Frank Ocean

Lyrics

[Intro]
Alright, hold on

[Verse 1]
If I was being honest
I'd say long as I could fuck three times a day and not skip a meal, I'm good
I used to work on my feet for seven dollars a hour
Call my mama like, "Mama
I ain't making minimum wage, mama
I'm on, mama, I'm on
Now I'm making 400, 600, 800K, mama
To stand on my feet, mama
Play these songs, it's therapy, mama
They paying me, mama
I should be paying them"
I should be paying y'all, honest to God
I'm just a guy, I'm not a god
Sometimes I feel like I'm a god, but I'm not a god
If I was, I don't know which heaven would have me, mama
Let me run this bitch, I'ma run it into the ground, mama, the whole galaxy
Goddamn, fuck these lames, they don't want none
Fuck these lames, they don't want none
Fuck these niggas
Fuck these niggas, they don't want none
Fuck these niggas
Fuck you niggas and
Fuck me if I hated on you
[Verse 2]
I'ma stick around
I'm gon' let my nuts hang
Nigga, you got some just like me, don't you?
Or maybe not just like me
You know I'm Africano Americano
And even if you're half Japanese, roots run deep
Family tree throw a big shadow (Jamming to the rhythm)
Tech company, please give me immortality (It's a face to face)
I'm going rapidly, fading drastically (Keep me high, Castrati)
Damn (Punani fade the stress)
Or pull the zip down
Wet your lips first, lick the tip now (Bugatti left some stretch marks on that freeway)
Smoke somethin'
(Marks on that freeway)
They tryna find 2Pac
Don't let 'em find 2Pac
He evade the press
He escape the stress
La, la-la-la-la
La, la-la-la-la
La-la-la

[Verse 3]
I'll keep quiet and let you run your phone bill up
I know you love to talk
I ain't on your schedule
I ain't on no schedule
I ain't had me a job since 2009
I ain't on no sales floor
You say I'm changing on you
I feel like Selena
They wanna murder a nigga, murder me like Selena
You must ain't get the memo
I don't cuff bitches no more
But your bitch my exception
Come get her outta my photo
I only got one four-door
Remember when I had that Lexus, no
Our friendship don't go back that far
Tyler slept on my sofa, yeah
Niggas go back that far
I ain't smoked all year
This the last song, so I'm finna wipe that off
Tolerance is so low, still smoke a whole 'gar
Ménage on my birthday, tap out on the first stroke
'Cause this ain't no work day, she don't give head anyway
'Cause what niggas say, that's what she tell her man
What a difference distance makes
Niggas wan' fight in the streets
Now shit startin' to make my hands hurt
Jay hit me on the email, said I oughta act my net worth
Dog, this is chess now, not fetch, I ain't runnin' for a nigga
Ain't ran since track meets, that's the only time I ran from a nigga
You can change this track now, could've changed this bitch a long time ago
—know and —know, —know and —know
Shout out to Hollygrove, I'm from that 7th, though
Twins know and Lance know, Clark know and Matt know
Shit went one-eighty on me, please run that back, though
[Skit]
You say some shit about me? Tuck a real sport, my nigga
That shit happened the second time? 'Cause Mark saw both times, nigga, I only saw the first time
That second time, Jerron was there, nigga
On God, he grabbed me in circles, nigga
And the, and the other nigga tried to pull me
Oh yeah, Jerron told me you that your ass especially told him
Yeah, 'cause the nigga tried to boom me in my face
I had AD in a headlock, nigga (The first time I saw?), I had this nigga like—
[Outro: Mikey Alfred, Ryan Breaux, Sage Elsesser, Evan Clark, Na’kel Smith, Frank Ocean]

[Mikey]
Make sure you speak up

[Ryan]
Okay

[Mikey]
What's your name?

[Ryan]
Ryan

[Mikey]
Yo, ayy be quiet, what's your name?
What do you do?
What's your first memory?
[Ryan]
The first word I learned to say or that I ever said

[Mikey]
What's the most amazing thing you've ever witnessed?
(Uh, hell no)
(You're not gon' make it, are you?)

[Na'kel]
Friendship and how it controls the world

[Mikey]
Hahaha
Alright, um
What three superpowers do you wish you had?
My bad, say it again

[Ryan]
Flying, contortion, to be invincible

[Mikey]
Alright, make sure you speak up (What's your name?)
Maybe we can get a little— a little bit, little bit, little bit

[Evan]
I wish I could sleep without, like, being dead
But forever at the same time

[Mikey]
Yo, what, what's, what's the year 3000 going to look like? (Dog, stop, stop, what you mean, bro? Stop, stop)

[Na'kel]
Or it could be great and shit can fly
And buildings would be very, very tall and everybody won't know what the ground looks like

[Frank]
That's fucked up
(Excuse me)

[Mikey]
Chloe, shh, okay, start over

[Na'kel]
Best thing about being me is
I got a nice set of friends, feel me?
A pretty clear mind, I feel like, sometimes
What's the worst thing about being me? Probably, uh–

[Sage]
Being Drake

[Na’kel]
I think a lot, a lot, too much
Sometimes I'm very musty

[Mikey]
Talents, got any secret talents?
[Na’kel]
I don't think so, I'm pretty open with all, everything that I do

[Frank]
Talents? Um, I can play the theremin

[Ryan]
Probably my brother, just to see how much work he has in one day

[Sage]
Probably, uh, probably Tyler, his life seems pretty awesome
No, actually, no, fuck him uh
I don't know
Probably Dill, 'cause he doesn't have to do anything at all
Just sits inside his house

[Mikey]
What's your name?

