In the first verse of this song, SZA reflects on a past relationship. She recalls taking a vacation with her partner, where she let her guard down and they had a carefree time together. However, things have since soured between them, and they are now “beefing” or arguing. SZA remembers a drunken night at the MGM hotel, where she was completely uninhibited and said things she didn’t mean. Now, she is trying to make amends and prevent the relationship from completely falling apart.
In the second verse, SZA reveals that her partner proposed to her at the ballet, but she was unable to fully commit because she was focused on her career. Her partner felt neglected and eventually left the relationship. SZA admits that she is not a perfect partner and acknowledges that her ex partner has good reason to not want to take her back. However, she still can’t let go of the relationship and continues to hold on to the hope of reconciliation.
Throughout the song, SZA repeatedly asserts that her partner “gets” her in a way that no one else does. She is unable to imagine a future without her partner and struggles with the thought of letting go. Despite the problems in their relationship, she still deeply loves her partner and wants to make things work.
The chorus of the song encapsulates SZA’s feelings of desperation and longing. She pleads with her partner, asking how she is supposed to let go and move on when she still has such strong feelings for them. She reiterates that nobody understands her like her partner does, and she can only be truly happy when they are together.
In the end, SZA is left feeling stuck and uncertain about the future of her relationship. She has made mistakes and hurt her partner, but she still can’t let go of the love she has for them. The song ends on a somber note, with SZA pleading for her partner to take her back and give her another chance.