A Deep Dive into Frank Ocean's Blonde

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  • Опубліковано 24 гру 2024

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  • @TennisThom
    @TennisThom  9 місяців тому +2025

    Hey! I'm making this comment to clarify a few things that have been brought to my attention by viewers in the comments :)
    - Frank's first love in Ivy is actually a man. The letter (I mention in the video) he wrote to him contains he/him pronouns. That wasn't done with any ill intent. I didn't notice that and just blindly assumed it was a girl (which was definitely wrong, I'm sorry about that) so thank you to the people who brought that up!
    - The music that's heard in the beginning is called Ambiance #003, it was used on blonded radio I think.
    Thank you so much for watching really means the world to me ;)

    • @lovezra
      @lovezra 9 місяців тому +10

      Great Job ! :)

    • @j02435
      @j02435 9 місяців тому +25

      the man's name is Omar Apollo

    • @SoundCloudYapper
      @SoundCloudYapper 9 місяців тому +32

      Could you do one of Kanyes albums please?

    • @cherylgallegos6539
      @cherylgallegos6539 9 місяців тому

      @@SoundCloudYapper yes please, DJ K

    • @cherylgallegos6539
      @cherylgallegos6539 9 місяців тому

      @@lovezra KKK

  • @youtubefriends384
    @youtubefriends384 9 місяців тому +5224

    love how the analysis of blonde is almost the length of blonde itself

    • @shotgod0000
      @shotgod0000 9 місяців тому +135

      Longer actually

    • @EmmettB08
      @EmmettB08 9 місяців тому +44

      @@shotgod0000that’s why he said almost

    • @shotgod0000
      @shotgod0000 9 місяців тому +85

      @@EmmettB08 almost means is shorter though about would mean either or

    • @weisserferrari
      @weisserferrari 8 місяців тому +76

      @@shotgod0000 🤓☝

    • @Bossmanchaz
      @Bossmanchaz 8 місяців тому +22

      @@shotgod0000🤓👆

  • @flez.
    @flez. 9 місяців тому +2343

    Firstly I wanna say I love these videos. but also another thing I noticed in the album is the motif of "swimming pools". Every time frank mentions a swimming pool, he is referring to love, which ties into the album cover and name. He dyed his hair blond/e (symbolizing purity) and then dived into a swimming pool (his relationship with Nikea). The chlorine in this swimming pool (Nikea herself) turned his hair green and removed his purity. Genius album writing and storytelling.

    • @robertoguzman897
      @robertoguzman897 8 місяців тому +134

      you cut your hair but you used to live a blonded life. Shit, that's genius

    • @nobodygaming6163
      @nobodygaming6163 8 місяців тому +17

      Wow that's brilliant

    • @mrq.1236
      @mrq.1236 7 місяців тому +41

      ⁠I’m so glad you bought this up cause I’ve watched so many Blonde analysis videos and read so many articles and Reddit threads of theories on this album and I almost never hear anyone talk about the recurring image of water and swimming pools throughout the album. Nikes, Pink + White, Self Control, Seigfried

    • @wobbles7492
      @wobbles7492 6 місяців тому +13

      blew my mind, had never even thought of that as a reason the album is a) titled blonde and b)depicting frank with green hair. genuis

    • @pattygagne692
      @pattygagne692 5 місяців тому +6

      You just blew my mind.

  • @Radmj16
    @Radmj16 9 місяців тому +4226

    This guy is one of my new favorite UA-camrs

  • @andersmithmusic08
    @andersmithmusic08 9 місяців тому +364

    In Siegfried, the part where he says "this is not my life, it's just a fond farewell to a friend" he is actually reprising the song "A Fond Farewell" by Elliot Smith

  • @r3_routing47
    @r3_routing47 9 місяців тому +1572

    holy shit im so glad your visuals have colour now. it looks amazing. please never change the artstyle its one of the best parts about your vids

    • @Dr.TestieTester
      @Dr.TestieTester 9 місяців тому +54

      I think he changes it for each subject. If you look back on the Tyler The Creator video and Kendrick Lamar video they are both visualized differently as eachother. The glitchy and unstable graphics of the Wolf trilogy show how unstable Tyler was in the album. In DAMN.'s video it's more of a serious timeliness documentary style and for this it's a colorful and visually pleasing which goes with the albums theme and album cover.

