Drew Barrymore Lyrics

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“Drew Barrymore” portrays a seemingly somber, unassured version of SZA, with the lyrics indicating low self-esteem, especially in a relationship that is so unbalanced. The song speaks on both dealing with insecurity and questions companionship along with self-worth. During her performance at VEVO Halloween 2017, SZA revealed that the song was about a party.

This next song, I wrote about a party that I went to for a boy … I was really excited [and] it turns out he brought a girl to the party… So, basically, I went. I did not ever see him for the entire party [and] I smoked all [my] weed by myself…And [I] had a fantastic time."

The song was first previewed on the 3rd of December, 2015, as the backing track for the Ford Focus campaign that featured Zoë Kravitz and SZA.

The music video was released June 20, 2017 and included a cameo from Drew Barrymore herself.

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What did SZA say about "Drew Barrymore"?
Genius Answer

Speaking at an NYC show SZA said:

I just imagine this being the soundtrack to one of those movies. Cue Freddie Prinze, Jr.

Why is the track titled "Drew Barrymore"?
Genius Answer

The song is heavily inspired by 90’s movies featuring Drew Barrymore, namely Never Been Kissed and Poison Ivy.

How does Drew Barrymore feel about it?
Genius Answer

The actress shared a short video on her Instagram page of her watching SZA’s performance of the record on Jimmy Kimmel, captioned “#loveit #fromparis”.

Barrymore subsequently appeared on The Tonight Show, calling SZA “awesome” and citing the song’s “lack of perfection,” “wink,” “backbite” and particularly the mention of ‘mom jeans’.

On the music video, which was released on June 20, 2017, Drew Barrymore was featured.

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