Denim
Frank Ocean Lyrics

A good pair of dark blues
Having a quality pair of dark blue jeans is essential to the meaning behind this song.

Hand washed by me, by you
The care and attention given to these jeans is something that is shared between two people.

We care enough to
The fact that the jeans are being handwashed shows that the individuals care enough to maintain them properly.

Never let them drag, never let them tear
The artists are committed to preserving the integrity of the jeans by ensuring that they don't get damaged over time.

We've kept the tags on them so we could remember
The tags on the jeans serve as a reminder of the value of the jeans and the journey taken to acquire them.

Exactly what it cost us to get here, to get this pair, (aah)
The high cost of the jeans is a testament to the quality of the denim and the value that the singers place on them.

Got a love like denim (got a love like denim)
The love that the singers share for each other is akin to the love they have for their denim jeans.

A love that lasts, a love that we can wear
The enduring love that the artists share is something that they can both physically embody and express through their choice of clothing.

Good jeans, with good care
The quality of the jeans is not only a reflection of the type of denim they are made from, but also the care that has gone into maintaining them over time.

A lifetime of good fade and good wear
The artists anticipate that their love for each other and for their jeans will endure over time and only improve with each passing day.

And what we have here with this
The singers are acknowledging the special nature of what they share between them with each other and with their denim jeans.

Is cut from the same cloth, cut from the same cloth
The artists are in sync with each other and have a deep connection, similar to the denim fabric used to make their jeans.

Come on, put your hand in my back pocket, let's walk
The singers are inviting each other to join together in a way that is both tender and playful, expressed through the simple gesture of a hand in the back pocket.

And let the weather, weather us
The singers acknowledge that time and the trials of life will inevitably affect them, but they are committed to weathering these challenges together.

And never mind the sun
Even when things get tough or the path ahead is uncertain, the singers are not afraid to keep moving forward together.

And never mind the faded
The essence of what they share will remain intact, even if the external circumstances around them change.

Cause we're strong and we look good in denim
Regardless of what comes their way, the artists are confident that they will overcome it and continue to look good doing so in their trusted denim jeans.