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.
She
Frank Ocean Lyrics
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On my waist, there's a black Glock (black Glock)
New girl moved on the block (on the block)
She been plottin' on my brown cock (brown cock)
Last night I slept over hers (over hers)
During sex, I overheard (I overheard)
A sword sliced the air, I pulled out the na-na
Rolled off the bed then shot back, pa-pa
Looked out the glass, seen you sprintin' on the grass
A real ninja with the blade and the mask
Got them gold ninja stars and red Supreme nunchuks
Now she tryna patch me up, but
Girl, I was just tryna get a nutbust
If that's your ex, you should probably own a pistol
But I'm guessin' it's wiser to exit with dude
The blinds wide open so he can
See you in the dark when you're sleepin'
Think about it, fresh out the shower
You touch yourself after hours
Ain't no man allowed in your bedroom
You're sleeping alone in your bed
But check your window, he's at your window
The night light hits off, turnin' kisses to bites
I'm a down to earth nigga with intentions that's right
You'll be down in earth quicker if you diss me tonight
But I'll be the happiest if you decide to kick it tonight
We can chill and I can act like I don't wanna fuck
You can tell me all your problems like I really give one
But I give two for us 'cause you're the one that I want
Don't wanna seem like a punk pussy that sips on the punk pussy
See when I'm with my friends I just put on a front
But in the back of my top I'm writing songs about we
We as including I and yourself, making three
Little ones ? pretty hard if you ask me
You're a pretty broad in the top three
Of things that I've been waiting to come, so
Meet me by the lake around 10 and skinny dippin' and then
We can begin the pretend game, I wanna be Finn from Adventure in Time
The blinds wide open so he can
See you in the dark when you're sleepin'
Think about it, fresh out the shower
You touch yourself after hours
Ain't no man allowed in your bedroom
You're sleeping alone in your bed
But check your window, he's at your window
One, two, you're the girl that I want
Three, four, five, six, seven, shit
Eight is the bullets if you say no after all this
And I just couldn't take it, you're so motherfuckin' gorgeous
Gorgeous, baby you're gorgeous
I just wanna drag you're lifeless body to the forest
And fornicate with it but that's because I'm in love with
You cunt
I just wanna talk, and conversate
Cause I usually just stalk you and masturbate
And I finally got the courage to ask you on a date
So just say yes, let the future fall into place
I just wanna talk, and conversate
Cause I usually just stalk you and masturbate
And I finally got the courage to ask you on a date
So just say yes, let the future fall into place cunt
The blinds wide open so he can
See you in the dark when you're sleepin'
Think about it, fresh out the shower
You touch yourself after hours
Ain't no man allowed in your bedroom
You're sleeping alone in your bed
But check your window, he's at your window
One, two, you're the girl that I want
Three, four, five, six, seven, shit
Eight is the bullets if you say no after all this
And I just couldn't take it, you're so motherfuckin' gorgeous
Gorgeous, baby you're gorgeous
Frank Ocean's song She tells the story of a man who is involved in a dangerous sexual relationship with a new woman who has moved onto his block. The song describes how the man is armed with a black Glock and carries golden rubbers in his denim pockets as he sleeps with the woman. During one encounter with the woman, he overhears a sword being unsheathed and pulls out his gun, shooting at an unknown attacker. The lyrics reveal that the woman is a skilled ninja, carrying gold ninja stars and red Supreme nunchuks. Despite this intense and dangerous relationship, the man seems to be falling for the woman, and the song ends with him asking her out on a date.
The song She is a dark and complex exploration of sexual attraction, violence, and obsession. The lyrics create a vivid and unsettling picture of the man's relationship with the woman, who is described as both beautiful and deadly. The song's chorus, which repeats the line "the blinds wide open so he can see you in the dark when you're sleeping," adds to the unsettling nature of the song, as it suggests that the man is always watching the woman, even when she is unaware.
Line by Line Meaning
Golden rubbers in these denim pockets (denim pockets)
I have condoms in my pocket made of gold.
On my waist, there's a black Glock (black Glock)
I have a black gun on me.
New girl moved on the block (on the block)
A new girl moved into my neighborhood.
