There’s growth between her debut and sophomore album, not just lyrically but sonically as well, blending a mix of her beloved lo-fi beats and sharing space with grunge- and punk-inspired songs without any of it sounding out of place. The album sketches the ebbs and flows of emotions, with strength in one moment but deep regret and sadness the next. This isn’t the only song that shows her weariness towards relationships that no longer serve her see also “Smoking on My Ex Pack” and “Far.” She finds the confidence to know that she doesn’t need to depend on a man to find happiness on “Conceited” and “Forgiveless.” However, not every song on the project is about moving on and leaving her past relationships behind her SZA still has a penchant for making wrong decisions that may not end well for her (“Too Late,” “F2F”) and questions her worth in some instances (“Special”).
On the soulful and gritty album opener “SOS,” SZA reintroduces herself and says precisely what’s on her mind after a night of crying over a lost relationship: “I talk bullshit a lot/No more fuck shit, I’m done,” she swaggers. She ditches the uncertainties of her romantic entanglements to save herself-most of the time. Louis-born singer-songwriter dealing with some of the same topics of love and relationships from a more self-assured place. Where Ctrl reflected SZA’s journey towards finding self-love and acceptance, her long-awaited sophomore LP SOS finds the St. SZA’s vulnerability and raw honesty, coupled with ultra-relatable lyrics full of diary-like ruminations and conversations from friend group chats, are what made her debut so impactful. Ctrl was the soundtrack for many people in their twenties, highlighting the growing pains of young adulthood. In 2017, Ctrl-a 14-track project rife with songs about love, sex, self-doubt, and heartbreak-became one of the most influential albums in R&B.
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