Forgiveless
SZA Lyrics


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Ayy dawg, yo, yo
Yo, yo, yo, yo, yo, yo
I'm the original, G-O-D
Makin' young ladies scream is my specialty
When I go da-da-da-da-da, girls get hype
From the funky fresh music that's stereotyped
When I killed that ol' mad rugged flow
Not sayin' Ason, duck of the disco
Or the disco duck, strictly hip-hop
Baby, baby, I can't stop

I don't care 'bout consequences, I want my lick back
I don't mind who's watchin', get to pushin' your wig back
I don't mind burnin' bridges that my enemies, center peace
Call that bitch my kid, she ain't no kin to me
Gotta watch how you was built when you were 'round me, though
Give a fuck 'bout what you prefer
I'm too profound to go back and forth, with no average dork
It goes, spells and sorcery, hug your rosaries
I don't mind competition, it is what it is
You don't mind second fiddle, that's why you a bitch
You don't think for yourself and that's none of my business
You take it, I dish it, I'm genie, three wishes
Better watch how you think out loud, if it's 'bout me though
Got a couple that's outside, they kill about me though
I don't need nobody help, angels surround me, though
Back and forth it go, it's hard, I know

I thought I told you before, it's not gon' end how you want
Not in the dark anymore
I might forgive it, I won't forget it
I thought I told you before, it's not gon' end how you want
Not in the dark anymore
I might forgive it, I won't forget it





This that old West Coast, East Coast, North Coast, South Coast shit
Yo, yo, this is that old Boogie Nights
Bronx the Boogie old type shit
Yo, yo, yo, I wanna give a special shoutout all my niggas and niggarettes
All race, creed and colors
It's all love, my nigga

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of SZA's song Forgiveless are a mixture of different styles and references. The first section of the song features a conversation between two men, one claiming to be the original "G-O-D" and boasting about his ability to make young ladies scream. He also references his funky fresh music that is stereotyped and his ability to hype up a crowd with his flow. The second section of the song is SZA rapping about how she doesn't care about the consequences and wants her revenge, pushing her enemies' wigs back. She also mentions burning bridges with her enemies and having no qualms about it. SZA talks about not caring about the opinions of others and being too profound to engage in pointless arguments. She mentions how she doesn't need anyone's help because she has angels surrounding her. The chorus repeats the idea that the situation won't end well and while she might forgive it, she won't forget it.


The song is a powerful statement of self-empowerment and resilience in the face of adversity. SZA raps about being confident in her abilities and not allowing anyone to bring her down. The different styles and references in the song's lyrics show SZA's versatility as an artist.


Line by Line Meaning

Ayy dawg, yo, yo
Starting the song with a casual greeting


Yo, yo, yo, yo, yo, yo
Adding emphasis to the greeting


I'm the original, G-O-D
Asserting dominance and confidence


Makin' young ladies scream is my specialty
Boasting about being a ladies' man


When I go da-da-da-da-da, girls get hype
Describing the effect of his music on girls


From the funky fresh music that's stereotyped
Attributing his success to his style of music


When I killed that ol' mad rugged flow
Bringing up an accomplishment in his career


Not sayin' Ason, duck of the disco
Excluding a certain genre of music from his repertoire


Or the disco duck, strictly hip-hop
Further defining his style of music


Baby, baby, I can't stop
Expressing his passion for making music


I don't care 'bout consequences, I want my lick back
Being willing to take risks to get what he wants


I don't mind who's watchin', get to pushin' your wig back
Being unafraid of confrontation and saying what he thinks


I don't mind burnin' bridges that my enemies, center peace
Being willing to leave behind people who are not beneficial to him


Call that bitch my kid, she ain't no kin to me
Dismissing someone who is not important to him


Gotta watch how you was built when you were round me, though
Implying that he can influence and change people


Give a fuck 'bout what you prefer
Not caring about other people's opinions


I'm too profound to go back and forth, with no average dork
Being too intelligent to waste time arguing with someone


It goes, spells and sorcery, hug your rosaries
Referring to mystical and religious themes in his lyrics


I don't mind competition, it is what it is
Acknowledging the existence of competition in his field


You don't mind second fiddle, that's why you a bitch
Insulting someone who is complacent and not ambitious


You don't think for yourself and that's none of my business
Not wanting to involve himself in the business of others


You take it, I dish it, I'm genie, three wishes
Being confident in his ability to handle situations


Better watch how you think out loud, if it's 'bout me though
Warning others to be careful when talking about him


Got a couple that's outside, they kill about me though
Implying that he has loyal people who will defend him


I don't need nobody help, angels surround me, though
Believing that he has a divine presence protecting him


Back and forth it go, it's hard, I know
Admitting that life can be difficult and unpredictable


I thought I told you before, it's not gon' end how you want
Reminding someone that things may not go their way


