Tap into that fierce drive with “The Ambition,” the introspective powerhouse at track eighth on Zara Larsson‘s upcoming album Midnight Sun, set to drop on September 26, 2025, through Sommer House and Epic Records. Zara’s poured her soul into this one, calling it her most unfiltered project yet—a raw reflection of nearly two decades in the spotlight, where she wrestles with the highs of her Swedish summers and the shadows they cast. Fresh off the bold self-exploration of Venus last year, Midnight Sun cranks up the pop intensity with help from longtime collaborator MNEK, plus Margo XS and Helena Gao, layering synth-driven beats and jersey club pulses that feel like a midnight run through endless light.
This track digs deep into what Zara’s named as her double-edged sword, ambition as both a spark and a weight, tackling the quiet battles of comparison and self-doubt that creep in during those long, sunlit nights. It’s got her signature vocal range soaring over lyrics that blend cocky confidence with real vulnerability—think owning your hustle while questioning if the grind ever lets you breathe. Fans on Reddit and in interviews are already linking it to the album’s emotional core, seeing echoes in the wistful vibes of “Saturn’s Return” or the unapologetic energy of “Hot & Sexy,” all under that never-ending Swedish glow she keeps circling back to. At 3:34, it’s a closer that hits like a quiet revelation, reminding us that chasing dreams in the public eye means facing the mirror too. Dive into the The Ambition lyrics below and unpack its driven heart.
| Lead Vocals | Zara Larsson |
| Songwriter | Zara Larsson, MNEK, Helena Gao & Margo XS |
| Music Producer | MNEK & Margo XS |
| Label | Sommer House & Epic Records |
| Release Date | September 26, 2025 |
| Song Language | English |
| Copyright © | Sommer House, Epic Records & Sony Music Entertainment |
Lyrics of The Ambition by Zara Larsson
[Verse 1]
Live The American Dream With Billboards Picturing Me
My Name On Hollywood Boulevard (Want It So Much)
La State Of Mind, I’m Never Satisfied ’cause I Want Number One
Doesn’t Everyone? (Want It So Much, Much)
[Pre-Chorus]
So, I Was Up Late The Other Night
Comparing Myself To Others’ Lives
Scrolling Up And Down My Phone
What Does She Have That I Don’t?
My Dreams So Big, They’re Supersized
I Chase Them Like I Chase The Light
I Could Live A Simple Life
[Chorus]
But That’s The Thing With The Ambition (Want It So Much)
Everything’s A Competition (So Out Of Touch)
Yeah, It Got Me A Lot, But That’s Not Good Enough
I Wanna Be Lo-lo-loved
I Live And Learn The Hard Way (Want It So Much)
Yeah, It’s A Chronic Heartbreak (So Out Of Touch)
No, It Never Stops, I Wanna Be Your Star
I Wanna Be Lo-lo-loved
[Post-chorus]
Lo-loved
Loved
Lo-o-oved
[Verse 2]
Raise On Validation
Consumed By Aspiration
Numbers Meaning More Than Words
But What’s It Worth? (Can’t Help How I Feel, It’s Human Nature)
[Pre-Chorus]
Millions Of People Listening
Soul-driven, Couldn’t Live In It
Didn’t Appreciate It Then
Wish I Could Go Back Again
My Dreams So Big, They’re Supersized
I Chase Them Like I Chase The Light
I Could Live A Simple Life
[Chorus]
But That’s The Thing With The Ambition (Want It So Much)
Everything’s A Competition (So Out Of Touch)
Yeah, It Got Me A Lot, But That’s Not Good Enough
I Wanna Be Lo-lo-loved
I Live And Learn The Hard Way (Want It So Much)
Yeah, It’s A Chronic Heartbreak (So Out Of Touch)
No, It Never Stops, I Wanna Be Your Star
I Wanna Be Lo-lo-loved
[Bridge]
See, I’ve Been Doing This Long Enough To Be Scarred
From What I’ve Learned Before (Ooh-ooh)
But That Doesn’t Mean I Wanna Stop Wanting More And More
I Try To Push It Away, But At The End Of The Day
It’s The World To Me
I’ll Keep Breaking My Heart If I Can Be Your Star (Ooh-ooh)
If I Can Be Loved
[Chorus]
That’s The Thing With The Ambition (Want It So Much)
Everything’s A Competition (So Out Of Touch)
Yeah, It Got Me A Lot, But That’s Not Good Enough
I Wanna Be Lo-lo-loved (I Wanna Be Loved)
I Live And Learn The Hard Way (Want It So Much)
Yeah, It’s A Chronic Heartbreak (So Out Of Touch)
No, It Never Stops, I Wanna Be Your Star
I Wanna Be Lo-lo-loved
[Post-chorus]
Lo-loved
Loved
Lo-o-oved
