A day later, Frank then dropped the song as a 7" double-sided single; Side A contains the original while Side B is a remix done by Benny Revival.
On the track Ocean is braggadocious, dropping lines on jewelry and his excessive spending. The track’s title is taken from the outro, where Ocean describes a libertine encounter with a lover.
Fittingly, the single cover art shows Frank sitting in his room.
Frank raps over up-beat production credited to
Michael Uzowuru, a long-time collaborator of Frank’s responsible for songs such as “Chanel” and “Nights.” Sàngo confirmed he provided some of the track’s drum programming also.
In My Room
Frank Ocean Lyrics
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No sleeper seats, that's a mattress (sleep)
You ain't stingy, split your tablets with me
You won't flinch when camera flashin', flashin'
Not fake laid back, no, it's natural
And I think you made for the life I lead
I'm not fake patient, I don't fake sick
That kinda coffin don't need lean, rest in peaceGot this lust for life in me
Horny for the game, uh
First they kiss, then they bite soft, uh
Then that bitch wanna play it off, huh
Fuck it, I'm pretty still in a pit of snakes
While serpents shake some brand new scales
I need a new face, I'm tired of these weirdos
Acting familiar, took all the rock
And turned it to pop, he think that he Elvis
And he ungrateful, they don't say, "Thank you"
They don't say grace, not even for meals, not even for millions
Fuck it, I'm pretty still, look at my deal
Richard Mille, look at my ears, flooded with diamonds
Look at my skills, running through blocks like 49ers
Forty-nine diamonds, stuffed in my bracelet
That cost a whop, that cost a whopper
And it ain't new, I had a knot at John Ehret in my locker
Pretty still, it ain't no pretty pill, it's either real or real
Real easy on the eyes, green like a soccer field
Skin hot when they tried me like them poppers feel
Hands shaking, norepinephrine levels skyrocket, fuel
Rocket f-
Quit being violent with me (yeah, why, why)
Quit being violent with me
Quit being violent with meMake me violent
My room, my room, my room with me
Every night you were in my room
My room, my room with me
I guess I can't state my feelings too soon
I don't know you
And I can't put no threats in the air
Frank Ocean's "In My Room" expresses a sense of loneliness and escapism, with Frank creating a world of his own within the confines of his room. The idea of the "sleeper seats" being transformed into a bed (mattress) suggests a transformation and a desire to be comfortable and at peace. This extends to the idea of not feigning anything, that everything is natural and genuine. The line "I'm not fake patient, I don't fake sick," suggests that one should not pretend to be something they're not to gain sympathy or attention.
Frank hints at the idea of the industry and the people in it being snakes, trying to take advantage of others for their own benefit. He mentions that he is tired of people acting familiar and ungrateful, turning rock into pop, whilst trying to gain all the glory for themselves. The phrase "forty-nine diamonds, stuffed in my bracelet" to "pretty still, it ain't no pretty pill, it's either real or real" is a juxtaposition, perhaps symbolizing the glamour and wealth associated with the music industry, which is empty and hollow.
The chorus, "My room, my room with me, every night you were in my room, I guess I can't state my feelings too soon," reflects the continuity of this world Frank has created for himself. This world is all he knows and he is hesitant to open up and express how he feels. In the background, he repeats the phrase "quit being violent with me," perhaps highlighting the conflict and aggression he feels, perhaps from the external world. Overall, the song is a reflection of Frank's contemplation and perhaps a desire to escape from the world.
Line by Line Meaning
No sleeper seats, that's a mattress
I don't need a fancy seat on a plane because I'm fine sleeping on a regular mattress
You ain't stingy, split your tablets with me
You're generous and willing to share your medicine with me
You won't flinch when camera flashin', flashin'
You're used to cameras and won't be bothered by flashes
Not fake laid back, no it's natural
I'm not pretending to be relaxed, it comes naturally to me
And I think you made for the life I lead
I think you're perfect for the lifestyle I have
I'm not fake patient, I don't fake sick
I'm not pretending to be patient or ill, that's not who I am
That kinda coffin don't need lean, rest in peace
I don't want to be buried with drugs, just let me rest in peace
Got this lust for life in me
I have a strong desire to live life to the fullest
Horny for the game, uh
I'm eager and excited to participate in the game
First they kiss, then they bite soft, uh
At first they act sweet, but then they turn on you
Then that bitch wanna play it off, huh
After being hostile, they try to act like nothing happened
Fuck it, I'm pretty still in a pit of snakes
Despite being surrounded by deceitful people, I remain beautiful
While serpents shake some brand new scales
As the snakes change their behavior, they shed old skin and grow new scales
I need a new face, I'm tired of these weirdos
I need some new people in my life, I'm tired of these oddballs
Acting familiar, took all the rock
Acting like they know me, but really they just took everything I had
And turned it to pop, he think that he Elvis
They turned my unique style into something generic, like Elvis impersonators
And he ungrateful, they don't say, "Thank you"
They're not grateful and don't express appreciation for what they have
They don't say grace, not even for meals, not even for millions
They don't show gratitude or offer thanks, not even when they have everything
Fuck it, I'm pretty still, look at my deal
Despite everything, I'm still beautiful and successful
Richard Mille, look at my ears, flooded with diamonds
I have expensive jewelry, like my Richard Mille watch and diamond earrings
Look at my skills, running through blocks like 49ers
I'm skilled and quick, like a football player running through obstacles
Forty-nine diamonds, stuffed in my bracelet
My bracelet has 49 diamonds in it
That cost a whop, that cost a whopper
It was really expensive, like the fast food chain's signature burger
And it ain't new, I had a knot at John Ehret in my locker
This isn't new for me, I had a lot of money in high school too
Pretty still, it ain't no pretty pill, it's either real or real
Despite my beauty, life isn't easy and it's all too real
Real easy on the eyes, green like a soccer field
I'm good-looking and my eyes are green, like a soccer field
Skin hot when they tried me like them poppers feel
My skin feels hot when people get me riled up like a popper
Hands shaking, norepinephrine levels skyrocket, fuel
My adrenaline is pumping so hard that my hands are shaking
Rocket f-
The song abruptly cuts off before the end of his sentence
Quit being violent with me (yeah, why, why)
Stop being aggressive towards me
Make me violent
Your behavior is making me feel like I need to be violent too
My room, my room, my room with me
I'm in my room all by myself
Every night you were in my room
I thought of you every night
I guess I can't state my feelings too soon
I don't want to admit my feelings for you yet
I don't know you
I don't really know who you are
And I can't put no threats in the air
I'm not going to make any threats or promises that I can't keep
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Christopher Breaux, Michael Uzowuru
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Stay calm and composed when things are going well.
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I learned how to remain dependable and support others from your example.
My upbringing and past taught me how to love and connect with others.
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I have respect and admiration for the person who has influenced me so deeply.
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Going underwater.
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Acknowledging people they love or admire.
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Engaging in reckless behavior or coping through unhealthy means.
Looking for comfort or pleasure in the face of adversity.
Jokingly considering the benefits of eternal life or a lasting legacy.
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