Solo
Frank Ocean
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Hand me a towel I'm dirty dancing by myself Gone off tabs of that acid Form me a circle, watch my jagger Might lose my jacket and hit a solo One time We too loud in public then police turned down the function Now we outside and the timing's perfect Forgot to tell you, gotta tell you how much I vibe with you And we don't gotta be solo Now stay away from highways My eyes like them red lights Right now I prefer yellow Red-bone, so mellow F*ck 'round, be cutting you Think we were better off solo I got that act right in the Windy city that night No trees to blow through But blow me and I owe you Two grams when the sunrise Smoking good, rolling solo Solo, solo Solo, solo S-solo, solo S-solo, solo It's hell on Earth and the city's on fire Inhale, in hell there's heaven There's a bull and a matador dueling in the sky Inhale, in hell there's heaven Oh, oh, oh, oh Oh, oh, oh, oh Solo, solo Solo, solo I'm skipping showers and switching socks, sleeping good and long Bones feeling dense as f*ck, wish a nigga would cross And catch a solo, on time White leaf on my boxers, green leaf turn to vapors for the low And that mean cheap, cause ain't shit free and I know it Even love ain't, cause it's enough cost, that clinic kill my soul But you gotta hit the pussy raw though Now your baby momma ain't so vicious, all she want is her Pickett fence And you protest and you picket sign, but them courts won't side with you Won't let you fly solo I wanted that act right in Colorado that night I brought trees to blow through, but it's just me and no you Stayed up 'til my phone died, smoking big, rolling solo It's hell on Earth and the city's on fire Inhale, in hell there's heaven There's a bull and a matador dueling in the sky Inhale, in hell there's heaven Oh, oh, oh, oh Oh, oh, oh, oh Solo, solo Solo, solo By myself Solo, solo Solo, solo
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Written by: Ommas Keith-Graham, Charles M. Njapa, Todd Harry Rundgren, Charles Christopher Breaux, Mikey Alfred, Dave Allen, Hugo Burnham, Sage Elsesser, Andy Gill, Jon King, James Ryan Wuihun Ho
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Artist Recognition"Solo" is a song by American singer and songwriter Frank Ocean, included in his second studio album "Blonde" released in 2016.
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Production CollaboratorsThe production of the song "Solo" involved not just Frank Ocean but also James Blake, a notable British musician, known for his distinctive fusion of electronic music and soul.
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Lyrical Theme - Kid Cudi's InfluenceThe song includes lyrical references to Kid Cudi's work, especially from his 2009 album ‘Man on the Moon: The End of Day.’ Frank Ocean reveals his admiration for Cudi openly.
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Unique Musical ElementsThe song does not follow the typical verse-chorus-bridge structure of most pop songs, instead, it unfolds more like a stream of consciousness, adding to its unique appeal.
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Special Recognition"Solo" was named "Best New Track" by Pitchfork and it is recognized as one of the standouts of "Blonde."
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Emotional AppealThe song is a reflection of Frank Ocean's loneliness and solitude, his struggles with drugs, and his search for love. Its raw and personal lyrics have struck a chord with many listeners, generating a range of emotional responses.
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Top RankingThe song secured the 38th spot on the US Billboard Hot R&B Songs.
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Critical Acclaim"Solo" has been praised by critics for its production, lyrics, and Ocean's vocal performance.
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Music Critics' ChoiceNME ranked "Solo" at number 15 on their list of the "Best Songs of 2016."
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Live PerformancesDespite its popularity, Frank Ocean has rarely performed this song live. His live performances have been known for their emotional intensity and minimalism, similar to the aesthetic of the song itself.
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Two-Part NarrativeThe track features two narratives about being alone. Additionally, Frank Ocean also created a wordplay with “Solo”, in ANOTHER track called “Solo (Reprise) with Andre 3000.
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Cinematic ReferenceThe song quotes a line from the movie “Atlanta”, thus showcasing Frank Ocean’s interest in cinema and his ability to interweave different cultural references into his music.
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