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, โItโs Smooth Ass Music About Bitches, Relationships And Being A Rich Young NiggaโฆBut In A Swagged Out Way.โ
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.
Non-Stop
Frank Ocean Lyrics
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Yes it's cold
But I brought your favorite flowers
Teddy bear and a card
Cause I know that loving me is a chore
Itโs a chore
But I wonโt stop loving you thatโs for sure
Thatโs for sure
You could open your window baby
And ask me to go away but thereโs no way
No how Iโll stop loving you
Itโs non-stop, Oh no, oh no, oh no
It wonโt stop, Oh no, oh no, oh no
This love is gonna keep going
It ainโt gonna slow
Itโs non stop, Oh no, oh no, oh no
I sat down in my car, not to leave
Just to park iโm still not losing hope
Though the sky's getting dark
I wish youโd just peak out
The blinds to my heart
But you turned your bedroom light on
Well at least thatโs a start
You could open your window baby
And ask me to go away but thereโs no way
No how Iโll stop loving you
Itโs non-stop, Oh no, oh no, oh no
It wonโt stop, Oh no, oh no, oh no
This love is gonna keep going
It ainโt gonna slow
Itโs non stop, Oh no, oh no, oh no
Said Iโm sorry, oh baby
But the love wonโt stop, no no, nah uh
Take me back, oh love, Take me back
Cause the love will keep flowing on
The love will keep flowing on
In Frank Ocean's song "Non-Stop," the lyrics depict a person who is determined to continue loving someone, even in the face of rejection and uncertainty. The song opens with the singer knocking on the door of their loved one, despite the cold weather, bringing gifts and expressing their understanding that loving them can be a burden or a chore. However, they make it clear that their love will persist unconditionally.
The singer pleads with their loved one to open the window and ask them to leave, but they assert that there is no way they will stop loving them. The repetition of "oh no, oh no, oh no" emphasizes the singer's determination, and they declare that their love will keep going and will not slow down.
In the second verse, the singer sits in their car, not ready to give up hope. They express a longing for their loved one to show some sign of reciprocation, even if it's just looking out the blinds of their heart. The mention of the bedroom light being turned on provides a glimmer of hope and a small step forward.
The song concludes with a plea for forgiveness and a reaffirmation that the love will not cease. The singer asks to be taken back, acknowledging that the love will continue to flow on, regardless of any obstacles they may face.
Overall, "Non-Stop" portrays a determined and unyielding love, with the singer displaying unwavering commitment and a refusal to let go, even when faced with rejection and uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
Iโm knocking on your door, and it's cold
I am standing outside your door, despite the cold weather
Yes it's cold
The weather is chilly
But I brought your favorite flowers
I have brought the flowers you like
Teddy bear and a card
Accompanied by a teddy bear and a card
Cause I know that loving me is a chore
Because I am aware that loving me is difficult
Itโs a chore
It requires effort and work
But I wonโt stop loving you thatโs for sure
However, my love for you will continue without a doubt
Thatโs for sure
Without any uncertainty
You could open your window baby
There is a possibility for you to open your window, my dear
And ask me to go away but thereโs no way
Even if you request me to leave, I won't do so
No how Iโll stop loving you
In no way will I cease loving you
Itโs non-stop, Oh no, oh no, oh no
My love for you is continuous, without interruption
It wonโt stop, Oh no, oh no, oh no
It will not come to an end
This love is gonna keep going
This love will persist indefinitely
It ainโt gonna slow
It will not become less intense
I sat down in my car, not to leave
I sat in my car, not with the intention of departing
Just to park iโm still not losing hope
