In “Moon River,” Frank Ocean sings about a person about to commit suicide. He has internalized a lot of society’s negativity, and he knows in his heart that it is time for him to go. Ocean uses imagery of the river to show his state of mind. He is leaving everything behind and is ready to go. He feels like the river is flowing with him and that the river is going to lead to something better.
“Moon River” by Frank Ocean Song Credentials
| Song Title | Moon River |
| Released | 2018 |
| Artist | Frank Ocean |
| Genre | Contemporary R&B, R&B/Soul |
| Language | English |
| Album | Moon River |
“Moon River” by Frank Ocean Lyrics
One, two
Moon river, wider than a mile
I’m crossing you in style someday (someday, day)
A dream maker (maker)
My heart (you heart) breaker
Wherever you’re goin’
I’m goin’ that way (the same, the same)
Two drifters off to see the world
There’s such a crazy world to see
We’re all chasin’ after all the same
Chasing after our ends
Moon river, wider than a mile
Crossin’ in style someday
My dream maker, heartbreaker
Wherever you’re goin’, I’m goin’ the same
Two drifters off to see the world
It’s such a crazy world you’ll see (what I see, who I become)
(What I see, who I become)
We’re all chasin’ after our ends
Chasin’ after our ends
Life’s just around the bend, my friend
Moon river and me
