Man, if he would have sang it like this during the Grammy's he would have KILLED it. This is one of his best live performances. Everything is on point here.
It takes a real man to do what he's done, he deserves all our support for being a courageous and talented individual. I'll def be buying his album, no download I'm BUYING it.
I always get a kick out of the comments for Frank Ocean videos because they're full of very conflicted people trying to reconcile their discomfort with non-heterosexuality with their enjoyment of Frank's music.
From a Grantland Album Review: "A song written from the perspective of a woman tracking Ocean, “Forrest Gump,” uses the Tom Hanks character and maybe the vantage point of his beloved Jenny to portray a series of missed connections. Ocean tells stories"
frank ocean is so amazing his voice is so gud nd its amazing that he could come out and admit that hes gay and still b confident enough to stay in the game and make a song like this! which i really like even though im a straight guy i can admit i love this song
Such an epic song, love it! And so cool he just performs it, not fuss, no trying to be some advocate for anything, he just sings his truth! I see some people cat deal with that, just don't listen to it then. This is what music is about, real emotions! SO much respect for him!
Well it's not a negative thing, it's just who is, he doesn't control that. Just because he's a bisexual person doesn't mean he doesn't want love or compassion or to fulfill his dreams like everyone else. He works hard and he's trying to make the world better through sharing his music, his mind, and his creativity. There's nothing that you should be disappointed about. He's still the same artist.
Wasn’t this before he came out? Did no one realize it after this? Cuz I would’ve. But like I was surprised when he came out cuz I never heard the song prior to the album but I feel like there would’ve been speculation after Coachella. But I don’t remember any
Rap Genius: I’m hi and I’m bye” refers to the way he is with women, where he just gets in and gets out no drama. However, it could also be, “I’m high and I’m bye,” as in high and drunk (‘I’m bye’ as in ‘I’m so gone’) In the second part of the line, Frank seems to actually forget which meaning he was using and picks up a completely new one, changing it to “I’m bi” (as in bisexual) and quickly corrects himself by saying “I’m straight” (heterosexual). And straight could mean he's not fucked up
S/O to the band members from Kids These Days for stepping in and making his week 2 performance 10 times better than that first band did in week 1! S/O to the Drummer Greg, you always snap on the drums bro!
You feel gay singing a song? Really? You don't have enough confidence in your sexuality, boy. I, a man, can sing the song proudly and not feel gay, because I'm not gay. I advise you stop thinking it's gay to sing a fucking song. We've come tot far; it's 2013, boy.
Amen. People have to learn how to grow up and accept a person for what they are. The point is, this is real ass music, and it shouldn't matter what orientation he is.
Frank Ocean is Forrest Gump. Frank has already stated at a listening session that the album is about the summer in which he first fell in love with a GIRL. If you watched Forrest Gump you would know Forrest was in love with a girl named Jenny but he was so shy and would always run from her. When he says your runnning on my mind boy, he's looking back at his past life in this particular summer and he's comparing himself to Forrest Gump. I got that from Rap Genius and a person who heard the album
Frank was nervous at the Grammy's and a little off key, but I still think the mic had a lot to do with it. A soft mellody with nobody cheering and your voice is suppose to be the loudest..Damn, whatever though he killed it and a great song :)
Needless to say, I love him as a person so no matter who he is at the end of today I am a true fan of his! I am sure he could care less how you all with negative comments has to say. However life will go on with or without your mean thoughts and unsupportive comments. God will gain the glory from it all. Non of us has this thing called life together, because if we did non of us would be in this crazy place! Yes I am gay, but I put God first!! The issue comes when you place things before him!!
for people thinking this is gay or whatever, frank is used to writing songs from female points of view as a songwriter (a la thinking about you) so this is not out of his zone.
This song makes more sense because he came out but Idgaf imma be thinking about a girl that's been running thru my mind anyway ...Frank Ocean is the man no matter what!!!
The best bit is that no one knows the lyrics so it's just him singing uninterrupted.
haha foreaaaaaal
And that was the last time 😂
Man, if he would have sang it like this during the Grammy's he would have KILLED it. This is one of his best live performances. Everything is on point here.