She been plottin' on my brown cock (brown cock)
She's been wanting to have sex with me.
Last night I slept over hers (over hers)
I slept with a girl at her place last night.
During sex, I overheard (I overheard)
While we were having sex, I heard something.
A sword sliced the air, I pulled out the na-na
I heard the sound of a sword and pulled out my gun.
Rolled off the bed then shot back, pa-pa
I rolled off the bed and shot my gun.
Blood on the sheets probably spillin' from my gash
There's blood on the sheets, possibly from my wound.
Looked out the glass, seen you sprintin' on the grass
I saw you running outside from the window.
A real ninja with the blade and the mask
You're like a real ninja with your mask and blade.
Got them gold ninja stars and red Supreme nunchuks
You have gold ninja stars and red nunchuks from Supreme.
Now she tryna patch me up, but
Now she's trying to help me heal my wounds.
Girl, I was just tryna get a nutbust
I just wanted to have sex and orgasm.
If that's your ex, you should probably own a pistol
If that person is your ex, you should probably have a gun for protection.
But I'm guessin' it's wiser to exit with dude
But I think it's smarter to just leave the situation alone.
The blinds wide open so he can
The blinds are open so he can see you.
See you in the dark when you're sleepin'
He can see you in the dark while you're sleeping.
Think about it, fresh out the shower
Think about the fact that you just showered.
You touch yourself after hours
You pleasure yourself after hours.
Ain't no man allowed in your bedroom
No man is allowed in your bedroom.
You're sleeping alone in your bed
You're sleeping alone in bed.
But check your window, he's at your window
But check your window, he's outside looking in.
The night light hits off, turnin' kisses to bites
The nightlight is on, turning kisses into bites.
I'm a down to earth nigga with intentions that's right
I'm a humble guy with good intentions.
You'll be down in earth quicker if you diss me tonight
You'll regret it if you disrespect me tonight.
But I'll be the happiest if you decide to kick it tonight
But I'll be happy if you hang out with me tonight.
We can chill and I can act like I don't wanna fuck
We can hang out and I can pretend like I don't want to have sex.
You can tell me all your problems like I really give one
You can tell me your problems, but I don't really care.
But I give two for us 'cause you're the one that I want
But I care about us because you're the one I want.
Don't wanna seem like a punk pussy that sips on the punk pussy
I don't want to seem weak and submissive.
See when I'm with my friends I just put on a front
When I'm with my friends, I act differently.
But in the back of my top I'm writing songs about we
But secretly, I write songs about us.
We as including I and yourself, making three
When we're together, we make three.
Little ones ? pretty hard if you ask me
It's challenging to imagine having children.
You're a pretty broad in the top three
You're one of the top three attractive women I know.
Of things that I've been waiting to come, so
You are one of the things I've been waiting for.
Meet me by the lake around 10 and skinny dippin' and then
Meet me by the lake at 10 pm and we'll go skinny-dipping.
We can begin the pretend game, I wanna be Finn from Adventure in Time
We can start a role-playing game, and I want to be Finn from Adventure Time.
One, two, you're the girl that I want
You're the girl that I want.
Three, four, five, six, seven, shit
I'm counting and can't find a rhyme for this line.
Eight is the bullets if you say no after all this
If you still say no, I have eight bullets.
And I just couldn't take it, you're so motherfuckin' gorgeous
I can't resist, you're extremely beautiful.
Gorgeous, baby you're gorgeous
Again, you're really pretty.
I just wanna drag you're lifeless body to the forest
I want to have sex with you even if it means killing you in the process.
And fornicate with it but that's because I'm in love with
I want to have sex with your dead body because I'm in love with you.
You cunt
A vulgar insult directed towards you.
I just wanna talk, and conversate
I just want to talk and have a conversation.
Cause I usually just stalk you and masturbate
Because I usually just stalk you and pleasure myself while thinking about you.
And I finally got the courage to ask you on a date
And I finally got the courage to ask you out.
So just say yes, let the future fall into place
Please say yes and let's see where things go.
