Love Crimes
Frank Ocean Lyrics


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Talk to me and I better not hear a word
Do me baby, I better not feel it girl
Baby, I still got one bullet left in my nine
Finna do a lovecrime, lovecrime, finna do a lovecrime

Murder, murder, murder she wrote
Lovecrimes, lovecrimes
Murder, murder, murder she wrote
Lovecrimes, lovecrimes

You write me love letters with your father's pen
If he knew the freaky, freaky things that you write with it
Is it really wrong that I want to be the baby daddy?
Is that a lovecrime, lovecrime? Tell me it's a lovecrime

Murder, murder, murder she wrote
Lovecrimes, lovecrimes
Murder, murder, murder she wrote
Lovecrimes, lovecrimes
Murder, murder, murder she wrote
Lovecrimes, lovecrimes

In the getaway car
You know I love it when the ride is smooth
If we ever get caught
It'd be a long vacation for two

Murder, murder, murder she wrote
Lovecrimes, lovecrimes

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Frank Ocean's Love Crimes express a forbidden and intense love that seems to cross boundaries and norms. The first lines of the song, "Talk to me and I better not hear a word, Do me baby, I better not feel it girl," portray a sense of urgency and a plea for discretion. The singer is asking his lover to keep their relationship a secret, perhaps out of fear of judgment or disapproval.


As the song continues, Ocean's lyrics become more explicit and provocative. He sings about committing a "lovecrime" and becoming a "baby daddy," suggesting a desire to have a child with his lover despite the possible consequences. The use of the phrase "lovecrime" is interesting, as it suggests that the love that the singer and his lover share is criminal or immoral.


Throughout the song, there are also references to murder, which add to the sense of danger and excitement. The lines "In the getaway car, You know I love it when the ride is smooth, If we ever get caught, It'd be a long vacation for two" suggest that the singer and his lover might be engaged in criminal activity, adding another layer of complexity to their relationship.


Overall, Frank Ocean's Love Crimes is a provocative and intense exploration of a forbidden love that pushes boundaries and societal norms. It suggests that love is complicated and often involves risks and sacrifices.


Line by Line Meaning

Talk to me and I better not hear a word
Don't say anything, just do it


Do me baby, I better not feel it girl
Be gentle and don't hurt me


Baby, I still got one bullet left in my nine
I'm taking a risk for you


Finna do a lovecrime, lovecrime, finna do a lovecrime
I'm about to do something crazy for love


You write me love letters with your father's pen
You're expressing your love for me, even if it's weird


If he knew the freaky, freaky things that you write with it
He wouldn't approve, but I still like it


Is it really wrong that I want to be the baby daddy?
I'm willing to take the risk for you


Is that a lovecrime, lovecrime? Tell me it's a lovecrime
I know what we're doing is wrong, but it feels so right


In the getaway car
We're in this together, no matter what


You know I love it when the ride is smooth
I love being with you and feeling happy


If we ever get caught
We're taking a risk, but it's worth it


It'd be a long vacation for two
We'll be together, no matter what


Murder, murder, murder she wrote
We're committing lovecrimes


Lovecrimes, lovecrimes
We're taking a risk for love


Murder, murder, murder she wrote
We're committing lovecrimes


Lovecrimes, lovecrimes
We're taking a risk for love


Murder, murder, murder she wrote
We're committing lovecrimes


Lovecrimes, lovecrimes
We're taking a risk for love




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Christopher Edwin Breaux

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@Mich-hb3rr

This is one of the best songs I've ever listened to, he knows how to manipulate sounds really well.

@Mich-hb3rr

bites lip mmmmm

@jordanhayes42

INCREDIBLY UNDERRATED

@brujeriaconcept

EE47 _ definition of Frank ocean

@daphnelol

This song is so damn catchy

@ryder4786

Thats Nicole Kidman's voice in the movie "eyes wide shut" at the end of the song.

@moonmonkey999

i do want to do crimes to nicole

@ArKaneAcrumProductions

Michael Giraldo ur sick

@josh2676

Her speech doesnt make sense in context with the song. If it does, how?

@liamsemicolon

@@josh2676 the song describes a situation in which sex is hurting both frank and his partner, and it's implied that the "murder she wrote" part is referring to an abortion, which connects with the protection narrative mentioned in the speech, which can give us the woman's perspective in this situation.

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