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.
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 peace
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 me
Make 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
@krow8940
i really thought he was gonna drop DHL then disappear for another century
@parlay-music
Cas Aguilar nah 17 track album coming soon👌🏼
@uia797
There is a hint in the album art.. He might be dropping more
@junyawannabe
@@parlay-music 12*
@insaneskating1999
Same man
@alexiabalan7216
Ahh but did you look at the icons below it that's album teasing
@TheAccessCoder
I'm the highest in my room
-Travis Ocean
@kimiraikkonen2007
Frank Scott sounds better
@ouch.4607
I'm the highest in the room*
@cayla35
Həaping Məss ... The song title is In My Room...