Dancehall artiste Valiant is singing the blues in his latest song, Selfish. The slow-tempo dancehall song shows the perspective of a man who wronged his partner and now struggles to rekindle their relationship.
The song, released several hours ago, delves into the complexities and frustrations of a tumultuous romantic relationship. The lyrics touch on themes of regret and miscommunication while Valiant portrays himself as a man repeatedly reaching out to his partner, only to be met with her lack of attention and perceived selfishness.
In the lyrics, he acknowledges his own imperfections and past mistakes, and he expresses a desire to rewind time and treat her better. His words highlight a longing for reconciliation and closure that he hasn’t received.
Despite his “badman” persona, he feels alone and professes his affections for her. He sings about offering her the best “designer”, only to be met with unfair treatment and games.
While he sings about the push and pull of love, grappling with the struggle to let go despite lingering feelings, the visuals capture him in distress as he attempts to contact his partner. The music video, which comprises solo scenes of him singing, carries a 90s-style theme, showing Valiant singing in an old-fashioned home while he consistently makes calls on a landline phone.
The track has been garnering praise from fans, who appreciate that Valiant went in a unique direction with the song rather than sticking to the trend in dancehall.
Selfish was released on April 17 with visuals, ahead of his upcoming EP Prove Them Wrong. Valiant’s EP is set for March 23, and it marks his first major project since his rise to stardom in 2022 after going viral with the ”kotch eh Hat a lie” slang. Valiant is known for songs like St. Mary, Carolina, Lumbah, Mad Out, Bubble Gum, Dunce Cheque, and Siance.
