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.
Ohh In Love
Frank Ocean Lyrics
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Turn the page and help me understand
Maybe, I′ve fallen in love again
If I know how the story ends
Her song has me
Looking for traces of my melody
And I'm, slowly humming, singing the simple phrase
Caught in the soundwaves
She can feel my every love
Yes I′m falling, but can't seem to find the words
For her, yeah
So in love, ohh in love
Ohh in love, ohh in love
I want to be, the song she loves
And I never thought I'd say this baby
Found a way to whisper it
Everything I wanted her to hear
Said I would catch her every tear
Hold her through the many years
So long I′ve been looking
For chances for this heart in me
Now I know that she′s the lyric and the tune
That explains the meaning of life
There is no music
Without her to give it to me
Yes I'm falling, but can′t seem to find the words
For her, yeah
So in love, ohh in love
Ohh in love, ohh in love
I want to be, the song she loves
And I never thought I'd say this baby
So in love, ohh in love
Ohh in love, ohh in love
I want to be, the one she loves
And I′m hoping that she claims me
Ohh in love...
The song "Ohh In Love" by Frank Ocean is a soulful love ballad that explores the theme of falling in love with someone who is like music to the soul. The song begins with the singer pondering over his current state of emotions and how they have led him to fall in love once again. He seeks to understand this feeling better and looks to fairytales as a way to find meaning in his love.
The lyrics then transition to a mesmerizing melody that has captivated him, and he cannot seem to shake it. He hums and sings the simple phrase, hoping that it will help him express his love to the woman in question. He desires to be the song that she loves and feels that she is the lyric and tune that explains the meaning of life to him.
The song's chorus repeats, emphasizing the singer's deep desire to be the one his love interest chooses. He wants to be someone that she claims and loves just as much as he loves her. The song expresses a bittersweet, profound feeling of being in love and never wanting to let go.
Line by Line Meaning
Fairytales come and take my hand
I'm hoping for a magical love story to happen in my life
Turn the page and help me understand
I need someone to guide me through understanding this love story
Maybe, I′ve fallen in love again
I'm unsure if this is love or not as I've experienced heartbreak before
If I know how the story ends
I wish to know if this love story will lead to a happy ending or not
Her song has me
I'm drawn to her and captivated by her voice
Looking for traces of my melody
I'm hoping to find a connection between her song and my own life experiences
And I'm, slowly humming, singing the simple phrase
I'm falling in love with her and expressing my feelings through song
And not another she can deny
I hope that she feels the same way about me and my music
Caught in the soundwaves
We are both swept up in the music and emotions of our love
She can feel my every love
She knows how deeply I love her through every note and word of my music
Yes I′m falling, but can't seem to find the words
I'm struggling to find the right words to express my love for her
For her, yeah
It's all for her, my love and my music
I want to be, the song she loves
I wish to be the love of her life, the melody that brings her joy
Found a way to whisper it
I've finally found a way to express my love for her
Everything I wanted her to hear
I'm telling her everything that's been in my heart for so long
Said I would catch her every tear
I will always be there for her, even in her moments of sadness
Hold her through the many years
I want to spend the rest of my life with her and be her partner forever
So long I′ve been looking
I've been waiting a long time for a love like this to come along
Now I know that she′s the lyric and the tune
She is the perfect match for me- the lyrics of my song and the melody that flows through my soul
That explains the meaning of life
She gives my life meaning and purpose in every way
There is no music
Without her, my music would be incomplete and empty
Without her to give it to me
She inspires me and fills me with love, which I use to create my music
And I′m hoping that she claims me
I'm hoping that she feels the same way about me and that we can be together forever
Ohh in love...
I'm deeply in love, and there's nothing else I could ask for
Contributed by Caden M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@stephendsjones
Beautiful my dear :)
@Bombshigity
that was sooo good now you got me listening to that song everyday
@stephendsjones
but i can't find the song anywhere anymore :(
@6loc6a6y
sameeee
@seneka2k
It's available on SoundCloud
@stephendsjones
@@seneka2k oki
@s0ccerstar299
really good!
@thelifeofmarcus_
Mateo sings this lmao not Frank Ocean
@TheRealProfessa
Frank sung the song first and sold it to Mateo
@minimoura2003
I need the lyrics pleaseee