Genius Lyrics
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NF – WHY
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On “WHY,” NF talks about the recent success on his hit single “Let You Down,” being an outcast, his aggression and wrestles with inner conflict. Following “NO NAME,” this is the
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NF – Time
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[Chorus] / Even if we both break down tonight / And you say you hate me, and we go to bed angry / I know everything will be alright / I'll be here waiting, I promise I'm changing
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NF – Outcast
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On “Outcast,” NF shows us he doesn’t want to fit in with anyone in the rap industry and will pursue his own style.
The music video for this track was released on October 6, 2017
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NF – PAID MY DUES
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“Paid My Dues” is a surprise single, following NF’s July 2019 album The Search.
On the track, NF talks about the critics bashing his album The Search, his burdens, and internal
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NF – Intro
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The music video for “Intro” was first published through MTV’s website. This song was used for a promo for FOX’s Empire and featured on the soundtrack for Madden NFL 16.
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NF – Therapy Session
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“Therapy Session” is an analysis of NF’s life and mental state. It discusses his growth from being a nobody to performing in front of thousands and giving his listeners music to
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NF – HOPE
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“HOPE” is NF’s first release of 2023 and his first release since his March 2021 mixtape, CLOUDS (THE MIXTAPE), it serves as the lead single, intro and title track of his fifth
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NF – Outro
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On “Outro,” NF writes about the story of his journey to the top of the rap game, his motivation for making music, and also the emotions he has experienced from pain in his life.
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NF (Ft. Tech N9ne) – TRUST
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On “TRUST,” NF teams up with veteran rapper Tech N9ne to deliver introspective bars at a rapid, jaw-dropping speed. The chaotic track showcases both artists lyrical ability across
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NF – No Excuses
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“No Excuses” is one of the more high-energy tracks on The Search where NF explains his path to success and that excuses would have never helped him get there. The chorus references
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NF – Reality
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[Intro] / Hey, welcome to reality / Yeah / Sometimes, we all get away from that real life / You know sit back and think about, "What if my life was like this?" / It's crazy / And
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NF – Statement
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On “Statement,” NF criticizes many rappers, saying how they only care about fame, even mentioning Drake near the end of the track, explaining how NF is now in the game.
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NF – Returns
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On “Returns,” NF pairs a refreshing, new flow with lyrical bars to announce the return of his misfit self. The last line specifically references his 2017 track “Outcast,” which was
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NF – Circles
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From NF’s first studio album Moments, “Circles” describes his constant battle with sin and how he feels he is always heading in the wrong direction. Despite being aware of his
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NF – Lie
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On “Lie,” NF implicates over a failed relationship with his lover. He frequently declares her as being a liar by her late night phone calls and false accusations upon his
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NF – Leave Me Alone
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“Leave Me Alone” is a track where NF responds to fame, which is personified and originally referenced in the 2018 singles “NO NAME” and “WHY.” He wants his fame to “leave him alone
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NF – Breathe
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“Breathe,” following an emotional track, “How Could You Leave Us,” highlights the importance of taking a breath. NF also talks about his past in Gladwin, Michigan, a broken
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NF – Change
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“Change” is a track where NF fights with his inner-self about needing change in his life, but is afraid to venture out and try new things. These feelings are reflected in the beat
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NF – Escape
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[Chorus] / I wish, that I could leave it all behind me / Go to my own world where no one can find me / I guess it's just the way I escape, yeah / I guess it's just the way I escape
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NF – PANDEMONIUM
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[Verse 1] / Somethin' special 'bout me, you can already tell the energy is different / Confidence is at the highest level, I don't ever see it dippin' (Yeah) / Try me if you wanna
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NF (Ft. Fleurie) – Mansion
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NF explains in his album promo video that his mind is a mansion. Every song on the album is a different emotion – a different story. NF reminisces on his past mistakes and memories
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NF (Ft. Marty) – Grindin'
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“Grindin'” is about the hard work NF puts into his music. Nate is constantly grinding and working on what he’s passionate about. He spends countless hours perfecting his music and
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NF – Destiny
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On “Destiny,” NF raps about the want to fulfill his destiny, how he’s rising to the top, and how he focuses on the negative. The track was first previewed on his Instagram. The
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NF – Thinking
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“Thinking” is the calm penultimate track off of The Search, where NF reflects on life and his journey to success. Common themes of the album are raised for a final time, such as
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NF – Options
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“Options” is a hard-hitting, aggressive track, sharing the only option is to make it in the industry. Along with “No Excuses,” this track features a more traditional hip hop beat.
