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

[@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!!!

[@skyrylah]

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

[@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!

[@mightymouse0596]

Literally took the words out of my mouth

[@VidsFamilyNewman]

This song pushed me over the edge from defeating my depression. I'm almost 50 and for 36 years I've been in therapy. It was the end of the song with the 30 years of just made me breakdown and it's time to let go of the darkness. Then I heard "Running" which is the last song on Hope, that one cemented my turn around. Thanks to NF and Ren, I've been happy for the past 6 to 7 months with hardly any depression.

[@cymteria]

I am so proud of you, keep pushing

[@atm8708]

That's fucking beautiful, beyond beautiful. You deserve every ounce of happiness you've found and I promise there is more out there for you. Never quit, there will be bad days, bad weeks, maybe even bad years, but don't give up on yourself. Just come back to the art that makes you feel alive. Love you brother, much love 🙏

[@AZOverland2017]

🙏

[@brettwiuff2266]

Awesome!!

[@alaskacodm7085]

stay strong my man, you got this

[@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.

[@SnowOfAllTrades]

I never heard of NF, but this song is an absolute piece of art! Thank you for introducing me to it!

[@OppressedPotato]

NF is pretty awesome. I also like Twenty One Pilots

[@DielanOG]

I highly suggest watching most of his Music Videos in order. They basically tell a story and Hope was in my opinion suppose to be the ending of his search for Hope. The other music videos will also tell you about who the other 'selfs" were. I.E Depression | Anger | Fear

[@mmesomafelix3236]

welcome to the community

[@Rummyson]

You are about to go down a rabbit hole.

[@Apha-hl2km]

@@Rummysonfor sure dude

[@AB515-wx8eb]

been an NF fan for so long and this song just gave me another reason to love him. He is one of the only artists I know who has character development. That alone makes him amazing.

[@mistyfitch]

Wasn’t making fun of himself. He realized there’s so much more to life, and he’s releasing all the fear and pain and anger he’s been living in. He wants to live life to the fullest and change from hopeless to hopeful. It’s brilliant.

[@ybell10]

i dont think he watched from the beginning of the journey! 😢

[@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!!

[@Unit_mann]

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

[@pythor2117]

The last scene on the mountaintop is probably the coolest moment in any music video ever

[@Xela07727]

His “brooding, black persona” is not something just for his music or him to get famous or something that most musicians nowadays putting on. This is a reflection of his music, and his music reflects what’s he’s going through, all the baggages that he’s carrying is bleeding off from his music, his songs. I never thought that being “serious” is something off-putting. He is literally singing/rapping his heart out, what most of us going through and relate to him, him being “serious” and being REAL is what makes him standout, which is very rare for a musician nowadays, from the ocean of sex, money, drugs, bitc**s, swearings fortunately we have NF.

[@MinkiOfficial]

Yeah and I wanna say something, I dont even listen to other rappers who rap about sex, money, drugs, etc. I literally could care less about them. I only listen to NF and rappers who talk about real genuine and relatable things. People who rap about things with respect and love.

[@lucawiersema]

He and Dax are similar in how they rap and what they rap on, but Dax is more Christian and God-oriented in certain aspects as well as doesn't curse in his raps

[@Jokersworld32]

@@lucawiersemaDax is really bad about cussing . I’m not judging but Dax don’t really represent a real Christian lifestyle . Most of his songs that iv listened to have the “f” word in them a lot and some have GD that is a word no Christian would ever say as it’s using Gods name in vein

[@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.

[@chrish022]

Love that NF is being recognized on a national level even in mainstream things like the commercials for college football and being put into video games. His songs are so anthem like and touch a lot of people in so many different ways

[@cjstats1514]

He's been on a national level. Actually international. Don't know where you got that he wasn't.

[@draiic]

If you didn't notice, he was holding the Map to Hope. A things he's mentioned in a previous song.

[@CrEATIVELENNY-en9xv]

The search

[@xeroclan9595]

He's not making fun of himself. I physically cringed when you said that. He's not making a mockery of his older self: he's turning *into* a *new* NF. C'mon, dude.

