Anything – English Lyrics

• By: SZA
• Album: CTRL

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into SZA's evocative track "Anything" to explore the raw emotions of longing and vulnerability. This song from her acclaimed "Ctrl" album offers a unique blend of R&B and introspective lyrics, providing a rich linguistic and emotional experience for those looking to connect with authentic storytelling in modern English music.

[English]

Maybe I should kill my inhibition

Maybe I'll be perfect in a new dimension

Maybe I should pray a little harder

Or work a little smarter

This time baby promise I have learned my lesson, ooh

Down for the ride, down for the ride

You could take me anywhere

Do-do-do, down for the ride, down for the ride

You could take me anywhere

I hope you will, I hope you will, I hope you will

Keeping up is hard to do

Even harder feeling heavy, steady chasing you

Beep beep, why are you looking around, you lonely?

I feel you coming down like honey

Do-do you even know I'm alive?

Do-do you even know I, I

Maybe I should pray a little harder

Or work a little smarter

This time baby promise I have learned my lesson, ooh

Down for the ride, down for the ride

You could take me anywhere

Do-do-do down for the ride, down for the ride

You could take me anywhere

I hope you will, I hope you will, I hope you will

Do-do you even know I'm alive?

Do-do you even know I, I

Do-do you even know I'm alive?

Do-do you even know I, I

Do-do you even know I'm alive?

Do-do you even know I, I

Do-do you even know I'm alive?

Do-do you even know I, I

Do-do you even know I'm alive?

Do-do you even know I, I

Do-do you even know I'm alive?

Do-do you even know I, I

Do you know I'm alive?

Do you even know?

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
inhibition /ˌɪn.ɪˈbɪʃ.ən/ C1	noun - the feeling that makes you unable to do or say something
dimension /dɪˈmen.ʃən/ B2	noun - a measurable extent of space
pray /preɪ/ A2	verb - to speak to a god or gods
smarter /ˈsmɑːr.tər/ A2	adjective - more intelligent or clever
promise /ˈprɒm.ɪs/ A1	verb - to tell someone that you will certainly do something noun - a statement telling someone that you will do something
ride /raɪd/ A1	verb - to sit on and travel on an animal, vehicle, etc. noun - a journey in a vehicle or on an animal
anywhere /ˈɛn.i.weər/ A1	adverb - in or to any place
hope /hoʊp/ A1	verb - to want something to happen noun - a feeling of expectation and desire for something
keeping /ˈkiː.pɪŋ/ A2	verb - to retain possession of something
hard /hɑːrd/ A1	adjective - requiring a lot of effort
heavy /ˈhɛv.i/ A1	adjective - of great weight
steady /ˈstɛd.i/ A2	adjective - firmly fixed or supported
chasing /ˈtʃeɪ.sɪŋ/ A2	verb - to follow someone or something to catch them
lonely /ˈloʊn.li/ A2	adjective - sad because one has no friends or company
honey /ˈhʌn.i/ A1	noun - a sweet sticky substance made by bees
alive /əˈlaɪv/ A1	adjective - living; not dead

Key Grammar Structures

• Maybe I should kill my inhibition

  ➔ Modal Verb (Should) for Suggestion

  ➔ The word "should" is used to express a suggestion or recommendation. Here, it suggests the action of killing inhibitions.

• Maybe I'll be perfect in a new dimension

  ➔ Future Simple with 'will' for Speculation

  ➔ "Will" is used here to speculate about a future possibility. It suggests the speaker might achieve perfection in a new dimension.

• Maybe I should pray a little harder

  ➔ Comparative Adverb ('a little harder')

  ➔ "A little harder" is a comparative adverb indicating a slight increase in intensity. It suggests praying with more effort.

• Down for the ride, down for the ride

  ➔ Present Simple for Repeated Actions

  ➔ The present simple tense is used to describe repeated or habitual actions. Here, it emphasizes the speaker's willingness to go on the ride multiple times.

• Do-do you even know I'm alive?

  ➔ Emphatic Do for Question

  ➔ The emphatic "do" is used to add emphasis to the question, making it more forceful. It highlights the speaker's desire for acknowledgment.

• I hope you will, I hope you will, I hope you will

  ➔ Repetition for Emphasis

  ➔ Repetition is used to emphasize the speaker's strong desire or hope. Here, it underscores the urgency and importance of the wish.