The sonic experimentation sets the tone for the lyrics, which seem to purposely lack structure, further accentuating the chaotic and asymmetric flow of the song.
The CD version of this track that came with the ‘Boys Don’t Cry’ magazine comes with a different version of this track in which some lyrics are different.
pretty sweet
Frank Ocean Lyrics
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To the edge I'll race
To the end I'll make it
All the risk, I'll take it
Head bang with my faux friends
We pour a taste out for the dead
This is the blood, the body, the life right now
The height right now
Might be what I need
Said you wanna hurt me now
You can't hurt me now
That might be what you need
What it means to be alive on this side
(You wanna kill me now) on this side
(Don't let me down) on this side
(Down, down)
Fuck the other side
I'm on this side
I'm on this side
I'm on this side
How it feels to have arrived
I'm inside, I'm inside
Those are my niggas for life
Mothers of us be kind
To the fathers on whom we rely
Fathers of us be kind
To the mothers on whom we rely
Ah, ah
Ah, ah
Ah, ah
Ah, ah
Ah
We know you're sugar
We know you're sweet like a sucker
Pretty sweet
Pretty sweet
In "Pretty Sweet," Frank Ocean sings about his desire to live life to the fullest, taking risks and indulging with friends. He talks about being brave, taking chances and living in the moment. The lyrics "To the edge I'll race, to the end I'll make it, all the risk, I'll take it" suggest that he is willing to take on challenges head on as he finds them exciting and worth pursuing. He also mentions his companions, perhaps faux friends, with whom he is partying and having a good time with. They honor their dead through pouring a drink out, and revel in the moment with "This is the blood, the body, the life right now."
In the following verses, Frank moves to explore themes of identity and belonging. He tears down the "other side" and focuses on the "this side" where he is, and where he belongs. He affirms his sense of self and describes the joy he feels at being "inside," the sweet satisfaction of success and the value of family and friends. He encourages kindness and support between parents for their children, painting a picture of unity and generosity.
Line by Line Meaning
Now
At this moment
To the edge I'll race
I'll put all my effort into reaching my goal
To the end I'll make it
I won't stop until I reach my destination
All the risk, I'll take it
I'm willing to take any chances that come with pursuing my dreams
Head bang with my faux friends
I will hang out with my fake friends and pretend to have a good time
We pour a taste out for the dead
We commemorate our lost loved ones by pouring a drink in their honor
This is the blood, the body, the life right now
This moment is intense and meaningful
The height right now
This is the top, the peak
Might be what I need
Maybe this is what I need to feel fulfilled
Said you wanna hurt me now
You claimed that you plan to harm me now
You can't hurt me now
You have no power over me anymore
That might be what you need
Perhaps hurting me will make you feel better for a brief moment
What it means to be alive on this side
The experience of living on this side of life
(You wanna kill me now) on this side
Although there are those who want to end my life, I'm still here
(Don't let me down) on this side
Please don't disappoint me while I'm still here
(Down, down)
I don't want to feel low or depressed
Fuck the other side
The other side doesn't matter
I'm on this side
I'm on the right side, the side I want to be on
How it feels to have arrived
The feeling of accomplishment and progress
I'm inside, I'm inside
I've made it to the inner circle, I'm a part of it
Those are my niggas for life
Those are my lifelong friends
Mothers of us be kind
Our mothers deserve kindness from us
To the fathers on whom we rely
Our fathers are important to us and we depend on them
Fathers of us be kind
Our fathers deserve kindness from us
To the mothers on whom we rely
We rely on our mothers and they are important to us
Ah, ah
Instrumental interlude
Ah, ah
Instrumental interlude
Ah, ah
Instrumental interlude
Ah, ah
Instrumental interlude
Ah
Instrumental interlude
We know you're sugar
We know you're fake and dishonest
We know you're sweet like a sucker
We know you have a deceptively nice demeanor
Pretty sweet
Ironically, not so sweet after all
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Ommas Keith-Graham, Charles Christopher Breaux
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[Intro]
Now, to the edge I'll race
To the end I'll make it
All the risk, I'll take it
Head bang with my faux friends
We pour a taste out for the dead
This is the blood, the body, the life right now
The height right now
Might be what I need
Might be what I need
Said you wanna hurt me now
You can't hurt me now
That might be what you need
[Verse]
What it means to be alive on this side
(Said you wanna kill me now)
On this side
(Don't let me down)
On this side
(Down, down)
Fuck the other side
I'm on this side, I'm on this side, I'm on this side
How it feels to have arrived
I'm inside, I'm inside
Those are my niggas for life
Mothers of us be kind
To the fathers on whom we rely
Fathers of us be kind
To the mothers on whom we rely
Ah-hah, ah-hah, ah-hah, ah-hah
Ah-hah, ah-hah, ah-hah, ah-hah
[Outro]
We know you're sugar
We know you're sweet like a sucka
Pretty sweet, pretty sweet
@lunaseur327
"Now
To the edge I'll race
To the end I'll make it
All the risk, I'll take it
Headbang with my four friends
We pour a taste out for the dead
This is the blood, the body, the life right now
The height right now
Might be what I need
Might be what I need
Said you wanna hurt me now
You can't end me now
That might be what you need"
Probably one of the greatest introductions to any song. The energy and wording, Chaotic but melodic and drivin forward by the white noise and swooshing. It also sounds pretty sweet
@weebovv3176
Driving through the rainy streets by all the Los Santos penthouses or at the harbor at night to this song feels real nice.
@jaydeuce6078
Ong
@liljimen0639
lmaaaooo me 😂
@SazzyT18
I always listen to ivy and chanel
@karlmarx2885
you literally had the chance to say it feels pretty sweet.
@dennismeneses3595
GTA be like
@OFFICIALCOTNOB1
One of the most underrated tracks on Blonde along with Skyline To.
@exttiint
Facts!
@sonder1554
agreed
@nicotmr888
Fax