Simply to park, as I still hold onto hope
Though the sky's getting dark
Despite the darkening sky
I wish youโd just peak out
I hope that you would peek outside
The blinds to my heart
Open the blinds that shield my emotions
But you turned your bedroom light on
Instead, you switched on the light in your bedroom
Well at least thatโs a start
Well, that is a small beginning
Said Iโm sorry, oh baby
I expressed my apology, oh my dear
But the love wonโt stop, no no, nah uh
However, my love will not cease
Take me back, oh love, Take me back
Please, take me back, my love, take me back
Cause the love will keep flowing on
Because our love will continue to endure
The love will keep flowing on
Our love will persist
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@buttermilkjesus857
[Verse 1]
Iโm knocking on your door, and it's cold, yes it's cold
But I brought your favorite flowers, teddy bear and a card
Cause I know that loving me is a chore, itโs a chore
But I wonโt stop loving you thatโs for sure, thatโs for sure
[Hook]
You could open your window baby
And ask me to go away
But thereโs no way, no how Iโll stop loving you
Itโs non-stop, Oh no, oh no, oh no
It wonโt stop, Oh no, oh no, oh no
This love is gonna keep going, it ainโt gonna slow
Itโs non stop, Oh no, oh no, oh no
[Verse 2]
I sat down in my car, not to leave, just to park
Iโm still not losing hope, though the sky's getting dark
I wish youโd just peak out the blinds to my heart
But you turned your bedroom light on
Well at least thatโs a start
[Hook]
You could open your window baby
And ask me to go away
But thereโs no way, no how Iโll stop loving you
Itโs non-stop, Oh no, oh no, oh no
It wonโt stop, Oh no, oh no, oh no
This love is gonna keep going, it ainโt gonna slow
Itโs non stop, Oh no, oh no, oh no
[Outro]
Said Iโm sorry, oh baby
But the love wonโt stop, no no, nah uh
Take me back, oh love, Take me back
Cause the love will keep flowing on
The love will keep flowing on
@buttermilkjesus857
[Verse 1]
Iโm knocking on your door, and it's cold, yes it's cold
But I brought your favorite flowers, teddy bear and a card
Cause I know that loving me is a chore, itโs a chore
But I wonโt stop loving you thatโs for sure, thatโs for sure
[Hook]
You could open your window baby
And ask me to go away
But thereโs no way, no how Iโll stop loving you
Itโs non-stop, Oh no, oh no, oh no
It wonโt stop, Oh no, oh no, oh no
This love is gonna keep going, it ainโt gonna slow
Itโs non stop, Oh no, oh no, oh no
[Verse 2]
I sat down in my car, not to leave, just to park
Iโm still not losing hope, though the sky's getting dark
I wish youโd just peak out the blinds to my heart
But you turned your bedroom light on
Well at least thatโs a start
[Hook]
You could open your window baby
And ask me to go away
But thereโs no way, no how Iโll stop loving you
Itโs non-stop, Oh no, oh no, oh no
It wonโt stop, Oh no, oh no, oh no
This love is gonna keep going, it ainโt gonna slow
Itโs non stop, Oh no, oh no, oh no
[Outro]
Said Iโm sorry, oh baby
But the love wonโt stop, no no, nah uh
Take me back, oh love, Take me back
Cause the love will keep flowing on
The love will keep flowing on
@tifannyazofeifa9274
I FUCKING LOVE YOU
@BrokeGains
I played this song for my ex on her birthday by her bedroom back when it first dropped. I had flowers a boom box the full 9 yards. One of my best acts of love. She loved every second of it. Best part was her friends were there. Then her mom came out and her dad. her mom was in tears her dad said stop " with that gay shit" ๐๐
@sudiboa1296
Unc was wildin ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ
@tialeo2604
im gonna sob
@user-fz9ql2rl4m
cant believe i found this in January.....now i gotta wait another 11 months to blast it.
@marineromoney5294
One of his best songs to this day
@breezygaming7609
Such a beautiful and underrated song ๐ฏ
@MostDopeLarry
Finally I haven't been able to find this song for a long while. Takes me back to the middle school days๐
@pheliphel6985
still my all time favorite song by him.