Frank Ocean - Nikes

the album is titled blonde because blonde hair is often bright when one is young, but it begins to darken as they age. this is used to discuss how we lose our freedom with age. this theory is supported by the fact that after the nights beat switch, the album takes a darker tone. in the first half of the album (before nights) frank uses high-pitched vocals to represent his younger self. he also mentions the word summer several times in this album which represents youth and freedom. in the second half of the album (after the nights beat switch) he only references summer once when Andre 3000 says he is “watching the summer come close to an end” which represents the end of his childhood.

So sad to hear about Frank Ocean’s younger brother. May he rest in eternal peace.

This is what alvin and the chipmunks would've been if they focused

I would never cry to a Frank Ocean song

Sometimes when the boys are gone you turn off the trap and listen to this, man i love this song

People don't realize it. But this is one of the greatest albums of this generation. This is one of the greatest albums of the past 17 years. Frank is a true artist and he can speak to all levels of society. I hope frank gives us another album some day soon. Thank you Mr.Ocean.

When she texts you “lol” or “haha” shes texting another dude “SHUT UP I HATE YOU LMAAAO” just go to bed king

this album makes me feel something i can not explain. its a sad euphoric feeling. comforting but wishing things you dont have.

This entire album is so fucking good!

He don't care for me But he cares for me damn I hate this feeling

There's so many beautiful lyrics in this. Painfully beautiful.

“We don’t talk much or nothing But when we talking bout something We have good discussions” These are by far my favorite lines in this song

Love how he uses the high pitched voice to start the album. Up until this point it had been 4 years since we had heard from Frank so that was a good tease to start things off. Once it leads into his real voice it’s almost like an explosion

2011: Tyler dropped Goblin 2012: Frank dropped channel ORANGE 2013: Earl dropped Doris 2015: Earl dropped IDLSIDGO 2016: Frank dropped Blonde 2017: Tyler dropped Flower Boy 2018: Earl dropped Some Rap Songs 2019: Tyler dropped IGOR 2020: Frank?

This is literally one of the most legendary albums to ever exist

I love how Frank Ocean changes how other musicians hear musical theory and engineering. He drops albums that change the whole game and just disappears. A true musical pioneer.

“I’m not him but i’ll mean something to you.” This just hits wayy harder after you’ve been rejected by the person you like.

Please rise for the National Anthem.

this song makes me feel nostalgia for things i haven't experienced

“I may be younger, but I’ll look after you. We’re not in love, but I’ll make love to you. When you’re not here, I’ll save some for you. I’m not him, but I’ll mean something to you. “ So powerful. Definitely cried the first time I heard this song.