Novacane by Frank Ocean
Novacane by Frank Ocean

Novacane

Frank Ocean * Track #3 On nostalgia,ultra.

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Novacane by Frank Ocean

Release Date
Tue May 31 2011
Performed by
Frank Ocean
Produced by
Tricky Stewart
Writed by
Frank Ocean & Tricky Stewart & Monte Neuble
About

“Novacane,“ the lead single from Frank Ocean’s debut mixtape nostalgia,ULTRA., describes what it’s like to have sex while on drugs, and it details the relationship between Ocean and a girl in dental school who also does porn to subsidize her tuition.

The song’s title is a play on Novocain—a numbing...

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Novacane Lyrics

[Intro]
Uh-huh
Uh-huh
Uh-huh
Uh-huh

[Verse 1]
I think I started something
I got what I wanted, did-didn't I?
Can't feel nothing, superhuman
Even when I'm fucking, viagra popping
Every single record, autotuning
Zero emotion, muted emotion
Pitch corrected, computed emotion, uh-huh
I blame it on the model broad with the Hollywood smile, ow
Stripper booty and a rack like wow
Brain like Berkeley
Met her at Coachella
I went to see Jigga, she went to see Z-Trip, perfect
I took a seat on the ice-cold lawn
She handed me a ice-blue bong, whatever
She said she wanna be a dentist really badly
She's in school paying
For tuition, doing porn in the Valley
At least you working

[Pre-Chorus]
But, girl, I can't feel my face
What are we smoking, anyway?
She said, "Don't let the high go to waste"
But can you taste, a little taste of…

[Chorus]
Novocaine, baby, baby
Novocaine, baby, I want you
Fuck me good, fuck me long, fuck me numb
Love me now, when I'm gone, love me none
Love me none, love me none
Numb, numb, numb, numb

[Verse 2]
Sink full of dishes, pacing in the kitchen
Cocaine for breakfast, yikes
Bed full of women, flip on a tripod
Little red light on shootin'
I'm feelin' like Stanley Kubrick
This is some visionary shit
Been tryna film pleasure with my eyes wide shut
But it keeps on moving
I blame it on the model broad with the Hollywood smile
Stripper booty with a rack like wow, how-how
I'll never forget ya
You put me on a feeling I never had
Never had, never had (Never)
And ever since, I've been tryna get it back
And pick it up and put it back
Now I'm something like the chemist on campus
But there's no drug around
Quite like what I found in you, you

[Pre-Chorus]
I still can't feel my face
What am I smoking, anyway? (Ahh)
She said, "Don't let the high go to waste" (Ooh)
But can you taste, a little taste of…

[Chorus]
Novocaine, baby, baby (Ohh)
Novocaine, baby, I want you
Fuck me good, fuck me long, fuck me numb
Love me now, when I'm gone, love me none
Love me none, love me none
Numb, numb, numb, numb

[Bridge]
Novocaine, novocaine, novocaine
Novocaine, novocaine (Ohh)
Numb the pain, numb the pain, numb the pain
Numb the pain, numb the pain (Ohh, ohh)
Novocaine, novocaine, novocaine (Ohh)
Novocaine, novocaine (Ooh)
For the pain, for the pain (Ohh, ooh-huh)
Novocaine, novocaine
Ooh-huh, ooh-huh, ooh-huh
Ooh-huh, ooh-huh-huh-huh-huh
Ooh-huh, ooh-huh, ooh-huh
Ooh-huh, ooh-huh-huh-huh-huh

[Outro]
Pretty girls involved with me
Making pretty love to me, pretty
Pity, pity
All the pretty girls involved with me
Making pretty love to me, pretty
Pity, pity (Ooh)
I can't feel a thing, I can't feel, can't feel a thing
I can't feel a thing, can't feel, feel, feel, feel her
I can't feel, feel her
Novocaine, novocaine, novocaine
I can't feel, feel her
Novocaine for the pain, for the pain
I can't, can't feel her
Feel her, feel her, ohh
Novocaine, novocaine-caine

Novacane Q&A

Who wrote Novacane's ?

Novacane was written by Frank Ocean & Tricky Stewart & Monte Neuble.

Who produced Novacane's ?

Novacane was produced by Tricky Stewart.

When did Frank Ocean release Novacane?

Frank Ocean released Novacane on Tue May 31 2011.

What did Frank Ocean say about "Novacane"?

In an interview with BBC, Frank Ocean said of the “Novacane” music video,

“Novacane,” as opposed to “Swim Good”, had more of a… it was, like, clear what I was trying to do. I was just trying to connect, or, articulate visually, the feeling of being numb. Like, the feeling of somebody trying to love...

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How did this do among critics?

The track received very positive reviews from critics, with some even calling it the best song from the mixtape. Pitchfork named it the best new track, for which Tom Breihan said:

A simple, stripped-back melodic construction with Ocean crooning over a synthetic backing that practically fades into n...

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What accolades did the song receive?

“Novacane” was included in many ‘Best Songs of 2011’ lists, including The New York Times and Spin.

Is there a music video?

Yes, a music video was released on June 16, 2011. In an interview with XXL, Frank commented on the video, saying:

It was, like, clear what I was trying to do. I was just trying to connect or articulate visually the feeling of being numb. The feeling of wanting to feel something you can’t feel. A lo...

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What was the reception like for the music video?

Billboard described the video as “eerie” and “minimalist.” Additionally, Pitchfork included it in their list for the best music videos of 2011.

Has Frank performed this track live?

Yes, he performed it at every show for the North American and European tour for the mixtape’s promotion.

Frank also performed it at Coachella in 2012. Writing for Complex, Brad Wete said:

He left his most popular and best for last, wrapping the evening with “Novacane,” which shouts out the festiva...

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How did this do on the various Billboard charts?

“Novacane” peaked at 82 on the US Billboard Hot 100, and peaked at 17 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.

What certifications did this track receive?

“Novacane” achieved RIAA Gold certification on April 10, 2014, and Platinum certification on January 20, 2017.

Frank Ocean released nostalgia,ULTRA. as a free download, and therefore, the mixtape does not qualify for RIAA certification; however, “Novacane,” the album’s lead single, received its off...

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