In April 2013, SZA released her S EP to good critical reviews— in July of that same year, it was announced she was signed to Top Dawg Entertainment and began working on her Z EP, which would eventually become a full-fledged album. Z was released in April 2014.
Her debut album, CTRL was released on June 9, 2017 through Top Dawg Entertainment and RCA Records. The album features guest appearances from Travis Scott, Kendrick Lamar, James Fauntleroy, and Isaiah Rashad. Upon release, CTRL was a massive critical and commercial success, and catapulted SZA into fame. The record debuted at #3 on the Billboard 200. The album then received acclaim from music critics, many praised its cohesiveness and production, as well as SZA's vocal delivery. In 2018, CTRL received 4 Grammy nominations. She was then nominated Best New Artist. The album was ranked at 472 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list, her first to do so.
After a 5 year hiatus from music, SZA released her second studio album, SOS on December 9, 2022 through Top Dawg Entertainment and RCA Records.The album features guest appearances from Don Toliver, Phoebe Bridgers, Travis Scott, and the late Ol' Dirty Bastard. Six singles were released between 2020 and 2023 to promote SOS, five were top-ten hits on the US Billboard Hot 100. The fifth, "Kill Bill", was SZA's first song to hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, SZA's first to do so, and also broke the record for the largest streaming week for an R&B album in the US alone. Several media publications ranked it as one of the best albums of 2022 and 2023. In 2023, it was ranked number 351 in Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time, joining her debut album CTRL on the list.
To continue to promote the album, SZA had embarked on a North American, European, and Australian arena tour, the SOS Tour, from February 2023 to April 2024.
At the 66th Annual Grammy Awards, the album and its tracks received a total of nine nominations, including Album of the Year, and won Best Progressive R&B Album. The record was a total commercial success.
“LANA" is the upcoming third studio album/deluxe of SZAs second studio album “SOS" released through Top Dawg Entertainment and RCA Records. “Saturn" was released as the album's lead single on February 22, 2024, and was teased and performed at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards. SZA said herself that this deluxe became a whole other album. The album will be approximately 15 songs, and will include leaked songs from SOS. The deluxe was hinted at on December 10, 2023 through various photos posted on her Instagram captioned “LANA”.
Although there is no release date set, SZA did confirm the record will be released sometime in 2024.
Awkward
SZA Lyrics
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Time, time passing
You wanted to know what the hype was all about
So I came by
Then we fucked a little bit and I was out
Did not say bye
It was worth it (ooh, it was)
I know you hurt me, but (hey)
This is more than a friendship
Now I made it awkward
Why did you let me do it?
I made it, I make it awkward (hey, hey)
We wasn't ready for it (hey, hey)
But can we still love on each other?
Can we still touch on each other?
Can we still not judge each other?
You know, you know
I make it awkward
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, mmh
I can not love everybody
But you isn't anybody
You look at me different
So I let you see my body
Body, body, body
And now we don't speak it all
Now I regret it all
Still, it was worth it
I would do it again
I know you hurt me, but
But this is deeper than friendship now
Let's keep it awkward
I think we're ready for it, yeah, mmh
Let's keep it awkward
I know I'm ready for it, you feel me?
Can we still love on each other?
Can we still touch on each other?
Can we still not judge each other?
The lyrics to SZA's song "Awkward" delve into the complexities of a relationship that has evolved beyond just friendship. The repetition of "time passing" in the beginning of the song emphasizes the fleeting nature of the connection between the two people involved. The singer acknowledges that they initially hooked up just out of curiosity ("You wanted to know what the hype was all about"), and didn't even bother to say goodbye afterward.
Despite the lack of closure, the singer expresses that the experience was worth it and that they would do it again. They recognize the pain that the other person has caused them, but still feel a strong emotional connection to them that goes beyond just physical attraction. This "more than a friendship" feeling is what has made the relationship awkward for both parties involved.
The next part of the song sees the singer asking if they can still appreciate each other without judgment, even though their dynamic has become complicated. The repetition of "Can we still..." highlights the strong desire to preserve some kind of connection, even though the situation is not as straightforward as it once was. Ultimately, the singer embraces the awkwardness and expresses readiness to move forward with this person.
Line by Line Meaning
Time passing
As the time goes by
Time, time passing
Emphasizing the time passing
You wanted to know what the hype was all about
You were curious about what was being talked about
So I came by
I came to your place
Then we fucked a little bit and I was out
We had a brief sexual encounter and then I left
Did not say bye
I didn't say goodbye
It was worth it (ooh, it was)
The experience was enjoyable and worthwhile
I would do it again (hey)
I wouldn't mind having another sexual encounter with you
I know you hurt me, but (hey)
I acknowledge that you have hurt me in the past
This is more than a friendship
Our relationship has developed into more than just a friendship
Now I made it awkward
I made the situation uncomfortable
Why did you let me do it?