    • @fvckfrankielamar
      @fvckfrankielamar 9 місяців тому +1

      Franks first love was a dude…

    • @Dr.TestieTester
      @Dr.TestieTester 9 місяців тому +22

      @@fvckfrankielamar what does that have to do with anything

    • @henryknapp9397
      @henryknapp9397 9 місяців тому +7

      ​@@fvckfrankielamarok? who gives a shit

    • @Asdgkliq
      @Asdgkliq 9 місяців тому +2

      @@Dr.TestieTesterthe dude in the video says its a girl. Doesnt really matter tho

  • @fabiansilva1476
    @fabiansilva1476 8 місяців тому +896

    I like how when he mentions the 30 minute mark of the album, it’s at 30:30 of the video. The attention to detail is crazy

    • @727Ado.
      @727Ado. 7 місяців тому +41

      Also at 40:40 he says "don’t wanted", same grammar error as in facebook story, if that was intentional it’s crazy

    • @grayfam9293
      @grayfam9293 6 місяців тому +14

      @@727Ado. that’s a crazy reach 💀

    • @Tyriiah
      @Tyriiah 5 місяців тому +4

      @@727Ado.he says "don't want it"

    • @ResidenceSkater
      @ResidenceSkater 4 місяці тому

      When I heard him say the 30 minute mark I was ok that’s neat and then I checked the video times and I was like no…. He didn’t, and he totally did. Thats next level attention to detail just like you said. That earned my subscription right there. 🫱🏼‍🫲🏾🩵🙏🏾✅

  • @MusicIsMyThing5
    @MusicIsMyThing5 9 місяців тому +2593

    idk if you knew this but the length of futura free relates to the last question of "how long is a light year?" the song is 9 minutes and 24 seconds and a light year is 9.24 trillion kilometers

    • @jiffu7051
      @jiffu7051 9 місяців тому +111

      thats fucking amazing

    • @Potatwo
      @Potatwo 8 місяців тому +13

      A light year is approx. 9.46 trillion km though

    • @Abrabeck82
      @Abrabeck82 8 місяців тому +50

      The thing is if you check the percentage of time in the song, it would be ​9.46 @@Potatwo

    • @blodinbramo1938
      @blodinbramo1938 8 місяців тому

      @@Abrabeck82 didnt get it, what?

    • @Abrabeck82
      @Abrabeck82 8 місяців тому

      @@blodinbramo1938 it's the percentage

  • @tuv
    @tuv 9 місяців тому +395

    Best video for my personal favorite album of all time. Thank you for making this 💚

    • @SockiSkateboards
      @SockiSkateboards 9 місяців тому +8

      For real. Blond is on my top 5

    • @Andrew-pw5nm
      @Andrew-pw5nm 8 місяців тому +17

      omg tuv has immaculate music taste

    • @Ali46788
      @Ali46788 8 місяців тому +3

      tuv has amazing music taste and amazing music lol

    • @Scorchabl
      @Scorchabl 7 місяців тому +2

      Oh shit tuv!

