The lyrics also reveal a struggle with self-worth, as SZA admits imperfections and the partner's role in defining a sense of purpose in herself. Towards the final verse, there's a shift suggesting a growing self-awareness and a call for her partner to recognize the consequences of their actions and how they'll regret to be without her.
Sonically, "Love Language" is R&B and mid-tempo. The song finishes with a string solo that transitions into the fifth track titled "Blind." "Love Language" samples SZA's 2020 single "Hit Different," featuring Ty Dolla $ign while incorporating elements from Aaliyah's 1999 single "I Don't Wanna." "Love Language" emerged as one of the first works SZA created for "SOS," and she provided fans with a preview in September 2019 via Instagram.
Love Language
SZA Lyrics
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I done wasted plenty time pacin' around, hate this coupe
You had bitches on the side and let my mind wonder too
You relentless, nigga, I don't need rent, nigga
Text me like I'm waitin' for you to come lie to me
Ruin my day, sayin' shit to hurt me, I can't compete
Still on the way, I lay awake if you're not around me
I'm so on to you, still gone for you
Needin' you to talk to me in your love language
Show me, yeah, how to connect to you
Help me understand
How you speak your love language
Bad as I wanna be yours, I can't get with your program
Sexin' like a slow jam, stick around 'cause I want to
Bad as I wanna keep focus, you remind me I'm imperfect
And it sucks to admit
Nobody put that purpose in me like you do, still
Nobody get that work up out me like you do
Nobody get the truth about me quite like you
You the definition of my right hand
Never mind ridin' backseat when you lead me
Talk to me in your love language
Show me, yeah, how to connect to you
Help me understand
How you speak your love language
Call me like you can't suppress memories of me
Call me like you got confessions queued up
Like your last bitch, lookin' chewed up, baby
Call me like you don't regret missin' this old thing back
Call me
You know the difference between me and chickens
You don't wanna be, be without me
You don't wanna live
I don't wanna go, ooh, no
I don't wanna be alone, oh
All that I know is mirrors inside me
They recognize you, please don't deny me
In SZA's Love Language, she expresses her feeling of being neglected by her lover. She feels that patience is not a virtue with him as he had other women on the side while they were together. She states that he is relentless and she does not need his rent money. Despite his behavior, SZA admits that she is still hanging on to him and needs him to talk to her in his love language. She wants him to show her how to connect with him and help her understand how he speaks his love language.
SZA then admits that she wants to be with him and comply with his program but the sex feels like a slow jam. However, he reminds her that she is imperfect and that nobody puts purpose in her like he does. Furthermore, no one extracts the truth out of her the way he does, making him the definition of her right hand. Despite his imperfections, SZA still needs him to talk to her in his love language.
In the chorus, SZA pleads with her lover to call her and not deny her. She further pleads that she does not want to be alone and that all she knows is that her mirrors recognize him. This song shows how important communication is in a relationship and how loving someone in their love language can help to build a stronger foundation.
Line by Line Meaning
Said, "Patience ain't no virtue with you"
You don't have the patience to stick around with me.
I done wasted plenty time pacin' around, hate this coupe
I've wasted so much time thinking about our relationship and I'm unhappy with it.
You had bitches on the side and let my mind wonder too
You've cheated on me before and it's caused me to be paranoid about our relationship.
You relentless, nigga, I don't need rent, nigga
You're always persistent and focused on material things when I just want you to be there for me.
Text me like I'm waitin' for you to come lie to me
Whenever you text me, I feel like you're just going to lie to me again.
Ruin my day, sayin' shit to hurt me, I can't compete
Whenever you say hurtful things, it ruins my day and I feel like I can never measure up to your expectations.
Still on the way, I lay awake if you're not around me
I still crave your presence even when you're not with me.
I'm so on to you, still gone for you
I know your faults and your flaws, yet I still love you.
Needin' you to talk to me in your love language
I need you to communicate with me in a way that makes me feel loved.
