Jean employs. Understand the construction of each verse and how it contributes to the song's overall impact.
• Syllable Pattern Insights: Dive deeper into the structural elements of the lyrics. See how the syllable count varies across the song, adding a unique rhythm and flow to Wyclef Jean's narrative.

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I just gotta do what's best for me Am I selfish? I can't help it, can't help it Nowadays I just gotta protect my peace Am I selfish? I can't help it, can't help it Wake up and I tell myself I'm amazing Tell myself that I'm worthy I put too many negative thoughts in my mind Until I realized they ain't serve me I deserve everything life has to offer I gave my fans my life like an author I gave my wife my life and now I'm off her I even gave my life to Christ at the altar Feel like I exhausted myself Was often faulted for the God I am to think I almost lost it But I held it down No, held it up I can't be failing bruh Too many years I had to hear them people telling us We wasn't good enough, great enough, wasn't well enough But I had to ignore that I can't absorb that 'Cause I got purpose And I gotta do what's best for me Am I selfish? I can't help it, I can't help it Nowadays I just gotta protect my peace Am I selfish? I can't help it, I can't help it I believe I'm overdue Driver speed and all pursued Found my demons on the loose I'ma need a longer noose Tired of fleeing, call a truce Tired of being off with all my timing Tired of being low, so now I'm climbing Tired of feeling lost, exhausted I am Burdened by the weight of my objective Body following my mind directives Carriage dangle tracking my incentives Fuck the game and use the contraceptives Oh, did the game fuck me? I don't know Fame is so lusty, used to have lust coating my soul Now I feel rusty, born to die slow Where the time go Use to enjoy it though Weightless like I'm buoyant though Chain swing like the drums hoe Shameless, you enjoy it though Painless if I detach But a pain hits when I relapse Do I fear that? Oh no No I fear me, sincerely And I gotta do what's best for me Am I selfish? I can't help it, I can't help it Nowadays I just gotta protect my peace Am I selfish? I can't help it, I can't help it Am I Selfish? Am I selfish? Am I So selfish? After bearing After bearing the cross far too long Am I Am I selfish?