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Strawberry Swing
Frank Ocean Lyrics


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When we were kids, we hand painted strawberries on a swing
Every moment was so precious, then
I'm still kicking it, I'm daydreaming on a strawberry swing
The entire Earth is fighting, all the world is at its end
Just in case, an atom bomb, comes falling on my lawn
I should say and you should hear I've loved
I've loved the good times here, I've loved our good times here

Say hello, then say farewell to the places you know
We are all mortals, aren't we? Any moment this could go
Cry, cry, cry, even though that won't change a thing
But you should know, you should hear, that I have loved
I have loved the good times here, and I will miss our good times

Spaceships are lifting off of a dying world
And millions are left behind while the sky burns
There wasn't room for you and I, only you, goodbye, goodbye

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Frank Ocean's song Strawberry Swing describe a nostalgic feeling of remembering the good times from childhood. The first verse talks about how as children, the singer and a friend hand painted strawberries on a swing, and how every moment felt precious. However, the second half of the verse highlights the darker side of the world and the possibility of an atom bomb falling on their lawn, which reminds the singer that they need to express their love and gratitude for the good times they have had.


The chorus is a repetition of the theme of love and gratitude for the good times, even though the world is in chaos. The second verse talks about mortality and saying goodbye to the places we know. The singer acknowledges that crying may not change anything, but they want to express their love and appreciation for the good times they have had.


The final verse takes a turn and describes a dying world where spaceships are lifting off and millions are left behind. The singer seems to struggle with accepting the reality that there is no room for them in this new world and is forced to say goodbye to their loved one.


Overall, the lyrics of Strawberry Swing convey a complex mix of emotions, including nostalgia for simpler times, gratitude for the good times, acceptance of mortality, and a looming sense of impending doom.


Line by Line Meaning

When we were kids, we hand painted strawberries on a swing
Talking about the past, as children, we painted strawberries on a swing, perhaps reminiscing about a simpler time in life


Every moment was so precious, then
At the time, every moment felt significant and valuable


I'm still kicking it, I'm daydreaming on a strawberry swing
Despite the chaos of the present, the singer retains a sense of childlike wonder and hope, daydreaming on that same strawberry swing from their childhood


The entire Earth is fighting, all the world is at its end
The world is in turmoil, and it feels like everything is collapsing in on itself


Just in case, an atom bomb, comes falling on my lawn
The possibility of sudden, violent destruction is looming


I should say and you should hear I've loved
In light of the current state of the world, there's a desire to express feelings of love and appreciation


I've loved the good times here, I've loved our good times here
The good times in the past are cherished, and the singer expresses gratitude for the memories


Say hello, then say farewell to the places you know
Acknowledging the impermanence of life, there's a sense of saying both hello and goodbye to familiar places and moments


We are all mortals, aren't we? Any moment this could go
Reflecting on the fragility of life and the inevitability of death


Cry, cry, cry, even though that won't change a thing
Despite the sadness and grief that may come with loss, it won't change what's already happened


But you should know, you should hear, that I have loved
Again expressing the importance of love in the face of turmoil and uncertainty


I have loved the good times here, and I will miss our good times
Reiterating the love and appreciation for the past, and acknowledging that those moments are coming to an end


Spaceships are lifting off of a dying world
Continuing the theme of catastrophic imagery, there's a sense of fleeing from destruction


And millions are left behind while the sky burns
The sadness and tragedy of leaving others behind to face destruction


There wasn't room for you and I, only you, goodbye, goodbye
A bittersweet farewell to a loved one, acknowledging that there may not be enough space or time for both of them




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Written by: Christopher Breaux

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@ferrypetithomme73

[Verse 1: Frank Ocean]
When we were kids, we handpainted strawberries on a swing
Every moment was so precious, then
I'm still kicking, I'm daydreaming on a strawberry swing
The entire Earth is fighting, all the world is at its end
Just in case, an atom bomb, comes falling on my lawn
I should say and you should hear, I've loved
I've loved the good times here, I've loved our good times here

[Verse 2: Frank Ocean]
Say hello, then say farewell to the places you know
We are all mortals, aren't we? Any moment this could go
Cry, cry, cry, even though that won't change a thing
But you should know, you should hear, that I have loved
I have loved the good times here, and I will miss our good times

[Bridge: Frank Ocean]
Spaceships are lifting off of a dying world
And millions are left behind while the sky burns
There wasn't room for you and I, only you, goodbye, goodbye

[Outro: Coldplay]
Ah, now the sky could be blue, I don’t mind
Without you it’s a waste of time
Could be blue, I don’t mind
Without you it’s a waste of time
The sky could be blue, could be gray
Without you I'm just miles away
The sky could be blue, I don’t mind
Without you it’s a waste of time



@codyvalentino53

Bitter-sweet.

This song makes me ponder on the fact that I will never experience those fun, wild and youthful moments with my cousins/friends ever again.

We've all grown up and have our own pathways, responsibilities and commitments.

But I'm forever grateful that i got to have those memories.

All I can do is reminisce over those youthful days.... and smile.



@shalayadawson2885

When we were kids
We handpainted strawberries on a swing
Every moment was so precious
Then
I'm still kicking
I'm daydreaming on a strawberry swing
The entire Earth is fighting
All the world is at its end
Just in case an atom bomb
Comes falling on my lawn
I should say and you should hear
I've loved
I've loved the good times here
I've loved our good times here
Say hello, then say farewell
To the places you know
We are all mortals, aren't we?
Any moment this could go
Cry, cry, cry, oh
Even though that won't change a thing
But you should know, you should hear
That I have loved
I have loved the good times here
And I will miss our good times here
Spaceships are lifting off
Of a dying world
And millions are left behind
While the sky burns
There wasn't room for you and I
Only you, goodbye
Goodbye

Ah, now the sky could be blue, I don't mind
Without you, it's a waste of time
Could be blue, I don’t mind
Without you, it's a waste of time
The sky could be blue, could be grey
Without you, I'm just miles away
The sky could be blue, I don't mind
Without you, it's a waste of time...



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@chadberbert3957

This was one of my son's favorite songs before he passed in an accident last year. I come occasionally to remember the good times here.

@Cam-vm1lw

oh my god im sobbing. im so sorry for your loss

@cwebbster1242

❤ my friend. He'll always be with you

@sarazandy4430

what a beautiful song to remember him by <3 i am so sorry for your loss

@justblack8049

Sorry for your loss 🙏🏽

@slurpee4203

im so sorry for your loss!!💗

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@skirk4123

The fact that Frankie took one of Coldplay’s best songs and made it just as good, if not better, is a testimony to what a treasure he is to music.

@bobrossismyhero6466

Amen.

@ndo533

Not even close

@lucgermain9310

It's nowhere near the caliber of the original but I get your idea

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