THE ODYSSEY
SZA Lyrics


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Just got to make this quick
I don't want to waste time and make it
Faster. Stronger. Deeper.
Pulled out with the passion rolled out
Pulled out on the red carpet
Rolled out the chariot
Frier
Dancing. By the fire
Singing
I'm leaving. Tonight.
I'm leaving tonight I'm
Leaving tonight tonight
Yeah
Haven't we been here before.
Haven't you heard the name of the stories





It isn't over yet
Keep on

Overall Meaning

moving
Carry on, carry on
We'll make it to the end of
The Odyssey


The lyrics of sZa's song The Odyssey are a tale of departure and travel, both physical and emotional. The singer of the song speaks of his desire to leave quickly, with urgency even, wanting to waste no time, and to make his passage faster, stronger, deeper. He speaks of leaving behind the passion, rolling out like a red carpet or a chariot. The imagery conjures up images of a grand departure, with fanfare and great anticipation. The singer is excited, dancing and singing by the fire, thrilled to be leaving tonight, whatever that may mean. The song takes on an almost mythic quality as the singer references stories and names that the listener may or may not be familiar with. But the message is clear -- this journey is not over yet, and we must keep moving and carrying on until we reach the end of this Odyssey.


Line by Line Meaning

Just got to make this quick
I only have a short amount of time to convey my message


I don't want to waste time and make it
I want to be efficient and to the point


Faster. Stronger. Deeper.
I want to make a greater impact with my actions and emotions


Pulled out with the passion rolled out
I am leaving with intense feeling and enthusiasm


Pulled out on the red carpet
I am leaving in a public and symbolic way


Rolled out the chariot
I am departing in a dramatic and grandiose manner


Frier
Pronunciation of 'fire', representing passion and intensity


Dancing. By the fire
I am celebrating and expressing my emotions in a free and unrestrained way


Singing
Expressing my emotions through vocalization and melody


I'm leaving. Tonight.
I am departing immediately, with determination and purpose


I'm leaving tonight I'm
Reiterating my intentions to depart soon


Leaving tonight tonight
Repeating that I will depart tonight


Haven't we been here before.
Reflecting on past experiences and questioning if they will repeat


Haven't you heard the name of the stories
Referencing mythology and implying that this is a recurring theme


It isn't over yet
The journey is ongoing and there is still more to come


Keep on
Encouraging perseverance and resilience in the face of challenges




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@veronikawabu

Can anyone live with Eartha Kitt?
That's not for me to decide
That's for someone who decides to live with me to decide
Not for me
But are you willing to compromise within a relationship?
To compromise? What is compromising?
Compromising for what? Compromising for what reason?
To compromise? For what? To compromise? What is compromise?
If a man came into your life, wouldn't you want to compromise?
Stupid
A man comes into my life and I have to compromise?
You must think about that one again
A man comes into my life and you have to compromise? For what?
For what?
For what? A relationship is a relationship that has to be earned
Not to compromise for
And I love relationships, I think they're fantastic
They're wonderful, I think that's great I think there's
Nothing in the world more beautiful than falling in love
But falling in love for the right reasons
Falling in love for the right purpose
Falling in love, falling in love
When you fall in love
What is there to compromise about?
Ohh, ha, ha, ha
Ohh, ha, ha, ha
I's got to make this quick
I don't want to waste time
Make it faster, stronger, deeper
Pulled out with the passion rolled out
Roll out on the red carpet
Roll out the chariot
Friar, dancing by the fire
Singing
I'm leaving tonight
I'm leaving tonight
I'm leaving tonight, tonight
Yeah
Haven't we been here before
Haven't you heard the end of the story?
It isn't over yet
Keep patience on the left side of your brain
Virtues are relative, no pain
(Alright)



All comments from YouTube:

@princessaxel

i miss u baby sza :(

@supermiraclesa

Not only my favourite SZA song but probably one of the best songs I've ever heard ❤

@ytyoungrichnhigh

all the comments on here are fairly recent.... I like that

@Thecharmedonee

Witchy as hell IYkYK 🔥

@user-xk7bz5jn9x

I’ve been searching for this sample and this song for the past 5 years probably totally forgot about this mixtape

@ReezyDoesIt

Brandun DeShay underrated. Beats too fire

@wavyinterlude9411

Literally

@nkosidlaminii

i need an 1 hour loop of this

@kheirfrancis22

I'm in love with this one, it needs to be longer

@wavyinterlude9411

Hopefully if she ever releases this tape onto streaming services, she’ll add extended versions

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