Strawberry Swing Lyrics
Frank Ocean
Lyrics
When we were kids, we handpainted strawberries on a swing
Every moment was so precious, then
I'm still kicking it, I'm daydreaming on a strawberry swing
The entire Earth is fighting, all the world is at its end
Just in case, an atom bomb, comes falling on my lawn
I should say and you should hear I've loved
I've loved the good times here, I've loved our good times here
Say hello, then say farewell to the places you know
We are all mortals, aren't we? Any moment this could go
Cry, cry, cry, even though that won't change a thing
But you should know, you should hear, that I have loved
I have loved the good times here, and I will miss our good times here
Spaceships are lifting off of a dying world
And millions are left behind while the sky burns
There wasn't room for you and I, only you, goodbye, goodbye
Now the sky, could be blue, I don't mind
Without you it's a waste of time
Could be blue, I don't mind
Without you it's a waste of time
The sky could be blue, could be grey
Without you I'm just miles away
The sky could be blue, I don't mind
Without you it's a waste of time
Song & Lyrics Facts
Frank Ocean's song "Strawberry Swing" was released on his debut studio album, Channel Orange in July 2012. The track was written by Frank Ocean and Malay, the latter of whom also produced the song.
It features an acoustic guitar-driven melody with a subtle reggae influence. The lyrics tell the story of a young couple falling in love and being carefree. The song is about appreciating the little moments in life and taking time to enjoy them. The chorus includes the line “Don’t you forget it, don't let it pass you by.” The track has been praised for its lyrical content and production.