My mom didn’t let me eat sugar or candy until I was older.
SZAMy anxiety stems from my lack of control no matter what.
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I think we all do: I think we wonder if we’re supposed to be here if we’re doing the right thing if we even want to be here. At least, I do all the time.
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I was raised orthodox Muslim. Very sheltered, very conservative.
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There’s something different about growing up black and Muslim, especially in New Jersey. It’s like when I left the mosque and I left my dad, I felt unprotected, but I also felt a weird sense of pride, like I was involved in this other way of living that was cool to me.
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I don’t listen to my own music, so to me, it’s awesome that people really like it. I was afraid that it wouldn’t connect with everyone. I’m more appreciative than anything. SZA
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My mom was an executive at AT&T, a global account lady. I have no idea what she did. I just know she was never home and speaks several languages.
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I love empowering women. I think it’s crazy: if you ever try to belittle women, you’re playing yourself – I ride with whoever rides with me.
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I was born in St. Louis, but I’m from Maplewood, New Jersey. Maplewood is completely different than the rest of New Jersey. It’s very small. It’s quietly affluent but more low-key. Lauryn Hill is from my town, though.
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We’re changing little girls’ lives across the world, and we didn’t even know what we were doing when we started.
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You can take care of your body, and it will low-key show you respect in turn.
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I’ve always loved playing with hair. I used to want dreads like Lauryn Hill, but my mom wouldn’t let me.
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As long as you’re being honest and there’s the intention in what you’re doing, then I think that energy permeates your field and becomes like a homing signal for other people with like energies.
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I feel like every outfit I have ever planned ahead is trash.
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I worry so much. Like, ‘Damn, how can I be excellent?’ But it’s a journey.
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I don’t feel ashamed to be loud, which is an argument I’ve had with lots of men, who thought I was too sassy and unladylike.
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I make bad decisions frequently. They’re fun.
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I don’t want to speak negativity into existence.
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I will be feeling morbid and joyful at the same time.
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I feel like when you say ‘activist,’ you have to have so much clarity, and I don’t always necessarily have so much clarity on how I want to help others, I just have this weird, deep urge to help other people. I’m trying to let God guide my body and use it as whatever kind of vehicle or vessel it needs to be.
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I hate being outside more than I can explain. I really have debilitating anxiety.
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Blessed beyond measure to be with people who inspire me and have a vision beyond my wildest dreams.
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My anxiety stems from my lack of control no matter what.
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Pain plus love and time = power.
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I don’t have any control over what actually happens except that I have full control over my will for myself, my intention, and why I’m there. That’s all that matters.
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I have a really strong gluten allergy, and I’m pretty lactose-intolerant, like, in a big way, but I love cheese.
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I want to excel at something, to follow through, to not be afraid.
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I’ve been known to wear pajamas onstage for the sole reason of wanting to make sure I’m free enough to execute new things vocally on stage and give my best performance possible.
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