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.
SOS Deluxe: LANA is SZA’s re-issue of her sophomore album SOS (2022). The album was released on December 20th, 2024 through Top Dawg Entertainment and RCA Records. LANA was delayed due to final changes to the album's mixing. “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 album became a whole other album. The album has 15 songs and includes leaked songs from SOS. The deluxe was hinted at on December 10, 2023, through various photos posted on her Instagram captioned ‘LANA’.
The Anonymous Ones
SZA Lyrics
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Seem to know exactly how to be
(How to be, how to be now, how to be)
You think they don't need piles
Of prescriptions to function naturally?
(Functioning natural)
Take a look and you might just catch it
(Minute more, minute more now, minute more)
There's a little moment after the sunny smile
Their eyes fall to the floor
(To the floor, to the floor now, to the floor)
And then truth starts peaking through
They're a lot like me and you
They can fake a smile too
The anonymous ones
Who never let you see the hate they carry
(They carry, they carry, they carry)
All those anonymous ones
Never named the quiet pain they bury
(They bury, they bury, they bur-)
Keep on keeping secrets
That they think they have to hide
What if everybody's secret is
They have that secret side?
And to know, to know we're not alone
Is all we're hoping for
I don't wanna be anonymous
I ain't gotta be anonymous
I don't wanna be anonymous anymore
(Anymore)
Spot the girl who stays in motion
Spins so fast so she won't fall
(World moving so fast, too fast)
She has built a wall of her redeemers
Keep out the question
Without it, is she worth anything at all?
Then truth starts peaking through
They're a lot like me and you
They can fake a smile too
The anonymous ones
Never let you see the hate they carry
(They carry, they carry, they carry)
All those anonymous ones
Never named the quiet pain they bury
(They bury, they bury, they bur-)
I don't wanna be anonymous
I ain't gotta be anonymous
I don't wanna be anonymous anymore
The parts you can't tell, we carry them well
But that doesn't mean they're not heavy
The parts we can't tell, we carry them well
But that doesn't mean they're not heavy
The parts we can't tell, we carry them well
But that doesn't mean they're not, heavy, heavy
Anonymous ones
Never let you see the hate they carry
(They carry, they carry, they carry)
All those anonymous ones
Never named the quiet pain they bury
Keep on keeping secrets
That they think they have to hide
What if everybody's secret is
They have that secret side?
And to know, to know we're not alone
Is all we're hoping for
I don't wanna be anonymous
I ain't gotta be anonymous
I don't wanna be anonymous anymore
In "The Anonymous Ones," SZA explores the hidden struggles and vulnerabilities that individuals carry beneath their outward appearance and personas. The song suggests that despite the facade people may present to the world, many are dealing with pain, secrets, and a desire to be seen and understood.
The opening lines reflect on the observation of others who seem to effortlessly navigate life and maintain a sense of confidence and stability. SZA questions if these individuals actually need medication or external substances to function naturally. However, she invites us to look closer and notice the brief moments where their smiles falter, revealing hidden truths and insecurities. This implies that even those who seem to have it all together can also experience pain and put on a facade to cope with it.
SZA then delves into the idea of the "anonymous ones," describing those who silently carry hate and bury their quiet pain without ever revealing it to the world. There is a sense of isolation in keeping these secrets, as many believe they must hide their true selves. However, she poses the notion that perhaps everyone has their own secret side, and by recognizing and acknowledging this, we can find solace in the knowledge that we are not alone in our struggles.
The song ultimately expresses a desire to break free from anonymity, to no longer hide behind a facade, and to be seen and understood for who we truly are. There is a yearning for connection and a recognition that everyone carries their own burdens and secrets, despite appearances.
Line by Line Meaning
Ever look at all the people
Have you ever observed all the individuals around you
Seem to know exactly how to be
Appearing to have a thorough understanding of how to exist
(How to be, how to be now, how to be)
(Knowing how to be, at this moment, knowing how to be)
You think they don't need piles
You believe they do not require large quantities
Of prescriptions to function naturally?
Of prescribed medications to function in a natural manner?
(Functioning natural)
(Functioning in a natural way)
Take a look and you might just catch it
Observe closely and you might just notice
Stay a minute more
Remain for a little while longer
(Minute more, minute more now, minute more)
(Just a few more minutes, a few more minutes now, a few more minutes)
There's a little moment after the sunny smile
After the cheerful expression, there exists a brief period
Their eyes fall to the floor
Their gaze shifts downwards towards the ground
(To the floor, to the floor now, to the floor)
(Towards the floor, towards the floor now, towards the floor)
And then truth starts peaking through
Subsequently, the truth begins to become visible
They're a lot like me and you
They share many similarities with you and me
They can fake a smile too
They are also capable of feigning a smile
The anonymous ones
Those who remain unidentified
Who never let you see the hate they carry
Who never expose the anger they bear
(They carry, they carry, they carry)
(They endure, they endure, they endure)
All those anonymous ones
All of those hidden individuals
Never named the quiet pain they bury
Never explicitly acknowledged the silent agony they conceal
(They bury, they bury, they bur-)
(They conceal, they conceal, they bur...)
Keep on keeping secrets
Continue to withhold secrets
That they think they have to hide
Which they believe they must conceal
What if everybody's secret is
Consider the possibility that everyone's secret is
They have that secret side?
They possess a hidden aspect?
