Selfish Lyrics (English Translation) – Cha Eun Woo (차은우)

Selfish (English Translation) Lyrics Meaning

[Intro]
Wanting to keep love just for myself.

[Verse 1]
He feels nervous and excited whenever he sees the person he likes. Even though he wants to suggest fun plans like watching a movie together, he ends up just saying simple greetings and holding back his true feelings. Thinking about them consumes his mind all day and night, making it hard to sleep. Every time he closes his eyes, his feelings grow stronger, and he can’t control how much he likes them. He’s caught between wanting to express himself and the fear of being shy, so his emotions keep piling up inside, making him feel almost drunk on love.

[Pre-Chorus]
He wants to escape the world with the person he likes and focus only on being together, not caring what others think.

[Chorus]
When he’s with them, he wants all their attention and a little space to focus just on the two of them. He admits being selfish because he only cares about being close, sharing moments, and enjoying each other fully. The desire to have their attention constantly shows how much he values them, and he wants to let himself be a little selfish in love without feeling guilty.

[Verse 2]
He wants them to ignore everything else, even phones, and enjoy private moments together. Being with them feels like paradise, and every moment grows more special because they’re the only important person in his life. He compares them to a celebrity he can’t stop watching, showing how captivated he is. He wants complete focus, sharing thoughts and dreams, and making their time together feel magical and protected from outside distractions, like they’re in their own world.

[Pre-Chorus]
He imagines being completely alone with them, as if nobody else exists, and just enjoying the closeness between the two of them.

[Chorus]
He repeats that being with them makes him want all their attention and to focus only on each other. He enjoys being a little selfish in love, wanting to share all his time and feelings with them, making their connection the center of his world. He cherishes these moments and is honest about wanting to put their relationship first above anything else.

[Bridge]
He wants to focus entirely on their connection and nothing else. He hopes to get closer and erase distractions, keeping only the love they share. From the beginning, he has had feelings for them, and his heart grows every time he sees them. It’s about being completely open, honest, and fully devoted to each other, letting his emotions show and deepening their bond.

[Chorus]
His heart keeps growing with feelings he can’t contain, and he wants to embrace being selfish in love. He doesn’t know how to fully express how much he cares, but he wants to keep all attention on their relationship and prioritize each other above everything else. The desire to be selfish reflects the intensity and endless growth of his love.

[Post-Chorus]
He emphasizes again that he wants to be a little selfish and keep the focus on their love, making it clear that they’re the only one for him.

[Outro]
He repeats his wish to focus completely on their relationship and nothing else. Being with them makes him want all their attention and to enjoy love freely. He admits that being a little selfish is necessary to fully experience and cherish their moments together.