Smile, it’s easier than explaning why you’re sad.
FRANK OCEANSmile, it’s easier than explaning why you’re sad.
FRANK OCEANMy grandfather was smart and had a whole lot of pride. He didn’t speak a terrible amount, but you could tell there was a ton on his mind – like a quiet acceptance of how life had turned out.
FRANK OCEANNever run back to what broke you.
FRANK OCEANWhen you write a song like ‘Forrest Gump,’ the subject can’t be androgynous. It requires an unnecessary amount of effort.
FRANK OCEANIf it brings me to my knees, it’s a bad religion.
FRANK OCEANI never think about myself as an artist working in this time. I think about it in macro.
FRANK OCEANSome people focus more on sonics. Some people focus more on story. I focus on both sonics and story.
FRANK OCEANI hope not to define myself by suffering.
FRANK OCEANWe all know we have a finite period of time. I just feel if I’m going to be alive, I want to be challenged – to be as immortal as possible. The path to that isn’t an easy way, but it’s a rewarding way.
FRANK OCEANI don’t fear anybody at all.
FRANK OCEANJust remember; someone loves everything you hate about yourself.
FRANK OCEANWork hard in silence, let success be your noise.
FRANK OCEANAs a writer, as a creator, I’m giving you my experiences. But just take what I give you. You ain’t got to pry beyond that.
FRANK OCEANIt’s cool to be recognised by your peers.
FRANK OCEANGo for someone who is proud to have you.
FRANK OCEANWe were poor. But my mom never accepted that. She worked hard to become a residential contractor – got her master’s with honors at the University of New Orleans. I used to go to every class with her. Her father was my paternal figure.
FRANK OCEAN