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.
Green Mile
SZA Lyrics
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I don't turn around to see who let one ring out
Said you'll never do me wrong
Guess we see how that plays out
Is it true? Is it true?
Headin' to the Massacre
Bodies arrivin' every day
Pickin' the bones up along the way
Let it ring out (ring out)
Let it ring out
Let it ring out
Let it ring out (ring out)
Sharpshooter in my backyard
Killed a small boy once, never told no one (no one)
If it wasn't for my shotgun, he'd be alive and I'd be halfway, to heaven
Instead of sittin' in the dark, goin' through hell you should've been here
Wish you had been here
Headin' to the Massacre
Bodies arrivin' every day
Look at those shells you heard
Pickin' the bones up along the way
Let it ring out (ring out)
Let it ring out
Let it ring out (ring out, ring out)
Let it ring out (let it ring out)
Shotgun to the back of my heart
I don't turn around to see who let one ring out
Lately I've been questionin'
Am I all that I pretend to be?
I doubt it, I doubt it
Lately I've been questionin'
Am I all that I pretend to be?
I doubt it, I doubt it
The lyrics to "Green Mile" by SZA paint a vivid picture of violence and regret. The opening lyrics describe a gunshot to the back of the singer's heart, but they don't turn around to see who pulled the trigger. The chorus, "Let it ring out", speaks to the inevitability of violence and how it echoes through society, with references to a massacre and bodies arriving every day. In the second verse, the singer reveals their personal connection to violence through a story about killing a small boy with a shotgun. They express regret that the boy is dead and that they are trapped in their own personal hell.
The repetition of the phrase "Let it ring out" throughout the song creates a haunting refrain that emphasizes the cyclical nature of violence. The final lyrics, "Lately I've been questioning, am I all that I pretend to be? I doubt it", reveal the introspective nature of the song and suggest that the singer is grappling with their own complicity in the violent world around them.
Overall, "Green Mile" is a powerful commentary on the prevalence of violence in society, its lasting effects, and the need for self-reflection and accountability.
Line by Line Meaning
Shotgun to the back of my heart
Someone has hurt me deeply, leaving me feeling vulnerable and exposed.
I don't turn around to see who let one ring out
I'm not interested in playing the blame game or seeking revenge; I just want to move on.
Said you'll never do me wrong
I trusted you completely, but now you've betrayed me.
Guess we see how that plays out
Your true colors have been revealed, and I'm left to deal with the consequences.
Is it true? Is it true?
I'm grappling with the painful reality of the situation and wondering if it's even real.
Headin' to the Massacre
I'm embarking on a journey that promises nothing but pain, chaos, and destruction.
Bodies arrivin' every day
The devastation I'm witnessing is overwhelming, and death is all around me.
Look at those shells you heard
The remains of what was once beautiful and whole are now scattered everywhere.
Pickin' the bones up along the way
I have to confront the harsh reality of what's been lost and face the difficult task of moving forward.
Let it ring out (ring out)
I'm acknowledging the pain and trauma, and allowing my emotions to be expressed without restraint.
Sharpshooter in my backyard
I'm haunted by past mistakes and the knowledge that I've caused harm to innocent people.
Killed a small boy once, never told no one (no one)
I've kept this secret buried deep inside me, unable to share it with anyone.
If it wasn't for my shotgun, he'd be alive and I'd be halfway, to heaven
I'm tormented by the idea that my actions have prevented me from finding peace or redemption.
Instead of sittin' in the dark, goin' through hell you should've been here
I wish someone had been there for me during my darkest moments, rather than leaving me to suffer alone.
Wish you had been here
I'm filled with regrets and longings for a different outcome.
Let it ring out (ring out)
I'm giving myself permission to feel and express my pain without judgment or shame.
Let it ring out (ring out)
I'm determined to release my pain and trauma, rather than bottling it up inside me.
Let it ring out (ring out, ring out)
I'm expressing my emotions with full force, unapologetically and without restraint.
Lately I've been questionin'
I'm filled with doubts and uncertainties about myself and my life.
Am I all that I pretend to be?
I'm struggling with my own identity and authenticity.
I doubt it, I doubt it
I'm confronting the painful truth that I may not be living up to my own expectations or standards.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Solana Rowe
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
victor
on Open Arms (feat. Travis Scott)
correct to “i know ownerships bad”
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b00kw0rm
on Kill Bill
this should've been about "checking yourself out"
Chloe
on Kill Bill
Best song