Monks
Frank Ocean Lyrics


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Mosh pits and bare chest
Stage diving sky diver
Spray the crowd with cold water
Now its mosh pits and wet tits
I think I need a cold shower
Cool waters
African girl speaks in English accent
Likes to fuck boys in bands
Likes to watch westerns
And ride me without the hands
Show me her passport
She's on her own tour

But you're beautiful to me
Wave 'em high girl to the sky
But you're beautiful to me
We're in the clouds
Wave 'em high girl to the sky
But you're beautiful to me
Life in the clouds
Keep em high y'all
Beautiful stars
In the sky

Monks in the mosh pit
Stage diving Dahli Lama
Feet covered in cut flowers
They mosh for enlightenment
Clean chakra good karma
One with the water
Indian girl sleeps above the temple
Planning a run away young at heart
You found a boyfriend
And now you wanna get away, get away
Just a virgin lover on a getaway, get away
And at sunset they're gonna try and get away, get away
Abhaya Mudra

I never ask for much
But please keep up lover
We've got no choices left
The running's fast
Run run run run
You're beautiful to me
Run run run run you'd better run
You mean so much to me
In my world, in my world

We made it safely
Even with your father's army trailing us
We escaped him
Even with his archer's bows at our backs
What a great escape
But there's a long way still in fact
We're lost in a jungle underneath these clouds
There's a monsoon that never ends
A coke white tiger woke us from our slumber
To guide and protect us til the end

We're in the clouds
Wave 'em high now, to the sky
But you're beautiful to me
Keep em high y'all, show you right




But you're beautiful to me
Beautiful

Overall Meaning

In Frank Ocean's song Monks, the lyrics describe a scene of a lively concert with mosh pits, stage diving, and spraying the crowd with water. The artist captures the energy and adrenaline of the moment by describing wet shirts, the need for a cold shower, and the beauty of the crowd cheering and waving their arms in the air. The lyrics then shift to introduce an African girl who speaks English and is attracted to musicians, loves westerns, and enjoys being in control in sexual situations. The song continues with a reference to a group of Monks in the mosh pit, moshing for enlightenment and good karma, accompanied by an Indian girl sleeping above the temple. The song ultimately ends on a note of escape, with the line "We're in the clouds" describing a new beginning and a renewed sense of hope.


Line by Line Meaning

Mosh pits and bare chest
People are moshing and dancing energetically with their bare chest exposed


Stage diving sky diver
Someone is leaping from the stage and crowd surfing like a skydiver


Spray the crowd with cold water
Water is being sprayed on the crowd to cool them down


Now its mosh pits and wet tits
People are still moshing, but now their shirts are wet and see-through


I think I need a cold shower
The singer is feeling hot and bothered and needs to cool off


Cool waters
The singer is longing for a refreshing body of water


African girl speaks in English accent
An African girl is speaking with an English accent


Likes to fuck boys in bands
The girl enjoys having sex with guys in bands


Likes to watch westerns
The girl enjoys watching western movies


And ride me without the hands
The girl enjoys having sex with the singer without using her hands


Show me her passport
The singer is asking to see the girl's passport


She's on her own tour
The girl is traveling on her own tour and is not interested in a long-term relationship


But you're beautiful to me
The singer finds someone beautiful despite their flaws


Wave 'em high girl to the sky
The singer encourages someone to raise their hands up high to the sky


We're in the clouds
The singer feels like they are in the clouds and on top of the world


Life in the clouds
The artist reflects on the allure of living high above everyone else


Keep em high y'all
The artist is encouraging everyone to keep their hands raised high


Beautiful stars in the sky
The singer compares the people in the crowd to beautiful stars in the sky


Monks in the mosh pit
Monks are seen participating in the mosh pit dancing


Stage diving Dahli Lama
A person dressed as the Dalai Lama dives into the crowd from the stage


Feet covered in cut flowers
People have decorated their feet with cut flowers


They mosh for enlightenment
People are moshing and dancing to find inner peace and enlightenment


Clean chakra good karma
The people dancing are cleansing their chakras and generating good karma


