Thinking About You
Frank Ocean · Channel Orange [2012]
Excuse the mess it made, it usually doesn't rain
In Southern California, much like Arizona
My eyes don't shed tears, but, boy, they bawl
When I'm thinkin' 'bout you (Ooh, no, no, no)
I've been thinkin' 'bout you (You know, know, know)
I've been thinkin' 'bout you
Do you think about me still? Do ya, do ya?
Or do you not think so far ahead?
Cause I been thinkin' 'bout forever (Oooh, oooh)
[x2]
No, I don't like you, I just thought you were cool enough to kick it
Got a beach house I could sell you in Idaho
Since you think I don't love you, I just thought you were cute
That's why I kiss you
Got a fighter jet, I don't get to fly it, though
I'm lyin' down thinkin' 'bout you (Ooh, no, no, no)
I've been thinkin' 'bout you (You know, know, know)
I've been thinkin' 'bout you
Do you think about me still? Do ya, do ya?
Or do you not think so far ahead? (Ahead)
Cause I been thinkin' 'bout forever (Oooh, oooh)
[x2]
Yes, of course
I remember, how could I forget?
How you feel
And though you were my first time
A new feel
It won't ever get old, not in my soul
Not in my spirit, keep it alive
We'll go down this road
'Til it turns from color to black and white
Or do you not think so far ahead? (Ahead)
'Cause I been thinkin' 'bout forever (Oooh, oooh)
[x2]
Thinking About You
Frank Ocean's 'Thinking About You' serves as a haunting centerpiece on the 2012 album Channel Orange, defining the album's introspective and ethereal sound. The track features Ocean's signature falsetto and sparse production, creating an atmosphere of quiet melancholy that contrasts with the more upbeat tracks surrounding it. Released during a pivotal era for R&B, the song exemplifies the genre's evolution toward emotional vulnerability and atmospheric texture. Its enduring popularity stems from its ability to capture a specific mood of longing, making it a staple in discussions of modern soul and its influence on subsequent artists. The recording remains a benchmark for its minimalist approach, where the focus lies entirely on the vocal performance and the subtle interplay of ambient sounds.