    • @yutikoo
      @yutikoo 7 місяців тому

      @@Ali46788 trash music

  • @n0kx1st60
    @n0kx1st60 9 місяців тому +1088

    Never in my life would I thought I can cry to a UA-cam video. I’m 19 years old and I think I’m at the lowest point in my life, in the last 6 months I had my life turn around 180 on me, have broken up with a person I thought I could live forever for, had to come back to my country after 4 years of high school when I already built relationships and friendships with people, and overall just regretted everything I did in the past years. Now I have no clue where I’m going with my life and it’s really hard. This video made me realise how much I feel connected to the album and made the songs even better for me, the last three songs genuinely made me cry, but I felt better. And after your message at the end, I really did feel hopeful, and hopefully I can continue moving forward thanking for what had happened to me in the last several years and not regretting it

    • @wyddmatt
      @wyddmatt 9 місяців тому +21

      Alright so you gotta get up and change your life around. ASAP

    • @jurgistihomirovs4376
      @jurgistihomirovs4376 9 місяців тому +20

      I know life can be very hard… it’s a part of living. But you can’t live in the past, keep moving forward, keep trying to get back up! I know you can do it… because I did it too, and there is no room for quiting! What really helped me… was this album right here, it gave me power, fuel and love…
      Also remember that you are loved and wanted, this album loves you, Frank loves you, I love you and others love you too!!!
      I hope this hepls… wishing you the best ❤️

    • @n0kx1st60
      @n0kx1st60 9 місяців тому +3

      @@wyddmatt that’s what I’m about to do, I want to go to my manager and speak about quitting my job, and just applying for jobs that I want to do and interested in, don’t care about how much they pay, I really just want to do what will make me happy and not just keep me in “prison”, but thanks for this comment!

    • @n0kx1st60
      @n0kx1st60 9 місяців тому +3

      @@jurgistihomirovs4376 Thanks! I honestly feel like I want to change and listening to the album today helped me clear my emotions and stuff!

    • @ashchuruk
      @ashchuruk 9 місяців тому +2

      hope you doing well bruh,stay up and keep going,all be good

  • @tecnopop5055
    @tecnopop5055 7 місяців тому +236

    Give this man an award for this video that I've watched twice

  • @orishahar7106
    @orishahar7106 9 місяців тому +417

    This video is amazing, just a thought:
    In my perspective, white Ferrari is not about them physically riding in a Ferrari, but rather a metaphor, the car is the lover and the ride is the relationship, Frank is driving without any words, as he knows it’s the end of the “ride”.
    It also shows Frank’s progress throughout the album, in “Nikes” he sings about his materialistic nature, literally talking about shoes, while in this song, he talks about a physical object but as a metaphor for love, a spiritual thing.

  • @spiffyleek5220
    @spiffyleek5220 9 місяців тому +42

    Thank you for a breakdown on this album, tbh I never really understood how or why he wrote and organized it in what seems to be a very confusing way. I'm glad there's people like you who take time to truly try to understand where an artist's mind is at when creating their projects. It's a great way to assist in the growth of art, society, and comprehension of human feelings.

  • @ubzue8402
    @ubzue8402 9 місяців тому +388

    I also feel like the track Siegfried questions his masculinity and sexuality. He dissociates himself with his past lover but also what he’s attracted to. There’s many ways to perceive this track.

    • @shonesanchez6636
      @shonesanchez6636 7 місяців тому +2

      The album sounds pretty dang good but I’m failing to understand the genius of it. Nothing bad to say about it at all but nothing close to where people place it

    • @shonesanchez6636
      @shonesanchez6636 7 місяців тому

      Literally pushed because it conforms to the dei/ esg zesty agenda

    • @goose7453
      @goose7453 5 місяців тому +22

      ​@@shonesanchez6636 i think the album sparks a really strong emotional response in people through the way it is made and thought out and that is what makes the album feel so special to many.
      personally i really enjoy the album and after watching this explanation i can appreciate all the details, but i don't think i have gone through enough in life for the album to really have a strong, engraved place in my heart.
      in that regard i feel similar to you that it doesn't exactly offer something special or over-the-top.
      so, maybe the genius of the album is that it is really comforting IF you have gone through the "target" experiences of the album (some kind of breakup, hardship in life, something you had to give up on or lose etc)
      that's how i see it at least

  • @Hofma42
    @Hofma42 5 місяців тому +59

    Thanks for this masterpiece!

