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.
No Love
Frank Ocean Lyrics
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Can't let love go spinnin' down the drain now
You're my homie, baby you're my homie
Simple math, pen & pad gotta work out
You're my homie, baby you're my homie
But you're my only, baby you're my only
Just grab a pencil, don't you wanna help out
It can't be hard
You gotta find the answers to the problem
Ain't no answers here without you, no
I been writin' all day, fillin' my page
Tryna fix this, wreckin' my brain
No love still no love still
No love still no
Been writin' all day, tryna work it out
Waiting on you, can't do it by myself
It's no love, none no love still
No love
Okay, I'm gonna tell you everything
The whole truth, not fractions of a bad lie
You're my homie, baby you're my only
She's the past, you're my future
My right now
You're my only, baby you're my only
And I'm sorry, girl you gotta know it
Grab a seat, just try to hear me out girl
I know it's hard
You gotta find the answers to the problem
Ain't no answers here without you, no
I been writin' all day, fillin' my page
Tryna fix this, wreckin' my brain
No love still no love still
No love still no
Been writin' all day, tryna work it out
Waiting on you, can't do it by myself
It's no love, none no love still
No love
Wish I could use a calculator
But it won't even work
I can't use an elevator
To get back up to you to get back up to you
Never had a clue
I been writin' all day, fillin' my page
Tryna fix this, wreckin' my brain
No love still no love still
No love still no
Been writin' all day, tryna work it out
Waiting on you, can't do it by myself
It's no love, none no love still
No love
I been writin' all day, fillin' my page
Tryna fix this, wreckin' my brain
No love still no love still
No love still no
Been writin' all day, tryna work it out
Waiting on you, can't do it by myself
It's no love, none no love still
No love
I been writin' all day, fillin' my page
Tryna fix this, wreckin' my brain
No love still no love still
No love still no
Been writin' all day, tryna work it out
Waiting on you, can't do it by myself
It's no love, none no love still
No love
In Frank Ocean's song "No Love," the lyrics revolve around the struggle to find a solution to a relationship problem and the desperation to save a love that seems to be slipping away. The song begins with the acknowledgment that love is at risk of being lost, and the singer pleads with their partner to work through the issues together. They refer to their partner as their "homie," indicating a close friendship and a desire for unity.
The lyrics convey a sense of urgency and frustration as the singer emphasizes the need for collaboration to find answers to the problem. They express their dedication to the relationship, stating that the other person is their only love. Despite their efforts to fix the situation, there is a sense of hopelessness and despair, with the repeated refrain of "No love still no love."
In the second verse, the singer takes responsibility for their actions and admits to past mistakes. They express a desire for the partner to understand and forgive them, urging them to listen and give them a chance to explain. The use of the phrase "I know it's hard" shows empathy for the partner's struggle with the situation.
The lyrics continue to emphasize the singer's attempts to solve the problem and their inability to do so without their partner's involvement. The analogy of a calculator and an elevator suggests that external solutions or shortcuts cannot fix the relationship; it requires genuine effort and communication.
Overall, "No Love" is a heartfelt plea for understanding and collaboration in a relationship that is in crisis. It explores the frustration, desperation, and longing for resolution felt when faced with the potential loss of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Okay, thought about it for a minute
After carefully considering the situation
Can't let love go spinnin' down the drain now
I can't allow our love to be lost or wasted
You're my homie, baby you're my homie
You're not just a lover, but also a true friend
Simple math, pen & pad gotta work out
Using simple logic and writing down my thoughts
But you're my only, baby you're my only
You are the only one I truly desire and need
Just grab a pencil, don't you wanna help out
Just pick up a pencil and engage in finding a solution with me
It can't be hard
This problem should have a simple solution
You gotta find the answers to the problem
We need to work together to find a resolution
Ain't no answers here without you, no
Without your input and involvement, we won't find any answers
I been writin' all day, fillin' my page
I've been spending all day pouring my thoughts onto paper
Tryna fix this, wreckin' my brain
I'm trying my best to fix our situation, but it's causing me great mental strain
No love still no love still
Despite my efforts, our love remains absent and nonexistent
No love still no
There is still no love between us, even after everything
Okay, I'm gonna tell you everything
I'm finally ready to open up and share all my thoughts and feelings with you
The whole truth, not fractions of a bad lie
I will be completely honest with you, not withholding any negative or deceitful information
She's the past, you're my future
You are the person I see myself with in the long run, not someone from my past
My right now
You are the most important person in my life at this very moment
And I'm sorry, girl you gotta know it
I apologize and want you to understand the depth of my remorse
Grab a seat, just try to hear me out girl
