"I've often felt women can be especially astute to the effects of passing time, recognizing how it can put our journey toward self-knowledge at odds with our societal worth, which is too often rooted in perceived youthfulness. On " 20 Something," SZA stared down the end of her 20s plagued by the fear that she will lose what she loves most about her life as she ages."
"Given the gravity of the loss she's processing on Time Flies, there's a profound openness in dexter's approach to romantic love, especially on album highlight " Special." She mixes nostalgia for the warmth of '00s R&B, the tenderness of PinkPantheress ' honeyed vocals, and earthy finger-picked guitarwork into a track that blossoms like a morning glory at dawn. She describes a budding relationship with a sense of optimism that turns to glowing reassurance,"
dexter examines the tension between personal growth and a society that privileges youth, articulating fears about aging and wasted potential with curiosity and vulnerability. Time Flies channels that anxiety into songs that range from intimate acoustic ballads to nostalgic R&B-inflected tracks. The highlight "Special" pairs finger-picked guitar and honeyed vocal textures with lyrics that celebrate morning-to-night intimacy while acknowledging the pull toward codependency. The strongest tracks combine poised, intentional production with lovestruck euphoria; some quieter ballads feel interchangeable and certain production choices, like dubstep flourishes, can distract. The chorus of "Stranger to love" stands out for its emotional impact.
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