Eyes Like Sky
Frank Ocean Lyrics


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Hell yeah a blind boy sees a green girl
She drives a green car through a dream world
She meets up with a green club
And talks of saving the earth from it'self
A blind boy saw a blue man
Who rides a blue bus through a nightmare
He leaves word to a blue home
But the blue seems different
Since she's passed away

And the same boy with sunken eyes saw me
And described yellow so perfectly

Said he's watching watching
Watching with eyes like sky
Eyes like I've never seen

A blind boy became a kind man
Who painted white lights on a canvas
He once said he didn't write songs
Cause making music would be selfish
And back then he saw the flags fly
Seen them fight and divide for it
He said war is for those who foresee it
But what good is border to me yeah, yeah

And the same man with sunken eyes saw me
And described yellow so perfectly

Said he's watching watching
Watching with eyes like sky
Eyes like I've never seen

I said "I wish you could see the ocean"
He said "I wish you could see hope"
I said "have you ever seen the mountain?"
He said "no, but my faith could move those"
Ohhh woah
I said "I wish you could see the stars"
He told me I should see love love
Oh yeah

Said he's watching watching




Watching with eyes like sky
Eyes like I've never seen

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Frank Ocean's "Eyes Like Sky" tell a story of two individuals, a blind boy and a kind man, both with unique perspectives on the world. The blind boy sees a green girl and a blue man, symbolizing different aspects of life. The green girl represents hope and a better future, as she talks about saving the earth. The blue man, on the other hand, represents darkness and despair, as he rides a blue bus through a nightmare. The blue man's life changes after the passing of someone significant, causing his world to feel different.


The blind boy, with his insightful perception, describes colors to the singer, who is amazed by his ability to see beyond physical eyesight. The blind boy becomes a kind man, who uses art to express himself. He believes that making music would be selfish and instead chooses to paint lights on a canvas. He also reflects on the meaning of war and borders, questioning their relevance to him. The blind man's story highlights the power of perception and the potential for selflessness in the pursuit of art.


In the concluding verses, the singer and the kind man have a conversation about seeing the world. The singer expresses a desire for the kind man to see the ocean, symbolizing vastness and beauty. In return, the kind man wishes for the singer to see hope and love. This exchange demonstrates a mutual understanding and appreciation for different perspectives, emphasizing the importance of empathy and connection.


Line by Line Meaning

Hell yeah a blind boy sees a green girl
Despite his disability, the blind boy perceives the essence of the vibrant and lively green-haired girl.


She drives a green car through a dream world
In her imagination, she embarks on a surreal journey, symbolized by driving a green car, exploring a realm that exists only in dreams.


She meets up with a green club
She joins a group of like-minded individuals who share her passion for environmental preservation and the salvation of our planet.


And talks of saving the earth from it'self
Within this green club, she engages in discussions about finding solutions to counteract the self-destruction of our planet caused by human actions.


A blind boy saw a blue man
The blind boy's perception extends beyond physical sight, as he recognizes the calm and introspective nature of the blue man.


Who rides a blue bus through a nightmare
The blue man navigates through the complexities and challenges of life, symbolized by the blue bus traveling through a turbulent and unsettling existence.


He leaves word to a blue home
The blue man leaves a message to his loved ones, who reside in a place of emotional serenity and understanding represented by the blue home.


But the blue seems different
However, the blue home feels altered and transformed since the passing of someone significant, evoking a sense of melancholy and change.


Since she's passed away
The blue home experiences a profound emptiness and loss since the departure of a beloved individual.


And the same boy with sunken eyes saw me
Remarkably, that very same boy, whose eyes appear tired and hollow, perceives my presence and observes my essence.


And described yellow so perfectly
Despite his visual impairment, he astoundingly describes the vibrant and radiant nature of the color yellow with impeccable accuracy.


Said he's watching watching
He emphasizes the intensity of his observation, as he vigilantly and attentively observes the world around him.


