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.
Greedy Love
Frank Ocean Lyrics
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got everybody complimenting you
you love attention from the big crowd
feels like im on the sidelines
right next to suckah and i am the buster girl
who's this other guy that sending you these flowers
oh now you tell me your ex is your best friend.
call me crazy
but all i want is you to myself
to share with NO ONE
you can call it jealous but i call it my greedy love.
greedy loveee x2
oh myyy greedy love
the smile on your face when you got that text late at night wasn't cause of me
who else could it be?
and why when your with your friends it's always movie night or girl's night
feels like im ridin the bench
right next to suckah and i am the buster girl
on the dance floor you're showing off your best moves
you see my blown fuse cause everybody's on you
call me crazy
but all i want is you to myself
to share with NO ONE
you can call it jealous but i call it my greedy love.
greedy loveee x2
oh myyy greedy love
greedy loveee x2
oh myyy greedy love
the only thing i wish is all that's in your heart
tho it seems like i'm nagging ohhhh
is wanting only me too much to ask
when all i want is you to myself
to share with NO ONE
you can call it jealous but i call it my greedy love.
greedy loveee x2
oh myyy greedy love
greedy loveee x2
oh myyy greedy love
In the song "Greedy Love," Frank Ocean explores the feelings of jealousy and possessiveness in a romantic relationship. He begins by expressing his displeasure at the attention his partner receives from others when they go out. He feels like he's on the sidelines and is bothered by the fact that his partner seems to enjoy being the center of attention. He also feels like he's competing with another guy who's sending flowers to his partner and is further frustrated when he learns that this other guy is his partner's ex who's still in the picture.
Despite these feelings, Frank admits that he wants his partner all to himself and doesn't want to share her with anyone else. He acknowledges that his possessiveness may be seen as jealousy, but to him, it's simply his "greedy love" for his partner. He's bothered by the fact that his partner seems to enjoy spending time with her friends more than with him and wonders who else could be making her smile when she gets a late-night text.
Overall, the song explores the complex emotions that can arise in a romantic relationship, especially when one partner desires more attention and affection from the other. It also delves into the darker side of possessiveness and jealousy, highlighting the importance of trust and communication in a healthy relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
i hated every time we go out
I dislike going out with you
got everybody complimenting you
Everyone is always praising you
you love attention from the big crowd
You enjoy the spotlight and crave attention from a large crowd
feels like im on the sidelines
I feel like I'm not at the center of your attention
right next to suckah and i am the buster girl
I feel like I'm next to someone who is more desirable than me
who's this other guy that sending you these flowers
I am curious about who is sending you flowers
oh now you tell me your ex is your best friend.
You recently revealed to me that your ex is your closest friend
call me crazy
I know this might sound insane
but all i want is you to myself
I just want you all to myself
to share with NO ONE
I don't want to share you with anyone
you can call it jealous but i call it my greedy love.
Some might see it as jealousy, but I call it my thirsty love for you
the smile on your face when you got that text late at night wasn't cause of me
Your smile wasn't because of me when you received that late-night text
who else could it be?
I wonder who could it have been
and why when your with your friends it's always movie night or girl's night
I've noticed that whenever you're with your friends, you always have a movie night or girl's night out planned
on the dance floor you're showing off your best moves
You're showing off your dance skills on the dance floor
you see my blown fuse cause everybody's on you
I'm frustrated because everyone is paying attention to you
the only thing i wish is all that's in your heart
All I want is to be everything in your heart
tho it seems like i'm nagging ohhhh
Even though it might come off as nagging
is wanting only me too much to ask
Is it too much for me to ask to be the only one you want?
greedy loveee x2
My craving love for you
oh myyy greedy love
My insatiable love for you
Contributed by Andrew Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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