"A short interlude that opens up the darker themes on the album. Over what sounds like a 1950s radio program and matching static, Ocean begs his love not to treat him like the titular bullshit. But the sorrow in his voice and the painful laugh track tell us he’s not having much luck."
Fertilizer
Frank Ocean Lyrics
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I'll take bullshit if that's all you got
Some fertilizer
Fertilizer
Frank Ocean's song "Fertilizer" seems like a simple ode to the crucial agricultural product but is actually a tongue-in-cheek remark on relationships. The lyrics, "I'll take bullshit if that's all you got, some fertilizer," suggest that the singer is willing to accept poor treatment from a partner and even calls it 'fertilizer.' This analogy implies that while it may not be pleasant at first, the poor treatment the singer receives could potentially lead to something beautiful in the future, much like how fertilizer is used to help grow plants.
The line, "I'll take bullshit if that's all you got," feels like the singer is aware they're not getting what they deserve in the relationship, but they're willing to accept it because they have hope for a better future. The lyrics create an interesting contrast between the seemingly harsh and negative connotations of "bullshit" and the positive outlook of "fertilizer." In general, Ocean's songs explore complex emotions and experiences, and "Fertilizer" is no exception. With this song, he makes it clear that even in something as simple as fertilizer, there can be a deeper meaning hidden behind the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll take bullshit if that's all you got
I'm willing to accept any form of nonsense or irrelevant talk, just to continue this conversation with you.
Some fertilizer
This is just a meaningless phrase or statement, much like how fertilizer is just a meaningless substance that helps plants grow.
Fertilizer
This word is repeated again to emphasize the point that the previous statement was just meaningless noise or conversation filler.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: James Edward II Fauntleroy, Reginald D. Perry
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@isaiahnavarro673
I got a garden where it never rains (no)
I feed the flowers tears, they don't complain (yeah, ooo)
Can I get you to cry, baby (baby)
If I tell you a lie, baby? (baby)
I just need a reaction
To keep it alive baby (baby)
Cuz I've got a garden in my heart
And I can't survive without some (kind of)...
Chorus
Fertilizer I'll take bullshit if that's all you got
Without some fertilizer, tears, and sunshine all the growing stops
Whatever I just need it from you
I just need it from you
Well I heard that the flowers love to hear you sing, baby girl
Put your ear to my heart, bet you won't hear anything
Can I get you to sing baby? (baby)
Give me something in E major? (major)
Pretty darling, your silence, is driving me crazy (crazy)
Girl I got a garden in the dark, and I can't, survive without some kind of...
Chorus
Fertilizer I'll take bullshit if that's all you got
Without some fertilizer, tears, and sunshine all the growing stops
Whatever I just need it from you
I just need it from you
I just need it from you
Behold, light from my star
I dug a hole, planted my heart
It's been told, that hearts can grow
I just need...
Chorus (x2)
Fertilizer I'll take bullshit if that's all you got
Without some fertilizer, tears, and sunshine all the growing stops
Whatever I just need it from you
Fertilizer I'll take bullshit if that's all you got
Without some fertilizer, tears, and sunshine all the growing stops
Whatever I just need it from you
I just need it from you, you
@josh2676
The miracle of having the ability to hear. Thank you
@user-bi1jh5ue9l
this comment was so cute
@301larussomusic
Indeed
@rbbl_
im blind and i have a bobar
@pan7374
Bruh this is one of the best songs I’ve ever heard why would frank not want to gift us with this full track 😭😭
@huntermcgraw6486
the fact i’ve been searching for the extended version of Fertilizer since this album came out, hurts.. BUT NOW THAT IVE HEARD THIS IM MORE HAPPIER THAN EVER
@JB-gj7tw
❤️❤️
@benrichardson3010
this is the happiest song ever created
@fayyhula
happier than happy from pharrell?
@ItsValWow
This song is actually rlly not happy lyrically