SZA Confesses Desire for a “Scorsese Baby Daddy” in New Album Lana

SZA has made a bold and cheeky confession in her latest album, Lana, released on December 20, where she hints at a desire to have a child with a man who embodies the intense, dramatic qualities of a Martin Scorsese character.

The track, “Scorsese Baby Daddy,” features SZA singing about her attraction to the cinematic drama seen in Scorsese’s films and hints that she’s looking for a man who matches the allure of the iconic characters from movies like Goodfellas, Taxi Driver, The Wolf of Wall Street, and Gangs of New York.

SZA’s Confession: A Dream Romance Inspired by Scorsese Characters

On the song, SZA delivers a memorable line: “I rolled up all my problems / And then I smoked about it,” followed by, “I could’ve called my mom up / I’d rather f–k about it / Addicted to the drama / Scorsese baby daddy.” These lyrics paint a picture of a woman who craves drama and intensity, reminiscent of the turbulent and complex relationships depicted in Scorsese’s films. On the track “Scorsese Baby Daddy,” she seemingly name-drops director Martin Scorsese, 82, while hinting that she wants to get pregnant by a man who resembles a character from one of his iconic films, which include Wolf of Wall Street, Taxi Driver, Goodfellas and Gangs of New York.

In another part of the song, she sings, “I would pretend to do my favorite man, he’d call me tasty / Furious lady, then I wonder if I could do, baby.” While she doesn’t name specific actors, the reference to Scorsese’s world of larger-than-life personalities leads fans to speculate that she’s alluding to some of the director’s iconic stars, such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, or Joe Pesci.

SZA’s Past Relationships and New Lyrics

In her personal life, SZA’s dating history includes a brief fling with Drake, although she downplayed the relationship, calling it “youth vibes” and “so childish.” While her track on Lana is flirtatious and playful, it also shows a more candid side to SZA, revealing her desire for a unique romance. And there’s a reason: SZA took two years after her 2022 album SOS to release Lana, the deluxe edition, because she wanted to perfect the music. 

Fans quickly took to social media to react to SZA’s daring lyrics, with one Twitter user urging, “I need Martin Scorsese to listen and react to Scorsese Baby Daddy right NOW,” while another tweeted, “Just listened to Scorsese Baby Daddy and I feel like I’m floating. I swear this is just excellent.”

Lana’s Extended Journey and SZA’s Artistic Vision

SZA took a lot of time to perfect Lana, explaining that she was not rushing her music. Following her 2022 album SOS, she needed time to balance her artistic growth and self-reflection, stating, “I was so happy to say some s–t that didn’t mean a f–king thing,” referring to how she wanted to take a break from heavy topics and just create freely.

Despite Lana being a softer follow-up to SOS, it has resonated with fans, showcasing SZA’s ability to weave vulnerability with playful, experimental lyrics. SZA, known for taking her time to craft her music, also teased the possibility of dropping more surprises, as she feels free from expectations now.