  • @tedster6090
    @tedster6090 9 місяців тому +309

    I love your analysis's cuz you don't just interpret the lyrics vaguely and give general meaning to them like everybody else. You actually try to create a story and piece everything together.

  • @langybangy-o2t
    @langybangy-o2t 9 місяців тому +308

    franks first love was about a boy in his younger years. i think ivy is about that, and how frank wrote to him before he moved and the boy told frank he loved him back.

    • @joshrillo
      @joshrillo 4 місяці тому +15

      I also think that it's a boy in the Nikes as well. Isn't it? It's not about the girl who's had the scales. Lol.

    • @Actul_Trap
      @Actul_Trap 2 місяці тому +8

      @@joshrilloI’m pretty sure nikes was a girl tho, cause she was supposed to be with his cousin? Honestly you can’t really tell for a lot of these songs lmao.

  • @jaggerseiders2334
    @jaggerseiders2334 9 місяців тому +112

    Blond has been my all time favorite album and impacted my life in such a massive way since I first heard it. While some songs took some time and replays to understand, I believe every song is still a masterpeice of storytelling. Each song has been prominent in my life no matter what emotion I was feeling at the time because each song has a perfect vibe to fit any mood, If i'm sad Seigfried or White Ferrari are my go-to's, Happy I put on Pink + White and Pretty Sweet, ect. Like you said at the end of the video this is how we'd tell others about our past relationships, that's what I think makes this album so universal for anyone. Each song speaks to a different time in everyones lives and tells of experiences that almost anyone can relate to. I've dissected Blond many times trying to understand each lyric, I've seen lots of video essays on Blond but I don't think any of them come close to this video. This video was beautifully done and went over every detail and more in this masterpiece of an album, I hope more people see the amazing work you made and can understand Blond a little more with the help of this video.

  • @bavess
    @bavess 6 місяців тому +23

    i love that it isn’t just split up by songs, but something deeper. i had no idea about the seasons. this video is honestly so so so amazing

  • @44rav
    @44rav 9 місяців тому +100

    holy youre the best video essayist for music ever keep this up

  • @DK0324
    @DK0324 9 місяців тому +90

    It’s crazy how all the albums you choose to talk about are the ones that had the biggest impact on my life. I genuinely appreciate you and your videos. Keep up the great content 🙏

    • @dannyjuarez1969
      @dannyjuarez1969 9 місяців тому

      I mean they’re pretty popular albums

  • @r3aprz
    @r3aprz 9 місяців тому +17

    throughout the few "deep dive" videos you've made so far, they have all been amazing. from my perspective you deserve more support and subscribers for all of the time, effort, and work you have put into these hour long videos. the amount of detail, explaining, jokes and quality these have are honestly the reason why i feel you deserve that. i hope you continue to make more on different albums and artists in the future and thank you for all of the hard work put into makes these videos.

  • @blindspotzr3975
    @blindspotzr3975 9 місяців тому +290

    Song timestamps - - - - - - - >
    Nikes - 2:35
    Ivy - 7:13
    Pink + White - 10:29
    Be Yourself - 13:17
    Solo - 15:45
    Skyline to - 19:35
    Self Control - 21:38
    Good Guy - 24:47
    Nights - 27:31
    Solo (reprise) - 32:11
    Pretty Sweet - 33:48
    Facebook Story - 36:13
    Close to you (my personal fave) - 37:59
    White Ferrari - 39:23
    Seigfried - 43:16
    Godspeed - 48:52
    Futura Free - 55:45

    • @jusseffnarvaez3437
      @jusseffnarvaez3437 8 місяців тому +2

      Goat

    • @bootytickler43
      @bootytickler43 7 місяців тому +1

      thanks man

    • @definitelynotmatthw
      @definitelynotmatthw 6 місяців тому +1

      “i run my hands through what’s left, but we’re getting older, baby. don’t have much longer, baby” 😔☝️☝️☝️

