In society the Green Mile is what the last stretch inmates walk to the execution room is called. Hence, the title ‘Green Mile’ is both a metaphor for the bridge between life and death, as well as a metaphor for the punishment she is awaiting. SZA is awaiting the final moments before her sentencing.
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[Verse 1]
Shotgun to the back of my heart
I don't turn around to see who let one ring out
Said you'd never do me wrong
Guess we see how that plays out
Is it true? Is it true?
[Hook]
Heading to the Massacre
Bodies arriving every day
What were those shells you heard
Picking the bones up along the way
Let it ring out
Let it ring out
Let it ring out
Let it ring out
[Verse 2]
Sharpshooting in my backyard
Killed a small boy once, never told no one
If it wasn't for my shotgun
He'd be alive and I'd be halfway to heaven
Instead of sitting in the dark, going through hell
You should've been here
Wish you had been here
[Hook]
Heading to the Massacre
Bodies arriving every day
What were those shells you heard
Picking the bones up along the way
Let it ring out
Let it ring out
Let it ring out
Let it ring out
[Reprise]
Shotgun to the back of my heart
I don't turn around to see who let one ring out
Pt. II: I Doubt It
[Outro]
Lately I've been questioning
Am I all that I pretend to be?
I doubt it, I doubt it
Lately I've been questioning
Am I all that I pretend to be?
I doubt it, I doubt it
Green Mile was written by Emile Haynie & SZA.
Green Mile was produced by Emile Haynie.
SZA released Green Mile on Tue Apr 08 2014.