Snooze
SZA Lyrics
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(I think I know, whoa-oh)
I'll touch that fire for you
I do that three, four times again, I testify for you
I told that lie, I'd kill that bitch
I do what all of them around you scared to do, I'm not
Long as you juggin' out here for me, I got it
Mobbin', schemin', lootin', hide your bodies
Long as you dreamin' 'bout me, ain't no problem
I don't got nobody, just with you right now
Tell the truth, I look better under you
I can't lose when I'm with you
How can I snooze and miss the moment?
You just too important
Nobody do body like you do
I can't lose when I'm with you
I can't just snooze and miss the moment
You just too important
Nobody do body like you do, you do
In the droptop ride with you, I feel like Scarface (Scarface)
Like that white bitch with the bob, I'll be your main one (main one)
Let's take this argument back up to my place
Sex remind you, I'm nonviolent, I'm your day one
We ain't had shit, yeah, it was magic, yeah
Smash and grab shit, yeah
Nasty habits take a hold when you not here
Ain't a home when you not here
Hard to grow when you not here, I'm sayin'
I can't lose when I'm with you
How can I snooze and miss the moment?
You just too important
Nobody do body like you do
I can't lose when I'm with you
How can I snooze and miss the moment?
You just too important
Nobody do body like you do, you do
Main one ridin'
How you frontin' on me and I'm the main one tryin'?
How you blame it on me and you the main one lyin'?
How you threatenin' to leave and I'm the main one cryin'?
Just tryna be your everything
Main one ridin'
How you frontin' on me and I'm the main one tryin'?
How you blame it on me and you the main one lyin'?
How you threatenin' to leave and I'm the main one cryin'?
I can't lose when I'm with you, ooh
How can I snooze and miss the moment?
You just too important
Nobody do body like you do
I can't lose when I'm with you
How can I snooze and miss the moment?
You just too important
Nobody do body like you do, you do
Nah, nah, nah, nah
I think I know, whoa-oh
See, no, I can't lose
I think I know, ooh-whoa, ooh-whoa-oh
In "Snooze," SZA talks about the emotional connection she has with her partner, emphasizing the importance of their relationship as she navigates living without them when they're not around. She begins by saying that she'll do whatever it takes to make her partner happy, even though it may get her into trouble or cause her pain. She then repeats that their relationship is the most important thing to her, stating that she can't lose when she's with them, and that she can't afford to snooze and miss out on any moment with them. She describes the feeling of riding in a car with her partner, feeling as though she were Scarface and they were in a movie. As she discusses their relationship, she also acknowledges the conflicts that arise, stating that she and her partner argue, but that she's always there for them no matter what, even if it means she's the one doing all of the work.
Throughout the song, SZA repeats the chorus several times, reminding the listener that nobody does their partner like they do, and that they're the most important thing to her. She ends the track by repeating the phrase "I think I know," suggesting that she's confident in her feelings and that her emotions are clear to her.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll touch that fire for you
I would do anything for you, even put myself in harm's way
I do that three four times again, I testify for you
I would repeat my actions and defend you if necessary
I told that lie, I'd kill that bitch
I would go as far as lying or even hurting someone for your sake
I do what all of them around you scared to do, I'm not
I am fearless and will do things that others won't do for you
Long as you juggin' out here for me, I got it
As long as you are making moves for us, I'll have your back
Mobbin', schemin', lootin', hide your bodies
I am down for whatever it takes and will keep our secrets
Long as you dreamin' 'bout me, ain't no problem
As long as you keep me in your mind, we'll be good
I don't got nobody, just with you right now
I don't need anyone else but you at this moment
Tell the truth, I look better under you
You make me feel great about myself and bring out the best in me
I can't lose when I'm with you
I am at my best when I am with you and can't go wrong
How can I snooze and miss the moment?
I don't want to waste any time with you and want to cherish every moment we have
You just too important
You mean everything to me and are too valuable
Nobody do body like you do
No one can please me physically like you do
In the droptop ride with you, I feel like Scarface
I feel like a boss when I am with you and empowered
Like that white bitch with the bob, I'll be your main one
I'll be your ride or die and be there for you when no one else is
Let's take this argument back up to place
Let's make up and resolve our differences
Sex remind you, I'm nonviolent, I'm your day one
Even though we may argue, I am still here for you and won't harm you
We ain't had shit, yeah, it was magic, yeah
Even though we didn't have much, it felt like something special
Smash and grab shit, yeah
We go for what we want even if it means taking risks
Nasty habits take a hold when you not here
I struggle with bad habits when you're not around
Ain't a home when you not here
I don't feel complete when you're not here
Hard to grow when you not here, I'm sayin'
I find it harder to better myself without your support
Main one ridin'
I am your main support and will ride with you through anything
How you frontin' on me and I'm the main one tryin'?
