Venting about his decision to drop the record his own way, he took to Twitter on March 1, 2011:
"i. did. this. not ISLAND DEF JAM. that's why you see no label logo on the artwork that I DID. guess its my fault for trusting my dumbass lawyer and signing my career over to a failing company. fuck Def Jam & any company that goes the length of signing a kid with dreams & talent w/ no intention of following through. fuck em. now back to my day. i want some oatmeal and toast. brunch swag."
As a member of the Odd Future (OFWGKTA) collective, his sound is distinctively soulful/r&b influenced, yet done in a way that could pass for something totally different. As Tyler, the Creator states, āItās Smooth Ass Music About Bitches, Relationships And Being A Rich Young Niggaā¦But In A Swagged Out Way.ā
Ocean was evacuated from the University of New Orleans to Los Angeles, California just as Hurricane Katrina hit in August 2005, and stayed in Los Angeles to pursue a music career. Ocean joined Los Angeles based collective OFWGKTA, who he met through mutual friends, at the end of 2009. In the end of 2009, he met Tricky Stewart, who helped Ocean sign a contract with Def Jam Recordings as an artist, however, he was initially unable to build a relationship with the company. In 2010, he changed his name from Christopher "Lonny" Breaux to Christopher Francis Ocean via a legal website. In an April 2011 interview, Ocean intimated that his relationship with Def Jam has strengthened since the release of his mixtape. On April 28, 2011, Ocean was arrested on unspecified charges by the LAPD, and was released on the morning after on April 29, 2011. Ocean joined his OFWGKTA bandmates for the first time on tour from May 12 to May 19, 2011. On May 31, 2011, Def Jam released the single Novacane on iTunes soon followed by Swim Good Taken from his mixtape Nostalgia, ULTRA. His first 'proper' album, Channel Orange was released on July 17, 2012.
In 2016, He released the visual album Endless alongside his second studio album Blonde, following several years of delays. Blonde debuted at number one in the United States and United Kingdom.
In 2017, Ocean released several singles, including Chanel and Lens, through his Blonded Radio show, and made several appearances on other songs by artists like Calvin Harris, A$AP Mob, and Tyler, the Creator.
Done
Frank Ocean Lyrics
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I'm tryna fix your cable box, again
Said you couldn't get channel four
And that's the only one you wanted to watch
Last week I was walking your dog, baby
Scrubbing your dishes
Took your clothes to the cleaners
When I'm done when I'm done
I'm gon' get every little bit of your love
When I'm done (I'm gonna get it)
When I'm done (You gon' get it)
You gon' feel every little bit of my love
Spent all day in my kitchen slaying
You didnāt even know that I could cook, oh
But you say youāre tired and
You're ready to go home
Girl, you didnāt even touch your food, no
Last week I was washing your towels
Scrubbing your dishes
Took your clothes to the cleaners
I don't mind, cause
When I'm done when I'm done
I'm gon' get every little bit of your love
When I'm done (I'm gonna get it)
When I'm done (You gon' get it)
You gon' feel every little bit of my love
When I'm done when I'm done
I'm gon' get every little bit of your love
When I'm done (I'm gonna get it)
When I'm done (You gon' get it)
You gon' feel every little bit of my love
Well, gimme some more, baby gimme some more
It's never enough, baby
You gotta let me know
You need somethin', tell me somethin'
Gather somethin' to hold baby, I'll do it
Huh, 'cause
When I'm done (When I'm done)
When I'm done (When I'm done)
I'm gon' get every little bit of your love
When I'm done (I'm gon' get it)
When I'm done (Whoa, you gon' get it)
You gon' feel every little bit of my love
When I'm done when I'm done
I'm gon' get every little bit of your love
When I'm done (I'm gonna get it)
When I'm done (You gon' get it)
You gon' feel every little bit of my love
The lyrics to Frank Ocean's song "Done" depict a person who is fully committed and dedicated to their partner. The first verse describes the singer's willingness to go above and beyond to fix their partner's cable box and ensure that they can watch their desired channel. This illustrates their attentiveness and willingness to cater to their partner's needs. The second verse continues to exemplify their devotion by mentioning their efforts in taking care of various household chores and even cooking a meal for their partner. Despite the partner not showing much interest or appreciation for these acts, the singer remains undeterred.
The chorus reinforces the singer's determination to receive their partner's love in return for their unwavering devotion. They express their anticipation and desire for their partner to feel and reciprocate every bit of love they have to offer. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the singer's certainty and eagerness to be fully recognized and appreciated for their efforts.
