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Frank Ocean Lyrics


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I looked you in the eyes
I crossed my heart and hope to die
I will never let them cry
I held you in my arms
Said I won't let go until
You feel you’re ready
'Til you feel you’re ready
Told me on the phone
Something bout you love me
Ooh baby say it to my face
I could have a place in your world
Kinda like your army, your air force
Your peace corps

So baby follow, follow, follow
Tell me where you want to go
Just keep your body close and don't let go
Follow, follow, follow
Baby let me be the guide
Just listen for the signs
And when I tell you right, left, switch it up
Imma take it slow, Imma take it slow, oh
Oh baby stop there, right there
Don't lose control, don't lose control, oh
Now baby look up at the star
If you wanna go, promise we can go, oh
You just gotta follow, follow, follow
You just gotta follow, follow, follow

Oh, baby if you like we can go to paradise
Be back by the next sunrise
And no, I won't stay in Rome
I never go faster the limit




Not unless you with it

And you told me on the phone
Said you wanna love me
Well baby tell me how it feels
Gotta have place in your world
Something like no other, your
Lover, your best friend, oh

So baby follow, follow, follow
Tell me where you want to go
Just keep your body close and don't let go
Follow, follow, follow
Baby let me be the guide
Just listen for the signs
And when I tell you right, left, switch it up
Imma take it slow, Imma take it slow, oh
Oh baby stop there, right there
Don't lose control, don't lose control, oh
Now baby look up at the star
If you wanna go, promise we can go, oh
You just gotta follow, follow, follow
You just gotta follow, follow, follow

Left, right, switch it up
Oh, we gotta pick it up now, slow it down
Hell yeah, switch it up
No we just can't let it fall down
Gotta keep it that, that, that, that
I can never quite get enough
Gotta keep your back arched up
Follow the leader, baby girl
It's going down, down, down down down down

Now move it right, left, switch it up
Imma take it slow, Imma take it slow, oh
Oh baby baby stop there, right there
Don't lose control, don't lose control, oh
Now baby look up at the star
If you wanna go, promise we can go, oh
You just gotta follow, follow, follow
You just gotta follow, follow, follow

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Frank Ocean's song "Follow" depict a relationship where the singer is assuring their partner of their unwavering support and devotion. The chorus emphasizes the idea of guiding and leading their partner through life's uncertainties. The lines "Tell me where you want to go, just keep your body close and don't let go" highlight the singer's determination to be a source of stability and comfort for their loved one. They want their partner to trust them and believe that together they can overcome any obstacles.


The verse further explores the dynamics of the relationship. The lines "Said I won't let go until you feel you're ready" indicate the singer's willingness to wait until their partner is emotionally prepared for whatever lies ahead. They want to be involved in their partner's life, being referred to as their army, air force, and peace corps, suggesting a deep level of commitment and support.


Line by Line Meaning

I looked you in the eyes
I made a sincere connection with you by maintaining eye contact


I crossed my heart and hope to die
I promised with utmost sincerity and commitment


I will never let them cry
I will protect and ensure your happiness at all costs


I held you in my arms
I embraced you closely and provided comfort


Said I won't let go until
I reassured you that I will not leave your side until


You feel you’re ready
You feel emotionally prepared and comfortable


'Til you feel you’re ready
Until you personally feel ready


Told me on the phone
You expressed your thoughts and feelings to me during a phone conversation


Something bout you love me
You mentioned something about your deep affection for me


Ooh baby say it to my face
Express your love and emotions to me directly


I could have a place in your world
I desire to have a significant role in your life


Kinda like your army, your air force
Similar to being your protector and support system


Your peace corps
Or someone who brings you peace and serenity


So baby follow, follow, follow
Please trust and adhere to my guidance and directions


Tell me where you want to go
Let me know your desired destination


Just keep your body close and don't let go
Stay physically connected with me and don't separate


Baby let me be the guide
Allow me to lead and navigate our journey


Just listen for the signs
Pay attention to the indications and cues I provide


And when I tell you right, left, switch it up
When I instruct you to change directions or alter your approach


Imma take it slow, Imma take it slow, oh
I will proceed at a leisurely and measured pace


Oh baby stop there, right there
Pause and remain at that specific point


Don't lose control, don't lose control, oh
Maintain composure and don't let things spiral out of hand


Now baby look up at the star
Direct your gaze towards the stars above


If you wanna go, promise we can go, oh
If you desire to pursue a certain path, I assure you we can


You just gotta follow, follow, follow
Simply follow my lead and guidance


Oh, baby if you like we can go to paradise
If you're interested, we can embark on an idyllic journey


Be back by the next sunrise
Returning before the sun rises again


And no, I won't stay in Rome
I have no intentions of staying in one place for too long


I never go faster the limit
I always adhere to the speed limit and avoid recklessness


Not unless you with it
Unless you're also willing and comfortable with it


Said you wanna love me
You expressed your desire to love and be in a relationship with me


Well baby tell me how it feels
Describe to me the emotions and sensations it evokes in you


Gotta have place in your world
I aim to occupy a significant role in your life and heart


Something like no other, your
Something unique and unlike any other


Lover, your best friend, oh
Being both your romantic partner and closest companion


Left, right, switch it up
Changing direction and approach by alternating between left and right


Oh, we gotta pick it up now, slow it down
We need to increase the pace at this moment, then later decelerate


Hell yeah, switch it up
Absolutely, let's change it up


No we just can't let it fall down
We must prevent it from collapsing or failing


Gotta keep it that, that, that, that
We need to maintain the current state or situation


I can never quite get enough
I'm always yearning for more, never fully satisfied


Gotta keep your back arched up
You must maintain a confident and resilient posture


Follow the leader, baby girl
As the leader, I urge you to follow my lead, my dear


It's going down, down, down down down down
Things are moving in a downward trajectory or descending rapidly


Now move it right, left, switch it up
Now change your movements by alternating between right and left


Imma take it slow, Imma take it slow, oh
I will proceed at a leisurely and measured pace


Oh baby baby stop there, right there
Pause and remain at that specific point


Don't lose control, don't lose control, oh
Maintain composure and don't let things spiral out of hand


Now baby look up at the star
Direct your gaze towards the stars above


If you wanna go, promise we can go, oh
If you desire to pursue a certain path, I assure you we can


You just gotta follow, follow, follow
Simply follow my lead and guidance




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@pluggg____22

wishing the day of frank's comeback

@myxr9532

Best summer song I swear

@raspberrygirl379

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@irvgeezy

One of the best songs he made not on an album...this is fire.

@gabepeters527

All of these are hits even back then

@rtg2289

I still play this in 2022

@michalmiashainfeld5881

So am I and it’s almost 2023

@zachariahpeter4230

@@michalmiashainfeld5881 yea. Me too it’s just a timeless classic

@gilafonso1675

January 2023

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Jan 15 2023

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