[Sage]
Sage Elsesser

[Mikey]
What do you do?

[Ryan]
I play soccer
And I go to school
Um, I wanna be better at skating

[Evan]
Probably jump off something really high
Super high and try to land in like a handstand or something

[Mikey]
Alright, that's it

[Ryan]
I don't know, there would be a lot of things I'll do
Probably spend a lot of time with my family

[Na’kel]
Spend a couple hours with my family and I would go out and do like everything that I ever thought about trying

[Ryan]
I don't know, there's a lot of things that you could do
That's it

[Mikey]
How far is a light-year? How far is a light-year?
(I'd say like a thousand years?)

Futura Free, one of the hit songs from Frank Ocean's album, "Blonde," is an enigmatic and mesmerizing piece of music that is worthy of a thorough discussion. The song is artistically crafted, and the lyrics are thought-provoking and imbued with meaning. Released in 2016, Futura Free has been widely appreciated by Frank Ocean’s fans globally.

About Futura Free

The song is divided into two parts separated by a minute of dead silence. The first section is a stream of consciousness style reflection by Frank about his life and his achievements so far. The lyrics ramble about topics like religion, sexuality, fame and references popular icons such as Tupac Shakur and Selena, both of whom met untimely deaths. The second part is a snippet of an interview conducted between Frank Ocean's brother Ryan Breaux and members of Illegal Civilisation, Mikey Alfred, Sage Elsesser, and Na-Kel Smith.

Undoubtedly one of the standout features of "Futura Free" is its lyrics. The song's stream of consciousness narrative style reflects Frank's unique perspective. He reflects on his upbringing, experiences, and his accomplishments while pointing to the struggles he's encountered while attempting to follow his dreams. The line, "I ain't smoked one in weeks, but hit this weed cuz it might cleanse my soul," reflects the duality of Frank's life. He strives to succeed and achieve his goals, but struggles to maintain a spiritual purity as fame tears him apart. He continues to reflect this duality by introducing Tupac and Selena into the narrative, both of whom were innocents struck down by the harsh realities of fame.

The second part of the song features an interview conducted between Ryan Breaux, Mikey Alfred, Sage Elsesser, and Na-Kel Smith, where they occupy themselves with equally difficult themes touched upon in the first section. The interview discusses topical issues like Trump's impending presidency, the economy, and racism in America. Frank finds a way to bring forth his thoughts and feelings on the issues being discussed. This section of the song feels like an intimate conversation between friends who share a unique connection.

The track takes its name from the popular sans-serif font Futura, which happens to be Stanley Kubrick's favorite font. The director used it throughout his career in trailers and promotional posters for some of his most famous films, including "2001: A Space Odyssey" and "Eyes Wide Shut." The use of this title demonstrates Frank's penchant for referencing pop culture and communicating deeper meaning.

As with most of Frank Ocean's music, Futura Free is deeply personal. The song captures his spirit, as he shares his thoughts on his past experiences and future hopes. "Futura Free" is different from most other music, it a representation of the world around him, engaging in some of the most difficult conversations facing people today, like racism and poverty. It represents the complexity of life, and how beauty and struggle coexist and collide in a person's journey.

The song is the perfect representation and continuation of Frank Ocean’s style of associative writing. Futura Free is filled with different themes, further interpreted through the music video. It allows Frank’s personality to shine, letting his fans perceive him as a person with deep emotions and unique perspectives that give rare insight into his life. The song is that it genuinely draws us out of our comfort zones. It confronts us with the problems of the real world, some of which we are either ignorant of or would rather not talk about.

Frank Ocean has forever remained an enigmatic figure to the masses. His music is an amalgamation of his personal experiences, thoughts, and reflections, all woven together through his unparalleled stream of consciousness style of writing lyrics. "Futura Free" is a perfect example of Frank's style of writing, offering conversations about existential struggles and societal challenges. It's a unique song, both lyrically and artistically, leaving a lasting impression on the listener.

Final Thoughts

Frank Ocean released “Futura Free” as the final song from his "Blonde" album, and it summarizes his journey throughout the project. The song is a beautiful representation of the complexities of life and the many difficulties we encounter. His words flowing through the song are one that speaks truth and reflects his authentic self. The song is not only a masterpiece but an art that helps to push difficult conversations and socially relevant discussions to the forefront of society. For Frank Ocean fans, "Futura Free" is the perfect analogy. His artistry has inherently evolved with each project, and this song is no different. It continues to spur conversations about the disparity and challenges that persist in the society we live in today.

• Release Date: August 20, 2016
• Artist: Frank Ocean