Who dares to stand
before others and deliver?
Who’s got the gall to go at it alone—
all alone, unaccompanied, solo?
The soloist is brave, confident
yet sometimes terrified, petrified
it’s hell on earth and the city’s on fire
inhale, in hell, there’s heaven
there’s a bull and a matador dueling in the sky
inhale, in hell, there’s heaven1
May we forever indulge in the
nourishing substance delivered
For the soloist aims to feed our
souls by speaking life into us
So speak with fervor, dear soloist!
with all of you! for all of us!
it’s heaven on earth and the city’s in the sky
exhale, there’s no hell, only death
no bullshit, the matador was killed in the duel
exhale, there’s no hell, only death
- Frank Ocean’s “Solo” appears on Blonde, his second studio album, released in 2016, courtesy of Boys Don’t Cry.
23 Responses to “Solo (Reimagined)”
Phetote
Groovy!
~The Poetic Matador
Ricco Wright
Thanks, my brother! I thought I’d include some pop culture elements once again.
Amber
Wow!! Thought provoking!!
-sky is the limit my brother 👍🏾
Ricco Wright
Thank you! And maybe Master P was right when he said that there ain’t no limit.
Carolyn
I like this!
Ricco Wright
I’m glad you do. You’re welcome to check out my other pieces on this same site. Enjoy!
Brittny
I love it!
Ricco Wright
That makes me happy. Feel free to check out my other pieces on this same site. I think you’d really like “Ladybug” and more. Peace.
1AM
The power behind the words… humbling
Ricco Wright
Especially when read slowly and digested carefully. I’m glad you took the time to read this piece. I appreciate it.
Anna
WOW.
Ricco Wright
There’s more to come, Anna. And there are several other pieces on this same site you can explore in the meantime. Take your time and enjoy!
Asha' J
DOPE!!!
Ricco Wright
Thanks, fam! And very nice catching up with you today. It’s always love when we connect. Peace.
Tierra
This is dope!! Especially the last two stanzas.
Continue to penetrating the pad.
Ricco Wright
Will do. I’m glad you enjoyed this piece. You’re welcome to check out my other pieces on this same site. “Ladybug” is definitely a fan favorite. Enjoy!
Dr.AQ
Yes sir!
Ricco Wright
Thanks for reading, my man!
Alex
I’m feeling this!💯
Ricco Wright
I’m glad to hear that. I hope you enjoy reading my other pieces on this same site. Peace.
Thomas Flagg
Inhale, in hell, there’s heaven 🙌🏾
Bri Grant
Wow I felt this. Fr you’re doing amazing and can’t wait to see more 💕🤞🏽
Dee
This is possibly the most amazing pieces I’ve ever read!! So raw and uplifting…sometimes we get so consumed in being amongst the masses that we forget we are greatest when we’re SOLO…never be afraid to be solo!!!! You got something here KING!