White
Odd Future - Topic Lyrics
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Does this mean everything, is going to be alright?
When I look out my window there's trees talking like people
I've dreamt of storms, I've dreamt of sound
I've dreamt of gravity, keeping us around
I've slept in the darkness, it was lonely, and there was silence
What is this love? I don't feel the same
Don't believe what this is, could be given a name
But I forget 23 like I forget 17
And I forget my first love, like you forget a daydream
And what if all my wild friends, and the times I've had with them
Will all fade to grey soon, on the TV station
The lyrics in Odd Future's song "White" featuring Frank Ocean are open to interpretation, but it seems to explore the mysteries of the universe and the feeling of existential dread. The opening lines suggest a sense of awe and wonder about the world and whether everything will be okay. The line "trees talking like people" could symbolize the interconnectedness of all things in nature and the idea that everything has a voice or spirit that we may not always recognize.
The song continues with references to dreams, including storms, sound, and gravity, which could represent the vastness and unpredictability of life. The lines "I've slept in the darkness, it was lonely, and there was silence" suggest a feeling of emptiness or despair, perhaps brought about by the realization of our smallness in the grand scheme of things.
Frank Ocean's contribution to the lyrics adds another layer to the theme of memory and forgetting. He mentions forgetting the age of 23 and 17, as well as his first love. In contrast, the idea of tracing planets on a forehead implies a sense of intimacy and closeness with another person. The final lines about fading memories suggest the impermanence of life and relationships, and the fleeting nature of human experiences.
Overall, "White" is a complex and introspective song that delves into some of life's big questions and uncertainties.
Line by Line Meaning
Could this be Earth? Could this be light?
Wondering if this experience is truly real and if it could be a positive one.
Does this mean everything, is going to be alright?
Questioning if this positive experience signifies that everything will ultimately be okay.
When I look out my window there's trees talking like people
Observing nature in a way that feels surreal, as if the trees have their own personalities and can speak.
I've dreamt of storms, I've dreamt of sound
Having vivid dreams that involve intense weather and atmospheric effects.
I've dreamt of gravity, keeping us around
Dreaming of the force that keeps us grounded to the Earth and connected to one another.
I've slept in the darkness, it was lonely, and there was silence
Sleeping without any distractions and feeling lonely in the absence of noise and light.
What is this love? I don't feel the same
Questioning the nature of love and not experiencing it in the same way as others might.
Don't believe what this is, could be given a name
Rejecting the idea of labeling or categorizing the current experience.
I woke, you were there, tracing planets on my forehead
Waking up and finding someone special in your life who is intimately close to you.
But I forget 23 like I forget 17
Forgetting certain memories or milestones in life, and recognizing that these feelings are fleeting.
And I forget my first love, like you forget a daydream
Being unable to recall the intensity of past emotions or experiences, much like how a daydream may quickly fade from memory.
And what if all my wild friends, and the times I've had with them
Contemplating the potential loss of close friends and cherished memories.
Will all fade to grey soon, on the TV station
Wondering if all the memories and experiences will eventually blend together or become muted like the colors on a television screen.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Tyler Gregory Okonma, Christopher Breaux
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