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.
Ready
Frank Ocean Lyrics
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I Know It's been so Long
And girl i hope you missed me
Cause you know I been missing you Baby
(Been Missing My Baby)
And we talk on the phone Everyday
But That just don't do it for me
I need you around yea
Shawty my plane just now touched Down
Imma send a Car to come get you from your house
So be ready in an Hour
Just Be Ready
We Only got one night
The Suns Gone be setting in a while
(Be Ready, Be Ready)
We've still got moonlight
I'm down for whatever right now
(Be Ready, Be Ready)
ohh and the Sky starts
The Sky Starts Changing
Sweet Love, We'll be Making
Oh Just Tell Me
(You're Ready, You're Ready)
Verse 2
Open up the door, Girl you got me throwed (oh)
Cause Baby when you Kiss Me, do you feel my heart beatin? (oh)
Look into your eyes pretty Hazel Brown
If you only knew what i'm thinkin about
Girl i'm Right Here
And im Still Here??
Shawty My plane leaves at 9am tomorrow
But between now and then we ain't apart
We Only got one night
The Suns Gone be setting in a while
(Be Ready, Be Ready)
We've still got moonlight
I'm down for whatever right now
(Be Ready, Be Ready)
ohh and the Sky starts
The Sky Starts Changing
Sweet Love, We'll be Making
Oh Just Tell Me
(You're Ready, You're Ready)
Bridge
A-Yo
We Got One (Yo)
We Got One (Yo)
We got One (A-Yo)
Baby imma take it slow
i don't wanna let you go
Never Let Go
Oh i know you been Patient
Waiting for this moment
Right Here, Right Now
Hoo Hoo
We Only got one night
The Suns Gone be setting in a while
(Be Ready, Be Ready)
We've still got moonlight
I'm down for whatever right now
(Be Ready, Be Ready)
ohh and the Sky starts
The Sky Starts Changing
Sweet Love, We'll be Making
Oh Just Tell Me
(You're Ready, You're Ready)
Bridge
A-Yo
We Got One (Yo)
We Got One (Yo)
We got One (A-Yo)
The lyrics to Frank Ocean's song "Ready" are a love song about missing someone and finally being reunited with them. The first verse sets the scene, where the singer has been gone for a long time and is finally returning home to his partner. He pleads to her to be ready for him in an hour's time, as they only have one night together before he leaves again. The urgency and desire in his voice are clear in the repeated refrain of "Be ready, be ready." The second verse describes the intensity of their passion, and the bridge reinforces the message that they only have one night together so they need to make the most of it.
On one level, the lyrics are straightforward and romantic, but Frank Ocean is known for his lyrics' subtlety and complexity. The line "look into your eyes pretty Hazel Brown, if you only knew what i'm thinkin about" suggests that there are things going on behind the scenes that the listener is not privy to. The bridge's repetition of "we got one" could be interpreted as an acknowledgement that they only have one night together but could also have other meanings. The song's title, "Ready," could relate not only to being ready for the singer's arrival but also ready for something more significant or ready for the intensity of their love.
Overall, Frank Ocean's "Ready" is a beautiful and atmospheric song that captures the excitement and enthusiasm of a reunion.
Line by Line Meaning
I know i've been Gone
I understand that I have been away
I Know It's been so Long
I am aware that it has been a long time
And girl i hope you missed me
I am wishing that you have missed me
Cause you know I been missing you Baby
I have been missing you too, my love
(Been Missing My Baby)
I have been longing for you, my dear
And we talk on the phone Everyday
We communicate via phone every day
But That just don't do it for me
However, that is not enough for me
I need you around yea
I desire your physical presence beside me
I Can't do without You
I cannot manage without you in my life
Shawty my plane just now touched Down
My airplane has just landed
Imma send a Car to come get you from your house
I will arrange for a car to pick you up from your residence
So be ready in an Hour
Therefore, be prepared within an hour
Just Be Ready
Be prepared
We Only got one night
We only have one evening
The Suns Gone be setting in a while
The sun will soon set
(Be Ready, Be Ready)
Get ready, be prepared
We've still got moonlight
However, we still have the moonlight
I'm down for whatever right now
I am willing to do anything at the moment
(Be Ready, Be Ready)
Get ready, be prepared
ohh and the Sky starts
Oh, and the sky begins
The Sky Starts Changing
The sky's colors are changing
Sweet Love, We'll be Making
We will express our love for each other intimately
Oh Just Tell Me
Inform me
(You're Ready, You're Ready)
That you are all set, prepared
Open up the door, Girl you got me throwed (oh)
Open the door, girl, you are causing me to lose control (oh)
Cause Baby when you Kiss Me, do you feel my heart beatin? (oh)
When we kiss affectionately, do you feel the rhythm of my heart? (oh)
Look into your eyes pretty Hazel Brown
I am admiring your beautiful hazel brown eyes
If you only knew what i'm thinkin about
If you only knew the thoughts running through my head
Girl i'm Right Here
I am present here, next to you
And im Still Here??
And I will remain here??
Shawty My plane leaves at 9am tomorrow
My airplane departs at 9am tomorrow
But between now and then we ain't apart
But in the meantime, we will not be separated
A-Yo
Hey!
We Got One (Yo)
We have an opportunity (Hey!)
We Got One (Yo)
We have an opportunity (Hey!)
We got One (A-Yo)
We have an opportunity (Hey!)
Baby imma take it slow
I will take my time, steadily
i don't wanna let you go
I do not wish to let you leave
Never Let Go
Never release our hold on each other
Oh i know you been Patient
Oh, I recognize that you have been patient
Waiting for this moment
Waiting for this moment in time
Right Here, Right Now
Here and now
Hoo Hoo
Whoo-hoo
Contributed by Camilla O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@BodiedByBrooke
Such an underrated song. Still loving this in 2020
@tiandramcnish9428
This isn’t the right one , they have it nowhere!!
@dtowngod
My favorite frank and i cant find it anywhere😞
@Outofbounds7
I’ve missed this song so much , there’s no trace of the original 🙄
@traceebottoms3498
Mia Smith I’ve been searching all around for this song. This is cool but I was in the mood for the original. Lol!
@kaylapinson9568
spottify
@Tlanez
The song had two names called lonny or ready
@ididnotcommitarson8789
Hey! I found it 😁😁😁https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/frank-ocean-the-lonny-breaux-collection-mixtape.11921.html?song-30270
@jessemeza3049
Damn I have been looking for it as well three damn years i needed it to help put a piece of me missing ....thanks for the upload
@MIS3RY.
I hate that they scrubbed a lot of the lonny breax tape off the internet . I use to listen to this in 10th grade , I’m 26 and adulting is pretty shitty .
I’m still looking for rocket love .