    • @mhhriifqi
      @mhhriifqi 6 місяців тому

      Thank you my man

  • @way_2_saucy848
    @way_2_saucy848 8 місяців тому +17

    Please never stop making these deep dive videos, this video was absolutely amazing

    • @ult_delann
      @ult_delann 5 місяців тому

      Ayee matching pfps

  • @totproductions2871
    @totproductions2871 9 місяців тому +69

    100% honest this is one of the best UA-cam videos I’ve ever seen, can’t wait to re-listen to blond with all this in mind. 🔥

  • @misterangeley
    @misterangeley 9 місяців тому +62

    “Basic takes it toll on me eventually, eventually yes” basic here refers to how he’s living and experiencing a basic life now with no relationship or a partner as a focus. And it’s eventually taking a toll on him. It isn’t necessarily a diss at the girl but I like your perspective!

  • @karlrask6479
    @karlrask6479 9 місяців тому +32

    I don't think I've ever been this captivated by a youtube video before, the way you're painting the story is truly mesmerizing. One of the best videos I've seen on this platform for sure.

  • @alexanderl9634
    @alexanderl9634 8 місяців тому +5

    I just want to compliment you on the audio design or rather control in this video, the way you let the respective songs for each section flow in and out of focus was extremely well done, genuinely one of the best viewing and listening experiences i've had with an essay video in a really long time.

  • @TrillTuga
    @TrillTuga 9 місяців тому +1093

    "who is this girl, Tron Cat?" is so funny if you watched the wolf trilogy

  • @highkick7306
    @highkick7306 9 місяців тому +5

    I literally never heard this album, saw you done a breakdown of it and knew it was gonna be worth it

  • @colinpopcorn1117
    @colinpopcorn1117 9 місяців тому +18

    i love how you left your voice in even if it was shaky, it shows how much this album and story means to you. being voulnerable on the internet is hard but you made this video really powerful with your emotions.

  • @thecakeshow6404
    @thecakeshow6404 6 місяців тому +27

    Not gonna lie that end monologue from you is gonna stay with me for a long time

  • @Miruq
    @Miruq 9 місяців тому +208

    HE LIVES
    weve missed you thom ❤

  • @emmajanes
    @emmajanes 8 місяців тому +7

    saw the title and said "oh ABSOLUTELY" out loud. i will always be sat for a frank ocean analysis

  • @zyrvoid
    @zyrvoid 9 місяців тому +11

    probably one of the best yt creators ive found in a while. i never thought there’d be someone that makes videos that just hit and impact so insanely hard, i cant for more of these album documentaries

  • @BLOMDED
    @BLOMDED 5 місяців тому +95

    Ever wondered if frank himself watched this?

  • @trapzone707
    @trapzone707 9 місяців тому +47

    you might genuinely be making some of the best damn videos on the platform right now.

  • @floxynzekwesi8182
    @floxynzekwesi8182 9 місяців тому +2

    This was one of the best things I’ve seen in a long time, thank you for dissecting this brilliant masterpiece in such a compelling way

  • @1iknowIsCool
    @1iknowIsCool 9 місяців тому +26

    2 videos in a row of 2 of my top 5 albums is crazy
    I love this guy

    • @Mateothxmas
      @Mateothxmas 5 місяців тому

      Js curious but what are the other 3

    • @1iknowIsCool
      @1iknowIsCool 5 місяців тому +2

      @@Mateothxmas prolly rodeo, tpab and long live asap

  • @jaydel3388
    @jaydel3388 9 місяців тому +2

    come on man. THIS IS ART. you created something really inspiring with this one do not have any doubt abouth that. i'm sure frank would be so proud seeing how you interpreted these stories

  • @mads7969
    @mads7969 9 місяців тому +35

    I love the fact that not only is the album a loop, but this video is one as well.

  • @montymorton8770
    @montymorton8770 9 місяців тому +1

    These videos are the best thing to come to youtube. Really showing what albums mean. Thank you thom.

