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.
Impietas Deathwish
Frank Ocean Lyrics
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Or are you with me? Are you with me?
Are you with me?
Is it a deathwish to doze off helpless?
Leave myself at the mercy of you
At the mercy of you
And I be needing my sleep in peace
You, at the at the, at the, of you
You, at the at the, at the, of you
You, at the
The lyrics to Frank Ocean's song "Impietas + Deathwish" delve into the themes of trust, vulnerability, and the inherent fear of being manipulated or taken advantage of by someone close. The repetition of the question "Are you against me, me? Or are you with me?" highlights the singer's uncertainty about the intentions and loyalty of the person they are addressing. The repeated inquiry reflects a sense of internal conflict and a desire for reassurance.
The phrase "Is it a deathwish to doze off helpless? Leave myself at the mercy of you" suggests a fear of surrendering oneself completely to someone else, as it may lead to a destructive outcome. The singer acknowledges the need for sleep and peace, but also recognizes the risk involved in trusting someone implicitly. This vulnerability is marked by the phrase "And I be needing my sleep in peace, need to trust you at the mercy of you." Here, the singer acknowledges their dependence on the other person while simultaneously questioning whether it is wise to be so vulnerable.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of unease and trepidation in navigating relationships and the fear of being taken advantage of or betrayed by someone close.
Line by Line Meaning
Are you against– you against me, me?
Do you hold any animosity towards me?
Or are you with me? Are you with me?
Do you support and stand by me?
Are you with me?
Are you on my side?
Is it a deathwish to doze off helpless?
Could it be dangerous to fall asleep defenseless?
Leave myself at the mercy of you
Put myself entirely in your hands
At the mercy of you
Subject to your whims or control
And I be needing my sleep in peace
I require undisturbed rest
Need to trust you at the mercy of you
I must have faith in you despite being vulnerable
You, at the at the, at the, of you
You, at the mercy, at the mercy, of you
You, at the at the, at the, of you
You, at the mercy, at the mercy, of you
You, at the
You, subject to
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@sha4dw390
please never stop making these. I hope you make the whole endless album extended one day! I love all the versions
@wattz7601
You might want to check out that link in the description...
@fionnmurphy5521
@@wattz7601 Did the full album video get taken down? Would love to download that if possible I was listening to it almost daily
@wattz7601
Yeah it got taken down, the link in every description will take you to a tracker I’ve created. You can find a download link there with the full thing.
@Alex-nn2yp
@@wattz7601 thank you so much!!!!!!
@csaturn9566
thank you for putting the mp3 files!!
@MsJoaovitor555
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@huyhoang4555
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@theamiablequokka1176
Are you planning on extending and uploading U-N-I-T-Y as well? I would appreciate it greatly.
@braulioaepadron9325
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