The lyric "Treat me like corduroy, wear me out" illustrates being used and exhausted by the relationship's constant conflict.
It features "crunching," light instrumentals with warbling synths and piano keys that create a "misty" and "ethereal" backdrop. SZA - I Hate U
The chorus is a blunt "fuck you" to an ex who "mishandled" her. She expresses a desire for the ex to feel the same hopelessness she does, shifting the blame from herself—a departure from her more self-loathing earlier works like Ctrl . The lyric "Treat me like corduroy, wear me
The song captures the "emotional rollercoaster" that follows a toxic relationship. She expresses a desire for the ex to
Produced by , Carter Lang , Dylan Patrice , and Rob Bisel , the track is an electro-R&B piece characterized by its moody, atmospheric sound.
Despite the title, SZA admits to "heavy reminiscin'" and "heavy on the missin' you," highlighting that the hate stems from a bond she can't easily break.