Broken Clocks
SZA
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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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Written by: Adam King Feeney, Ashton Simmons, Carter Lang, Cody Fayne, Solana Rowe, Thomas Paxton-Beesley, Tyran Levon Donaldson
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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.
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Album FeatureThis song appears on SZA's debut studio album, Control, which was released in June 2017.
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Chart Position"Broken Clocks" reached #71 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts in the United States.
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High-Profile SamplingThe song samples R&B group River Tiber's "West", showcasing SZA's adoration for blending rhythm-and-blues with contemporary hip-hop elements.
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Critical AcclaimThe song received extensive praises not only for the lyrics but also for SZA's vocal performance.
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Behind the SongsSZA 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.
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Strong Collaborative InputNotable songwriter and producer, Terrence Henderson, also known as Punch, helped to write and produce "Broken Clocks".
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Touring Success"Broken Clocks" is one of the songs performed at her tour, The CTRL Tour for which she garnered rave reviews.
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Music Video RecognitionSZA co-directed the music video for "Broken Clocks" with the well-known hip-hop music video director, Dave Meyers.
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Album SuccessFeaturing tracks like "Broken Clocks", SZA's debut album, Control, was regarded as one of the best albums of 2017 by numerous top music outlets.
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Autobiographical ElementSZA has mentioned that the song contains autobiographical elements relating to her experiences with the struggles of the music industry.
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Familiar VoicesAlthough uncredited, the song’s intro and outro feature vocals from SZA’s fellow Top Dawg Entertainment label mate, Isaiah Rashad.
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