Anything
SZA Lyrics
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Maybe I'll be perfect in a new dimension
Maybe I should pray a little harder
Or work a little smarter
This time, baby, promise I have learned my lesson
Ooh, ooh
You could take me anywhere
Do-do-do, down for the ride, down for the ride
You could take me anywhere
I hope you will, I hope you will, I hope you will
Keepin' up is hard to do
Even harder feeling heavy, steady chasin' you
Beep beep, why are you lookin' around, you lonely?
I feel you comin' down like honey
Do-do you even know I'm alive?
Do-do you even know I, I
Maybe I should pray a little harder
Or work a little smarter
This time, baby, promise I have learned my lesson
Ooh, ooh
Down for the ride, down for the ride
You could take me anywhere
Do-do-do, down for the ride, down for the ride
You could take me anywhere
I hope you will, I hope you will, I hope you will
Do-do you even know I'm alive?
Do-do you even know I, I
Do-do you even know I'm alive?
Do-do you even know I, I
Do-do you even know I'm alive?
Do-do you even know I, I
Do-do you even know I'm alive?
Do-do you even know I, I
Do-do you even know I'm alive?
Do-do you even know I, I
Do-do you even know I'm alive?
Do-do you even know I, I
Do you know I'm alive?
Do you even know?
In SZA's song "Anything," the lyrics depict a plea for love and acceptance from the person she desires. She seems to be holding herself back due to her own self-doubt and insecurity, as she suggests that killing her inhibition could make her "perfect in a new dimension." She expresses her willingness to follow her love interest "anywhere" and her hope that they will reciprocate her feelings.
The lines "keepin' up is hard to do, even harder feeling heavy, steady chasin' you" seem to imply that she is struggling to keep up with the other person's pace and struggling with the weight of her feelings. The repetition of "do you even know I'm alive?" emphasizes her fear of being overlooked or forgotten, and her desire to be seen and loved.
Overall, the song conveys a sense of vulnerability and the fear of not being enough for the person she desires. The lyrics suggest a longing for acceptance and a need for reassurance, as she tries to find ways to be "perfect" and win them over.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe I should kill my inhibition
I should let go of my fears and self-doubt
Maybe I'll be perfect in a new dimension
If I could start anew, I could be perfect
Maybe I should pray a little harder
I need to ask for guidance from a higher power
Or work a little smarter
I need to be more efficient in my efforts
This time, baby, promise I have learned my lesson
I have made mistakes before, but I have grown and improved
Down for the ride, down for the ride
I'm willing to go along with whatever comes my way
You could take me anywhere
I trust you to lead me and show me new places
Do-do-do, down for the ride, down for the ride
I'm excited to explore with you
I hope you will, I hope you will, I hope you will
I'm eager for you to take me on a journey
Keepin' up is hard to do
It's challenging to keep pace with you
Even harder feeling heavy, steady chasin' you
The harder I try to keep up, the harder it becomes
Beep beep, why are you lookin' around, you lonely?
Are you feeling lonely or searching for something?
I feel you comin' down like honey
I sense your presence and it's sweet
Do-do you even know I'm alive?
Do you notice me or acknowledge my existence?
Do you know I'm alive?
Do you even know I exist?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Carter Lang, Donna Summer, Giorgio Moroder, Pete Bellotte, Peter Wilkins, Solana Rowe, Tyran Levan Donaldson
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[Intro]
Maybe I should kill my inhibition
Maybe I'll be perfect in a new dimension
Maybe I should pray a little harder
Or work a little smarter
This time baby promise I have learned my lesson ooh
Down for the ride, down for the ride
You could take me anywhere
Do do do down for the ride, down for the ride
You could take me anywhere
I hope you will, I hope you will, I hope you will
Keepin' up is hard to do
Even harder feeling heavy, steady chasin' you
Beep beep, why are you lookin' around, you lonely?
I feel you comin' down like honey
Do do you even know I'm alive?
Do do you even know I, I
Maybe I should pray a little harder
Or work a little smarter
This time baby promise I have learned my lesson ooh
@devgovea
I'm crying, can anyone be more perfect in their lyrics. "Maybe I should pray a little harder, or work a little smarter".
@niqpindigo979
def work a lil smarter!1 right
@Yungwill713
Jhene aiko
@jasonbourne6365
willie jordan She not even close.
@djeller9017
Jason Bourne hold on now I love sza but Jhene be speaking teal and truth now
@jalanahoward9285
devgovea I feel you
@sacredandsecured
CTRL is a masterpiece
@Shavontay66
Say it LOUDER
@janiyahjones4959
SAY IT LOUDER FOR THE PEOPLE IN THE BACK
@gaf7067
still the undying truth 4 years later