  • @the-the-the-the-the-the-the
    @the-the-the-the-the-the-the 9 місяців тому +13

    so cool to see all these different polarizing perspectives coming from ONE album.
    great video essay, this subscription was earned

  • @charliebinks_09
    @charliebinks_09 2 місяці тому +1

    Best UA-cam video ever made. The ending could not have been more perfect. Thank you so much

  • @reedschultzgeo
    @reedschultzgeo 9 місяців тому +9

    damn bro you don't even know how much ive been enjoying these videos, been a fan since the wolf trilogy one. something about the way you structure these videos; the pacing, storytelling, visuals, ur personality, etc. its just the perfect combination, and i'm loving every bit of it. keep these great uploads coming man!~

  • @andrewgomez9893
    @andrewgomez9893 9 місяців тому +2

    I’ve listen to blond over 1,000 times and I have never thought of it like seasons but now it makes so much sense, this was an amazing video

  • @chimcactusswift5494
    @chimcactusswift5494 9 місяців тому +13

    This guy keeps making these insane album breakdowns. Love watching em, keep it up man.

  • @ravemaster04
    @ravemaster04 16 днів тому +1

    The breakdlwn and analysis is spot on.🎉🎉🎉

  • @benjybrasington9508
    @benjybrasington9508 9 місяців тому +14

    Dude, your channel is so underrated, all of the videos you have made are so in depth and made with passion

  • @idk.938
    @idk.938 7 місяців тому +8

    30:30 it's ironic how the beat switch also switches halfway through the video makes you appreciate the youtuber so much more.

  • @christophebenoit8206
    @christophebenoit8206 9 місяців тому +13

    Man you can't imagine how happy I was seing you uploaded a video about this album thank you for the great content its an inspiration for all of us !!

  • @nat4real190
    @nat4real190 8 місяців тому +4

    Love the "30 minutes mark" also the video being half way through 😂

  • @NotBored._
    @NotBored._ 9 місяців тому +38

    THE MAN COMES BACK WITH ANOTHER BANGER

  • @nitronick1075
    @nitronick1075 9 місяців тому

    The way you break down albums is superior to anyone else on the platform. The way you go over each song in detail and breakdown lyrics to make the album make more sense as a whole is such a good way to do things. After watching your damn video I went to find a good video on Tpab but I just never found one that made me get it. Keep up the good work man I can’t wait to see which album you do next.

  • @nils_k777
    @nils_k777 9 місяців тому +10

    i think i watched every video about blonde on yt but this is special, keep up the good work

  • @_snth6710
    @_snth6710 3 місяці тому

    "dont regret it, just move forward. it was all good, and, in the end, it's still gonna be all good." literally the most impactful thing i've heard online ever. thanks for this masterpiece of a video bro.

  • @E-vacs
    @E-vacs 9 місяців тому +12

    i just watched both of your most recent deep dives and now im ready for another

  • @ayaankhokhar5243
    @ayaankhokhar5243 7 місяців тому +1

    I'm not even joking when i say this is a beautifully crafted video, the editing, the palette and voice over is perfect. You should be proud of this content!

  • @johnnymarti7927
    @johnnymarti7927 9 місяців тому +8

    This was the first video i ever saw of yours and it became one of my favorites. You should keep doing these deep dives on music its amazing

  • @polinaa6748
    @polinaa6748 6 місяців тому +2

    this changed my life, thank you TennisThom.

