“Drew Barrymore” portrays a seemingly somber, unassured version of SZA, with the lyrics indicating low self-esteem, especially in a relationship that is so unbalanced. The song speaks on both dealing with insecurity and questions companionship along with self-worth. During her performance at VEVO Halloween 2017, SZA revealed that the song was about a party.

This next song, I wrote about a party that I went to for a boy … I was really excited [and] it turns out he brought a girl to the party… So, basically, I went. I did not ever see him for the entire party [and] I smoked all [my] weed by myself…And [I] had a fantastic time."

The song was first previewed on the 3rd of December, 2015, as the backing track for the Ford Focus campaign that featured Zoë Kravitz and SZA.

The music video was released June 20, 2017 and included a cameo from Drew Barrymore herself.