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It has been illuminating watching SZA navigate interviews on the release of herlong-awaited sophomore album,SOS.

Its a delightful paradox, a confidently executed exploration of what makes a person feel tired and weak.
/ I hate her, I dont agree, I did it first.
Lackluster lovers get read for filth when they neglect to appreciate the simplicity of their romantic arrangements.
(It isdeliciousthat this song was called Charlatan in the lyric sheet shared by RCA Records.)
SZAs letting you have it because she did everything in her power to achieve a better outcome.
And theres a lick in damn near every song.
Does it matter that it feels like there are a few too many songs here?
Each song impresses in its own way, given the time.
Its all over the place, SZA explained toComplexthis fall.
Its just where my heart is.
SZA wants it all.
She wants drama-free intimacy.
She wants strategic distance.
Shes just like us.
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