10 SZA Love Songs for Every Moment of Your Big Day
Solána Imani Rowe, better known by her stage name, SZA, has taken the R&B music scene by storm in recent years with her sultry songs and signature pipes. With that in mind, R&B music fans should certainly consider adding SZA love songs to their wedding playlist—you might be surprised to learn that they make for some of the best wedding songs out there.
To help spark some inspiration, we've taken the liberty of rounding up the top SZA love songs to play during your special day—and, if you haven't booked one already, be sure to check out The Knot Vendor Marketplace to hire music entertainment. Whether you ask your wedding DJ to add these to the queue or hire a wedding band to play 'em live, you really can't go wrong.
Bonus: Listen to our picks with The Knot's favorite SZA Love Songs playlist on Spotify.
1. "Snooze" SOS
Lyrics you'll love: "I can't lose when I'm with you"
Do you or your future spouse want to feature some bangin' R&B wedding songs on your wedding playlist? If the answer's yes, then consider using this slow and sultry number—which just so happens to be among the best SZA songs about love—for your first dance song. Additionally, you can't go wrong with the acoustic version of the tune, which features none other than Justin Bieber—so send them both to your wedding DJ.
2. "Garden (Say It Like Dat)" Ctrl
Lyrics you'll love: "Open your heart up/Hoping I'll never find out that you're anyone else/'Cause I love you just how you are"
The harmonies in this SZA wedding song are seriously stunning. Since the beat is on the slower side, consider playing it softly in the background during dinner or mix it in with your cocktail hour music.
3. "Broken Clocks" Ctrl
Lyrics you'll love: "Still love, and it's still love, and it's still love"
"Broken Clock's" incredible catchy chorus, coupled with SZA's beautiful voice, make it a must-play at any time during your big day. Talk to your wedding musicians about playing this SZA love song as background music during cocktail hour or for tearing up the dance floor during the reception.
4. "Love Language" SOS
Lyrics you'll love: "Needin' you to talk to me in your love language/Show me, yeah, how to connect to you/Help me understand/How you speak your love language"
This R&B love song has a smooth and steady beat, making it easy to sing and dance along to. The string instrumentals at the end of the song add an extra-romantic touch.
5. "Open Arms" SOS
Lyrics you'll love: "When no one's around me, you lost and found me/I was surrounded/With open, open, open, open arms"
"Open Arms" is by far one of SZA's best songs thanks to its sweet guitar instrumentals, which pair perfectly with the singer's powerful pipes. With that in mind, it makes a great first dance track—so make sure to send it over to your wedding band, stat. Bonus: It features vocals from Travis Scott, too.
6. "Love Galore" Ctrl
Lyrics you'll love: "Love, love, love, love/'Long as we got/Love, love, love, oh"
Like "Open Arms," "Love Galore" also features Travis Scott. While it's a sweet and sexy song, it does have some R-rated lyrics, so you may be better off saving it for the after-party.
7. "Fue Mejor" (feat. SZA)," Sin Miedo
Lyrics you'll love: "Baby, once I got ahold of you, I/That's when I knew/I'd be there for you whenever you need (yeah)"
"Fue Mejor" is one of our favorite Kali Uchi love songs, and it just so happens to feature vocals from—you guessed it—none other than SZA herself. While it's primarily in Spanish, this track is undeniably catchy.
8. "All The Stars" Crowd Pleasers, Vol. II
Lyrics you'll love: "Love, let's talk about love/Is it anything and everything you hoped for?"
A collaboration between Kendrick Lamar and SZA, "All The Stars" is a passionate ballad with an infectious melody. It works perfectly for your wedding exit song.
9. "What Lovers Do" (feat. SZA), Red Pill Blues
Lyrics you'll love: "Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, been wishin' for you/Ooh, ooh"
This dance-pop hit from Maroon 5 is made all the more special with SZA as the featured artist. Its bouncy beat is well-suited for dancing!
10. "Kiss Me More" (feat. SZA), Planet Her
Lyrics you'll love: "Can you kiss me more?//We're so young, boy/We ain't got nothin' to lose, oh, oh/It's just principle/Baby, hold me/'Cause I like the way you groove, oh, oh"
Doja Cat and SZA's song, "Kiss Me More," is a playful, sultry song to surprise your new spouse with after the first dance. Otherwise, if there are a lot of kids in attendance, blast it—and sing along to the chorus—at the after-party.