I can't BELIEVE what I just watched... (Composer reacts to HOPE by NF)

[@DJE7828]

He wasn't making fun of himself, he was finally letting go of all the pain and suffering he'd been holding on to for so long. Finally forgiving his mom. Having a kid changed his life and made him see that there is something to live for, someone to live for. He finally allowed God to clean up his mind and heart. Depression is real and it's a fight. He said the 30 years line at the end 31 times because he just turned 31. So it was 30 years of old NF, depression, pain, suffering, no hope in sight but year 31 is a new light, a new chapter, a new start. NF is hands down the G.O.A.T.

[@isaakbrummund1870]

I felt like I was getting punched when he said making fun of himself 😭

[@yesyesyesyesyesyes2021]

Of all the review videos I've watched of this amazing song, that was the worst take I've ever heard

[@DeadlyHeroism]

Top comment and he doesn't like it. Hmn.

[@heywhatsupiloveyou-en4od]

I totally agree..and now he has a kid! ❤

[@Heil355]

Super disconnected and misunderstanding NF as an artist bad reaction/review

[@hisgeneration1]

Still get goosebumps every time I listen to this song.

[@brittanietroncoso6590]

Yessss

[@cowmilk2799]

please record the rest of the album reactions!!

[@logan9263]

Same!! That ending is insane! Chills everytime!

[@almagarcia3854]

Omg me too!! Especially the ending part!

[@nickconopa562]

Literally took the words out of my mouth

[@sbizarro1077]

He's not making of himself he finally addressing his issues with Hope. He will always battle his issues...that was the battle at the mountain top. He took the reigns but his past will always try to creep in. Nice reaction.

[@KingOfTheJungleEntertainment]

This is what i was going to say.

[@racheljarvis816]

Absolutely right! I kept grimacing every time he said “making fun of himself!”

[@Li-Jester]

I pray he's found God, may the Lord be with him and everyone, God can save you from anything, even yourself.

[@andreajane8211]

​@@Li-JesterNF is a Christian rapper. He's been very open about that.

[@andreajane8211]

I was literally going to say this. He obviously doesn't know much about NF.

[@ccan7489]

“I don't know if I'm making movies or music videos” -NF (The Search)

[@tazman9859]

FRRRR thats exactly what I thought when he said that!!!

[@3ffi3ntX]

6:04

[@NYGx1991]

@@tazman9859same lol

[@whatdoiputhere195]

yeah the sales can rise doesn't mean much though when your health declines

[@snokly9070]

"Hey NF, you wanna make a movie or a video?" "yes" - NF

[@jennameans6919]

i never listen to NF, but my friends do and they took me to his concert this past summer. before the show my roommate would play his music some and this was the song that stuck in my head the most. the video is so good!

[@michaelallen7641]

How was the show? I got to go see him in Philly and the energy was amazing.

[@jennameans6919]

@@michaelallen7641 it was great! he performed really really well live and the crowd was enjoyable!

[@thesingleequestrian413]

I cried so hard during the ending because it resonated with where i was. I started grinding toward my goals shortly after, im getting there too.

[@TheFluffyMuffins]

keep up the fight! be who you deserve, been through enough. #LoveOverEverything

[@bigwaterbassin4961]

Glad I’m not the only one. That hit me hard.

[@foxygal5877]

Just had this moment for myself. I need to work harder.

[@danrandall3772]

It's not him poking fun at his old self. It's more about his "real" journey with his mental health and how he has grown . You can follow his progression from album to album. When his mix tape came out and even slightly before that you could see everything lining up to come out with a much more positive outtake in life in general. His connection with his fans and being that voice for those that can't or don't know how to put into words the troubles they may be experiencing and more importantly how to push past those negative thoughts that their are people all over with similar problems. Even you where talking about how dark his music is but you can go back all the way to therapy session and even before even with it's dark "atmosphere the underlying message was in achieving a positive attitude and mental health.

[@theg.o.a.t.3721]

At 6:05 when you said "was that a music video or a movie" I literally thought of that same exact line in the search!!

[@levijarvis-s2t]

'I don't know if I'm making movies or music videos' -NF

[@kenai_adventures]

Huge NF Fan here, goosebumps everytime!!! The creativity is awesome!!! You should listen to The search, and the last song of the Hope album (Running) where he is saying goodbye to FEAR!!! Also listen to Intro 3, hes talking to fear too ❤

[@erichbobbitt9012]

The ending always brings me to tears and I get goosebumps, it’s so relatable to anyone who suffers from depression and anxiety

[@brandyp4136]

He’s a brilliant writer! I cannot wait for more of what he creates, I’m a huge fan!

