Born and raised in Oakland, California, Zendaya began her career as a child model and backup dancer. She made her television debut as Rocky Blue on the Disney Channel sitcom Shake It Up (2010–2013) and starred as the titular character in the sitcom K.C. Undercover (2015–2018), for the channel. Her feature film debut came in 2017 with the superhero film Spider-Man: Homecoming, and she later starred in its sequels. Zendaya's role as Rue Bennett, a struggling drug-addicted teenager, in the HBO teen drama series Euphoria (2019–present) made her the youngest recipient of the Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, which she won twice. Her film roles include the musical The Greatest Showman (2017), the romantic drama Malcolm & Marie (2021), and the science fiction epic Dune (2021).
In addition to her acting career, Zendaya has ventured into music. In 2011, she released the singles "Swag It Out" and "Watch Me", the latter a collaboration with Bella Thorne. She signed with Hollywood Records in 2012. Her eponymous debut studio album, Zendaya (2013), was released to moderate success. The album's lead single, "Replay", reached the top 40 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. Zendaya's biggest commercial success as a musician came with her Zac Efron collaboration, "Rewrite the Stars", from The Greatest Showman (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) in 2017. The single reached within the top 20 of several record charts and has received multi-platinum sales certifications globally.
Having already collaborated with Labrinth on the song "All for Us" for Euphoria's first season, in 2022 Zendaya co-wrote two songs ("I’m Tired (with Zendaya) - Bonus Track" and "Elliot's Song") for the second season, also performing as a vocalist on the former. Receiving continued acclaim for her performance as Rue, the second season of Euphoria earned her four Emmy nominations. Nominated for Lead Actress in a Drama for the second time, she became the youngest two-time nominee in Emmy history, while her nomination as an executive producer for Outstanding Drama Series made her the youngest woman ever nominated for producing. She received two nominations for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics for her lyrical contributions to the show's soundtrack. In 2023, Zendaya won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama at the 80th Golden Globe Awards and received a Screen Actors Guild Awards nomination.
On April 22, 2023, during the second weekend of Coachella 2023, Zendaya joined Labrinth in a surprise performance of "All for Us" and "I'm Tired", which marked her return to the stage in 8 years. She was featured on the opening song "The Feels" of Labrinth's third album Ends & Begins.
Swag It Out
Zendaya Lyrics
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I'm gonna I'm gonna g-g-gonna swag it out (x5)
(1er Couplet)
Don't watch me watch the t-t-tv
I'm swaggin' when you se-e-e me
I'm shining bright you'll fall in lo-o-o-ove (in love)
Start it up and start up the party
Livin' it up swag it out my way
Nicki Minaj havin' pink fridays
Shalalala makes lots of paper
Na na na na don't trip off haters
Got my hair it's done, my nails they're done
Swaggin' so hard all eyes are on me
(Refrain)
Swag it out
I'm gonna I'm gonna g-g-gonna swag it out (x4)
(2�me Couplet)
Pretty like Beyonc�, big time like Kanye
Imma rock out rock out like Green Day
Imma act out act on no screen play
Swag it out Whassup?
I really wanna I promise that I'm gonna
Swag it all out show off like a stunner
I really wanna I promise that I'm gonna
Swag it all out stay hotter than the summer
(Pr�-refrain)
Shalalala makes lots of paper
Na na na na Don't trip off haters
Got my hair it's done, my nails they're done
Swaggin' so hard all eyes are on me
(Refrain)
Swag it out
I'm gonna I'm gonna g-g-gonna swag it out (x4)
(Bridge)
Let the bass bang. Throw your hands in the air (air, air)
Hands in the air (air, air) Throw-Throw your hands in the air
(Throw your hands in the air) Let the bass bang
And throw your hands in the air H-H-hands in the air
Throw-Throw your hands in the air
(Refrain)
Swag it out
I'm gonna I'm gonna g-g-gonna swag it out (x4)
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
The song Swag It Out by Zendaya is an upbeat pop song with a fun and positive message. In the first verse, she encourages people to ignore her and rather watch tv while she goes on to shine bright, ride like Harley-Davidson, and start up the party. The chorus emphasizes her commitment and determination to swag it out. She repeats the phrase, "I'm gonna g-g-gonna swag it out" throughout the song to reinforce the notion of being confident and showing off one’s uniqueness.
The second verse sees Zendaya comparing herself to legends like Beyoncé and Kanye, as she rocks her way through the scene like Green day. She talks about her desire and devotion to show off as a stunner, and the promise she makes to herself to stay hotter than the summer. The bridge encourages to let the bass bang and throw our hands in the air to enjoy the music and enjoy ourselves.
The lyrics may seem simple, but they convey an uplifting and optimistic message that anyone can be confident in their own skin, regardless of their insecurities. Zendaya reassures listeners to have a good time and let the music take control. It is evident that the song "Swag It Out" is a call to self-love and confidence, making it unique and inspiring.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't watch me watch the t-t-tv
Pay attention to something else, like television, instead of focusing on me
I'm swaggin' when you se-e-e me
I have swag when you see me
I'm shining bright you'll fall in lo-o-o-ove (in love)
I am shining so bright, you'll find it hard not to fall in love with me
I'm a rider, I ride like a hardley
I ride confidently like a Harley-Davidson motorcycle rider
Start it up and start up the party
Let's start the party by getting it started
Livin' it up swag it out my way
I live it up and show off my swag according to my own style
Nicki Minaj havin' pink fridays
I am enjoying myself like Nicki Minaj is on her album 'Pink Friday'
Shalalala makes lots of paper
I am making a lot of money easily
Na na na na don't trip off haters
I don't care about the people who don't like me and try to bring me down
Got my hair it's done, my nails they're done
My hair and nails are looking great
Swaggin' so hard all eyes are on me
I am showing off my swag so confidently that everyone is looking at me
Pretty like Beyoncé, big time like Kanye
I am pretty like Beyoncé and successful like Kanye
Imma rock out rock out like Green Day
I am going to rock out like Green Day does
Imma act out act on no screen play
I am going to act out my own life without reading from a script
Swag it out Whassup?
I am showing off my swag and asking what's up?
I really wanna I promise that I'm gonna
I really want to and promise that I will
Swag it all out show off like a stunner
I am showing off my swag and shining like a stunner
Stay hotter than the summer
I am going to stay hot like the summer season
Let the bass bang. Throw your hands in the air (air, air)
Let the bass be loud and show enthusiasm by throwing your hands up
Hands in the air (air, air) Throw-Throw your hands in the air
Put your hands up in the air and throw them around
(Throw your hands in the air) Let the bass bang
Put your hands up in the air while the bass is loud
And throw your hands in the air H-H-hands in the air
Continue to throw your hands up in the air
Swag it out
Show off my swag confidently
Contributed by Violet Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
GalaxyGirl
10 years later, I'm 22 and I'm here in bed, headphones and just revisiting all my childhood/ preteen songs.
Taylin Ashlee
me too. im 21 😂
Janka Galdíková
Same here
Ali and Tyli
22 y/o
Kayla Chanel
@Ocho Cinco😂
Sneha Saha
That's a nice preteen song.... Cause I am a preteen at this moment..... I like Zendaya. Me and my best friend has kept our own nick names by using 2 actress'names I have Zendaya.
DekuPerson
I’m crying right now because this song was everything to me when I was young
Julian Knapp
Omg me too!
artskyval
Me toooo arghhh
Beauty of Menlei
Same 😂😂😂