Overall, the lyrics of "Done" portray a selfless individual who is willing to go to great lengths for their partner's happiness. It explores themes of love, devotion, and the expectation of reciprocity in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Sitting next to your coffee table while
Being in close proximity to your coffee table
I'm tryna fix your cable box, again
Attempting to repair your cable box once more
Said you couldn't get channel four
You mentioned not being able to access channel four
And that's the only one you wanted to watch
This is the specific channel you desired to view
Last week I was walking your dog, baby
In the previous week, I took the responsibility of walking your dog, dear
Scrubbing your dishes
Cleansing your utensils with great care
Took your clothes to the cleaners
Transported your garments to the professional washing service
I don't mind, cause
I am not bothered, because
When I'm done when I'm done
After I have completed my tasks
I'm gon' get every little bit of your love
I shall acquire all the affection you possess
When I'm done (I'm gonna get it)
Once I have finished (I will receive it)
When I'm done (You gon' get it)
When I am finished (you will understand it)
You gon' feel every little bit of my love
You will experience each and every aspect of my love
Spent all day in my kitchen slaying
Devoted an entire day skillfully cooking in my kitchen
You didnāt even know that I could cook, oh
You were unaware of my culinary abilities, oh
But you say youāre tired and
However, you express fatigue and
You're ready to go home
You are prepared to depart
Girl, you didnāt even touch your food, no
My dear, you did not even consume a bite of your meal, no
Well, gimme some more, baby gimme some more
Well, provide me with additional affection, darling, grant me more
It's never enough, baby
What I receive is always insufficient, dear
You gotta let me know
Please communicate with me
You need somethin', tell me somethin'
If you require something, inform me of your needs
Gather somethin' to hold baby, I'll do it
Collect something to embrace, my love, I will accomplish the task
Huh, 'cause
Hmm, since
When I'm done (When I'm done)
After I have completed my duties (when I have finished)
I'm gon' get every little bit of your love
I will obtain every ounce of your affection
When I'm done (I'm gon' get it)
Once I have finished (I will receive it)
When I'm done (Whoa, you gon' get it)
When I am finished (Oh, you will comprehend it)
You gon' feel every little bit of my love
You will experience each and every aspect of my love
When I'm done when I'm done
After I have completed my tasks
I'm gon' get every little bit of your love
I shall acquire all the affection you possess
When I'm done (I'm gonna get it)
Once I have finished (I will receive it)
When I'm done (You gon' get it)
When I am finished (you will understand it)
You gon' feel every little bit of my love
You will experience each and every aspect of my love
Lyrics Ā© BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KEVIN RISTO, WAYNNE NUGENT, DAPO TORIMIRO, CHRISTOPHER BREAUX
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[Verse 1]
Iāll stack these magazines in the corner
After Iām done with them
And I still got the same hope that I started with
That youāll be in one of them
My camera shed some tears since you left him
With nothing, with nothing
[Pre-Chorus]
How am I supposed to remember?
I got the memories
But memories fade, baby
What am I gonna show to my kids, girl?
When Iām older, and my mind is telling me to forget you
Whatās gonna make me remember?
[Chorus]
Thatās why I was always taking pictures, pictures
āCause I didnāt wanna miss a thing, miss a thing
Tell me how could you take the pictures, pictures
When you knew they were all that I had left - nothing left
They were part of our history, this story
I was always taking pictures
āCause I didnāt wanna miss you so bad, miss you this bad
Miss you so bad, miss you so
[Verse 2]
We didnāt make love
We celebrated its invention
Confetti on the mattress - I used to have those images
Tonight I came home they were just embers in the fire
Along with my hard drive, no notes, no goodbye
[Pre-Chorus]
How the hell am I supposed to remember?
Tell me now, I got the memories
But memories donāt last...
What am I gonna show to my kids, baby?
When Iām older, and my mindās telling me to forget you
Whatās gonna make me remember?
[Chorus]
Thatās why I was always taking pictures, pictures
āCause I didnāt wanna miss a thing, miss a thing
Tell me how could you take the pictures, pictures
When you knew they were all that I had left - nothing left
They were part of our history, this story
I was always taking pictures
āCause I didnāt wanna miss you
[Verse 3]
No video, no polariods
No record of the love we had
My Nikon wasnāt fast enough
To catch my heart break in half
No smiles in my picture frame, no
Just got them little basic ones that the picture frames come with
Models, wedding pictures, you know
[Chorus]
Thatās why I was always taking pictures, pictures
'Cause I didnāt wanna miss a thing, miss a thing
Tell me how could you take the pictures, pictures?
When you knew they were all that I had left ā nothing left
They were part of our history, this story
I was always taking pictures
'Cause I didnāt wanna miss you so bad, miss you this bad
Miss you so bad, miss you soā¦
@JianniCarter
I stack these magazines in the corner after I'm done with em
Then I still got the same old love that I started with
But you be in one of them
My camera shed some tears since you left em with nothing.
With nothing
How am I suppose to remember
Oooh
And all the memories.
The memories they faded
What am I gonna show to the kids girl
Oohh noo
My mind is telling me to forget you
What's gonna make me remember?
That's why I was always taking pictures.
Pictures
Cause I didn't wanna miss a thing
Miss a thing
Tell me how I could take the pictures
Pictures
When you know they were all I had left
Nothing left
They were part of our history
I was always tsking pictures
Pictures
Cause I didn't wanna miss you bad
Miss you this bad
@obrey__
I just got to experience this song for the first time... wow
@vexrich
Same
@Kiara-jm2cq
Me too
@obrey__
Kiara kind of random, but a song I really wish I could hear for the first time again is called track x by black road, new country. Suuper beautiful and haunting
@vexrich
@@obrey__ We say things like that but my favorite music sounds best when I've heard it a lot, and take a break and hear it again knowing most of the words but noticing something new in it
@obrey__
Vex Rich true.. I still feel the song, but Iām afraid of getting sick of it.. now that I think about it, this is kind of a great spot to be in. I hope I remember this when I go through a mid life crisis and romanticize youth lol
@levontaebaynes8926
this lonny breaux guy is really good. Surely he wont drop an album then go ghost on his fans for 6 years.
@biancacaputo7174
he be going through it though. Yesterday he sold a cock ring for $25k lolol. I don't think he cares about the music so much no more
@Ninoish
that was real personal, you know him???
@808mike
Did someone forget tell her-