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.
Miles
SZA Lyrics
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Did my time, did myself for sure
River wide, got myself afloat
Demons die if I don't support
Demons die if I don't support
And why can't I be like everybody else? (Oh, oh)
Losin' my mind, think I look good when I'm really just high (yeah)
Scared of my life, can a bitch get by? (Get by)
Sick of my pride (ooh)
Sick of just sayin' shit just to be nice (oh)
Sick of this world, how do I get by?
Miles runnin' wild in my head (miles runnin' wild)
Pacin', goin' back instead of movin' forward
Time is movin' forward (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Miles runnin' wild in my head (miles runnin' wild)
I'm scared of movin' forward
Time keep movin' forward, forward
In the song "Miles" by SZA, she reflects on her personal struggles with maturity and the pressures of society. She wishes she could be more mature and beyond her age, as she comes to terms with herself. The river metaphorically represents her inner self, which she has managed to bring to the surface and navigate through; however, she knows that her demons will return if she does not maintain self-awareness and support. SZA is aware that she is not like everybody else; even when she looks good outside, she feels lost on the inside, scared of her life, asking herself if she can get by. She expresses her frustration with societal expectations, tired of listening to everyone else but herself, and being polite for the sake of it. She portrays her fear of the future by repeating the line, "Miles running wild in my head, I'm scared of moving forward, time keeps moving forward, forward."
The song touches on the difficulty of coping with the unknown, whether it is the future or one's inner world. SZA highlights that it is essential to acknowledge one's emotions and invest time in self-growth. The line "demons die if I don't support" emphasizes the importance of self-care and the role it plays in battling mental demons. She also acknowledges that it is a terrifying process and that moving forward can sometimes be daunting. Ultimately, the song is a reflection of self-awareness, acceptance and emphasizes the significance of taking the time to navigate through personal struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
Wish I could be a little more mature
I desire to act more responsibly and think before I speak or act.
Did my time, did myself for sure
I have done the necessary work on myself and grown as a person.
River wide, got myself afloat
I have overcome obstacles and am now steady and stable in my life.
Demons die if I don't support
Negative thoughts and behaviors fade away if I do not entertain them or give them power.
And why can't I be like everybody else? (Oh, oh)
I am questioning why I cannot conform and fit in with societal norms and expectations.
Losin' my mind, think I look good when I'm really just high (yeah)
I am aware that I may be delusional and making poor choices, but I do not want to face reality.
Scared of my life, can a bitch get by? (Get by)
I am fearful of my future and unsure if I am capable of handling what is to come.
Sick of listening to everyone else (ohh)
I am tired of being influenced and controlled by others' opinions and expectations.
Sick of my pride (ooh)
I am acknowledging that my ego and stubbornness may be holding me back from growth.
Sick of just sayin' shit just to be nice (oh)
I am tired of pretending and being insincere in order to please others.
Sick of this world, how do I get by?
I am feeling overwhelmed and lost in the chaos of the world around me.
Miles runnin' wild in my head (miles runnin' wild)
My thoughts and worries are consuming me and racing through my mind.
Pacin', goin' back instead of movin' forward
I am stuck in my past mistakes and hesitant to progress and evolve.
Time is movin' forward (yeah, yeah, yeah)
I am aware that time waits for no one and life is constantly moving forward, regardless of my pace.
I'm scared of movin' forward
I am fearful of the unknown and change that comes with progress.
Time keep movin' forward, forward
I am emphasizing that time will not stop or slow down, and I must keep moving forward with it.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Solana Imani Rowe, Tyran Levon Jr. Donaldson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Verse]
Wish I could be a little more mature
Did my time, did myself for sure
River wide, got myself afloat
They must die if I don't support
They must die if I don't support
And why can't I be like everybody else? (Oh, oh)
Losin' my mind, think I look good when I'm just high
Scared of my life when, can a bitch get by?
Sick of listening to everyone else (Oh)
Sick of my pride (Oh), sick of just sayin' shit just to be nice (Oh)
Scared of this world, how do I get by?
[Chorus]
Miles runnin' wild in my head
Pacin' back and forth instead of movin' forward
Time is movin' forward (Yeah, yeah, yеah)
I'm scared of movin' forward
Time keep movin' forward, forward
@anisriduan5630
Szaa dont drop the songs like this, i almost got heart attack
@graygraves8586
Me too
@pariswilson1892
..🧍🏾♀️
@bhaveshtochabbra6853
Same. No hype no anything. Is it a new album?
@Keviny-hg6ne
Its her unreleased songs
@zendayasmistress8220
@@bhaveshtochabbra6853 it's ctrl but the deluxe one
@millysmiles10
“sick of just saying shit to be nice” felt.
@AJShotDat
ong
@kortland30
Wish this one was longer😩🖤
@joyandblu2605
I’m sure someone will make a 1 hour version soon💜