Oh I
Got somethin’ to say, yeah
I know it’s easy to love me
Thought it was better this way
Oh, trust me, baby, it’s hard
Trying to give it up
I’m trying to, baby, it’s tough
I guess it’s my fault, I know what’s up
Baby, we used to fuck
From now on, we make love
Girl, let’s catch up, phone calls ain’t enough
That’s where I messed up, I shoulda kept in touch
Cause I ain’t the type that will hit it and quit it
Even if it’s mine, even if it isn’t
Take them trips and pay yo’ ass a visit
Gave you a portion, but you needed more, needed more
Now you won’t even call me no more
Ain’t layin’ naked in my sheets no more
I guess you ain’t a freak no more, oh
Sex more, that’s what I was on
Talk less, that’s what I was on
Selfish, baby, I know, I know
Ayy, quick to admit it when I’m wrong
Instead, I was leading you on
Now it’s fuck me and leave you alone
Come love me, I need you at home
It’s somethin’ ’bout the way you scream and you moan
Now I’m the one who’s been treatin’ you wrong
Contradictin’ all the things that I’ve been preachin’ in songs, oh
Shit was goin’ good, girl
Now it’s lookin’ bad, girl
Can we take it back, girl?
Ah, nah
You gave me a task, girl
Go clean up my act, girl
Done that, where you at, girl?
Would you mind, would you mind
Would you mind if I?
Come do the things that you like
What you like, what you like
I know what you like
Who else gon’ get you right? I mean
Who else gon’ get you right?
Don’t know when I’m finna wife it
I still ain’t decided
Better make up my mind quick
‘Fore a nigga come and swipe it
Know I sound a lil’ self righteous
Yeah, but there ain’t nothin’ else like it
Anything else bad for your health
I’ve been checkin’ your profile to see if you recited this
I got a lot more where that came from
You got a Tumblr too, I gotta make one
I’ve been peepin’ hard, on some stalker shit
I’m feenin’ hard, that’s the obvious, yeah
But you know I won’t mind if we were just fuckin’
Feelin’ on somethin’, talkin’ ’bout nothin’
Then maybe later you and I discuss it, mmm
Do you feel like I do? Can I know?
Clearly, baby, it’s you that I want
Listen, I don’t wanna confuse you
Don’t ever think that I use you
Give me one more chance, I’ll prove you wrong
How you want it to go? We can do this slow
Pick up where we left off, I don’t wanna lose it, no
This for life, baby, you should know, you should know
Baby, I know
Shit was goin’ good, girl
Now it’s lookin’ bad, girl
Can we take it back, girl?
Ah, nah
You gave me a task, girl
Go clean up my act, girl
Done that, where you at, girl?
Would you mind?
Unpacking Vulnerability and Regret in “Self Righteous”
In “Self Righteous,” Bryson Tiller dives deep into the emotional complexities of love, loss, and introspection. The song finds Tiller reflecting on a relationship that has shifted from intimacy to distance, marked by his own admissions of selfishness and mistakes. With a conversational tone, he acknowledges the pain he’s caused and the barriers he’s built, expressing a longing to reconnect and make amends. Tiller’s lyrics reveal both his struggle to move on and his hope for reconciliation, painting a vivid picture of modern relationships where vulnerability and pride often collide.
Intimacy, Contradictions, and Growth
Tiller’s honesty shines as he confesses his contradictions—preaching one thing in his songs while living another. The track explores a yearning for emotional and physical closeness, yet it’s laced with uncertainty about commitment. The narrative strikes a chord with anyone grappling with the aftermath of a breakup, highlighting the push-pull of desire and self-improvement. Ultimately, “Self Righteous” stands out for its raw portrait of a man caught between his past actions and his hopes for a second chance.
Song Credits
- Artist: Bryson Tiller
- Songwriters: Bryson Tiller
- Release Year: 2015
- Label: RCA Records