SZAlations: 8 life lessons from SZA this year

Renzo Fuentes

December 12, 2022

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  Photo: SZA / Top Dawg Entertainment

  Do you still wanna try, still believe in good days?

  There’s no denying SZA has a way with words, and it’s due to her high self-awareness and deep connection to her emotions.

   

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  SZA recently released her long-awaited album “SOS,” following the release of her debut album “Ctrl” in 2017. Following the release of the latter, which was certified platinum, the R&B singer earned immense popularity and fame. People adore SZA’s music not only for its melody and catchy instrumentals but also for the relatability of her lyrics.

  People are lip-syncing to SZA reading her own tweets on TikTok; her tweets, like her music, are a treasure. It’s exactly what you need to hear when self-doubt fills your thoughts, written with vulnerability and a big dose of harsh reality. They’ve made pop-culture history as “SZAlations,” a creative mash-up of her name and The Book of Revelations. More so, the word was also inspired by an unreleased remix of her song “Love Galore,” which says:

  “Have you prayed today?”

  – “Yes, I recited Szalation 1:14”

  The word also pertains to daily affirmation for “sexy a** bad b**ches.” We believe you are one, that’s why you deserve to hear from the queen of SZAlations herself!

  To our reader, a.k.a., our dear sexy a** bad bleep – these are the things you should remember to have more “Good Days,” good energy, and relationships in 2023:

  Chosen SZAlation No. 8:

  This isn’t the season for iffy energy or wondering who’s around you. It’s essentially 2023 n the worlds insane . certainty in ur circle n personal peace is the least you can ask for .

  — SZA (@sza) October 8, 2022

  The key to a better year is getting rid of negative energy. If this is a sign for you to cut off a toxic partner or a fake friend – THIS IS IT. Protect your precious energies, sexy a** bad bleeps!

  Chosen SZAlation No. 7:

  You can’t not communicate feelings n expectations then be mad when things don’t go your way. Speak up .

  — SZA (@sza) October 26, 2022

  SZA in “Used” (feat. Don Toliver) once said, “Can you tell if it’s even worth conversation?” Of course, at the end of the day – communication is still key. A huge percentage of problems are resolved with proper communication.

  Chosen SZAlation No. 6:

  After a certain amount of repeating urself and no changes u gotta jus assume they don’t give a fuck .

  — SZA (@sza) December 6, 2022

  Nobody gets you? Communication is no use if it’s only one-way. Always remember you deserve to be heard!

  Chosen SZAlation No. 5:

  May the bridges I burn light the way .

  — SZA (@sza) October 3, 2022

  KORIQUE. It’s better to feel bad about disconnecting ties now than regretting not leaving instantly. They should be left where 2022 is headed off – HISTORY. They’re done, done.

  When a door closes, another opens!

  Chosen SZAlation No. 4:

  W all due respect . Sometimes no respect is due

  — SZA (@sza) March 19, 2022

  To our doormats and people-pleasers, please please please ☹ You deserve the best, that’s why you don’t deserve disrespect. Any inch of disrespect? Bye, Felicia!!

  Chosen SZAlation No. 3:

  Time reveals all things.

  — SZA (@sza) February 20, 2022

  May it be the truth, an answer (OR rather an answered manifestation or prayer), the right one, or even the right set of people. Patience, our dear sexy a** bad bleep!

  Chosen SZAlation No. 2:

  A prayer a day keeps the anxiety away 🤍

  — SZA (@sza) October 26, 2022

  SZA once said, “Pray for yourself one time.” Pray, pray, pray – and trust in Him.

  Chosen SZAlation No. 1:

  What I really need is some hot sauce .

  — SZA (@sza) November 26, 2022

  Nothing can spice up 2023 more than a pack of hot sauce – maybe on a pizza, chicken, a buffalo sauce additive, or whatever. Basta, HOT SAUCE SUPREMACY. No one can tell me otherwise.

  All these are SZA’s reminders that we are “Special.” Take note of these!

  SZA’s latest album, SOS, was released on December 9 – with songs in collaboration with Travis Scott, Don Toliver, and Phoebe Bridgers among others.

  Stream SOS now (For glowing skin this 2023… Char!) :

  SZA, born Solána Imani Rowe, is an American R&B singer-songwriter best known for hits “Good Days,” “Broken Clocks,” “I Hate U,” and more. She started writing songs in the early 2010s and published two extended releases before joining the hip-hop record company Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE), which helped her produce Z (2014), her third EP and debut album “Ctrl.”

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