Broken Clocks

SZA

About Broken Clocks

"Broken Clocks" is a song by American singer SZA. It was released as the first promotional single on June 2, 2017, from SZA's debut studio album, Ctrl (2017). It was then sent to urban contemporary radio as the album's fourth single (third radio single). It was written by SZA and producer Cody "ThankGod4Cody" Fayne, as well as embodying portions of "West", written by Thomas Paxton-Beesley, Adam Feeney and Daniel Caesar and performed by River Tiber. SZA performed the song at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards.  


Year:
2018
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Run fast from my day job
Runnin' fast from the way it was
Jump quick to a pay check
Runnin' back to the strip club
I'm never going back, never going back
No you can't make me
Never going back, never going back (nah)
They never take me (yeah)
I've paid enough of petty dues
I've had enough of shitty news
I've had a thing for dirty shoes since I was 10
Love dirty men alike

Ooh
Better day than yesterday (keep cuttin' up)
Ooh
I just take it day by day
Ooh oh oh
Never hearing what they say
Ooh ooh
I just do it my way

All I got is these broken clocks
I ain't got no time
Just burning daylight
Still love and it's still love, and it's still love
It's still love, still love (still lovin'), still love
It's still love but it's still love
Nothin' but love for you (nothin' but)
Nothin' but love (nothin' but)
Nothin' but love

All that I've got, pieces and pages
Talking a lot, sorry I'm faded
Think I forgot, you love me
You love me
You love me

Got a shift at 10 AM
Gotta dip at 10 PM
Gotta get that cash
Won't get past the lunch break
I ain't had a smoke break
In about two days don't break
Been about three years since I dated you
Why you still talking 'bout me like we together?
I moved on for the better
You moved on to whoever
I was down for whatever and then some
You gon' make me late to work again

Ooh
Better day than yesterday
Ooh
I just take it day by day
Ooh oh oh
Never hearing what they say
Ooh ooh
I just do it my way (just do it)

All I got is these broken clocks
I ain't got no time
Just burning daylight
Still love and it's still love, and it's still love
It's still love, still love, still love (still lovin')
It's still love but it's still love (still lovin')
Nothin' but love for you
Nothin' but love (nothin' but)
Nothin' but love

I don't eat, can't sleep past 9 AM
Heartbeat make me feel young again (like a snail, like a)
Can't beat 'em just join the party (come and join the party)
I don't wanna, don't need nobody

All that I've got, pieces and pages
Talking a lot, sorry I'm faded
Think I've forgot, you love me
You love me
You love me
You love me
You love me
(You love me)

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SZA

SZA is the stage name of Solána Imani Rowe, an American singer and songwriter. She was born on November 8, 1989, in St. Louis, Missouri, and raised in Maplewood, New Jersey. SZA is known for her unique blend of R&B, neo-soul, and hip-hop music, as well as her soulful and distinctive singing voice. more »

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Written by: Adam King Feeney, Ashton Simmons, Carter Lang, Cody Fayne, Solana Rowe, Thomas Paxton-Beesley, Tyran Levon Donaldson

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Award Recognition
"Broken Clocks" was nominated for the Best Rap/Sung Performance at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards in 2018.
Album Feature
This song appears on SZA's debut studio album, Control, which was released in June 2017.
Chart Position
"Broken Clocks" reached #71 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts in the United States.
High-Profile Sampling
The song samples R&B group River Tiber's "West", showcasing SZA's adoration for blending rhythm-and-blues with contemporary hip-hop elements.
Critical Acclaim
The song received extensive praises not only for the lyrics but also for SZA's vocal performance.
Behind the Songs
SZA mentioned in an interview with Genius that the song is essentially about dealing with the pressures of the working lifestyle and her personal reminiscence of attending a summer camp.
Strong Collaborative Input
Notable songwriter and producer, Terrence Henderson, also known as Punch, helped to write and produce "Broken Clocks".
Touring Success
"Broken Clocks" is one of the songs performed at her tour, The CTRL Tour for which she garnered rave reviews.
Music Video Recognition
SZA co-directed the music video for "Broken Clocks" with the well-known hip-hop music video director, Dave Meyers.
Album Success
Featuring tracks like "Broken Clocks", SZA's debut album, Control, was regarded as one of the best albums of 2017 by numerous top music outlets.
Autobiographical Element
SZA has mentioned that the song contains autobiographical elements relating to her experiences with the struggles of the music industry.
Familiar Voices
Although uncredited, the song’s intro and outro feature vocals from SZA’s fellow Top Dawg Entertainment label mate, Isaiah Rashad.

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