Watching with eyes like sky
His eyes possess a depth and vastness akin to the expanse of the sky, allowing him to perceive the world in a unique and profound manner.


Eyes like I've never seen
The remarkable depth and perception of his eyes surpasses anything I have ever witnessed before.


A blind boy became a kind man
Through his journey in life, the blind boy matures into a compassionate and benevolent man, despite the challenges posed by his lack of sight.


Who painted white lights on a canvas
As an artistic expression of his inner vision, the kind man creates delicate and illuminating strokes of white light on a canvas, capturing the beauty he perceives within his mind.


He once said he didn't write songs
In the past, he expressed reluctance to create music, viewing it as a self-indulgent act that detracts from dedicating himself to selflessness.


Cause making music would be selfish
He believes that channeling his creative energy into music would be considered a selfish endeavor when he could devote himself to benefiting others instead.


And back then he saw the flags fly
During that period, he keenly observed the various flags representing nations fluttering in the wind, witnessing the conflicts and divisions caused by national identities.


Seen them fight and divide for it
He witnessed nations engaging in battles and experiencing divisions, struggling to uphold their respective flags and defend their ideologies.


He said war is for those who foresee it
The kind man believes that war predominantly involves individuals who possess an ability to predict and anticipate conflicts before they occur.


But what good is border to me yeah, yeah
He questions the relevance and significance of physical borders imposed by nations, contemplating how they impact his own life and experiences.


I said "I wish you could see the ocean"
Expressing my desire for him to witness the vastness and beauty of the ocean, hoping to evoke a sense of its grandeur and wonder within him.


He said "I wish you could see hope"
In response, he conveys his yearning for me to experience the optimism and inspiration that hope brings, emphasizing its transformative power.


I said "have you ever seen the mountain?"
Curiously, I inquire if he has ever witnessed the majesty and imposing nature of mountains, hoping to convey their awe-inspiring presence.


He said "no, but my faith could move those"
Although he has not physically witnessed mountains, he asserts that his unwavering faith possesses the potential to impact and overcome their immensity and challenges.


Ohhh woah
A vocal expression of contemplation and wonderment, signifying the depth of emotions evoked by our conversation.


I said "I wish you could see the stars"
Expressing my longing for him to behold the celestial beauty and vastness of the stars, striving to evoke a sense of wonder and cosmic awe.


He told me I should see love love
In response, he advises me to prioritize experiencing and perceiving love in all its manifestations, considering it the ultimate guiding force in life.


Said he's watching watching
He reiterates his unwavering dedication to watch and observe the world around him, no matter his limitations.


Watching with eyes like sky
His eyes, akin to the limitless expanse of the sky, continue to perceive and comprehend the intricacies and beauty of existence.


Eyes like I've never seen
The profound depth and clarity of his eyes surpasses anything I have ever witnessed before, leaving me in awe of his unique perspective.




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@deadcool2138

On Wednesdays we wear pink. Beutiful beutiful....magical..enchanting..captivating....bliss..perfection in truest form..why have anythong less..music is supposed to lift u and make you float away in aww...or it simply isnt good enough ..all music needs to apply the same propperties ...conviction perfected too...somo im a guy jist like u..u amaze me dude..u amaze me..u blow away the bad..u make me smile make me sad..found you on youtube now im so glad..chills me from when i am mad..reminds me of all the good times i ever had
Yes i write yes i feel ...
In the depth of the deepest oceans you will find my mind..and my heart...in real music reality departs..other doors are opened
Gateways too...
Blow away the grey skies..
Making way for the beutiful blue..
I just write...owe owe...iyyyye....iyyyye....ahhh...i jist write...what else was i supposed to do....iyyyyye...iyyyyye...ahh...i jist write....iyyyyye...iyyyyye...iyyye ahh ahh...iyyyye....jist write....
Or i just might...lose control of all my senses...
I have fallen into the deepest trenches...been woken from ice col d park benches....
I have endured...they walk passed right by...and ignored...at least i go out and explored...
But i always write just before i feel i'm gunna implode ...implode...implode...but instead it puts me into another kinda mode...
Iyyyye...iyyyye...iyyyyye....write...
Iyyyye...iyyyye..iyyye...write..in the day...in the night...
In the dark and in the light....iyyyye...iyyyyye..iyyyyye..baby.....i just write.......



