Shirt
SZA Lyrics
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Been so lost without you all around me
Get anxious
Lead me
Don't look back, it's all about you
In the dark right now
Feelin' lost, but I like it
Comfort in my sins and all about me
All I got right now
Feel the taste of resentment
Simmer in my skin, it's all about
Bloodstain on my shirt
New bitch on my nerves
Old nigga got curved
Going back on my word
Damn, bitch, you so thirsty
Still don't know my worth
Still stressin' perfection
Let you all in my mental
Got me lookin' too desperate
Damn (you ain't deserve)
Broad day, sunshine
I'll find a way to fuck it up still
Can't cry about the shit that I can't change
Just my mind
Gotta get outta here
Tough crowd, I hate it
Can't stay
In the dark right now
Feelin' lost, but I like it
Comfort in my sins and all about me
All I got right now
Feel the taste of resentment
Simmer in my skin
It's all about
Bloodstain on my shirt
New bitch on my nerves
Old nigga got curved
Going back on my word
Damn, bitch, you so thirsty
Still don't know my worth
Still stressin' perfection
Let you all in my mental
Got me lookin' too desperate
Damn
It's what you say and how you do me
How I'm 'posed to trust, baby? 'Posed to love?
It ain't 'posed to hurt this way
All I need is the best of you
Baby, how I got to say it? Give me all of you
In the dark right now
Feelin' lost, but I like it
Comfort in my sins and all about me
All I got right now
Feel the taste of resentment
Simmer in my skin
It's all about
Bloodstain on my shirt
New bitch on my nerves
Old nigga got curved
Going back on my word
Damn, bitch, you so thirsty
Still don't know my worth
Still stressin' perfection
Let you all in my mental
Got me lookin' too desperate
Damn (you ain't deserve)
The lyrics to SZA's "Shirt" are a reflection on the singer's tumultuous romantic relationships. The chorus "Bloodstain on my shirt, new bitch on my nerves, old nigga got curved, going back on my word" highlights the singer's struggles in finding a stable and fulfilling relationship. The reference to a bloodstain on her shirt could represent the physical pain and damage caused by being hurt in a relationship. The singer also alludes to being taken advantage of and undervalued by her partners, as seen in the lines "Still don't know my worth, let you all in my mental, got me lookin' too desperate."
The verses of the song speak on the singer's current state of mind, filled with anxiety and feelings of being lost. She finds comfort in her own sins and bitterness towards those who have mistreated her. The line "In the dark right now, feelin' lost, but I like it" speaks to the notion of embracing inner turmoil, perhaps as a defense mechanism against further hurt. The image of resentment and simmering anger in her skin also highlights the singer's internal struggles.
Overall, the lyrics of "Shirt" paint a picture of a woman who has been through the ups and downs of romance and is grappling with the aftermath of those experiences. The song expresses feelings of pain, anger, and confusion that many can relate to in their own personal relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Kiss me dangerous
I want to be with someone who is daring and will take risks
Been so lost without you all around me
I feel like I've been drifting since you left, and I miss having you in my life
Get anxious
I start to feel nervous and uneasy when I think about not having you around
Lead me
Guide me and show me the way, help me find my path
Don't look back, it's all about you
I'm leaving the past behind and focusing on you and our future together
In the dark right now
I'm feeling lost and alone
Feelin' lost, but I like it
I'm embracing the feeling of being lost and letting it guide me
Comfort in my sins and all about me
I find comfort and solace in indulging in my own vices and selfish tendencies
All I got right now
At this moment in time, all I have is myself and my own choices
Feel the taste of resentment
I'm harboring feelings of anger and bitterness towards someone or something
Simmer in my skin, it's all about
The resentment and other negative emotions are bubbling just under the surface
Bloodstain on my shirt
I've been through something traumatic or violent that has left physical evidence
New bitch on my nerves
I'm annoyed or bothered by someone new in my life
Old nigga got curved
I rejected someone from my past who tried to come back into my life
Going back on my word
I didn't keep a promise or commitment that I made to someone
Damn, bitch, you so thirsty
I'm annoyed by someone who seems desperate for attention or validation
Still don't know my worth
I'm struggling to see my own value and worth as a person
Still stressin' perfection
I'm putting too much pressure on myself to be perfect
Let you all in my mental
I opened up emotionally to someone and let them see into my thoughts and feelings
Got me lookin' too desperate
I'm acting or coming across as too eager or desperate for love or attention
Damn (you ain't deserve)
I'm disappointed or upset with someone for not living up to my expectations
Broad day, sunshine
The weather is nice and sunny outside
I'll find a way to fuck it up still
Despite the good weather or circumstances, I'll still find a way to mess things up for myself
Can't cry about the shit that I can't change
I need to accept the things that are beyond my control and not dwell on them
Just my mind
The only thing holding me back or causing me distress is my own thoughts and emotions
Gotta get outta here
I need to leave this situation or place that is causing me stress or discomfort
Tough crowd, I hate it
I'm not getting the response or support that I was hoping for from others
It's what you say and how you do me
It's not just about what you say, but how you treat me and make me feel
How I'm 'posed to trust, baby? 'Posed to love?
I'm struggling to trust and love someone after being hurt before
It ain't 'posed to hurt this way
Love and relationships shouldn't be painful or cause me such distress
All I need is the best of you
I want the best from you and the relationship we have
Baby, how I got to say it? Give me all of you
I need you to fully commit and give me everything you have in this relationship
Damn (you ain't deserve)
I'm disappointed or upset with someone for not living up to my expectations
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Rob Gueringer, Rodney Roy Jerkins, Solana Imani Rowe
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@chana1692
You know what… Sza is so smart.
These videos are so well made and layered with talent that I can definitely see her acting on the big screen if ever she desires to do so. 🎥 🍿
I love her music! the arrangements, her voice, and overall vibe of the sound. Her lyrics are very reflective and personal, and often helps me to sit with my own emotions and just feel everything that I try to brush pass. Thank you so much for that!
I wish her much continued success and joy on her journey,
Keep winning
@anotherinternettperson
i swear we sza fans are the most patient people on earth 😭
@kaylasmith3564
seriously 😭
@xhilxe7618
and Normani fans ❤
@ellamcghee4107
literally
@Vibez_mn
No really we are! ‼️🗣️😩
@fernandavasco4143
YES!!!
@hufjgoiz
I didn’t think I would ever hear the complete version of this song 🥹
@DylanRomanov
It honestly doesn’t sound that different I was hoping for more of a bridge but I still love it
@Nyeusi8
@@DylanRomanov is this a new song? Or an old one
@beautifulstrugglebykc6488
Same here