[@TechTales11]

He’s a brilliant writer! I cannot wait for more of what he creates, I’m a huge fan!

[@nikoc575]

He was broody, depressed and anxious. He's growing and fighting through it

[@raquelsanchez2587]

This was exactly my reaction. I love this NF, he is fire

[@jessicadesousa1473]

I just get goosebumps when I listen to another of NFs song and sometimes cry. The one about his mother I can never forget

[@DavidDaniels-iq1vn]

At 56 years old, I can still relate to Nate. As men, we silently go through so many trials and tribulations in our lives. Nate's therapy is saying the quiet parts out loud, something I could never do.

[@Emily-is9mm]

refering to 6:50 when he's talking about Nate's change in clothes compared to old music videos; I saw him in concert in august and throughout the show, he went from all-black clothes at the start and eventually ended up in all-white by the end. It was a really cool transformation

[@allThemLoveMEH]

I love how this video referenced his lyrics from Mansion because he ended the song with that’s a door I won’t ever open.. so he did open the door. He’s lyrically remarkable. Probably the best artist out there to put his music into a beautiful visual story or evolution, too. He’s the best.

[@barbadosx]

Album is solid, and the other MV off of it is Motto - worth the reaction!

[@phillipdonnatien6481]

I loved this reaction. This man holds the heartstrings to anyone who’s been through trauma.

[@daddycj4109]

You’re channel will blow up reacting to NF.

[@unfi5hable]

Love this guy, love his music, love his message.

[@Sceptre24]

Such a wholesome reaction video! ❤🥹

[@AZsummersun]

New sub here, thanks for your reaction to NF. Just a suggestion, have you ever heard of REN? I would start with “Hi Ren” and go from there!!

[@becauseisaac]

Second person who’s recommended him. Will take a look!

[@davidsnead7728]

Dude, that was AMAZING. Thanks for reintroducing me to NF.

[@pmpin8ez612]

Motto is a fun video too. Great reaction!

[@isaiahblamire]

I saw nf in hershy pa, and when hope started, it was one of the most crazy build up ever. Man I love. Nf

[@becauseisaac]

lol, I used to live there. Nice!

[@Winner2champion]

This song meant so much to his fans who have been with him since the beginning because it ties all of his music together. He has grown so much! It’s been an honor to watch him!

[@darryldavis3569]

This guy obviously skimmed through NFs tracks and just started talking about him like he's listened. NF is the truth and from the heart. It all hits home because he is us and we are him. He does it for the people. He does not care what anyone thinks. It's his release and our pleasure to hear his words and have the feeling he is talking about our own lives.

[@michaeltodd7008]

I am with you on being borderline speechless!

[@norahdenovan8658]

Just a masterpiece in my opinion, love him ❤🙏

[@emilioarmando5457]

NF cannot stop taking himself seriously, that's what makes NF --> NF, is just getting into that point of acceptance of being who he is to build unique things

[@Heather-z1s]

Imagine talking about a person who you don’t know and coming up with a completely false conclusion about him. NF will always be an inspirational artist, and a lyrical genius. That man has taken his fans through all of his emotional realities. If you listened to any of his other albums, you would have understood that.

[@corbind.9395]

Ive seen this a few times, and honestly never really noticed the facial changes at tbe end. Awesomeness!

[@SaddleLight]

Great reaction! You should listen to “Running”, last track on the hope Album. Musically it’s awesome and resolves the “taking the reigns” finish to to Hope video.

[@Toothless-cookie]

I love NF i love his songs my favorite songs of his has to be happy and just like you. I love the hope album so much I’ve been a fan of his for like 3 years I can’t what to go to another concert of his it was so cool to his concert and i love in the hope video he added mansion into and he is not making fun he is expressing himself in song and he has always and he is not making fun of his self he is expressing his self in each song that he pretty much is just doing what he does and just expressing his feelings in song and he his loved by meany because it’s relatable and seminole to there life and they love his music too

[@dubleYou5967]

NF is therapy for me

[@Beatxnation808]

no drugs no bad language no sex just music

[@mattschiebout645]

His music is his mental health journey.

[@jch_music]

This is one of the songs that made me actually sit down and really listen to NF instead of hearing the songs whenever my friend would play them on road trips. It's epic, that's all I can say.

