This newly debuted girl group aligns with For The Punks’ message of what a punk stands for: “a person who fights for what they want regardless of obstacles.” These girls are clearly passionate in their music and path toward being singers! Furthermore, their concept as a group is what intrigued me the most. The four girls’ names after the four seasons: Winter, Spring, Summer, and Autumn. Each girl brings their own unique vocals and styles that blend together to create the vibrant SZNS sound we know. SZNS take on the “classic 90’s girl group music we all know and love with edm, latin-synth, and house inspired beats.”
Upon hearing the song, I caught myself singing along. At first I thought, “Oh this is catchy, I like it!” However, as I replayed the song and got to dissect the composition of the song from the lyrics to the instrumental, I discovered it is much more than a typical debut pop song. To start off, the lyrics were relatable to say the least. They touch upon topics upon nightlife misogyny and chauvinism which the girls themselves have faced in the past. With many debut songs, many tend to focus on the party life without mentioning many of the other aspects that follow with it.
That being said, I enjoyed the women empowerment theme that followed throughout the music video as well. From the very beginning they mention, “I didn’t wear this dress for you, you ain’t the reasons I bought these shoes…”, which clearly exemplify the constant and battle women face when being defined by their choice of clothing. As the song develops, the lyrics, “Call me a tease. I’m not here tonight, for whatever you please. No not here to please.” further emphasizes the message of women empowerment SZNS wants to portray.