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.
Standing Still
Frank Ocean Lyrics
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In the hallway after class
Swear I'm amazed, yeah
The drawing in my binder
Every picture I put a halo on your head
I'm on waiting on my angel
My first love
My second, my third
The one my mommma' like so much
I'm standing, still fucking waiting
I'm standing, still still waiting there
As the time flies faster baby
You could fly, fly faster baby
I'm standing, standing still
I'm standing still, standing still
Oh, standing still
Saturdays am at the snow cone spot
Trying to guess your favorite flavor
I'm thinking, and candy maybe
I'm boiling on a place mat on the table
Next to me, I wish you could taste it
Cause it's surely melting
While the rain storm takes over, outrageous baby
I'll be standing here, Seconds forward
I'll take it later, I'll be right there
Oh no, matter what i'll be here
In Frank Ocean's song Standing Still, the singer is expressing his infatuation with someone he has feelings for. He stands by her locker after class, looking at the drawings he made of her where he puts a halo over her head, suggesting that he views her as an angelic being. He is waiting for her, still waiting for his dream girl, his first love, first kiss, his second, his third, the "one my momma' like so much." This exemplifies that the singer prioritizes his mother's approval of his romantic endeavors.
As the chorus "I'm standing, still fucking waiting" repeats, it becomes clear that the singer is obsessed with this person and is waiting for them no matter what. He is willing to wait for them, even if it takes forever, as the phrase "I'm standing, still, still waiting there" is repeated multiple times. The second verse of the song takes us to a snow cone spot, where the singer is trying to guess his crush's favorite flavor, again emphasizing that she is always on his mind. He imagines that she would enjoy candy-flavored snow cones, but he wishes she was there to try them with him. As a rainstorm takes over, the singer stays, showing that his feelings for this girl won't be deterred by a mere storm.
Overall, the song portrays the intense and relentless emotions someone can feel when they are deeply in love. The singer is fixated on this person, imagining them as an angel, and is willing to wait for an unknown amount of time until she arrives.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm standing by your locker
I'm waiting for you by your locker
In the hallway after class
This is after school when students are leaving their classrooms
Swear I'm amazed, yeah
I'm completely taken aback by you
The drawing in my binder
I have a drawing of you in my notebook
Every picture I put a halo on your head
I think of you as someone special and pure
I'm on waiting on my angel
I'm waiting for my perfect love
My first love
You are the first person I've ever loved
My first kiss
You are also the first person I've kissed
My second, my third
You are the second and third person I've ever loved
The one my momma' like so much
My mother approves of you
I'm standing, still fucking waiting
I'm still waiting for you, and it's frustrating me
I'm standing, still still waiting there
I'm standing here waiting, and I haven't moved
As the time flies faster baby
Time seems to be moving quickly
You could fly, fly faster baby
You could leave me and move on quickly
I'm standing, standing still
I'm not moving, waiting for you
I'm standing still, standing still
I'm still waiting, not moving
Oh, standing still
I'm just standing here waiting for you
Saturdays am at the snow cone spot
On Saturdays, I'm at the snow cone shop
Trying to guess your favorite flavor
I'm wondering what your favorite snow cone flavor is
I'm thinking, and candy maybe
I'm guessing it might be a candy flavor
I'm boiling on a place mat on the table
I'm so hot from thinking about you, I'm sweating through the table mat
Next to me, I wish you could taste it
I wish you were next to me to share in the experience
Cause it's surely melting
The snow cone is melting in the heat, just like my desire for you
While the rain storm takes over, outrageous baby
During a heavy rain storm, which is incredibly intense
I'll be standing here, Seconds forward
I'll stay here waiting for you, through whatever storm may come
I'll take it later, I'll be right there
I'll accept the delay, but I'll still be here waiting for you
Oh no, matter what i'll be here
No matter what, I'll still be here waiting for you
Contributed by Jordan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@martaevialawayne8553
Nah this is called “Surprise Ending”. I have both versions. The one with both of them and the one with Brandy only. This was the very first song I heard with Frank ocean on it. At the Time he went by Lonny Breaux.. I was like who is this guy?! Love his fuckin voice! Frank Ocean was actually my very first concert.❤️