Take a moment to sit down and listen to what I have to say, please
I know it's hard
I understand that this situation is challenging and difficult
Wish I could use a calculator
I wish I could rely on something external to help me solve this problem
But it won't even work
But even a calculator won't be effective in resolving our issues
I can't use an elevator
I can't find a quick and effortless way to reach back up to you
To get back up to you, to get back up to you
To reunite and reconcile with you once more
Never had a clue
I was completely unaware of how challenging this would be
Waiting on you, can't do it by myself
I need you by my side, as I cannot solve this alone
It's no love, none no love still
Our relationship is currently devoid of love, and it remains that way
I been writin' all day, fillin' my page
I've spent an entire day writing and expressing my thoughts
Tryna fix this, wreckin' my brain
Attempting to repair our relationship, causing immense mental strain
No love still no love still
Even with all my efforts, our love is still absent
No love still no
There is still no love between us, despite everything I've done
Been writin' all day, tryna work it out
I've been writing all day, trying to find a solution to our problems
It's no love, none no love still
Our relationship is still without love, without resolution
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[Verse 1]
Okay, thought about it for a minute
Can't let love go spinnin' down the drain now
You're my homie, baby you're my homie
Simple math, pen & pad; gotta work out
You're my homie, baby you're my homie
But you're my only, baby you're my only
Just grab a pencil, don't you wanna help out
It can't be hard
[Pre-Hook]
You gotta find the answers to the problem
Ain't no answers here without you, no
[Hook]
I been writin' all day, fillin' my page
Tryna fix this, wreckin' my brain
No love still
No love still
No love still
No
Been writin' all day, tryna work it out
Waiting on you, can't do it by myself
It's no love, none
No love still
No love
[Verse 2]
Okay, I'm gonna tell you everything
The whole truth, not fractions of a bad lie
You're my homie, baby you're my only
She's the past, you're my future, my right now
You're my only, baby you're my only
And I'm sorry, girl you gotta know it
Grab a seat, just try to hear me out girl
I know it's hard
[Pre-Hook]
You gotta find the answers to the problem
Ain't no answers here without you, no
[Hook]
I been writin' all day, fillin' my page
Tryna fix this, wreckin' my brain
No love still
No love still
No love still
No
Been writin' all day, tryna work it out
Waiting on you, can't do it by myself
It's no love, none
No love still
No love
[Bridge]
Wish I could use a calculator, but it won't even work
I can't use an elevator, to get back up to you
To get back up to you
Never had a clue
[Hook]
I been writin' all day, fillin' my page
Tryna fix this, wreckin' my brain
No love still
No love still
No love still
No
Been writin' all day, tryna work it out
Waiting on you, can't do it by myself
It's no love, none
No love still
No love
I been writin' all day, fillin' my page
Tryna fix this, wreckin' my brain
No love still
No love still
No love still
No
Been writin' all day, tryna work it out
Waiting on you, can't do it by myself
It's no love, none
No love still
No love
I been writin' all day, fillin' my page
Tryna fix this, wreckin' my brain
No love still
No love still
No love still
No
Been writin' all day, tryna work it out
Waiting on you, can't do it by myself
It's no love, none
No love still
No love
@blossom3138
Okay, thought about it for a minute. Can't
Let love go spinning down a drain now
You my homie, baby you my homie
Simple math, pen and pad, got to work out
You my homie, baby you my homie
But your my only, baby you're my only
Just grab a pen to, don't you wanna help out
It can't be hard...
Got to find the answers to the problem
Ain't no answers here without you no...
Been writin' all day, fillin' my page
Tryna fix this, wrackin' my brain
No Love still
No
Been writin' all day, tryna work it out
Waitin' on you, can't do it by myself
No Love na
No Love still
Okay, I'm gonna tell you everything. The
Whole truth, not fractions of a bad lie
You my homie, baby you my only
She the past, you're my future, my right now
You my homie, baby you my only
And I'm sorry, you gotta know it
Grab a seat, just try to her me out girl
I know it's hard
Got to find the answers to the problem
Ain't no answers here without you no...
Been writin' all day, fillin' my page
Tryna fix this, wrackin' my brain
No Love still
No
Been writin' all day, tryna work it out
Waitin' on you, can't do it by myself
No Love na
No Love still
Wish I could use a calculator (calculator)
But it won't even work (work)
I can't use an elevator (elevator)
To get back up to you
Just get back up to you
Never had a clue...
Been writin' all day, fillin' my page
Tryna fix this, wrackin' my brain
No Love still
No
Been writin' all day, tryna work it out
Waitin' on you, can't do it by myself
No Love na
No Love still
@444PiCasso
R.I.P Ryan Breaux❤️😞🥀
@only432hz
🙏🏽🕊❤️
@joshuaboyd4876
✊🏽🙏🏽🌌 and ascend in peace
@fidgetcubeguru
@@joshuaboyd4876 How far is a lightyear?
@valenciarose397
:(
@Enheritance
My first time hearing this song by Frank and i'm impressed! .. it's hard not to fall in love with his timeless music <3
@evaneaston2239
Frank Ocean's unreleased tracks are better than most of the stuff on the charts lol
@omahh94
Damn I thought hipsters died out years ago lmao
@evaneaston2239
@@omahh94 Joke's on you, we still alive
@omahh94
@@evaneaston2239 the jokes always on me…