  • @bounce1094
    @bounce1094 9 місяців тому +9

    Such a good breakdown. Both this and the damn video are some of the best breakdowns I’ve watched and made me appreciate these albums 10x more

  • @julienthefantastic
    @julienthefantastic 7 місяців тому +3

    OMG IM SO GLAD YOU POSTED AGAIN I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR SO LONG

  • @JD093
    @JD093 9 місяців тому +14

    been waiting sooo long for one of these
    the animations are 🔥🔥

  • @jnyahere
    @jnyahere Місяць тому +1

    THIS ANALYSIS IS TOP NOTCH THANKS TO YOU

  • @drdeepster1329
    @drdeepster1329 9 місяців тому +5

    amazing video , have listened to the album several times didnt know there was so much to it

  • @hanspanini
    @hanspanini Місяць тому

    I watched this a couple of months ago and came back today. Today i can say with confidence that this is one of the best yt videos i`ve ever watched. Thank you

  • @Unknown_Ent-ty
    @Unknown_Ent-ty 9 місяців тому +10

    you finally uploaded 😭😭😭

  • @xduday9608
    @xduday9608 9 місяців тому +1

    i have gotten this video recommended like 10 times but i chose to not watch it cuz i thought i understood the album fully. I desided to watch it cuz i had a lot of free time and this video showed me a whole new perspective to this album. Thank u

  • @crzy4u
    @crzy4u 9 місяців тому +8

    I honestly love this channel because in every single one of his videos especially the Deep Dive into DAMN album, he explains the storyline and the concept behind the album clearly. I look forward to watching more of your videos about albums.🙌🙌Keep up the great work‼️‼️‼️

  • @xviv8585
    @xviv8585 5 місяців тому +1

    i almost never like or comment on videos but this analysis is so meaningful and deep and just feels so real and understanding truly a phenomenon video that perfectly pairs with a phenomenal album

  • @flunkyspingus3461
    @flunkyspingus3461 6 місяців тому +3

    these deep dives are so good you gotta do more

  • @Vaniljepanda
    @Vaniljepanda 6 місяців тому +1

    So you chose to make one of the BEST analysis videos ever made just like that? Okay but I won’t be chill about it because this was amazing work

  • @frankoceanlover2000
    @frankoceanlover2000 3 місяці тому +5

    I was listening to Dear April and i thought about Frank and Nikea’s relationship. I went on Reddit and got an explanation of what Dear April means (because I can’t explain very well) by “52-bananas” and they stated “”I’ve interpreted it as a story of two people who shared some intense feelings but their lives were diverging in different paths. While they, at one point, shared something passionate, they have both grown since that moment and things won’t quite be the same as they used. They both experienced love with other people and the love they once shared can’t be the same. The two strangers left an everlasting impact on one another and both will never forget what they shared while also acknowledging that it was brief and no longer able to recreate.” I feel like dear April is a continuation of the “blond” album where Frank sees Nikea again later in life and starts to reminisce about their old times together.

  • @rohitreddy4833
    @rohitreddy4833 8 місяців тому

    Bro bro, please make more deep dives like this like this is incredible content that is SUPER underrated

  • @MatthewMooreDrums
    @MatthewMooreDrums 9 місяців тому +101

    DUDE THESE VIDS ARE SO WELL MADE PLEASE DO ONE ON IGOR BY TYLER THE CREATOR. Seriously, Igor is such an in depth story and I would love to see u go over it

  • @Fatdogrecords
    @Fatdogrecords Місяць тому +1

    So well put together, one of my fave albums just got better

  • @wolfsingh1215
    @wolfsingh1215 9 місяців тому +4

    Bro I love your deep dives and bro that timing with the beat switch dividing the album AND YOUR VIDEO BROOOO LEGEND

  • @jayofwgkta.
    @jayofwgkta. 9 місяців тому

    Dude thank you for making this video, it really helped me understand this album but my own relationship as well. I was dating this girl for almost 3 years and we broke up, I listened to this album so much because it made me think how much i related to it but I never knew what Frank truly meant. You helped me understand it all through the telling of this album. Underrated video man:)

  • @Nikkitu
    @Nikkitu 9 місяців тому +7

    We be going blonded with this vídeo
    Great vid tomtommy!! Great editing too,this video was worth the wait,cant wait to see your next deep dives and videos too!! :DD
    Wish you the best man!! Great vídeo as always!!

