Percolator
SZA Lyrics


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Say you got love for me
Say you don't mind that we don't really fuck a lot
I-I-I-I just wanna smoke a little
Then take off all my makeup
So we can touch a little
Don't really rush a lot

I keep anxiety
Thank you for waiting anyway
Don't really trust a lot
I keep a side of me
Under wraps

Ooh-wee-ooh-wee-ooh-ooh
I wanna be a percolator, 'lator




Na-na-na-na-na, na-na
I gots to be a live wire

Overall Meaning

In SZA's song "Percolator," she explores themes of love, intimacy, and self-acceptance. The lyrics convey a desire for a deeper connection with her partner beyond physical intimacy. She asks her partner to verbally express their love for her and explains that she doesn't mind the lack of frequent sexual encounters. SZA longs for a moment of relaxation and freedom as she smokes and removes her makeup, signaling vulnerability and a desire for an authentic connection. She expresses a need to take things slowly and not rush the relationship.


Despite her anxiety and lack of trust in others, SZA appreciates her partner's patience in waiting for her. She keeps a certain side of herself hidden or guarded, suggesting she may have fears or reservations about completely letting go in the relationship. The phrase "I gots to be a live wire" can be interpreted as her desire to be someone who is electrifying and full of life, perhaps implying that she wants to fully embrace her authentic self and be unafraid to express her desires and emotions.


Overall, "Percolator" showcases SZA's yearning for a deeper emotional connection in a relationship, her struggle with trust and anxiety, and her desire to be true to herself.


Line by Line Meaning

Say you got love for me
Express that you truly care about me


Say you don't mind that we don't really fuck a lot
Indicate that you're okay with our limited sexual intimacy


I-I-I-I just wanna smoke a little
I simply want to relax and enjoy some marijuana


Then take off all my makeup
Remove my facade and be vulnerable with you


So we can touch a little
Engage in physical affection


Don't really rush a lot
Let's take our time and not feel pressured


I keep anxiety
I struggle with anxiety


Thank you for waiting anyway
I appreciate your patience regardless


Don't really trust a lot
I have difficulty placing trust in others


I keep a side of me
I hide a part of myself


Under wraps
Concealed or hidden


Ooh-wee-ooh-wee-ooh-ooh
Expressing excitement or pleasure


I wanna be a percolator, 'lator
I desire to be vibrant and full of energy


Na-na-na-na-na, na-na
Vocalization without specific meaning


I gots to be a live wire
I need to be lively and electrifying




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Charlene Keys, Cody Fayne, Craig Brockman, Nisan Stewart, Solana Rowe, Tyran Donaldson

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@donatellanole6191

{Verse 1}
Say you got love for me
Say you don't mind that we don't really fuck a lot
I-I-I-I just wanna smoke a little
Then take off all my makeup
So we can touch a little

{Verse 2}
Don't really rush a lot
I keep anxiety
Thank you for waiting anyway
Don't really trust a lot
I keep a side of me
Under Wraps

{Chorus}
Ooh-wee-ooh-wee-ooh-ooh
I wanna be a percolator, lator
Na-na-na-na-na, na-na
I gots to be a live wire



All comments from YouTube:

@ahmedcartan2484

SZA Is feeding us today. Welcome back our queen.

@trevorfrantz119

Get off your knees?

@Lynn-ip9sh

SHE ATE AND SHARED🍽🍲😋

@aluvemelane

And ate all that she feed us,it was delicious 😋

@graygraves8586

She ain’t left

@marvin5902

Yeah sza we missed you

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@cconnorvegaa

YESSSS SZA THE LORD HAS HEARD MY PRAYERS I CAN FINALLY REST IN PEACE.😭🫶🏽
(UPDATE: IM LISTENING TO 2AM AS IM TYPING THIS. STREAM CTRL DELUXE YALL.🙏🏽)

@adilsheikh1049

LITERALLY LISTENING TO AWKWARD WHILE READING THIS 😭🤩

@tobydexter2919

I love that she released the Ctrl deluxe five years after Ctrl’s release

@agentminajatrois7840

That's what I'm saying I think everyone is jumping up and down saying thank you have they been hiding under a rock? this album has been out 😭 still a bop tho none the less ✨

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