And to know, to know we're not alone
Acknowledging, understanding that we are not solitary
Is all we're hoping for
Is the only thing we are desiring
I don't wanna be anonymous
I do not wish to remain unidentified
I ain't gotta be anonymous
I do not have to be anonymous
I don't wanna be anonymous anymore
I no longer desire to be unidentified
(Anymore)
(No longer)
Spot the girl who stays in motion
Observe the girl who constantly stays active
Spins so fast so she won't fall
Rotates rapidly in order to avoid stumbling
(World moving so fast, too fast)
(The world is moving so rapidly, excessively fast)
She has built a wall of her redeemers
She has constructed a barrier of her saviors
Keep out the question
To prevent the intrusion of inquiries
Without it, is she worth anything at all?
Without it, does she possess any value whatsoever?
The parts you can't tell, we carry them well
The aspects you are unable to discern, we bear them skillfully
But that doesn't mean they're not heavy
However, that does not imply that they are not burdensome
The parts we can't tell, we carry them well
The aspects we are unable to reveal, we bear them skillfully
But that doesn't mean they're not heavy
However, that does not imply that they are not burdensome
The parts we can't tell, we carry them well
The aspects we are unable to disclose, we bear them skillfully
But that doesn't mean they're not, heavy, heavy
However, that does not mean they are not, arduous, arduous
Anonymous ones
Unidentified individuals
Never let you see the hate they carry
Never allow you to witness the anger they harbor
(They carry, they carry, they carry)
(They endure, they endure, they endure)
All those anonymous ones
All of those hidden individuals
Never named the quiet pain they bury
Never explicitly acknowledged the silent anguish they conceal
(They bury, they bury, they bur-)
(They conceal, they conceal, they bur...)
I don't wanna be anonymous
I do not wish to remain unidentified
I ain't gotta be anonymous
I do not have to be anonymous
I don't wanna be anonymous anymore
I no longer desire to be unidentified
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Amandla Stenberg, Benj Pasek, Justin Paul
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@johnfran3218
When things were at their very worst:
2 Suns, Cross in the sky, 2 comets will collide = don`t be afraid – repent, accept Lord`s Hand of Mercy.
Scientists will say it was a global illusion.
Beware – Jesus will never walk in flesh again.
After WW3 – rise of the “ man of peace“ from the East = Antichrist – the most powerful, popular, charismatic and influential leader of all time. Many miracles will be attributed to him. He will imitate Jesus in every conceivable way.
Don`t trust „pope“ Francis = the False Prophet
- will seem to rise from the dead
- will unite all Christian Churches and all Religions as one.
One World Religion = the seat of the Antichrist.
Benedict XVI is the last true pope - will be accused of a crime of which he is totally innocent.
"Arab uprising will spark global unrest – Italy will trigger fall out"
"Many events, including ecological upheavals, wars, the schism in My Church on Earth, the dictatorships in each of your nations – bound as one, at its very core – will all take place at the same time."
The Book of Truth.
@OrianeVansy
Lyrics
Ever look at all the people
Who seem to know exactly how to be?
How to be, how to be, no
How to be
You think they don't need piles
Of prescriptions to function naturally?
Functioning natural
Take a look and you might catch it
Stay a minute more
Minute more, minute more now
Minute more
There's a little moment after the sunny smile
Their eyes fall to the floor
To the floor, to the floor, now
To the floor
And then truth starts peaking through
They're a lot like me and you
They can fake a smile too
The anonymous ones
Who never let you see the ache they carry
They carry, they carry, they carry
All those anonymous ones
Never name the quiet pain they bury
They bury, they bury, they bear
Keep on keeping secrets
That they think they have to hide
What if everybody's secret is
They have that secret side?
And to know, to know we're not alone
Is all we're hoping for
I don't wanna be anonymous
I ain't gotta be anonymous
I don't wanna be anonymous anymore
Anymore
Spot the girl who stays in motion
Spins so fast so she won't fall
World spinning so fast, too fast
She's built a wall of her achievements
To keep out the question
Without it, is she worth anything at all?
Then truth starts peaking through
They're a lot like me and you
They can fake a smile too
The anonymous ones
Never let you see the weight they carry
They carry, they carry, they carry
All those anonymous ones
No one named the quiet pain they bury
They bury, they bury, they bear
I don't wanna be anonymous
I ain't gotta be anonymous
I don't wanna be anonymous anymore
The parts we can't tell, we carry them well
But that doesn't mean they're not heavy
The parts we can't tell, we carry them well
But that doesn't mean they're not heavy
The parts we can't tell, we carry them well
But that doesn't mean they're not... heavy, heavy
The anonymous ones
Never let you see the weight they carry
They carry, they carry, they carry
All those anonymous ones
No one named the quiet pain they bury
Keep on keeping secrets
That they think they have to hide
What if everybody's secret is
They have that secret side?
And to know, to know we're not alone
Is all we're hoping for
I don't wanna be anonymous
I ain't gotta be anonymous
I don't wanna be anonymous anymore
@scottiejr888
Sza is like that beautiful girl you meet a house party…that’s shy but cool asf. She’ll give you good conversation, then once you come back from using the restroom, she’ll be gone. Having you asking everyone who she is and wondering how can you see her again.
@haxlyna255
THIS WTF 😭😭😭😭
@sweetcaramel4750
YES
@lari13s
This is so specific😂 but I’m here for it
@aliciabyul9550
Damn😃
@domotemujin7780
Extremely specific but the accuracy 😭😭😭
@JzonAzari
SZA is such a beautiful being and her music matches that.
@aaronarnold5608
All of my lyrics people understand how much she is saying.
@emmaxuelhemmero2-past626
She's a 7.
@TerryBrightlife
Well said !!!