  • @PoTheDragonWorrior
    @PoTheDragonWorrior 8 місяців тому

    wow this was such an in depth explanation to this album and really helped me understand an unknown (to me) backstory to a phenomenal car ride life story. you just got a new sub

  • @Luis._angel
    @Luis._angel 8 місяців тому +5

    You should do 4 your eyez only, I know it’s very clear it’s a story but I wanna see what more you can pull out from the album. Subscribed btw ‼️‼️

  • @joetoe
    @joetoe 6 місяців тому

    i don't comment under videos whatsoever but i downloaded this for a flight and it had my attention start to finish, really well explained, visualized, and done in general. need more and gonna get to that damn deep dive soon

  • @BigSmokes1
    @BigSmokes1 9 місяців тому +8

    This guy is kinda of like Frank Ocean. Releases something every fucking lightyear but when he does it's the greatest thing ever made.

  • @preciouserasmus7917
    @preciouserasmus7917 8 місяців тому +1

    brother, this is the most beautiful video ive ever watched

  • @Megotmotionn
    @Megotmotionn 7 місяців тому +5

    I've never liked a youtuber this much to watch 1 hour videos to the end

  • @PaleoPalico
    @PaleoPalico 5 місяців тому +2

    Your videos are amazing, there is nothing quite like them on this website and I really hope you continue making these

  • @TheyallloveCharisma
    @TheyallloveCharisma 7 місяців тому +2

    This UA-cam channel makes me realize how deep and complicated artists music really is

  • @Sthiggy19
    @Sthiggy19 3 місяці тому +1

    Dude! This breakdown is more than great!!!

  • @dsan925
    @dsan925 9 місяців тому +6

    This is beautiful

  • @jsunn6691
    @jsunn6691 5 місяців тому +2

    Need more deep dives I swear, these videos are my favorite youtube videos ever

  • @mr.boombastic5772
    @mr.boombastic5772 9 місяців тому +8

    You gotta make one of these type of videos around (MBDTF) by Kanye West
    It is a amazing album with a beatutiful story behind it, and inside the album!

  • @Num07587
    @Num07587 5 місяців тому +1

    Fav youtuber rn.

  • @Ziggy_fn
    @Ziggy_fn 8 місяців тому +11

    I personally think that maybe the 'white ferrari' mentioned in the song is not actually about a white ferrari. The song is about the duality of the relationship, and i think the white ferrari symbolizes the innocence and fun of the relationship, and then goes on later to say how he hopes his relationship worked out in another dimension

  • @cashcartii8
    @cashcartii8 9 місяців тому

    Amazing video man. Blonde is my favorite album of all time so thank you so much for this

  • @dizzymonkey1423
    @dizzymonkey1423 9 місяців тому +176

    ☝️🤓 this isn't a tennis video this is frank ocean

  • @Zicyxyjdhdbdndjdksllaoa83
    @Zicyxyjdhdbdndjdksllaoa83 6 місяців тому +2

    Best videos out rn 🙏🏾

  • @sakleijnv
    @sakleijnv 9 місяців тому +17

    i’m wondering how you consider the letter at 8:36 and the song ivy to be connected. he only ever addresses his first love with the pronouns “he” but you portray the visual character for ivy as a woman. in ivy frank never mentions his first love by pronoun so ivy could either be about the person he wrote the letter about or it could be that the letter is not connected to it at all. i’d say it’d be more accurate to portray the character of ivy as a man or i’d recommend mentioning that the gender of the character isn’t known. it’s such a small detail but just something i noticed !

  • @pedroviniciusgomesfernande9226
    @pedroviniciusgomesfernande9226 9 місяців тому +1

    Best UA-cam video of all time, about the greatest album of all time

  • @Takaa_Taaka
    @Takaa_Taaka 8 місяців тому +6

    34:24 i just finished the tyler video and i hear this and my brain fries again 💀

  • @rareskyss
    @rareskyss 5 місяців тому

    I wanted to tell this video changed my whole mind about the album and now I get chills listening from it , it made it my favorite album and its a classic , thank u man