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.’
SZAI don’t have a background in music, and I have a short attention span. If you put me in the studio every day, I’m gonna get lost.
More SZA Quotes
-
-
I live in my imagination, so sometimes movies help me get lost. I feel like I’m in it.
SZA -
My anxiety stems from my lack of control no matter what.
SZA -
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 -
When your parents regulate everything you hear and everything you intake, it forces you to get creative in other ways. It sparked the writing bug and the very overactive imagination. Because I’ve had a lot of time by myself and a lot of time isolated from regular culture, I created my own.
SZA -
Don’t get discouraged with your skin when it doesn’t do what you want it to do, Give it some time. That’s the only way to get to know yourself.
SZA -
Blessed beyond measure to be with people who inspire me and have a vision beyond my wildest dreams.
SZA -
I have a really strong gluten allergy, and I’m pretty lactose-intolerant, like, in a big way, but I love cheese.
SZA -
My mom didn’t let me eat sugar or candy until I was older.
SZA -
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.
SZA -
Wearing a hijab never made me feel any more conservative – it made me feel safe. Then, after 9/11, I became the butt of a joke on the playground, so I stopped wearing it. Kids can be really cruel when you’re the only black girl in your Girl Scout troop.
SZA -
I think music is honest and will make you do honest things.
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 -
Mental health and family above all things. Period.
SZA -
I love folk. I love rap.
SZA -
I love cuffing season. It’s a very inspiring season for those who want to be inspired.
SZA