In the real world, I kind of, like, thrived a little bit. The things that were awkward about me at school, like being hyper passionate, I realized, ‘Oh I’m my own person, and I have my own idiosyncrasies and nuances that I don’t mind.’
SZAMy parents are really conservative. My dad is Muslim, and my mom is the most conservative woman you’ve ever met. They’re very aristocratic in the most quaint suburban way.
More SZA Quotes
-
-
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
SZA -
I just think I have too much anxiety to listen to music. Sometimes it feels like noise, and sometimes it’s so affecting that I can’t recover from it.
SZA -
No one sets an impossible beauty standard like ya own mama lmao.
SZA -
Nothing feels better than switching wigs for no reason.
SZA -
Just tryna eat pasta and mind my business.
SZA -
In one way, I want to heal people.
SZA -
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.
SZA -
Every day I pray to see myself the way God and others see me.
SZA -
I’m very into details, so I watch movies just for the details.
SZA -
I was raised orthodox Muslim. Very sheltered, very conservative.
SZA -
Rebirth. Entropy. Beauty. Chaos. Divine feminine.
SZA -
Listening to Alabama Shakes made me less self-conscious about my voice.
SZA -
I’m a visual learner, so the film is a huge inspiration to me.
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 -
I have an abundant amount of love in my life, and I’m grateful for that.
SZA