Show me, yeah, how to connect to you
Teach me how to understand and connect with you.
Help me understand
Assist me in understanding your feelings and emotions towards me.
Bad as I wanna be yours, I can't get with your program
Although I want to be with you, I can't conform to your ways and standards.
Sexin' like a slow jam, stick around 'cause I want to
Our physical intimacy is passionate and meaningful and I want you to stick around because of it.
Bad as I wanna keep focus, you remind me I'm imperfect
Although I want to be focused and do what's right, you remind me of my flaws and insecurities.
You the definition of my right hand
You're always there for me and I rely on you like I would my right hand.
Talk to me in your love language
Communicate with me in a way that makes me feel loved and valued.
Call me like you can't suppress memories of me
Contact me as if you can't stop thinking about our past experiences together.
Call me like you got confessions queued up
Contact me as if you have things you need to confess or get off your chest.
Like your last bitch, lookin' chewed up, baby
You don't want to end up like your last partner who was hurt and scarred.
You know the difference between me and chickens
You know that I'm not like other people and that I'm unique and valuable.
You don't wanna be, be without me
You don't want to live without me.
I don't wanna go, ooh, no
I don't want to leave you.
I don't wanna be alone, oh
I don't want to be alone and without you.
All that I know is mirrors inside me
All I know is what I see inside of myself and how I feel about you.
They recognize you, please don't deny me
My inner thoughts and feelings acknowledge your importance to me, and I hope you feel the same way towards me.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Anthony Jr. Clemons, Bisel Robert Clark, Carter Lang, Chad Hugo, Cody Fayne, Jacob Raitsch, Jazzae Brittany De Waal, Pharrell L. Williams, Solana Rowe, Tyrone William Jr. Griffin
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@BilalEllis
LYRICS:
"Love Language"
Said, "Patience ain't no virtue with you"
I done wasted plenty time pacin' around, ain't this coo'?
You with bitches on the side and let my mind wonder too
You relentless, nigga, I don't need rent, nigga
Text me like I'm waiting for you to come lie to me
All my days sayin', just to hurt me, I can't compete
Still on the way, I lay awake, give you none around me
I'm so on to you, still gone for you
Hitting you to talk to me in your love language
Show me, yeah, how to connect to you
Help me understand
How you speak your love language
Bad as I wanna be yours, I can't get with your program
Sextin' like a slow jam, stick around 'cause I want to
Bad as I wanna keep focus, you remind me I'm imperfect
And it sucks to with me
Nobody put that purpose in me like you do, still
Nobody get that work up out me like you do
Nobody get the truth about me quite like you
You the definition of my right hand
Never mind ridin' backseat when you leave me
Talk to me in your love language
Show me, yeah, how to connect to you
Help me understand
How you speak your love language
Call me like you gettin' suppressed memories of me
Call me like you got confessions queued up
Like ya last bitch, lookin' chewed up, baby
@BilalEllis
Call me like you don't regret missin' this old thing
Babe, call me
You know the difference between me and chickens
You don't wanna be, be without me
You don't want to leave me
I don't want to die, ooh, no
I don't wanna be alone, oh
All that I know is mirrors inside me
They recognize you, please don't deny me
@r.e.m_maraj1
OMGGGG THAT HIT DIFFERENT SAMPLE WITH THE STRINGS AT THE END MADE ME ASCENNDDDD 😩
@tandzilebhembe1255
Was looking for this comment 😭
@allysonrodgers2628
FRR
@universalatox1989
My best friend and I had an album listening session in the car, and that part took us into the damn atmosphere!!!!
@pearlhime8835
I KNOW RIGHT
@choctay6253
@44Kilos cgg the tfe
@jacobmartin2978
Her voice literally hits in my soul and hugs all my depression and acknowledges all my feelings 😭😭
@marisolreyna7094
I second that ❤❤❤❤
@nataliayork1079
You took the words straight from my brain
@spongie113
Omg I said the but this track right here did it for me 🥰🥰