One with the water
The artist feels connected to the water around them


Indian girl sleeps above the temple
An Indian girl is sleeping on the roof of the temple


Planning a run away young at heart
The girl is planning to run away from home because she is young and adventurous


You found a boyfriend
The girl has found a boyfriend


And now you wanna get away, get away
Despite having a boyfriend, the girl still wants to get away


Just a virgin lover on a getaway, get away
The girl is still young and inexperienced but wants to go on a getaway


And at sunset they're gonna try and get away, get away
The girl and her boyfriend plan to run away together at sunset


Abhaya Mudra
A hand gesture that represents fearlessness and protection from fear


I never ask for much
The artist is not demanding much from anyone


But please keep up lover
The artist is asking their lover to keep up with them


We've got no choices left
The artist feels like they have run out of options


The running's fast
The pace is getting faster


Run run run run
The artist is urging someone to run faster


You're beautiful to me
The singer finds someone beautiful despite their flaws


Run run run run you'd better run
The singer is urging someone to run away faster and not be caught


You mean so much to me
The singer cares deeply for someone


We made it safely
The artist and others have safely escaped from danger


Even with your father's army trailing us
The artist and others are being pursued by the father's army


We escaped him
The singer and others have successfully escaped the father's army


Even with his archer's bows at our backs
The father's army is still threatening them with arrows


What a great escape
The artist is reflecting on their successful escape and feeling relieved


But there's a long way still in fact
There is still a long journey ahead before they reach safety


We're lost in a jungle underneath these clouds
The artist is lost in a jungle and surrounded by clouds


There's a monsoon that never ends
It is raining heavily and without end


A coke white tiger woke us from our slumber
They have been startled awake by a white tiger


To guide and protect us til the end
The tiger is protecting and guiding them to safety


Wave 'em high now, to the sky
The singer is encouraging everyone to raise their hands high to the sky


Keep em high y'all, show you right
The singer is encouraging everyone to keep their hands raised high and be proud of who they are


Beautiful
The artist finds everything around them beautiful




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Written by: James Ryan Wuihun Ho, Christopher Breaux

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Introductory line, no real meaning behind it.


Every day is unpredictable, and we have no control over it.


No matter how hard we try, the future is always uncertain and out of our control.


The environment is always changing, and we can only adapt to the changes.


No matter the circumstances, life will always be what it is.


Our experiences in life shape us and influence how we react to certain situations.


Stay alert, be aware of your surroundings, and face your adversity head-on.


Life can be slow and monotonous, but it's important to keep moving forward.


Sometimes we wish things were different, but we have to work with what we have.


Change is constant and inevitable, and we must adapt accordingly.


We are confined to our natural surroundings and must find ways to thrive within them.


I will be there for you and remain reliable through thick and thin.


Stay calm and composed when things are going well.


I will not abandon you when things fall apart.


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.


There is a power or higher force that we cannot control but can find solace in.


I have respect and admiration for the person who has influenced me so deeply.


Things will become easier once we've overcome certain obstacles.


In the aftermath of a disaster or tragedy.


Referring to the black community and the beauty of darker skin tones.


Going underwater.


Represents makeshift arrangements that still offer a sense of stability.


Taking risks and enjoying life, despite the danger.


The inspiration and influence of those older and more experienced than us.


An allusion to reincarnation, a second chance starting over.


Coming back to the surface after experiencing hardship.


Showing gratitude for the world that has allowed us to survive and thrive.


Being thankful for everything that we have and acknowledging our place in the universe.


Our environment and experiences offer an opportunity to learn and grow in order to survive.


We must persevere even when things get tough.


Reflecting on our lives and past experiences.


Referring to the end of childhood and the beginning of adulthood.


Giving a shout-out to friends or individuals who have impacted their life.


Acknowledging people they love or admire.


Showing appreciation for the promise of eternal life or a legacy that will live on after death.


Preparing to take action, possibly to run or escape.


Trying to escape the pain and hardship of life through various vices or addictions.


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.


Accepting that life, with all its joys and hardships, is finite and will eventually end.

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