Listen to this when
Drew Barrymore
Feeling like the awkward one, the second choice, the one who stays because it's lonely otherwise. You're not the only one. 💚 #SZA #Ctrl
Who it's for
SZA named the song after Drew Barrymore because Barrymore's outsider roles, especially in Never Been Kissed, made her feel better about being awkward, so the song is rooted in the comfort of seeing yourself in someone else.
Feelings it meets
What it is
"Drew Barrymore" is the lead single from SZA's debut major-label album Ctrl, released in January 2017, written by SZA with Carter Lang, Tyran Donaldson, Macie Stewart and Terrence Henderson and produced by Carter Lang and Scum.
Where to find it
Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music (widely available). Official music video (dir. Dave Meyers) on SZA's YouTube channel, with a Drew Barrymore cameo.
Before you start
Heads up: Shame and an unhealthy relationship.
Age: Ages 14+
O Beauty, find thyself in love, not in the flattery of thy mirror.Rabindranath Tagore, Stray Birds, no. 28