Nomis2779 he had 2 have been nervous af that's why I'd imagine his performance was kinda weak
he had no in ear monitoring, couldnt hear his organ or his voice im p sure
he did perform this at the grammy 2012 , you just havent watched it , check it on vimeo
It takes a real man to do what he's done, he deserves all our support for being a courageous and talented individual. I'll def be buying his album, no download I'm BUYING it.
“Met her at Coachella, I went to see Frankie”
8 years later still hits me like a new song 🔥
this recommendation was perfect timing for his announcement to preforming coachella 2023, hopefully he shows off new songs this year too 🙏
This sounds so good. Can't wait for the album!
I always get a kick out of the comments for Frank Ocean videos because they're full of very conflicted people trying to reconcile their discomfort with non-heterosexuality with their enjoyment of Frank's music.
Zack G So true its hilarious. Masculinity is fragile as fuck.
@@wojoodibnesadaf its like a double meaning, pretty sure its also about a dude he was in love with
His set was perfection! I'm so glad I went this weekend. His set was musical gold and everything worked out for him, unlike the prior weekend.
So bold. Love this song.
lmaoooooo ya'll notice how after he said "You running on my mind boy" and "Your soo buff" the crowd stop clapping lmaoooo -____- get over it.
Wow. I'm shocked at how good he sounds live.
From a Grantland Album Review: "A song written from the perspective of a woman tracking Ocean, “Forrest Gump,” uses the Tom Hanks character and maybe the vantage point of his beloved Jenny to portray a series of missed connections. Ocean tells stories"
NO ONE QUESTIONS MY LOVE FOR FRANK OCEAN.
"I'm high and i'm bye, wait I mean I'm straight" - Frank Ocean
as you may know by now: his album 'Channel Orange' will deput on july 17th 2012.
I'm gonna learn this whole song before he actually releases it from watching this so many times lol
frank ocean is so amazing his voice is so gud nd its amazing that he could come out and admit that hes gay and still b confident enough to stay in the game and make a song like this! which i really like even though im a straight guy i can admit i love this song
What a time capsule
it's 2018 and im still getting the same feeling I did when I first listen to this, fucking beautiful
I soo love this track!! can't wait til Channel Orange Drops
This man is an art.
I love you Frank! // Straight guy not giving a fuck about what people think
Its funny how if you go look at the comments before he came out everyone was trying to find a way to explain this song.
Such an epic song, love it! And so cool he just performs it, not fuss, no trying to be some advocate for anything, he just sings his truth! I see some people cat deal with that, just don't listen to it then. This is what music is about, real emotions! SO much respect for him!
He does better live with this song than on the album.
FrankOcean Is Going To Go Far.
Such Great Talent.
This song is aaaaaaaaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwwwesome!!!!
love it
2:42 best part
I love when he sounds like his pleading. Sounds really amazing!
crazy hearing this now and seeing nobody see along not knowing the lyrics
first time hearing this song already love it
I love this so much.
my favorite frank ocean song and its not even out!
Well it's not a negative thing, it's just who is, he doesn't control that. Just because he's a bisexual person doesn't mean he doesn't want love or compassion or to fulfill his dreams like everyone else. He works hard and he's trying to make the world better through sharing his music, his mind, and his creativity. There's nothing that you should be disappointed about. He's still the same artist.
Love This Song Mr.Ocean
this is my favorite video from the other ones of this concert
Why are people worried about if its about a man or a woman, or if Frank Ocean is gay or not, just enjoy this song
no tyler said on his formspring that frank told him"___the experience__" a long time ago, he didnt say he was gay.
He's really good live.
Love Frank can't wait for Channel Orange to come out
how could you not like this dude? the sincerity in his lyrics and delivery could make crops grow. smh #peoplearetrappedinstupidity
That was from Rap Genius. And he's already played the album for bloggers and stuff at listening sessions
frank ocean has a voice of an angel
he sounds nervous and jittery when he introduced the song lol. frank is dope
Great new song by Frank! and Greg Landfair Jr. on drums!
he couldn't hear the keyboards while performing it. he tweeted about it.
thank you
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MY FINGERTIPS AND MY LIPS THEY BURN FROM THE CIGARETTES
Man the people in the crowd had nooooo clue what they were listening to
Wasn’t this before he came out? Did no one realize it after this? Cuz I would’ve. But like I was surprised when he came out cuz I never heard the song prior to the album but I feel like there would’ve been speculation after Coachella. But I don’t remember any
Rap Genius: I’m hi and I’m bye” refers to the way he is with women, where he just gets in and gets out no drama. However, it could also be, “I’m high and I’m bye,” as in high and drunk (‘I’m bye’ as in ‘I’m so gone’) In the second part of the line, Frank seems to actually forget which meaning he was using and picks up a completely new one, changing it to “I’m bi” (as in bisexual) and quickly corrects himself by saying “I’m straight” (heterosexual). And straight could mean he's not fucked up
yeahhh i saw his post
hes such an amazing dude.
