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.
Lovely Day
Frank Ocean Lyrics
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The bed feeling like a king
My reality rare, I'm living like a dream
The world is unaware of the type of
Change I could bring to it
Who you know went through my struggle
And this type of pain
It's only trouble after I bubble
I'm not the type of rapper who
Chase after guap and chains
Bro I do it 'cause I know my
Swag can stop a train
Just a young, wild nigga, Waka Flocka Flame
Follow me, as I ever so properly
Begin to break down this
Whole birthday philosophy
Honestly if you not part of the movement
I do not need you to figure
Have to offer me two cents
Man who's this? I surprise my damn self
My mom showed 'em she did
It without a man's help
So God bless us with a present like everyday
So in her case e'ry day is her birthday
Get it? That's the message I deliver
Chasing dreams
Tryna make figures as big as Jigga's
And you can hide the brick nigga
Put the guns away
Follow me and it'll probably be
A lovely day day, day day, oh oh
Lovely day, lovely day ay ay
A lovely day day, day day, oh oh
Lovely day, lovely day ay ay, a lovely day
Look, I'm not just your average Joe
And this is not just your average flow
This is something magical
Cali home-grown, extra potent homie
That's fo' sho'
And if you didn't now you know
This is everything I practiced for
Showtime, 'bout to make an impact in yo' life
The young graduate of '09
I'm more than just swag and dope rhymes
Or walking fashion show lines
My aura of is gone shine
Like the sun during the day time
Yeah they was hot during they time
It's our turn
Do you not see me? I'm a star sir
Fresh off the plane looking for car service
I just landed in my dreams and
I'm 'bout to go sightseeing
A lovely day day, day day, oh oh
Lovely day, lovely day ay ay
A lovely day day, day day, oh oh
Lovely day, lovely day ay ay, a lovely day
BDB established at the Grand Lux
Tryna find a perfect name to brand us
Had to identify the type of name I wanna push
And then the birthday mojo came
Through in the clutch
BDB, I was like, "it stand for what?"
Birthday Boys bro, in the cake we trust
Everyday our B day, everyday we fresh
And everyday we celebrate, celebrate with us
That's why your girl leave you
To come hang with us
What y'all be trippin' off
Ain't a thang to us
Livin' life, everything is plush
And when she were here mayne, it ain't a rush
When she roll with a B day boy
Feeling dangerous and the kush grade A+
Behind my back they hate us
But in my face they hush, they sus'
Sleepin' on Mann, nigga, wake up
A lovely day day, day day, oh oh
Lovely day, lovely day ay ay
A lovely day day, day day, oh oh
Lovely day, lovely day ay ay, a lovely day
A lovely day a lovely day
In the first verse, Frank Ocean wakes up feeling like royalty, with a sense of living in a dream and the belief that he has the power to bring about positive change to the world. He contrasts himself with other rappers who solely chase after money and material possessions, stating that he pursues his craft because he knows his talent and swagger are capable of making a significant impact. He acknowledges his struggles and the pain he has endured, but he remains determined to rise to the top and make a difference. Frank Ocean mentions his mother as a strong role model who achieved success without the help of a man, reflecting on how she inspires him. He considers each day a blessing, likening it to a birthday celebration.
In the chorus, Frank Ocean expresses his desire for a lovely day - a day filled with joy, happiness, and positivity. This refrain is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing his longing for a beautiful and fulfilling experience.
In the second verse, Frank Ocean asserts that he is not an ordinary person or a typical rapper. He highlights his unique style and authenticity, stating that his music has a magical quality. He describes his home state of California as the source of his creativity and qualities that make him stand out. Frank Ocean believes that he is about to leave a lasting impact on the lives of others with his talents and dedication to his craft. He emphasizes that he is more than just fashion and trends, and his aura will shine brightly like the sun during the daytime.
In the last verse, Frank Ocean introduces the concept of BDB (Birthday Boys), which represents himself and his crew. He explains that BDB stands for "Birthday Boys" and signifies their celebration of life every day, as if it were their birthdays. They embrace a lifestyle of constant self-improvement and enjoyment, which attracts others to join them. Frank Ocean suggests that their confidence and carefree attitude make them irresistible to the opposite sex. He asserts that despite people talking negatively behind their backs, they remain unfazed and continue to live their plush and luxurious lives. He concludes the song by reinforcing his desire for every day to be a lovely day, filled with celebration and positive energy.
