White Ferrari
Frank Ocean Lyrics
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Mine on the road, your dilated eyes watch the clouds float
White Ferrari, had a good time
(Sweet sixteen, how was I supposed to know anything?)
I let you out at Central
I didn't care to state the plain
Kept my mouth closed
We're both so familiar
White Ferrari
Stick by me (good times), close by me
You were fine, you were fine here
That's just a slow body
You left when I forgot to speak
So I text the speech, lesser speeds, Texas speed, yes
Basic takes its toll on me, 'ventually, 'ventually, yes
Ah, on me 'ventually, 'ventually, yes
I care for you still and I will forever
That was my part of the deal, honest
We got so familiar
Spending each day of the year
White Ferrari (oh), good times
In this life (life)
In this life (life)
One too many years, some tattooed eyelids on a facelift
(Thought you might wanna know now)
Mind over matter is magic, I do magic
If you think about it, it'll be over in no time
And that's life
I'm sure we're taller in 'nother dimension
You say we're small and not worth the mention
You're tired of movin', your body's achin'
We could vacay, there's places to go
Clearly this isn't all that there is
Can't take what's been given
But we're so okay here
We're doing fine, primal and naked
You dream of walls that hold us in prison
It's just a skull, least that's what they call it
And we're free to roam
The lyrics of Frank Oceanβs White Ferrari are layered with images and emotions. The song is about a relationship that fell apart and the sense of longing that follows. The opening line βBad luck to talk on these ridesβ sets the tone for the song. It suggests that the relationship was tumultuous and that talking about it could make it worse. The singer seems to be reflecting on the past and how things have changed. The line βMine on the road, your dilated eyes watch the clouds floatβ describes a moment of intimacy and vulnerability. They are on a ride together, and the singer notices their partnerβs eyes are dilated, maybe from drugs or alcohol. The image of the clouds floating is a contrast to their shaky relationship. It suggests that despite everything, there are still moments of beauty.
The chorus of the song revolves around a white Ferrari. It is a symbol of their relationship, of the good times they had, and the memories that were made. The line βStick by me, close by me, you were fine, you were fine hereβ suggests that being in the car together was enough. They didnβt need anything else. The singer admits that they made mistakes, but they still care for their partner. The line βI care for you still and I will forever, that was my part of the deal, honestβ is a powerful declaration of love. The song ends with a dreamlike quality. The singer imagines another dimension where they are taller and free to roam. It is a poignant moment that suggests that despite everything, there is still hope.
Line by Line Meaning
Bad luck to talk on these rides
Talking during road trips is supposedly bad luck
Mine on the road, your dilated eyes watch the clouds float
I am driving while you watch the clouds with eyes wide open and dilated
White Ferrari, had a good time
Driving a white Ferrari was a good experience
(Sweet sixteen, how was I supposed to know anything?)
I was young and naive back then, how could I have known better?
I let you out at Central
I dropped you off at Central
I didn't care to state the plain
I didn't feel the need to state the obvious
Kept my mouth closed
I refrained from speaking
We're both so familiar
We both know each other well
White Ferrari
Referring to the white Ferrari again
Stick by me (good times), close by me
Be there for me during good times, stay close to me
You were fine, you were fine here
You were doing okay here
That's just a slow body
Referring to the car as having a slow engine
You left when I forgot to speak
You left me when I stopped communicating
So I text the speech, lesser speeds, Texas speed, yes
I communicated through text messaging while driving at slower speeds in Texas
Basic takes its toll on me, 'ventually, 'ventually, yes
Leading a basic life is taking a toll on me eventually
Ah, on me 'ventually, 'ventually, yes
It's taking a toll on me eventually
I care for you still and I will forever
I still care for you and I always will
That was my part of the deal, honest
I promised to care for you and I am staying true to my word
We got so familiar
We got to know each other so well
Spending each day of the year
We spend every day together
White Ferrari (oh), good times
Referring to the white Ferrari again, having good times in it
In this life (life)
Referring to the current life in which we are living
In this life (life)
Repeating the same reference to the current life
One too many years, some tattooed eyelids on a facelift
I have aged and have had some cosmetic procedures
(Thought you might wanna know now)
Just thought you should know
Mind over matter is magic, I do magic
Mental strength can be magical, and I am capable of utilizing it
If you think about it, it'll be over in no time
Time passes by quickly when you are not thinking about it
And that's life
That's just how life is
I'm sure we're taller in 'nother dimension
I believe that we are taller in another dimension
You say we're small and not worth the mention
You think we are insignificant and not worth discussing
You're tired of movin', your body's achin'
You are tired of moving and your body is hurting
We could vacay, there's places to go
We could take a vacation and visit different places
Clearly this isn't all that there is
There is more to life than what we are currently experiencing
Can't take what's been given
We cannot take for granted what we have been given
But we're so okay here
But we are content with our current situation
We're doing fine, primal and naked
We are doing well in our simple, natural state
You dream of walls that hold us in prison
You fear being trapped in a confined space
It's just a skull, least that's what they call it
The human skull is just a bone structure that houses the brain
And we're free to roam
We have the liberty to explore and travel without any restrictions
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Christopher Breaux, James Ho, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Kanye West
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@unknown_2577
I'm sure we're taller in another dimension,
You say we're small and not worth the mention.
You're tired of movin', your body's achin,
We could vacay, there's places to go.
Clearly this isn't all that there is, Can't take what's been given.
But we're so okay here,
We're doing fine.
Primal and naked,
You dream of walls that hold us imprisoned.
It's just a skull, least that's what they call it, and we're free to roam.
@IsabelleHAwesomegirl
3:17 the "wooo" in the background just nailed my heart for some reason. Like a distant memory of when we felt on top of the world
@Aisha_issmart
2:49 when you love hanging out with people but the lamp starts looking weird
@ichigokyuu9
7:05
@Bupe_Daka
@@Lileditzz1That doesnβt work in this situation
@Sullyjr.58
Life gets better when you look at the lamp as a timer and realize itβs ok that it starts looking weird eventually because that means your timer is up
@Chloes_Chronicles
This is the first frank ocean so I listened to and now Iβm always listening to him
@cut3st.d0ll13
I canβt be the only one who cries to this song
@zszantoi
Gay
@TaylorPoturalski
Bro your not the only one, if you didnβt know that song is about his 16yr old brother who does driving his white farrari so sad
@cut3st.d0ll13
@@TaylorPoturalski Ik thatβs what makes it even more sad π’