I'M NERVOUS FORREST, FORREST GUMP
S/O to the band members from Kids These Days for stepping in and making his week 2 performance 10 times better than that first band did in week 1! S/O to the Drummer Greg, you always snap on the drums bro!
iLOVE THIS DUDE.... FORREST GUMP!....
imagina presenciar isso, eu so queria ter tido esse momento
DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANG :O
loove this song, loooove his music ...
MAD RESPECT !!!
thats beautiful!!!
plus bunch of artist have been praising him for coming out and he hasnt deniedthem
my fav frank song to this day
Summer anthem.
You feel gay singing a song? Really? You don't have enough confidence in your sexuality, boy. I, a man, can sing the song proudly and not feel gay, because I'm not gay. I advise you stop thinking it's gay to sing a fucking song. We've come tot far; it's 2013, boy.
respect that you thought of that in 2013...
In 2019. Almost 2020 im still feeling the same as this comment
exactly
Nice video and thanks for sharing.
wow
I love this songgg!
I lovee him ... no matter what .
Yes just read this is gonna be on channel orange!!!!
Dude I lovvvveeee this song
so tru! i wish i could thumbs up more then once.
Damn right his word play is crazy he's not an average singer at all
Great now where the cd version? Hummmmmmm can't seem to find it cause not only does iPhone suck! RUclips does as well!
Amen. People have to learn how to grow up and accept a person for what they are. The point is, this is real ass music, and it shouldn't matter what orientation he is.
LOVE THIS SONG
its coming out july 17th 2012 !! Channel Orange is the name
Wonderful here
Amazing song amazing vocal
this is an amazing song
Frank Ocean is Forrest Gump. Frank has already stated at a listening session that the album is about the summer in which he first fell in love with a GIRL. If you watched Forrest Gump you would know Forrest was in love with a girl named Jenny but he was so shy and would always run from her. When he says your runnning on my mind boy, he's looking back at his past life in this particular summer and he's comparing himself to Forrest Gump. I got that from Rap Genius and a person who heard the album
I'm in love
Frank was nervous at the Grammy's and a little off key, but I still think the mic had a lot to do with it. A soft mellody with nobody cheering and your voice is suppose to be the loudest..Damn, whatever though he killed it and a great song :)
Needless to say, I love him as a person so no matter who he is at the end of today I am a true fan of his! I am sure he could care less how you all with negative comments has to say. However life will go on with or without your mean thoughts and unsupportive comments. God will gain the glory from it all. Non of us has this thing called life together, because if we did non of us would be in this crazy place! Yes I am gay, but I put God first!! The issue comes when you place things before him!!
Frank Ocean is amazing!
you know frank is good when you cant tell if its live or the original song
Lol i was in this crowd and i guess this song went completely over my head lol
exactly even tho he's gay this man is a musical genius its rare you find a rnb singer that is lyrical at the same time he's gotta gift.
Love this song!
for people thinking this is gay or whatever, frank is used to writing songs from female points of view as a songwriter (a la thinking about you) so this is not out of his zone.
Yes it is!
I know right! geez! people can be so damn literal!
Even his mother confirmed on her twitter page that he is gay and said she's proud of her son for be being brave.
This song makes more sense because he came out but Idgaf imma be thinking about a girl that's been running thru my mind anyway ...Frank Ocean is the man no matter what!!!
he is just amazing.
Def agree!
I really want to download this joint off of iTunes but I can't get pass the lyrics!....
the real musician !
proud of you frank......
the drummer's silhouette looks like Chance the rapper's drummer I think he goes by the name Stix but that may be a stretch
OddFuture, make sure this guy performs in New Orleans in the Spring or London in the fall. gotta see this show.
lovvvve it
Lyrical Genius I dont care what anyone says