SZA
Special Lyrics
Song Lyrics for Special
Background and Context.
"Special" by SZA delves into themes of self-worth, identity, and the impact of socvetal and relational expectations. The song's introspective lyrics reflect on personal insecurities and the quest for acceptance. SZA's style, rooted in R&B with a blend of soulful introspection, perfectly encapsulates the song's emotional depth.
Main Message and Theme.
This track explores the pain of feeling inadequate and the longing to ve special in someone else's eyes. It touches on the struggle with self-image, the desire for external validation, and the aftermath of giving oneself away to undeserving individuals.
Analysis of Lyrics.
The opening lines, "I wish I was that girl from that Gucci store," immediately introduce the theme of comparison and the longing for an idealized self that aligns with societal standards of beauty and success. SZA contrasts this image with her own perceived flaws, like "pimples" and "dry skin," symbolizing a deeper sense of inadequacy.
The chorus, "I wish I was special, I gave all my special away to a loser," encapsulates the essence of the song—regret over investing emotional energy and self-worth in a relationship that left her feeling diminished. It's a lamentation over lost uniqueness and the devaluation of self in the pursuit of love.
The lyric "But you made me hate me, regret that I changed me" speaks to the destructive nature of trying to morph oneself to fit another's ideal, only to lose one's sense of identity and self-love in the process. This line reveals a common human experience of altering oneself for acceptance, only to face self-resentment.
The shifts in desire, "I wanted to be thick, now I wanna be thin," reflect the ever-changing standards of beauty and the confusion and self-doubt that come with trying to meet them. The mention of Pilates and the drastic action of "bash your windows out" illustrates a tumultuous internal struggle spilling over into external actions.
Special by SZA
She never wore any makeup and she owns couture
I got pimples where my beauty marks should be
I got dry skin on my elbows and knees
I never liked her, wanted to be like her
Hate how you look at her 'cause you never saw me
Like I was an art piece, like I was an ordinary girl
I wish I was special
I gave all my special
Away to a loser
Now I'm just a loser
I used to be special
But you made me hate me
Regret that I changed me
I hate that you made me
Just like you
Just like you
I wanted to be thick, now I wanna be thin
Heard Pilates is in, bash your windows out
You gon' hear my mouth, you could kick me out
You say I'm too wild, you gon' hate me now
Boy, you got me f**ked up, now I'm gettin' f**ked up
Thinkin' 'bout us f**king, why you'd have to f**k her?
I don't wanna see you, why'd you have to treat me
Like I was an ordinary girl?
I wish I was special
I gave all my special
Away to a loser
Now I'm just a loser
I used to be special
But you made me hate me
Regret that I changed me
I hate that you made me
Just like you
Just like you
(Just like you)
(Just like you)
(Just like you)
(Just like you)
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