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, “It’s Smooth Ass Music About Bitches, Relationships And Being A Rich Young Nigga…But In A Swagged Out Way.”
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.
Go Up
Frank Ocean Lyrics
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I'm hitchhiking love
Could you take me to the hills
I'm not heavy no, I promise
I heard you could fly, could you try
We can drive for miles till no one can see but just you and me (ah)
I'm spending too much time on the ground baby please show me how
Don't try to hide it
Cause I'd see your wings if that dress was backless
Don't hide it
It ain't a secret
Everybody knows you fly, fly, fly
I know you go up, go up
I wanna go up, take me up
I wanna go up, take me up
Don't try to hide it, everybody knows you fly
Oh I really ought to ask
If I need a parachute or something
Cause if you take me way up there
I'll be scared to death of falling
We can drive for miles till no one can see but just you and me (ah)
I'm spending too much time on the ground baby please show me how
How you do it, and don't ever let me down
Don't try to hide it
Cause I'd see your wings if that dress was backless
Don't hide it
It ain't a secret
Everybody knows you fly, fly, fly
I know you go up, go up
I wanna go up, take me up
I wanna go up, take me up
Don't try to hide it, everybody knows you fly
Gravity's blowing up my phone don't wanna answer
Them sidewalks calling to me (yeah)
Gravity's calling my phone I can't answer
Ain't no service, way up here girl
We're 25, 000 feet in the air baby
If love was sky, damn right I'm falling
Falling in love, but going up
Don't try to hide it, cause I see your wings
If that dress looks fabulous, don't hide it
It ain't a secret
Everybody knows you fly, fly, fly
I know you go up, you go up
I wanna go up, take me up
I wanna go up, take me up
Don't try to hide it, everybody knows you fly
Show me how you do it, how you show me up
Show me how you do it, how you show me up
Show me how you do it, how you show me up
Show me what
Show me what
Show me what
In Frank Ocean's song "Go Up" the singer is hitchhiking love and asking his lover to take him to the hills. He is enamored by her and has heard that she can fly, hence, he wants her to take him up there with her. The singer wants to leave the ground and soar high with his lover, learning from her how to fly. He is aware of her capacity to fly, and even mentions that everyone knows she can fly, highlighting her talent.
The singer acknowledges his fear of falling, asking his lover whether he needs a parachute or not, and relying on her expertise in flying. He compares his love to the sky and his falling in love to falling from the sky. Despite his fear, he wants to go up with her and be taught how to fly by her. The song's message is about taking risks in love, letting go of fear, and trusting that his lover will always lift him up.
"Go Up" is a captivating and introspective song that delves into the complexities of love and relationships. It speaks to the notion that when we find someone we truly love, we want to go on an adventure with them and see what the world has to offer. The song's lyrics are poetic and relatable, as they express what many people feel when they fall in love.
Line by Line Meaning
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Expressing agreement or excitement to what the other person is saying
I'm hitchhiking love
I am searching for love and willing to take any ride towards that direction
Could you take me to the hills
Can you show me the way to a place of peace and tranquility
I'm not heavy no, I promise
I am not a burden to you and won't weigh you down
I heard you could fly, could you try
I heard you have the ability to rise above everything. Can you teach me how to do the same?
We can drive for miles till no one can see but just you and me (ah)
We can escape the world and hideaway by ourselves to get lost in each other's company
I'm spending too much time on the ground baby please show me how
I want to break free from the constraints of the mundane and experience something extraordinary
How you do it, and don't ever let me down
Teach me your ways to rise above, and never abandon me on the way
Don't try to hide it
Don't try to conceal your innermost self
Cause I'd see your wings if that dress was backless
Even if you tried to hide it, I would still recognize the gracefulness and power within you
It ain't a secret
Your beauty and uniqueness is evident to everyone and should be celebrated
Everybody knows you fly, fly, fly
You have the power to rise above and transcend any obstacle in your path
I know you go up, go up
I am aware of your abilities and capacity to soar higher than expected
I wanna go up, take me up
I want to experience the same feelings of liberation and empowerment that you possess
Oh I really ought to ask
I need clarification and confirmation before committing myself to this journey
If I need a parachute or something
I need reassurance and guidance to ensure my safety along this journey
We're 25, 000 feet in the air baby
We have reached an elevation that allows us to overlook all obstacles and see things in a different perspective
If love was sky, damn right I'm falling
Love has lifted me to new heights, and I am falling deeper with each passing moment
Gravity's blowing up my phone don't wanna answer
The burdens of the world are trying to bring me down, and I don't want to engage with them
Them sidewalks calling to me (yeah)
The monotony and sameness of everyday life is beckoning me back to the ground
Gravity's calling my phone I can't answer
The weight and expectations of the world are trying to reach me, but I am choosing to rise above them
Ain't no service, way up here girl
I am so elevated, my connection with the physical world is temporarily cut off
Don't try to hide it, everybody knows you fly
Don't be modest about your skills and virtues, everyone can see your talent and power
Show me how you do it, how you show me up
Teach me your ways to rise above, and inspire me to be better
Show me what
What else can you reveal to me about yourself?
Contributed by Claire K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Samncar
Had to remove the audio.......but the lyrics are still there...
@terrancehoskins9891
Why