I learned everything the hard way – like, literally, everything. I know that God does that to people that he has lessons for. I just wish that I had learned less extreme lessons.
SZAThere’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.
More SZA Quotes
-
-
I have an abundant amount of love in my life, and I’m grateful for that.
SZA -
People grapple with labeling me as hip-hop, R&B, or pop, and it’s interesting to me. I’m just making music.
SZA -
I’ve always loved playing with hair. I used to want dreads like Lauryn Hill, but my mom wouldn’t let me.
SZA -
I want to excel at something, to follow through, to not be afraid.
SZA -
Every day I grapple between ‘I’m going to get married’ and ‘I’m going to spend the rest of my life alone with a poodle.’
SZA -
How many thick black women are there singing whatever I’m singing, surrounded by rappers, but also from the suburbs? I can’t really judge someone else for judging me!
SZA -
Listening to Alabama Shakes made me less self-conscious about my voice.
SZA -
Pain plus love and time = power.
SZA -
I don’t have a primary doctor, a primary hairstylist, a primary anything. I don’t even have a primary address! Everything is just whenever I can find one.
SZA -
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.
SZA -
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.
SZA -
I was raised orthodox Muslim. Very sheltered, very conservative.
SZA -
I used to be very revenge-motivated, but that’s just because I’m a Scorpio. Now I’m more so, like, practice honesty just because it makes you feel better.
SZA -
I live in my imagination, so sometimes movies help me get lost. I feel like I’m in it.
SZA -
God forever working harder than satan.
SZA