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Open Arms
SZA Lyrics
Background and Context.
"Open Arms" by SZA, featuring Travis Scott, was released on December 9, 2022, as part of SZA's second studio album "SOS." The song symbolizes the act of welcoming someone wholeheartedly, without reservations. It's a collaboration that showcases a shared willingness to commit in a relationship, despite its imperfections and chakkenges.
Main Message and Theme.
The song navigates the complexities of nodern love, vulnerability, and self-reflection. It portrays a narrative where both individuals, despite facing personal insecurities and challenges in commitment, express a deep devotion to each other. The lyrics convey a sense of incomplete fulfillment and a yearning for acceptance and intimacy.
Meaning and Summary.
"Open Arms" delves into the emotions of love and self-worth, reflecting on how love can be both freeing and confining. SZA and Travis Scott use their verses to explore themes of love, acceptance, and the struggles of maintaining self-esteem within a relationship. SZA’s verses hint at escapism and commitment issues, while expressing a longing to feel grounded and loved.
Emotion and Interpretation.
The song's emotional depth is highlighted by its exploration of the sacrifices one might make for love, including the potential loss of self-esteem. Travis Scott's verse adds to this narrative by emphasizing loyalty and the complexities that accompany it, acknowledging the silent struggles and changes individuals undergo in the name of commitment.
Production and Collaboration.
Produced by Michael Uzowuru, Rob Bisel, and Teo Halm, with lyrical contributions from SZA, Travis Scott, and others, "Open Arms" stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts of some of the industry's most talented artists. The song reflects a deep connection between SZA and Travis Scott, built upon a history of musical collaborations that have resonated deeply with audiences.
Open Arms Lyrics
Open Arms by SZA
When you do your best, hell, that's all you can do
You and me and anybody else
So they always start talkin'
I'm runnin' away from where I'm from
Never can stay with no one
Lovin' you almost feels like somethin'
When no one's around me
You lost and found me
I was surrounded
With open, open, open
Open arms (Ooh), open arms
You give me open, I'm so devoted
You keep me open (Ooh), open arms
I'm so devoted to you, to you, to you
Spent your life bein' hopeless
Chokin' on insecurity
I know, oh, this is bad
But, please, put a leash on me anyway
Who needs self-esteem anyway?
I hate myself to make you stay
Push me away, I'll be right here (Here)
With open, open, open
Open arms (Ooh), open arms
You give me open, I'm so devoted
You keep me open (Ooh), open arms
I'm so devoted to you, to you, to you
No matter what come between us, yeah, I decided (Ayy)
I'm forever ridin' (Ride), you're forever guidin' (Ayy)
Pull up on an opp, hit his curve up, slidin' (Brr)
Notice when you mad, ain't no words, just silence (Ooh)
You my favorite color, now you seein' every shade of me
You say that I'm trippin', I hit back like, "Where you takin' me?"
Locked in for life, on God, no replacin' me
Consequences, repercussions, karma keep on changin' me (Ooh yeah)
For you I trust, face card, valid ID (Ooh)
C'est la vie, go to Paris, it ain't five-star, it ain't me
Over-solid, keep it concrete (Ahh), I'ma bet it on your whole fee
Just don't switch sides, I could buy a piece, your wrist AP (Ahh)
Through the ups and downs and all the heat
Take a turn and tell you what it be
Backshots make you feel relief, anythin', just don't you ever leave
I guess I gotta go (Ooh)
I guess it's time to go
I gotta let you go
(I'm so devoted)
You keep me open (Ooh)
Gotta let you go, gotta let you go
I gotta let you go, I must
You the only one that's holdin' me down (Ooh)
Only one holdin' me down (Ooh, only one)
'Cause you the only one that's holdin' me down
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