Babylon
SZA Ft. Kendrick Lamar Lyrics

Crucify, cru-crucify me Crucify, cru-cru
The repetition of 'crucify' shows the artist's willingness to accept criticism and hate from others.

I can't recall the last time I took advice from anyone
The artist is confident in her own decision-making abilities and doesn't need input from others.

Shaped like a figure eight who trusts pretty girls anyway?
The artist questions why people trust others based on their looks rather than their character.

And I can't recall the last time I took love from anyone
The artist doesn't rely on others for validation or love.

I called daddy, who's got one anyway? Not me
The artist doesn't have a father figure to rely on, but doesn't let that define her.

Are you hating yourself?
The artist questions if the listener has issues with self-love and acceptance.

Do you really hate me?
The artist wonders if the listener truly hates her, or if their hate is a projection of their own self-hatred.

Was it worth it? Would you do it again? Aren't you tired of always making amends?
The artist questions the listener's past actions and if they are tired of constantly repairing relationships.

I know you hate me now I bet you hate me now Bring on the thorny crown
The artist acknowledges that the listener may harbor feelings of hate towards her and that she is ready to accept any associated consequences.

Cross my heart then I hope to die with a peace of mind (a peace of mind) Piece together my brain soon as this beat rewind (beat rewind) Nitrogen and propane I spike your drink at times (turn up, turn up) I make it hard to swallow this game, you throw up every line
The artist promises honesty through their music, with the lines symbolizing her desire to break down barriers and reveal her innermost self.

I notice people got Napoleon complex but that's my confession You said that we're equal but I know You're beyond gassing that I'm beyond desperate (yeah that) 6AM on a Friday morning, my darkest hours Them heartless hours My apartment is lost in a coffin I'm dead to the world like I popped me a couple downers Down & Out on my luck Salt water all on my tux and I call, she don't pick up Then I fall when summer is ending I mean there's no pretending I'm stuck in my ways and you're offended That's life, that's you, this me, that's vice You're wrong, I'm right, that's light I belong somewhere on ice I'm colder a new blood type? Even colder Cold shoulder, Born Sinner, you know? Cole showed us!
These lines speak to the artist's struggles with depression and feeling alienated from the world. The mentions of Cole and Napoleon complex reference how society can pressure people to conform and how the artist has decided to reject that notion. The artist embraces her individuality and acknowledges that her experiences are valid.

I have nothing to lose, my dark side been well in-tuned A Gemini go show them faces And this here just one of my moves, Babylon
The artist is unafraid of showing her multifaceted side to the world, embracing her darkness and using it to fuel her creativity. 'Babylon' represents her willingness to expose the harsh realities of life in her music.