Artist: NF
Track: Why

Lyrics
Too many faces, too many faces, too many faces

Yeah, what's your definition of success? (ay)
I don't trust the thoughts that come inside my head (woo)
I don't trust this thing that beats inside my chest
Who I am and who I wanna be cannot connect, why?
Don't think I deserve it? You get no respect (woo)
I just made a couple mil', still not impressed
Let You Down goes triple platinum, yeah, okay, okay, I guess (ay)
Smile for a moment then these questions startin' to fill my head, not again!
I push away the people that I love the most, why? (woo)
I don't want no one to know I'm vulnerable, why? (woo)
That makes me feel weak and so uncomfortable, why? (ay)
Stop askin' me questions, I just wanna feel alive
Until I die, this isn't Nate's flow (woo)
Just let me rhyme, I'm in disguise
I'm a busy person, got no time for lies, one of a kind
They don't see it, I pull out they eyes, I'm on the rise!
I've been doin' this for most my life with no advice (woo)
Take my chances, I just roll the dice, do what I like
As a kid, I was afraid of heights, put that aside
Now I'm here and they look so surprised, well so am I, woo!
They don't invite me to the parties but I still arrive
Kick down the door and then I go inside
Give off that "I do not belong here" vibe
Then take the keys right off the counter, let's go for a ride
Why do y'all look mortified? (ay)
I keep to myself, they think I'm sorta shy, organized
Let You Down's the only song you've heard of? Well then you're behind (woo)
Story time, wish that I could think like Big Sean does, but I just can't decide (aah)
If I should stick my knife inside of Pennywise
I, I don't care what anybody else thinks, lies (haha)
I do not need nobody to help me, lies
I kinda feel guilty 'cause I'm wealthy, why?
I don't understand, it's got me questionin' like, "Why?
Just tell me why, not back to this flow
Inside I feel divided
Back when I ain't had a dime, but had the drive
Back before I ever signed, I questioned life, like, "Who am I, man?" Woo!
Nothin' to me's ever good enough
I could be workin' for twenty-four hours a day and think I never did enough
My life is a movie but there ain't no tellin' what you're gonna see in my cinema (no)
I wanna be great but I get it in the way of myself
And I think about everything that I could never be
Why do I do it though? Ay, yeah
Why you always lookin' aggravated?
Not a choice, you know I had to make it
When they talk about the greatest, they gon' probably never put us in the conversation
Like somethin' then I gotta take it
Write somethin' then I might erase it
I love it, then I really hate it
What's the problem, Nathan? I don't know
I know I like to preach to always be yourself (yeah)
But my emotions make me feel like I am someone else
Me and pride had made a pact that we don't need no help
Which feels like I'm at war inside myself but I forgot the shells
I hold my issues up for all to see, like show and tell
A lot of people know me, but not a lot know me well
Hold my issues up for all to see, like show and tell
A lot of people know me, but they don't know me well

Too many faces, too many faces, too many faces

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Genius Meanings
	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
	NF – PRIDEFUL
	[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
	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 – 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 – DRIFTING
	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
	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 – 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 (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 – 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 – MISTAKE
	[Chorus] / I feel like I'm at a standstill / Waitin' for you to tell me I'm okay / If time heals, tell me, why do I kill / Myself tryna show you I'm not a mistake? / I've got
	NF – Wait
	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 “
	NF – Dreams
	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
	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 – MAMA
	“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
	NF & Julia Michaels – GONE
	[Verse 1: NF] / Always saw my glass as / Half empty, it was never full / You were always passive / And I was irresponsible / Didn't have a chance but / We were scared to let things
	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 – Paralyzed
	In this song, NF talks about how he is stuck, or “Paralyzed” because as Christians we can let the world stop or paralyze us from doing what God has called us to do. We can fall
	NF – HAPPY
	[Verse 1] / Dear God, please / Hear me out, I know it's been a couple years / Since I've reached / Out and said hello, I bet You're wondering / Why I keep / Obsessing on and
	NF – STORY
	“STORY” follows a different approach than NF’s usual songs, on this track we hear Nate narrating a story about a woman named Erin. In the video and song, Erin stops at a gas
	NF – Like This
	On “Like This,” NF reflects on life and its recent changes, comparing himself to his old self in both verses. With a common theme of feeling lost, NF raps about relationships with
	NF & Cordae – CAREFUL
	[Chorus: NF & Cordae] / Stuntin' on me, you get exposed (Woo) / I don't wanna pick, then I buy both (Buy both) / Doesn't go plat', it'll go gold (Go gold) / Keep it upfront, I don'
	NF & Cordae – CAREFUL
	[Chorus: NF & Cordae] / Stuntin' on me, you get exposed (Woo) / I don't wanna pick, then I buy both (Buy both) / Doesn't go plat', it'll go gold (Go gold) / Keep it upfront, I don'
	NF – Trauma
	“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
	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 – 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 – 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
	NF – CLOUDS
	“CLOUDS” marks NF’s first release of 2021, following his October 2020 track “Chasing_(Demo).” On the track, NF recounts success and shares how he doesn’t fit the classic rapper
	NF – Let You Down
	On “Let You Down,” NF laments the struggles he had earlier in his life, and looking back at himself he felt like he “let himself down.” This track is similar to his songs “Got You
	NF (Ft. Tech N9ne) – TRUST
	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
	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. 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – SUFFICE
	[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
	NF – Therapy Session
	“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
	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 – 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 – MOTTO
	“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
	NF – My Life
	On “My Life,” NF speaks to his sister about change. While not much is known about NF’s family other than his mother’s overdose, what we are told here is that—in the first verse—