Line by Line Meaning
I, woke up and rolled up out
I woke up and got out of bed
The bed feeling like a king
I felt like royalty while leaving the bed
My reality rare, I'm living like a dream
My life is uncommon, I'm living in a dream-like state
The world is unaware of the type of
The world doesn't know the kind of impact
Change I could bring to it
I could bring about significant change
Who you know went through my struggle
Do you know anyone who experienced my hardships
And this type of pain
And this level of pain
It's only trouble after I bubble
Troubles only arise after I become successful
On top of things
In control and successful
I'm not the type of rapper who
I am not the typical rapper who
Chase after guap and chains
I don't prioritize money and material possessions
Bro I do it 'cause I know my
I do it because I am aware of my
Swag can stop a train
My confidence and style are unmatched
Just a young, wild nigga, Waka Flocka Flame
I'm a young and rebellious person, like Waka Flocka Flame
Follow me, as I ever so properly
Follow me as I confidently
Begin to break down this
Start to explain and understand this
Whole birthday philosophy
Complete ideology around celebrating birthdays
Honestly if you not part of the movement
Honestly, if you're not involved in the movement
I do not need you to figure
I don't need you to understand
Have to offer me two cents
To give me your opinion
Man who's this? I surprise my damn self
Even I am surprised by my own growth
My mom showed 'em she did
My mom demonstrated this
It without a man's help
Without anyone's assistance
So God bless us with a present like everyday
So God blesses us with a gift every day
So in her case e'ry day is her birthday
For her, every day is a celebration
Get it? That's the message I deliver
Do you understand? That's the message I convey
Chasing dreams
Pursuing my aspirations
Tryna make figures as big as Jigga's
Trying to earn as much money as Jay-Z
And you can hide the brick nigga
And you can hide illegal drugs
Put the guns away
Stop using guns
Follow me and it'll probably be
Follow me and it will likely be
A lovely day day, day day, oh oh
A wonderful day, day, oh oh
Lovely day, lovely day ay ay
Beautiful day, beautiful day ay ay
Look, I'm not just your average Joe
Listen, I'm not an ordinary person
And this is not just your average flow
And this is not an ordinary style of rapping
This is something magical
This is something extraordinary
Cali home-grown, extra potent homie
From California, strong and powerful
That's fo' sho'
That's for sure
And if you didn't now you know
And if you didn't know, now you're aware
This is everything I practiced for
This is everything I prepared for
Showtime, 'bout to make an impact in yo' life
Now is the time to make a significant effect on your life
The young graduate of '09
A person who graduated in 2009
I'm more than just swag and dope rhymes
I am more than just style and impressive lyrics
Or walking fashion show lines
Or modeling on fashion runways
My aura of is gone shine
My presence will radiate
Like the sun during the day time
Like the sun shining during the day
Yeah they was hot during they time
Yeah, they were popular in their time
It's our turn
Now it's our opportunity
Do you not see me? I'm a star sir
Don't you see me? I'm a famous person
Fresh off the plane looking for car service
Just arrived and need a car to pick me up
I just landed in my dreams and
I just achieved my dreams and
I'm 'bout to go sightseeing
I'm going to explore and enjoy my success
BDB established at the Grand Lux
Birthday Boys established at the Grand Lux
Tryna find a perfect name to brand us
Trying to find an ideal name to represent us
Had to identify the type of name I wanna push
Had to determine the kind of name I want to promote
And then the birthday mojo came
And then the birthday spirit arrived
Through in the clutch
Came through at the right moment
BDB, I was like, 'it stand for what?'
BDB, I wondered, 'what does it stand for?'
Birthday Boys bro, in the cake we trust
Birthday Boys, brother, we trust in celebrating
Everyday our B day, everyday we fresh
Every day is our birthday, every day we're stylish
And everyday we celebrate, celebrate with us
And every day we celebrate, join us in celebrating
That's why your girl leave you
That's why your girlfriend leaves you
To come hang with us
To come spend time with us
What y'all be trippin' off
What are you so worried about
Ain't a thang to us
It's not a problem for us
Livin' life, everything is plush
Living life luxuriously
And when she were here mayne, it ain't a rush
And when she was here, it didn't feel hurried
When she roll with a B day boy
When she hangs out with a Birthday Boy
Feeling dangerous and the kush grade A+
Feeling thrilling and the marijuana is of the highest quality
Behind my back they hate us
When I'm not around, they dislike us
But in my face they hush, they sus'
But when they're in front of me, they become quiet and suspicious
Sleepin' on Mann, nigga, wake up
Underestimating Mann, wake up and notice his talent
A lovely day day, day day, oh oh
A wonderful day, day, oh oh
Lovely day, lovely day ay ay
Beautiful day, beautiful day ay ay
A lovely day day, day day, oh oh
A wonderful day, day, oh oh
Lovely day, lovely day ay ay, a lovely day
Beautiful day, beautiful day, a wonderful day
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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@heeck-diaz3684
Relíquia ! 🤩
@matewuocean
Been needing this on streaming for years 😔
@TheDreamality
Frank can't do no wrong
@fey7812
crazy how this has been so lokey for more than a decade now
@Lili-xg4jr
How does this song not have any recognition
@aubreyseaweed7182
so rare.
@YeshuaReal
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