Let the future fall into place cunt
Again, a vulgar insult directed towards you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Tyler Gregory Okonma, Christopher Breaux
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@erubiscenze
LYRICS
Golden rubbers in these denim pockets (denim pockets)
On my waist there's a black Glock (black Glock)
New girl moved on the block (on the block)
She been plottin' on my brown cock (brown cock)
Last night I slept over hers (over hers)
During sex, I overheard (I overheard)
A sword sliced the air, I pulled out the na-na
Rolled off the bed then shot back, paow-paow
Blood on the sheets probably spillin' from my gash
Looked out the glass, seen him sprintin' on the grass
A real ninja with the blade and the mask
Got them gold ninja stars and red Supreme nunchuks
Now she tryna patch me up, but
Girl, I was just tryna get a nutbust
If that's your ex, you should probably own a pistol
But I'm guessin' it's wiser to exit with dude
The blinds wide open so he can
See you in the dark when you're sleepin'
Naked body fresh out the shower
Uh, and you touch yourself after hours
Ain't no man allowed in your bedroom
You're sleeping alone in bed
But check your window (swag), he's at your window
The night light hits off, turnin' kisses to bites
I'm a down-to-earth nigga with intentions that's right
You'll be down in earth quicker if you diss me tonight
But I'll be the happiest if you decide to kick it tonight
We can chill and I can act like I don't wanna fuck
You can tell me all your problems like I really give one (nope)
But I give two for us 'cause you're the one that I want
Don't wanna seem like a punk pussy that simps over punk pussy
See when I'm with my friends I just put on a front
But in the back of my top, I'm writing songs about we
We as including I and yourself, making three
Little ones, the drums are hitting pretty hard if you ask me (yeah)
You're a pretty broad in the top three
Of things that I've been waiting to come, so
Meet me by the lake around ten and skinny dippin' and then
We can begin the pretend game, I want to be Finn from Adventure Time
The blinds wide open so he can (yeah)
See you in the dark when you're sleepin'
Naked body fresh out the shower
And you touch yourself after hours
Ain't no man allowed in your bedroom
You're sleeping alone in bed
But check your window, he's at your window
One, two, you're the girl that I want
Three, four, five, six, seven, shit
Eight is the bullets if you say no after all this
And I just couldn't take it, you're so motherfuckin' gorgeous
Gorgeous, baby, you're gorgeous
I just wanna drag you're lifeless body to the forest
And fornicate with it but that's because I'm in love with you, cunt
I just wanna talk, and conversate
'Cause I usually just stalk you and masturbate
And I finally got the courage to ask you on a date
So just say yes, let the future fall into place (cunt)
I just wanna talk, and conversate
'Cause I usually just stalk you and masturbate
And I finally got the courage to ask you on a date
So just say yes, let the future fall into place, cunt
The blinds wide open so he can
See you in the dark when you're sleepin'
Naked body fresh out the shower
And you touch yourself after hours
Ain't no man allowed in your bedroom
You're sleeping alone in bed
But check your window, he's at your window
The blinds wide open so he can
See you in the dark when you're sleepin'
Naked body fresh out the shower
And you touch yourself after hours
Ain't no man allowed in your bedroom
You're sleeping alone in bed
He's at your window
One, two, you're the girl that I want
Three, four, five, six, seven, shit
Eight is the bullets if you say no after all this
And I just couldn't take it, you're so motherfuckin' gorgeous
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous (ahh)
@4lanezy
franks voice is so soothing and tyler's with his just fits so perfectly this song is such a masterpiece.
@Anthonyrayred10
You know this song is about stalking the girl right? THere singing about it lol😂
@potatogirl6739
@@Anthonyrayred10 🤯🤯
@Anthonyrayred10
my honest reaction
@@potatogirl6739
@pluhggggg
@@Anthonyrayred10gg
@iam.Euphoria
@@Anthonyrayred10 wow no one would've ever thought😮🤯
@walterrodolfoaquije778
frank: talks about stalking a girl
tyler: “swag”
@nahlatbh.9596
actually it's tyler stalking stalking the girl 💀
@veronicaloa9626
@@nahlatbh.9596 their talking when frank is singing lol
@BeautifullyHer6
Singing ❗️Check ya window
Is That Cha Window ✨🎶
Me WAIT WHAT 😳🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣💃💃🎶✨🔥🎶✨