Not in the dark anymore
Referring to a previous time when things were uncertain


I might forgive it, I won't forget it
Being willing to forgive but not to forget past wrongs


This that old West Coast, East Coast, North Coast, South Coast shit
Celebrating the diversity of hip-hop music


Yo, yo, this is that old Boogie Nights
Referencing the film Boogie Nights, which is about the porn industry


Bronx the Boogie old type shit
Acknowledging the influence of Bronx hip-hop on his music


Yo, yo, yo, I wanna give a special shoutout all my niggas and niggarettes
Giving a shoutout to everyone who supports him, regardless of race or gender


All race, creed and colors
Reiterating that he values diversity


It's all love, my nigga
Expressing appreciation and affection for his fans




Lyrics © WARP MUSIC LIMITED, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bjork Gudmundsdottir, Guy Sigsworth, Mark Bell, Rodney Roy Jerkins, Russell T. Jones, Solana Imani Rowe

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@jjared1314

Aye dawg, yo, yo, yo
Yo, yo, yo, yo, yo, yo
I'm the original, G-O-D
Makin’ young ladies scream is my specialty
When I go da-da-da-da-da-da-da, girls get hype
From the funky fresh music, stereotyped
When I kill, that ol' mad funky flow
Not sayin' Ason, duck of the disco
Or the disco duck, strictly hip-hop
Baby, baby, I can’t stop

[Verse: SZA]
I don't care 'bout consequences, I want my lick back
I don't mind who's watchin', get to pushin' your weave back
I don't mind burnin’ bridges that my enemies, centipedes
Call that bitch my kid, she ain’t no kin to me
Gotta watch how you was built when you were round me, though
Give a fuck 'bout what you prefer, I’m too profound to go
Back and forth, with no average dork
It goes spеlls and sorcery, hug your rosaries
I don't mind competition, it is what it is
You don't mind sеcond fiddle, that's why you a bitch
You don’t think for yourself and that's none of my business
You take it I dish it, I'm genie, three wishes
Better watch how you think out loud if it's 'bout me though
Got a car pulled up outside, they kill about me though
I don't need nobody help and you surround me though
Back and forth it go, it's hard, I know

[Chorus: SZA]
I thought I told you before
It's not gon' end how you want
Not in the dark anymore
I might forgive it, I won't forget it
I thought I told you before
It's not gon' end how you want
Not in the dark anymore
I might forgive it, I won't forget it

[Outro: Ol' Dirty Bastard]
This is that old West Coast, East Coast
North Coast, South Coast shit
Yo, yo, this is that ol' boogie nights
Suppose to boogie old type shit
Yo, yo, yo, I wanna give a special shoutout
All my n——— and n——————
All race, creed and colors
It's all love, my n——



@tintswalocriselda9514

[Verse: SZA]
I don't care 'bout consequences, I want my lick back
I don't mind who's watchin', get to pushin' your weave back
I don't mind burnin’ bridges that my enemies, centipedes
Call that bitch my kid, she ain’t no kin to me
Gotta watch how you was built when you were round me, though
Give a fuck 'bout what you prefer, I’m too profound to go
Back and forth, with no average dork
It goes spеlls and sorcery, hug your rosaries
I don't mind competition, it is what it is
You don't mind sеcond fiddle, that's why you a bitch
You don’t think for yourself and that's none of my business
You take it I dish it, I'm genie, three wishes
Better watch how you think out loud if it's 'bout me though
Got a car pulled up outside, they kill about me though
I don't need nobody help and you surround me though
Back and forth it go, it's hard, I know

[Chorus: SZA]
I thought I told you before
It's not gon' end how you want
Not in the dark anymore
I might forgive it, I won't forget it
I thought I told you before
It's not gon' end how you want
Not in the dark anymore
I might forgive it, I won't forget it



All comments from YouTube:

@BrazosEbner

This was such a cool way to end the album, can’t believe she made a Björk sample & ODB sample work together.

@TheQuincyEdwards

RZA & Bjork https://youtu.be/fGUtexd_Ppk

@joro1101

How'd she use bjork? I didn't hear it

@yoshitwomi

@@undigesteddonut not pagan poetry, it's Hidden place

@BrazosEbner

@@joro1101 the "ooooOOOOOOoooOOOOO" singing in the background, which is then sung up an octave later in this song, looped with some other minor effects

@johnatanbraga1751

Hidden placeeee

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@jeremiahmason4593

The Bjork "Hidden Place" sample!!!!!!! OMG!!! Bjork never lets anyone sample her music! She has Bjork's approval!!!! THIS IS PHENOMENAL!!!!

@longsway

ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL! It has been a long time since I have cared to know who produced and wrote a track but this track one is madness from start to finish!
🔂

@WowwowLulu

What did bjork say

@jeremiahmason4593

@@WowwowLulu IDK exactly what Bjork said. Bjork never lets anyone sample her music unless she approves in the manner to which the music is used.

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