[@timmybubbyboi5679]

this as the openning song for the hope tour actually slaps so hard 🔥

[@jordanmullett3424]

6:13 the words you say about music video or movie those are actual NF quotes from The Search

[@MichelleGoddard-ccc2023]

This album holds a lot of pain and a lot of healing. I highly suggest listening to Gone, Happy and Running ❤

[@GuardianTiger]

I love your reactions so much already as new viewer. Very thoughful and insightful!

[@dshae14]

I always watch every video reacting to this because I just love everyone’s reaction to the end because it’s so frickin good

[@kempkennedy3542]

The video is definitely a love letter to some of his old songs. In "The Search" - he says that he is looking for the map to hope (you seen it?) and now he has it. When I finally sets off in the right direction, his 'evil self' throws him back into "The Mansion", which is a metaphor for his mind. In there he sees lots of his past in videos which I leave readers to explore if they are into this music and haven't seen them yet. In it are all his 'symbols' from past vids as well. The black balloons (his burdens), the smile he has to paint on his face, the cage he was trapped in, etc. Quite impressive when you are fan of his!!!

[@kimmimulder]

This song plays ode to all of his past albums, moods, feelings, thoughts, songs, and past videos. The "my album" in baking voices, is all the parts of him that he's accepted and shown still saying "I'm here and you're not forgetting us" In previous songs he says "I'm looking for the map to hope, have you seen it?" And he's holding up a blank "map" and taking advice from his past. When he's shoved into the mansion, it's straight ode to that song, how the different floors are different levels off his psyche. In the basement you see his darkness and all the balloons (symbols of the burdens he's always carrying around him) In the other room is the cage that's in several videos as well as the "senior nf" featured in the video called I'm sorry where he dies over and over as himself while the old man just watches passively... the fact that the old man is holding the keys to his own prison is yet another concept of being trapped in your own past. Then, on the peak, he mentions holding his son to windows and never looking out them I'm loss, as well as says I forgive you momma - both from past songs and videos talking of waiting for the parent who never arrives for visits and never forgiving his mother for (suicide I think). Last... I think the flashes between white and dark nf at the end battle is admitting he is still human and the darkness is never completely gone. Just my... breakdown on the way the video and lyrics run.

[@defskill9484]

Truly a masterpiece 🔥❤💯

[@martenros6729]

(The whole black persona) isnt a persona it was him struggling with life and hanging on to things from his past this song and others of his new album show that he is done staying in the past and moving forward its a beautiful thing i fucking love Nate

[@desmondprey4881]

"Don't know if I'm making movies or music videos" - Nate

[@NoOne-go6tc]

Welcome to the nf journey

[@isabelpulley9660]

I remember when I first listened to this song and I was in tears

[@weekendwitheshaan5401]

bro summoned the entire nf communtiy 💀

[@RobertSmith-bs3mk]

Its him transitioning between happy and old him he went back one more time to look at it all and he then was looking at his burdens in the room then seeing who he let down then finally snapped out of it fighting with himself finally saying hes not in the past but the present

[@fourrest6177]

I love watching people reacting to Hope !

[@JonPere2]

Classic is traditional. Not making fun of himself. Yes, the beat is amazing. Bars as well.

[@nathancastro9026]

We have a goat and an OG

[@joshs9157]

NF's great. Hopefully you give the rest of the Hope album a listen. 2 otyer videos and 13 total tracks, great album.

[@aymee7136]

This is the new Nate. No longer in black.

[@darielserrano777]

No bro it wasn’t a music video…..it was a freakin memoir!🫢🤯 “30 years of “ bar was unbelievably moving .seeing the inner demons of doubt being portrayed in his lyrics and performance in the end just blew me away. Just WoW!

[@richf4283]

THEY GET IT!!!

[@elismart13]

4:15 what do you mean "taking himself super seriously" he makes a song as "serious" as it's needed to be.. otherwise they wouldnt be his song.

[@callmefrog76]

Reactor seems to have had the point fly right over his head 😑

[@OndaraOrucho]

Happy by nf hits hard

[@elijahponder6329]

You got to understand what hes been through he tells you in his songs and thats why they sound dark

[@RektalReptil]

It’s beautiful

[@lukegoatley8501]

I'm always amazed when people don't understand this music vid.

[@samueldogjani5765]

You seem to have never been depressed bro, good for you

[@HopePaul-ug8cg]

First if all he is not making fun if himself he was saying that he has carried all his pain and he let it go also its not a new nf he has just grown as a person wich i love

[@AllyssaButler-ug2ck]

He’s amazing!!!

[@savannasmith1625]

You have to do the whole hope album, just keep going!!

