![]() ![]() In early 2011, Roc Nation recording artist Bridget Kelly and her production team had approached Ocean to write a song for her debut studio album. The song was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2013 for Record of the Year. "Thinkin Bout You" has been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and has sold more than one million units in the United States. Ocean performed the track during his seven-show tour through North America and Europe in November 2011, at the April 2012 Coachella Musical Festival, and his supporting tour for Channel Orange. Ocean appears in the violent clip revolving around an inter-dimensional love story and zombies. In 2011, the song received a music video directed by visual art group High5Collective released on September 15. In September 2012, the song peaked at position 32 on the Billboard Hot 100, 94 on the UK Singles Chart, and 13 on the Heatseekers Songs chart. Some critics noted the possible bisexual undertones featured on the track. The song received highly positive reviews from music critics, who praised the atmospheric production, Ocean's falsetto and writing ability. ![]() ![]() The track also explores feelings of regret and heartbreak. Lyrically, the track is about a relationship just out of Ocean's reach and the turmoil that ensues. Kelly released her version of the track entitled "Thinking About Forever" on her debut EP Every Girl released October 19, 2011. In May 2012, the song was officially sent to radio and released on iTunes as a single by Ocean. Originally to be featured on Bridget Kelly's debut album, Ocean released his demo version of the track for free on his Tumblr account in 2011. The song was written by Ocean and co-written by Islands label songwriter Jeneen Majasty. " Thinkin Bout You" is a song by American singer Frank Ocean, released as the lead single from his debut studio album Channel Orange (2012). ![]()
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