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Artist: NF
Track: Only

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I can't be the only one who's lonely tonight
I can't be the only

Yeah, does anybody feel like me?
Show of hands, I don't need a lot, I just wanna find my peace
Yeah, why you throwin' rocks, oh, you wanna kill my dreams?
Okay, tell me everything I'm not
You think I didn't know those things?
Always been a little lost and I still might be
Life's hard, but it's okay (okay)
Watchin' the comments feels like I'm at a court date
How could I complain
With a house like this and a car like that in the driveway?
Half of what I say
Kinda feels like a dream that I'm gonna wake from someday
Wishin' that I'd pray
A little more often and put more time into my faith
Travel in my brain, woo, might find damage and no grace
Things that I hold on to, but I won't say things that I won't let go
So I chain my soul to the heartbreak
Havin' a nice day, that's not a average in my case
Stones like cameras in my face, glamour, it's all fake
Love my job, but it might seem odd that I'm here 'cause I hate fame
Yeah, pay my debt to me, throwin' threats at me
They can't tell this connectin' me, it's affectin' me
Hide that well, they'll write checks to me, but don't check on me
By myself, always questioning what comes next for me (no)
I can't be the only

I can't be the only one who's lonely tonight
No, I can't be the only

Yeah, if you made a list of people that you trusted
Would you put your name down?
Do you know who you are?
When you look at life and you talk about yours, do you feel proud?
Are you leaving a mark, or scared to make a bad impression
So you just go hide in the dark
Livin' and playin' a part, knowin' regret'll come back tomorrow
That's what it does, ain't it? Don't know what we're chasin'
But we all do it, just a part of life, I guess we're all foolish
Running after what we think will make us happy 'til it falls through
And then we find out later it ain't what we wanted
So we give up on it, then we pile the garbage
And we watch it grow and find a drug and numb it
'Til we hit the point that we can barely function
Am I motivated? Is my music dated?
Would I be the same if I was medicated?
Even therapists say I need medication
I avoid it, though, because I'm scared to take it
Am I the only one that has a loaded gun
That's full of doubts and memories to overcome?
And I complain about 'em when they shoot at me
But I know truthfully I like to load 'em up and let 'em
That's so sad to see, that's so sad to see, I need help
They talk passively, then come after me by myself
Lost that half of me, God, there has to be someone else
Don't feel bad for me, I just can't believe that I'm lonely

No, I can't be the only one who's lonely tonight
No, I can't be the only

There's gotta be somebody out there
There's gotta be somebody somewhere
That needs company, and it's comforting to know (know, know)
There's gotta be somebody out there
There's gotta be somebody somewhere
That needs company, and it's comforting to know

I can't be the only one who's lonely tonight
No, I (I) can't be the only (only)
Can't be the only one who's lonely tonight
No, I (I) can't be the only
Full Lyrics and Meaning
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NF & Sasha Alex Sloan – Only
“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
NF – Only One
This is one of the many songs NF has made concerning his relationships. The others include: “Wait” from his debut album Mansion, along with “Got You On My Mind,” “Wish You Wouldn’
NF – Nate
“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.
NF – Oh Lord
“Oh Lord” expresses some of Nate’s qualms and observations throughout life and the Christian walk, ultimately asking if God sees what is happening on earth.
NF – HOPE
“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
NF – WHY
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
NF – Change
“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
NF – JUST LIKE YOU
On the introspective “JUST LIKE YOU”, NF prepares himself for the worst and seizes the opportunity to give comforting advice. Atop a pop instrumental lead by soft piano chords and
NF – LAYERS
“LAYERS” is a title confirmed by the music discovery app Shazam and will be featured on NF’s 2021 mixtape, CLOUDS (THE MIXTAPE).
NF – PANDEMONIUM
[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
NF – Hate Myself
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
NF – The Search
“The Search” is the second single and title track for NF’s fourth album and marks his first release of 2019. On the track, NF opens up about the struggles inside his head and
NF (Ft. Andreas Moss) – Lost in the Moment
This is the concluding track to Therapy Session featuring Jonathan Thulin, now known as Andreas Moss. Throughout the song, Nate refers to himself in the second person as “you” and
NF (Ft. Britt Nicole) – Can You Hold Me
“Can You Hold Me” is the final song from the album Mansion where both NF and featured-vocalist Britt Nicole transparently display their need for comfort and wholeness. In a way
NF – Thinking
“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
NF (Ft. Fleurie) – Mansion
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
NF – BULLET
[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
NF – Options
“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.
NF – Lie
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
NF – 3 A.M.
On “3 A.M.,” NF talks about a relationship that took a turn for the worse. Someone who once had a big part in his life hurt him, and now he is wary of and doesn’t have any good
NF – Breathe
“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
NF – PAID MY DUES
“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
NF (Ft. Hopsin) – LOST
“LOST” is the highly-anticipated collaboration between NF and Hopsin. The title was first alluded to towards the end of the music video for “PAID MY DUES”, which is featured on NF’
NF – PAID MY DUES
“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
NF – RUNNING
[Verse 1] / I'm tired / Of holding on to you, it's time to let / My pride / Go and learn to love myself again, yeah / I don't wanna wait another / Day, I've waited long enough, I'm
NF (Ft. Hopsin) – LOST
“LOST” is the highly-anticipated collaboration between NF and Hopsin. The title was first alluded to towards the end of the music video for “PAID MY DUES”, which is featured on NF’
NF – Intro 2
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
NF – Face It
In “Face It,” NF candidly admits he is struggling with the problems he is going through in his life, including sin. He realises his tendency to be hypocritical when he doesn’t live
NF (Ft. Marty) – Grindin'
“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
NF – Returns
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
NF – Real
“Real” is written in response to the haters. It’s about NF’s passion for the music he writes, and how he feels that he shouldn’t be overlooked. NF is also taking an intensely
NF – Time
[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
Futuristic (Ft. NF) – Epiphany
On March 2, 2017, Futuristic hit NF up on his Twitter wanting to do a song together. Later on March 16, 2017, Futuristic posted a teaser photo on his Twitter page for this new
NF – Wake Up
“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
NF – Statement
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.
NF – Let Me Go
On “Let Me Go,” NF raps about his “dark side” and expresses his feelings towards freedom. While he doesn’t identify who he is communicating with throughout the song, the anonymous
NF – Got You On My Mind
On “Got You On My Mind,” NF raps about the ups and downs of his relationship with Bridgette Doremus. Since the song’s release, NF proposed to Bridgette and the two will be married
NF – I Just Wanna Know
On “I Just Wanna Know,” NF details many rough relationships he has experienced in his life. He explains that he “just wants to know” what caused him and his friend to part ways
NF – Outcast
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
NF – Intro III
On “Intro III,” NF talks about his old fears and describes the changes he has made to conquer them. At the end of the track, NF realizes that he can’t fully destroy his fear
NF – Green Lights
On “Green Lights,” NF portrays that his whole life is a green light and can not be stopped. The track is the second single released by NF following “Outro,” featured on his
NF – Wish You Wouldn't
[Verse 1] / We gotta talk about things / We gotta do something different / 'Cause this isn't working, this isn't working / I don't, I don't know if I can do this / Riding 'round
NF – When I Grow Up
“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
NF – Leave Me Alone
“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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SongMeanings Interpretations
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