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Artist: Frank Ocean
Track: Nikes

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These bitches want Nikes
They looking for a check
Tell 'em it ain't likely
Said she need a ring like Carmelo
Must be on that white like Othello
All you want is Nikes
But the real ones just like you
Just like me

I don't play, I don't make time
But if you need dick I got you and I yam from the line
Pour up for A$AP
RIP Pimp C
RIP Trayvon, that nigga look just like me
Woo, fuckin' buzzin', woo!
That my lil cousin, he got a lil trade
His girl keep the scales, a lil mermaid
We out by the pool, some lil mermaids
Me and them gel
Like twigs with them bangs
Now that's a real mermaid
You been holding your breath
Weighted down
Punk madre, punk papa
He don't care for me
But he cares for me
And that's good enough
We don't talk much or nothin'
But when we talkin' about somethin'
We have good discussion
I met his friends last week, feels like they're up to somethin'
That's good for us

We'll let you guys prophesy
We'll let you guys prophesy
We gon' see the future first
We'll let you guys prophesy
We gon' see the future first
Living so the last night feels like a past life
Speakin' of the, don't know what got into people
Devil be possessin homies
Demons try to body jump
Why you think I'm in this bitch wearing a fucking Yarmulke?
Acid on me like the rain
Weed crumbles in the glitter
Rain, glitter
We laid out on this wet floor
Away turf, no Astro
Mesmerized how the strobes glow
Look at all the people feet dance
I know that your nigga came with you
But he ain't with you
We only human and it's humid in these Balmains
I mean my balls stickin' in my jeans
We breathin' pheromones, Amber Rose
Sippin' pink-gold lemonades
Feelin'

I may be younger but I'll look after you
We're not in love, but I'll make love to you
When you're not here I'll save some for you
I'm not him but I'll mean somethin' to you
I'll mean somethin' too
I'll mean somethin' too
You got a roommate he'll hear what we do
It's only awkward if you're fuckin' him too
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Frank Ocean – Nikes
“Nikes” is a critique of the trappings of materialistic hedonism, with a frequent mention of Nike shoes, shiny gold and glitter, and fantasies of pleasure. The video version of
Frank Ocean (Ft. KOHH) – Nikes (Magazine Version)
Boys Don’t Cry magazine—released in companion with Blonde—contained a CD-R (with MP3 files) with an extended version of “Nikes”. The Boys Don’t Cry magazine version of “Nikes
Frank Ocean – Nikes (Video Version)
[Intro] / Special shoutout to the icon dynasty, Slip-N-Slide Records / I got two versions, I got two versions, I got two versions! / [Verse 1] / These bitches want Nikes (This is a
Frank Ocean – Nikes Translations Versions
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[Verse 1: Frank Ocean] / These bitches want Nikes / They looking for a check / Tell 'em it ain't likely / Said she need a ring like Carmelo / You must be on that white like Othello
Genius Traducciones al Español – Frank Ocean - Nikes (Traducción al Español)
[Letra de "Frank Ocean - Nikes (Traducción al Español)"] / [Verso 1: Frank Ocean] / Estas perras quieren unos Nikes / Están buscando un cheque / Diles que no es probable / Ella
Genius Brasil Traduções – Frank Ocean - Nikes (Tradução em Português)
[Verso 1: Frank Ocean] / Essas vadias querem Nikes / Eles estão procurando um cheque / Diga a elas que não vai ser possível / Ela disse que precisa de um anel igual o Carmelo
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Genius Traductions françaises – Frank Ocean - Nikes (Traduction Française)
[Couplet 1] / Ces salopes veulent des Nikes / Elles cherchent un chèque / Dis-leur que ce n'est pas possible / Elle dit qu'elle a besoin d'une bague comme Carmelo / Tu dois être
Genius Deutsche Übersetzungen – Frank Ocean - Nikes (Deutsche Übersetzung)
[Strophe 1] / Diese Bitches wollen Nikes / Sie suchen nach einem Scheck / Sag ihnen, das ist unwahrscheinlich / Sagte, sie brauche einen Ring wie Camello / Du musst auf dem weißen
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[Intro: Frank Ocean] / These bitches want Nikes / They looking for a check / Tell 'em it ain’t likely / These bitches want Nikes / They looking for a check / Tell 'em it ain’t
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MMXVlll – Nike
{chorus: frank ocean + jesus h. macy} / These bitches want nikes / Or a nigga ballin like mike or a kobe / Til they start wildin like rodman or o.j / Ops wanna lock us up til our
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Genius Traduzioni Italiane – Frank Ocean - Nikes (Traduzione Italiana)
[Traduzione di "Nikes"] / [Strofa 1: Frank Ocean] / Queste puttane vogliono le Nike / Vogliono un assegno / Digli che non è probabile / Ha detto che ha bisogno di un anello come
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Genius Albums
Blonde by Frank Ocean
Blonde is the second studio album by the enigmatic Frank Ocean. The album was released on August 20, 2016, following a four-year hiatus after the release of channel ORANGE. The
Genius Q&A
Q:Who produced “Nikes” by Frank Ocean?
“Nikes” by Frank Ocean was produced by Frank Ocean, Malay & Om'Mas Keith.
Q:When did Frank Ocean release “Nikes”?
Frank Ocean released “Nikes” on August 20, 2016.
Q:When did Frank Ocean release “Nikes (Magazine Version)”?
Frank Ocean released “Nikes (Magazine Version)” on August 20, 2016.
Q:Who wrote “Nikes (Magazine Version)” by Frank Ocean?
“Nikes (Magazine Version)” by Frank Ocean was written by Frank Ocean & KOHH.
Q:When did Frank Ocean release “Nikes (Video Version)”?
Frank Ocean released “Nikes (Video Version)” on August 20, 2016.
Q:When did Simone Nardini release “Frank Ocean - Nikes (Traduzione Italiana)”?
Simone Nardini released “Frank Ocean - Nikes (Traduzione Italiana)” on August 20, 2016.
Q:Who wrote “Nikes” by Justice Der?
“Nikes” by Justice Der was written by Frank Ocean.
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Frank Ocean
Christopher Francis Ocean (born Christopher Edwin Breaux; October 28, 1987) is an American songwriter, rapper, and singer professionally known as Frank Ocean. Ocean has achieved