[@1xICExVIPERx1]

When he got pushed in by his dark side all roads lead to the mansion even for the hopeful side of NF. The whole hope album is amazing

[@BCDPsecchomicidios]

This song will forever be one of my favs of all time. I've heard it more than 200 times and I still get goosebumps.

[@BigBrownBevo]

So deep, and the rest of the album is great too.

[@josiah2357]

6:07 He just described every no music video

[@dereck_MT360]

I don't think he was making fun of himself. I think he was realizing that he was in a dark space but is now allowing himself to explore and in a sense be born again...fresh start. But in the end you could see flashes of his old (dark)self trying to creep back...its a constant battle to not go back to that dark place.

[@rachelcharity7782]

THAT WAS THE CRAZIEST THJNGS IVER EVER SEEN

[@kieranm9425]

im surprised by the quality of your video good job with everythin dude, the lighting the tones the sound work good job

[@LeahRobb]

Not making fun of himself. But yes it was a like a movie and yes, the world needs more of this kind of creativity.

[@richf4283]

I’m on my way…don’t lose faith in me

[@SpadeWasT4ken]

I’m actually going to be sad because that might be his last album and I might not even get to go to his concert and I’ve been a fan of his since 2014.. :(

[@becauseisaac]

Why would it be his last album?

[@SpadeWasT4ken]

@@becauseisaac NF said he wasn't making anymore

[@johningrum7240]

THAT...WAS...AMAZING. I love NF and that was insane. You should check out REN and watch the video of HI REN.

[@Lock-Vlog]

NF and Ez mil is my best rapper in this era

[@hunterbauman2485]

You need to check out his music video Story from this new album!!!

[@TheBannaner]

At the end of the music vid it kinda reminded me of venom but with NF and old NF and they don’t get along

[@constance8883]

I strongly agree

[@Proph3cy]

HOPE (pun not intended) you will react to more NF songs/videos. Wanna see another music video by him that will make you question if its a music or a movie? check Story. Also, may I recommend another artist by the name EZ Mil. Start with his song IDK(In Da Kitchen). He was indie before Eminem/Dr.Dre signed him.

[@cartersclub7626]

6:04 this is how I reacted watching it for the first time

[@НиколайВоробьев-ш5щ]

Сука, это шедевр! Как же он хорош

[@joeappleby9000]

NF might be the best rapper ever.

[@luckahilu5491]

Think 🤔 before you speak.NF was not making a mockery of himself but he was accepting who he was and who he has become

[@juliehamel8225]

NF Real Music 🎶 🎵

[@MaryKat2]

Making fun of himself ? No he was at peace from all the heartbreak he went through .

[@AaronSeigneurie]

NF is dam good

[@becauseisaac]

dam right

[@turtledove040]

Okay well I Love NF a lot

[@OfTheChosenFew]

Mind BURST fiyahhhh

[@AllyssaButler-ug2ck]

This made me think of Chris Webby!!! Don’t think just listen!!! Pray for my soul!!! YOU’RE WELCOME!!! 🎉❤

[@unKn0WnPNG]

I don't like that people feel the need to defend an artist when they don't pay attention to both sides. I 100% listen to NF daily; several of his songs are in my liked playlist. I understand that sometimes it's upsetting when someone else's view of a song is negative to a song you like, but that does not mean you can shame the other person. (Please read the reply's underneath)

[@unKn0WnPNG]

Realize that this is ONE song out of ALL of NF's music. Also, I do agree that the "making fun of himself" comment was a little down-putting, however if you took the time, like I did, to check the comments FULLY, you would see that he did acknowledge someone's explanation on how NF wasn't "making fun of himself."

[@unKn0WnPNG]

Moral of the story, check before you step. Make sure you know the full context. Make sure you aren't hating on someone for having an opinion that's different to yours. And most of all, remember that he is reacting to a single song out of the entirety of NF's discography. He as a reactor/composer/artist knows that one song does not define an artist's musical ability/appeal.

[@georgejetson1379]

You are alright.... NF would approve... ;)

[@ChaosInFlux]

Never heard of this guy, usually not in my wheelhouse when it comes to genres. I can say it is pretty good though.

[@bryancurry1723]

Tom Macdonald Best Rapper Ever. Similar vibe of fighting with your internal self. Music video is good too. I mean he's no NF but it's good

[@1xICExVIPERx1]

The whole gimmick of black it's like everybody else so much anger so much frustration so much anxiety anybody can be what he projects in his dark yourself. Since he's had a son this is the first album he's had which gives him a different view on certain situations in his life and knowing that he has to make a change and like everyone else we can relate to the situations and the struggles because it feels like he's talking to you and not just himself