Why are you pretending like I'm not putting in effort when I am the one trying the hardest?
How you blame it on me and you the main one lyin'?
Why are you putting the blame on me when you're the one being dishonest?
How you threatenin' to leave and I'm the main one cryin'?
Why are you threatening to leave when I am the one who would be hurt the most?
Just tryna be your everything
I am doing everything I can to be everything you need and want
Nah, nah, nah, nah
A rhythmic sound effect with no intended meaning
See, no, I can't lose
I am confident that I won't fail as long as I have you by my side
I think I know, whoa-oh
A line that expresses a feeling of intense passion or emotion without a particular meaning
I think I know, ooh-whoa, ooh-whoa-oh
A line that expresses a feeling of intense passion or emotion without a particular meaning
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Blair Ferguson, Kenny B. Edmonds, Khristopher Van Riddick Tynes, Leon Thomas, Solana I. Rowe
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ireallylovetiara
the video starts with SZA and her various lovers, different races and environments. a variety of men. she is happy with each lover and this appears to be the honeymoon, infatuation phase.
the lyrics paired with these scenes include her describing how much of a rider she is. she’ll do whatever, steal, kill and lie.
as long as he’ll be there, giving her attention (dreaming about her is her only request)
the first time we hear the lyrics “i can’t loseeee, when i’m with youu” is when she is literally being used as a picnic table, with french fries and ketchup on her back.
she is merely an object for this person she is exclaiming all her devotion.
the lyrics continues, “how could i snooze and miss the moment, you just too important. nobody do body like you do.”
these men aren’t shown doing anything extravagant for SZA. she is in underwhelming places with all of them. a bedroom, a gym, a barn. but she continues call them the most important. (keep this in mind for later)
with the lyrics “in the drop top with you. i feel like scarface.” she is seen riding on top of the tractor (or whatever tf it is) with justin bieber’s character. now correct me if i’m mistaken, but this lawn equipment ain’t no convertible.
she is boosting up these men basic ass antics because she is projecting importance onto them. she sees the world in them because she is in love (with the idea of being desired and wanted? hmm idk)
it continues and we see her whispering in the ear of woody mcclain’s character, while he plays a video game on the side of a taxidermied animal.
he would rather play a blurry, furry ass video game on the side of this animal, than listen to SZA croon in his ear.
because SZA isn’t his time one, she isn’t a priority. she isn’t as important to him
couldn’t be me.
she starts arguing with her lovers simultaneously while the lyrics tell them how much she needs them cause nasty habits come back, the house doesn’t feel like a home and she doesn’t grow.
she then starts stripping in the shower to remind her lover she’s “nonviolent”,
as SZA realizes in the lyrics she is the only one trying, it then cuts to the gym where she dances a number in front of the robot.
with the all men from diff backgrounds, she realized it all ended the same.
she now seeks love, or attention, or desire from a robot. something that doesn’t have feelings or emotions unless programmed. it can be argued that she created it to love her, but it doesn’t show evidence of that.
after this sequence, SZA is seen running towards a man in a field. this scene is expansive and shows endless greenery. the focus is now, not on the man, but on SZA. this could be her era of self love,
the video ends on her frolicking naked through the dark, which we see with night vision. for me, this shows progression from using her body to keep the interest of her lovers to her feeling free without attachment
@Pourfavor2023Poorfavor-hq2yf
Love how Sza’s visuals always allow for deeper analysis. This song is about how much she adores being in love. The visuals depict her going through the motions with multiple men. The initial honeymoon periods and the ultimate downfall that you experience until you love yourself. For those confused about why she’s dancing for a robot, it symbolizes how she can’t be happy with any of the real men no matter who she rocks with. Instead, only a fictional or idealized character will ultimately be enough until she stops “snoozing” on her first love—herself.
@kyaraballard
I love it! Thank you for breaking this down.
@Yessi214
Thank you for such a good perspective of how to view this video.
@t.r7974
I thought it was referenced to her next song which she talks about robots and how in the future robots have a better future than us.
@sweetsweets125
Thank god someone who gets it. Tired o seeing how she just wanted to show off her bbl and that the visuals make no sense smh. 🤦🏽♀️
@erikandreassen5165
U ate that.
@VinhNguyen-bh3op
as a 2nd generation Asian American man, it’s incredible to feel and BE represented. Seeing Young play the role of a 'handsome', 'resilient' male figure was something I rarely got to experience in media growing up. Thank you SZA, thank you Young. This just made my week.
@ztarr
Representation is sooo important!! 🥲
@big0514
He’s dude from the show beef on Netflix… dope show great Asian actors
@diandriasmith889
@@big0514OMG thank you! I knew I recognized him and couldn't remember. He's the younger brother! Beef was so good. He is too cute.