This introspection can be seen in the way she deals with sexuality. Her lyrics evoke concepts of the shadow self, showing how inner darkness can become a space of freedom and acceptance: “In the dark right now / Feeling lost, but I like it / Comfort in my sins, and all about me.” Images of growth are tempered with recognitions of failure as she sings: “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.” In the music video, this concept is conveyed by the actions SZA and her partner (played by actor Lakeith Stanfield) repeat through different lifetimes the concept is the singer’s take on the ever-popular multiverse trope.Īt its core, the song is about working through trauma and finding comfort in the difficult process of healing. SZA’s emotional lyrics approach introspection in a way that remains cautiously optimistic without glossing over the darker sides of self-healing.
In true SZA style, the snippet was also featured in the music video of her previous single “Good Days,” but it took two years for the song to be released in its entirety.įortunately, it is well worth the wait. A snippet of it was teased in December 2020 and subsequently went viral on YouTube and TikTok. In the accompanying music video, SZA expands on these themes in a Bonnie-and-Clyde storyline filled with past selves and interdimensional hauntings.įor fans of SZA, this song has been a test of patience. She sings about longing, betrayal, and the perennial quest for self-love. It does not store any personal data.In SZA’s newest single “Shirt,” self-awareness carries bittersweet tones as her honey-smooth voice strolls along to the song’s slow-rocking beat. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. The performance showcases how the songs are, in a way, companion pieces about what happens after the love is gone. SZA was also feeling extra generous on Christmas, adding to her single release with a video showcasing "acoustic" versions of both "Hit Different" and "Good Days." Assisted by keyboardist Carter Lang, SZA sits in bed with her dog while performing the two tracks while wrapped up in her covers. He pops up on backing vocals throughout the track, but especially on the chorus where he offers an ethereal counterpoint to SZA's own voice. "You be heavy in my mind, can you get the heck out?" Helping her along her journey to an empty mind is none other than Jacob Collier. "Good day in my mind, safe to take a step out / Get some air now, let your edge out / Too soon, I spoke," she sings. We get a much better grasp of the lyrics, though, as SZA takes the opportunity to breathe in the aftermath of a relationship.
The entirety of the song consists of the dreamy guitar and strings we heard in the brief taste from the video.
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