Oceans
Jay-z ft Frank Ocean Lyrics

Blessings, blessings yeah
Expressing gratitude and appreciation

I see elephant tusk on the bow of a sailing lady Docked on the Ivory Coast Mercedes in a row winding down the road
Describing a scene of wealth and luxury in Africa, highlighting the impact of colonialism and exploitation

I hope my black skin don't dirt this white tuxedo Before the Basquiat show and if so Well fuck it, fuck it
Acknowledging the tension between success and racial identity, and dismissing those who judge based on race

Because this water drown my family This water mixed my blood This water tells my story This water knows it all
Connecting himself to the history of slavery and oppression, and emphasizing the deep significance of the ocean

Go ahead and spill some champagne in the water Go ahead and watch the sun blaze On the waves of the ocean
Encouraging indulgence and appreciation of life's luxuries, while also acknowledging the beauty of nature

Dope boy still smelling like cocaina White boat, white robe Can he be more cleaner The oil spill that BP ain't clean up
Critiquing the hypocrisy of society's standards of cleanliness and purity, and comparing it to the devastating effects of an oil spill

I'm anti-Santa Maria Only Christopher we acknowledge is Wallace I don't even like Washingtons in my pocket Black card go hard when I'm shopping Boat dock in front of Hermes picking cotton Silk and fleeces, lay on my Jesus Oh my God, I hope y'all don't get seasick See me in shit you never saw If it wasn't for these pictures they wouldn't see me at all Aww, whole world's in awe I crash through glass ceilings, I break through closed doors I'm on the ocean, I'm in heaven Yachting, Ocean 11
Celebrating his success and independence, while also rejecting the traditional narratives of American history and society

Me and Ty Ty is like Pablo and Popeye Winding dirt roads on mopeds spilling Opus Welcome to the magnum opus The Magna Carta The best-selling author Decoded On the holiday playing "Strange Fruit" If I'mma make it to a billi I can't take the same route Swoosh, that's the sound of the border Swoosh, and that's the sound of a baller Muhammad Hovi my back against the rope The black Maybach, I'm back inside the boat Shepard Fairey they finally gave me some hope Can't believe they got a nigga to vote Democrat, nope, I sold dope In trouble waters I had to learn how to float On the ocean, I'm in heaven Yachting, Ocean 11
Reflecting on his own journey to success and wealth, while also acknowledging the barriers and obstacles he faced along the way. Celebrating his achievements and the power of his voice and influence.