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NF – MAMA
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“MAMA” is the second song in which NF addresses his late mother directly. However, unlike the angry and hurt tone of his April 2016 song “How Could You Leave Us”, “MAMA” is hopeful
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NF – Dreams
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On “Dreams,” NF reflects on many sad days, feelings of regret, relationships with tight friends and just doing himself.
The track was first previewed on NF’s social media. The
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NF – Know
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On “Know,” NF raps about showing love for family, not rapping for money and sharing struggles in his life. Prior to the release, on August 28, 2017, NF previewed a snippet of “Know
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NF – Notepad
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“Notepad” is a song in which Nate uses perfect personification by writing a letter to his best friend: his notepad. His notepad was his best and truest friend, having been with him
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NF – Moments
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[Intro] / Here I come, here I come / There I go, there I go / Yeah, I'm a dreamer (I'm a dreamer) / Here I come, here I come / There I go, there I go / Yeah, I'm a dreamer (I'm a
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NF – Trauma
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“Trauma” is a ballad that NF uses to show a different side to his artistry, contrasting greatly against the dark, powerful hip-hop tracks in his discography.
The track itself
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NF – Intro 2
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On “Intro 2,” NF aggressively laments his emotions to show his growth as an artist, how he uses music as his as therapy and how he brings “real” lyrics. The track is the first
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NF – BULLET
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[Verse 1] / Look, I wouldn't say it if I didn't mean it / You ever need me for any reason, let me know / I got your back, I would die and kill for you / Don't question that, you
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NF – MOTTO
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“MOTTO” is the second single from NF’s 5th studio album HOPE. The second instalment represents his new ‘beliefs’ and ‘ideals,’ following the first single, “HOPE,” which converts NF
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NF – Hate Myself
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On “Hate Myself,” NF lets out some of his deepest thoughts which resonate as he ends the chorus with:
And I wish I could help
But it’s hard when I hate myself
His fans simply
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NF – All I Have
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On “All I Have,” NF expresses that he gives “all he has” when he creates his music. He expresses his emotions and raps about his faith in God and the work he put in to become a
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NF & Sasha Alex Sloan – Only
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“Only” is a personal ballad describing the want to have someone there in difficult times. The track features the sole-feature of the The Search, Sasha Sloan, who is a Los Angeles
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NF – SUFFICE
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[Part I] / [Chorus] / Yeah, if I did it, then I did it right (Yes), yeah / This ain't happen for me overnight (No), yeah / Bet against me, you gon' pay the price (Woo), yeah / Down
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NF – When I Grow Up
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“When I Grow Up” is the third single off of NF’s 2019 album The Search. On the track, NF shares when growing up, he aspired to be a rapper, rather than go to college or work a nine
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NF – Wait
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On “Wait,” NF raps about a past relationship that didn’t work out. He talks about the struggle leaving the girl and wishing to get another chance. This track is very similar to “
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NF – DRIFTING
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On “DRIFTING”, NF raps about insecurities and lack of self-love. He expresses feeling lost and helpless with no purpose, expanding on the song “Hate Myself” from his 2019 album The
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NF – Motivated
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“Motivated” is the seventh track from Mansion and is an upbeat, fiery song in which NF demonstrates the motivation he has for making music using clever wordplay and a fast flow.
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NF – Wake Up
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“Wake Up” is NF’s message to people who are struggling with life. People can’t appreciate the good in life or fix the mistakes that they have made because they’re “sleeping”. This
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NF – Nate
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“Nate” is an introspective track where NF talks to his younger self and gives advice based on what he has experienced since growing up as a person and an artist.
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NF – LAYERS
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“LAYERS” is a title confirmed by the music discovery app Shazam and will be featured on NF’s 2021 mixtape, CLOUDS (THE MIXTAPE).
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NF – PRIDEFUL
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[Intro] / Woah-oh / Ooh, ooh / Oh-oh, ooh / Ooh / Yeah / [Verse 1] / Feels like I work my hardest when I'm at my lowest / Even unhappy people can have happy moments / Even small
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