Oceans
Jay-Z, Frank Ocean
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Blessings, blessings yeah I see elephant tusk on the bow of a sailing lady Docked on the Ivory Coast Mercedes in a row winding down the road I hope my black skin don't dirt this white tuxedo Before the Basquiat show and if so Well f*ck it, f*ck it Because this water drown my family This water mixed my blood This water tells my story This water knows it all Go ahead and spill some champagne in the water Go ahead and watch the sun blaze On the waves of the ocean Dope boy still smelling like cocaina White boat, white robe Can he be more cleaner The oil spill that BP ain't clean up 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 Elephant tusk on the bow of a sailing lady Docked on the Ivory Coast Mercedes in a row winding down the road I hope my black skin don't dirt this white tuxedo Before the Basquiat show and if so Well f*ck it, f*ck it Because this water drown my family This water mixed my blood This water tells my story This water knows it all Go ahead and spill some champagne in the water Go ahead and watch the sun blaze On the waves of the ocean 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 Elephant tusk on the bow of a sailing lady Docked on the Ivory Coast Mercedes in a row winding down the road I hope my black skin don't dirt this white tuxedo Before the Basquiat show and if so Well f*ck it, f*ck it Because this water drown my family This water mixed my blood This water tells my story This water knows it all Go ahead and spill some champagne in the water Go ahead and watch the sun blaze On the waves of the ocean
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Written by: Christopher Breaux, Pharrell Williams, Shawn Carter
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Oceans" is a song by American rapper, songwriter, and record executive Jay-Z, also known as Shawn Corey Carter. He is considered one of the most influential hip-hop artists and is a 23-time Grammy award winner.
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Album HistoryThe song "Oceans" was released as part of Jay-Z's 12th studio album "Magna Carta... Holy Grail" in July 2013.
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CollaborationsThe song features vocals from the acclaimed American singer, Frank Ocean. Despite the matching name, there is no relation between Ocean and the title of the song.
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Song Themes"Oceans" discusses themes of success, wealth, and stereotypes, which are often featured in Jay-Z's songs. It draws parallels between African slaves' historical journey across the Atlantic and Jay-Z's personal journey from poverty to affluence.
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Cinematic InfluenceThe song sounds cinematic with dramatic strings and horn lines, influenced partly by Frank Ocean's input into the song.
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Production Credits"Oceans" was produced by Pharrell Williams, a renowned singer, songwriter, and producer himself. His signature style of production is evident in the mix of soulful, emo-rap, and orchestral sounds.
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Alignment with Historical EventsThe timing of the song's release was significant, as it was released in 2013 to coincide with the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, which is a decree issued by President Abraham Lincoln freeing slaves in the Confederate-held territories.
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Versatility of UseDue to its deep and compelling lyrics, "Oceans" was not only celebrated for its musicality but also used in academic spaces to discuss the historical context and significant societal issues.
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Writing CreditsAlong with Jay-Z and Frank Ocean, the song had additional writing credits from several renowned musicians, including Pharrell Williams and Timbaland.
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Song Success"Oceans" received positive reviews from music critics and was celebrated as a highlight in Jay-Z's discography. Despite not being released as a single, it still charted on the Billboard 100 charts, showing Jay-Z's immense popularity and influence.
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