Skyline To
Frank Ocean Lyrics

This is joy, this is summer
The song starts by setting the scene of a happy and carefree summer vibe.

Keep alive, stay alive
The singer reminds the listener to stay alive and enjoy life to the fullest.

Got your metal on, we're alone
The couple is wearing jewelry and is enjoying privacy in their intimacy.

Making sweet love, takin' time
The couple is enjoying each other's company and taking their time with their romantic encounter.

'Til God strikes us
The couple is savoring every moment of their love story, knowing that it may not last forever.

That's a pretty fucking fast year flew by
The year went by quickly, and the singer is surprised by how fast it went.

That's a pretty long third gear in this car
The ride has been going on for a while, and it feels like they have been together for a long time.

Glidin' on the five
The couple is driving on the highway, feeling the wind in their hair and enjoying the scenery.

The deer run across, kill the headlights
The driver stops the car abruptly to avoid hitting a deer crossing the road.

Pretty fucking, underneath moonlight now
The couple is having sex outdoors, under the moonlight.

Pretty fucking, sunrise in sight
The couple is still enjoying their sexual encounter, and the sun is starting to rise.

In comes the morning, haunting us with the beams
The morning brings light, which is contrasting with the intimacy the couple experienced during the night.

Solstice ain't as far as it used to be
The singer is aware that the time is passing by quickly, and the solstice, marking the end of summer, is approaching.

It begins to blur, we get older (blur)
Time flies, and the singer mentions the feeling of blurriness as memories and moments get mixed up with time.

Summer's not as long as it used to be
The summer season is much shorter than when the singer was younger, and time is passing by faster.

Everyday counts like crazy (smoke, haze)
Every day is precious and counts, and the singer uses the metaphors of smoke and haze to illustrate how fleeting life may seem.

Wanna get soaked?
The couple is still enjoying their time together, and the singer suggests going for a swim or getting wet.

Wanna film a tape on the speed boat?
The singer is suggesting filming a sex tape, using the imagery of a speed boat to add to the intensity of the moment.

We smell of Californication
The couple is living in California, and their lifestyle is similar to that portrayed in the popular TV series Californication.

Strike a pose
The singer is asking the listener to strike a pose, as if they were taking a picture or posing for the camera.

Everything grows in the Congo, everything grows
The singer mentions the abundance of growth in the Congo, where he originates from, as a metaphor for the unstoppable force of life and time.

Ooh, can you come when I call again?
The singer is addressing his lover, asking them if they can fulfill his sexual desires again.

On comes the evening, gold seeking ends
The day is ending, and the aspiration for money and possessions fades away, as if to emphasize the importance of enjoying life and love.

Piece in my hands worth twice than a friend
The singer is holding a valuable object, which he cherishes more than having friends.

And two limbs over shoulder, carried away
The singer is carrying his lover away with him, using his shoulders to support them, indicating the romantic connection between the two.

Because I'm stronger and the Congo is dim (smoke)
The singer draws strength from his Congolese roots, which he refers to as smoke, as it lingers and surrounds him even when he is far away.

In comes the morning, ah (smoke)
The morning comes back around, accompanied by the memories and images of smoke and haze from the previous night.

In comes the morning, ah (haze)
The morning brings clarity to the haze and blurred memories of the night before, signifying the end of the summer love story.