Why did you let me engage in sexual activity with you?
I made it, I make it awkward (hey, hey)
I am the reason why things are uncomfortable between us
We wasn't ready for it (hey, hey)
We weren't emotionally ready for a sexual relationship
But can we still love on each other?
Can we still care for each other?
Can we still touch on each other?
Can we still be intimate with each other?
Can we still not judge each other?
Can we still accept each other without criticism?
You know, you know
You understand what I mean
I make it awkward
I am the reason why things are uncomfortable between us
Ooh, ooh
Vocalization
Ooh, ooh, mmh
Vocalization
I can not love everybody
I cannot have romantic feelings for everyone
But you isn't anybody
But you are not just anybody, you are special
You look at me different
You treat me in a unique way
So I let you see my body
I let you see me physically vulnerable
Body, body, body
Emphasizing physical presence
And now we don't speak it all
We don't communicate at all anymore
Now I regret it all
Now I feel remorseful for everything that has happened
Still, it was worth it
Even though things didn't turn out well, the experience was enjoyable
I would do it again
I wouldn't mind having another sexual encounter with you
But this is deeper than friendship now
Our relationship has grown to be more meaningful than just a friendship
Let's keep it awkward
Let's accept the awkwardness that exists between us
I think we're ready for it, yeah, mmh
I think we can handle this awkwardness together
I know I'm ready for it, you feel me?
I am confident that I am ready to navigate this situation with you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Michael Uzowuru, Solana I. Rowe
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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LYRICS
[Verse 1]
Time passing
Time, time passing
You wanted to know what the hype was all about
So I came by
Then we fucked a little bit and I was out
Did not say "Bye"
[Chorus]
It was worth it, ooh, it was
I would do it again (Hey)
I know you hurt me, but (Hey)
This is more than a friendship
Now I made it awkward
Why did he let me do it?
I make it, I make it awkward
He wasn't ready for it
[Post-Chorus]
But can we still love on each other?
Can we still touch on each other?
Can we still not judge each other?
You know, you know
I make it awkward
[Bridge]
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
[Verse 2]
I can not love everybody
But you isn't anybody
You look at me differеnt
So I let you see my body
Body, body, body
Now we don't speak at all
Now I rеgret it all
[Chorus]
Still it was worth it
I would do it again
I know you hurt me, but
It is just deeper than friendship
Now let's keep it awkward
I think we're ready for it, yeah, mm-mm
Let's keep it awkward
I know I'm ready for it, you feel me
[Post-Chorus]
Can we still love on each other?
Can we still touch on each other?
Can we still not judge each other?
@donatellanole6191
[Verse 1]
Time passing
Time, time passing
You wanted to know what the hype was all about
So I came back
Then we fucked a little bit and I was out
Did not say "Bye"
[Chorus]
It was worth it, ooh, it was
I would do it again (Hey)
I know you hurt me, but (Hey)
This is more than a friendship
Now I made it awkward
Why does it let me do it?
I make it, I make it awkward
He wasn't ready for it
[Post-Chorus]
But can we still love on each other?
Can we still touch on each other?
Can we still not judge each other?
You know, you know
I make it awkward
[Bridge]
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
[Verse 2]
I can not love everybody
But you isn't anybody
You look at me differеnt
So I let you see my body
Body, body, body
Now we don't seem to get along
Now I rеgret it all
[Chorus]
Still it was worth it
I would do it again
I know you hurt me, but
It is just deeper than friendship
Now let's keep it awkward
I think we're ready for it, yeah, mm-mm
Let's keep it awkward
I know I'm ready for it, you feel me
[Post-Chorus]
Can we still love on each other?
Can we still touch on each other?
Can we still not judge each other?
@jameemcmillan2343
“I cannot love everybody, but u isn’t everybody. You looked at me different, so I let u see my body. Now we don’t speak at all.” 💯
@babyaik0
hits the feels
@XaikosisHypnosis
hits so close to home
@poolikelike192
girl stfu, the lyrics r "I can not love everybody, but you isn't anybody"
@leeniegreen
FRRRRRRRRRRR LITERALLY!!!!
@nia91281
No fr I love these lines they hit so much 💖
@blububblebish
This music makes my heart hurt for literally every girl and woman. She is great at expressing somberly experiences and feelings we all seem to share
@Activehealingtst
She a Scorpio ❤
@thewayofmari
@@Activehealingtst same
@Jcoledagoat
ima dude and this song got me thinking bout her😭