@TH-pb4ux

For me in this case it wouldn't make sense on a deeper level. I understood it as the blind boy not seeing the outer shell but the character behind it. I'm not sure about the references that Frank Ocean tries to imply due to the fact that the meaning of colours differs from the culture. My best guesses so far:

green - wealth; money interested (first I though he means ecological but I do think now he refers to two sad lives; its the rich people that live in a dream bubble and raise charity to help solve problems that they actually caused)
blue - sadness, loneliness struggle ("having the blues")
yellow - cowardice or envy or hope, or happiness (most likely cowardice for not having been open about his sexuality)
white lights on the canvas - peace

Therefore in the end the blind boy gives Yellow the advice to not see the outer world like the ocean, the mountain or the stars but rather the inner world like hope, faith and love. Yellow doesn't need to pity the blind boy for not being able to see the physical world, because the boy can see the spiritual world.
They eyes like sky could be explained due to the cloudy eyes of blind people or a reference to holiness. "He's watching" could be a reference to the blind boy that can not see but still watches the people and see right through their outer shell or a reference that the blind boy saying "God is watching".

I guess the ambiguity of the lyrics is what makes this song so precious. Always keeps me thinking.



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@emileewessel21

I said "Have you ever seen a mountain?" He said "No, but my faith can move those." So powerful. I adore this song and SoMo

@myjavacrown

this song could change lives for those who truly take the time to understand what it means...thanks for making me pay attention

@sarahlabat868

Absolutely love your voice this brought tears to my eyes. If everyone found something that gave them the kind of passion you reflect, everyone's lives would change. You are a real inspiration.

@deadcool2138

Sarah Labat ...i adore your view sarah labat...i write music and all the more now i have discovered somo...keeps me flowing keeps me going keeps me growing...strong..now nothing can go wrong...and off i go to write yet another ...beutiful song ..in a world where i belong..

@maria3116

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@TheBigNerdGame

this is the first cover I ever heard of him sing and it still my favorite among all of them.

@oliviajessup128

Yes!!

@deadcool2138

On Wednesdays we wear pink. Beutiful beutiful....magical..enchanting..captivating....bliss..perfection in truest form..why have anythong less..music is supposed to lift u and make you float away in aww...or it simply isnt good enough ..all music needs to apply the same propperties ...conviction perfected too...somo im a guy jist like u..u amaze me dude..u amaze me..u blow away the bad..u make me smile make me sad..found you on youtube now im so glad..chills me from when i am mad..reminds me of all the good times i ever had
Yes i write yes i feel ...
In the depth of the deepest oceans you will find my mind..and my heart...in real music reality departs..other doors are opened
Gateways too...
Blow away the grey skies..
Making way for the beutiful blue..
I just write...owe owe...iyyyye....iyyyye....ahhh...i jist write...what else was i supposed to do....iyyyyye...iyyyyye...ahh...i jist write....iyyyyye...iyyyyye...iyyye ahh ahh...iyyyye....jist write....
Or i just might...lose control of all my senses...
I have fallen into the deepest trenches...been woken from ice col d park benches....
I have endured...they walk passed right by...and ignored...at least i go out and explored...
But i always write just before i feel i'm gunna implode ...implode...implode...but instead it puts me into another kinda mode...
Iyyyye...iyyyye...iyyyyye....write...
Iyyyye...iyyyye..iyyye...write..in the day...in the night...
In the dark and in the light....iyyyye...iyyyyye..iyyyyye..baby.....i just write.......

@paneraemployee7549

I agree with you to this day

@teanna.alexis

Why is this not on iTunes,I'd buy this in a heartbeat. I feel like I listen to this every single day.

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