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.
Forgiveless
SZA Lyrics
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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
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
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
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@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
@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
@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.