[@chiszam_893]

My number one artist this year on Spotify…. NF!!

[@JUICSKIYT]

yes indeed been listening since his moments album pretty much an OG fan i am and always will be

[@Kcbudden]

@@JUICSKIYT💯🗣️ If you don't know the song Circles you not an OG fan 😊

[@leehigh2611]

@@Kcbuddenand if they aren’t so what 🤣🤣 what a dumb comment

[@iHoPStA]

I cry a little everytime I listen to this song....I have gone through hell in life, and when I needed to move on and pick myself up, he came out with this song....He isn't making "fun" of himself. He's in a battle with himself. The part of him that wants to keep him down. The part of him that won't let him heal. I fight myself every day and he has helped me find my footing and I can't even begin to explain how much this dude means to me.

[@matthewgeraghty4026]

The whole album is a smash. He has some of the deepest music. Real music🔥🔥

[@JamieJamz]

Dude the darkness comes out of watching his mom die to prescription drug addiction and a hard childhood because of it. You need to take the whole NF Journey to truly understand where he came from.

[@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!

[@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 ❤

[@dominiclara799]

Every emotion he personifies so he always has an inner battle, this time its hope vs fear, the black was trying to take over and hope made it clear now he's taking the reigns.

[@oXIRazorIXo1]

The way he shows he's evolving and growing. Letting go of past pain and troubles yet they keep trying to creep back into his mind. When he says the 30 years lines he says 30 years 30 times.

[@erichbobbitt9012]

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

[@Kellietruj]

This song gives me chills. Saw him live in September and it was incredible. Hearing HOPE live was a complete different experience

[@annilianichols2168]

I saw him live twice, once last July and then again this May. Absolutely amazing experience

[@legacyxv7132]

This song came out when everything in my life fell apart at the same time, and I was in one of the darkest points in my life. Now I'm in college, NF is my favorite artist of all time, and when I make it big he is def getting a shout out as the man who straight up saved my life.

[@WasatchWheeler]

He absolutely was not making fun of himself. This guy doesn’t get deep dark depression

[@nikoc575]

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

[@DahakaCL]

He was not taking himself too seriously. The whole albums, timeline and adding to that the videos and which songs he has picked to make a video from it, is the clear process of healing and how his life have been a process of learning, forgiving, moving forward not by just doing it, doing it with the intention of being better for him and his beloved ones :).

[@jakecohen6650]

Absolute masterpiece! Nf is so underrated

[@mandybrumbelow2956]

NF is a GOAT!!!!! He speaks to people. I went to his Perception tour and Hope tour. It was truly something special.

[@JoJoLink-xk4fd]

Me too! Hope tour was so AMAZING. I never sat down, (should have bought the general admission, cheaper and up close) I looked like I came out of a torrential rain storm!! What a ride!

[@CallisioraTsuki]

I love watching people who do react vids on NF and his music, hits like a large amount of serotonin.

[@raquelsanchez2587]

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

[@randomlyniceperson1910]

This song gives me chills every single time! almost puts me to tears.

[@NIKKI-1979]

Remember anyone with trauma abuse ptsd etc you go through a journey of healing. His catalog is so relatable.

[@Bennett12337]

“Don’t know if I’m making movies or music videos” -NF

[@ScottIbarra-gr2yb]

Dude, that's crazy!!!!!

[@RedKnight26]

YO

[@TheMostMechyGold]

Fr, “The Search” was insane

[@smc8238]

Definitely. Our world needs more creativity like this.

[@CCFIFresno]

NF is what the Music industry was meant to be before the greed and money evolved it into something non hereditary.... 🔥⚡💯⚡🔥

[@iamthefiremanjj]

Yes

[@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.

[@Kasper_Roman_]

Wow... Great reaction! Thanks for this, wait for the next reaction to NF 🔥

[@phillipdonnatien6481]

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

[@NF4Life]

That was my thoughts too,I've never seen anything like that!! Never heard any of his songs until Hope,I'm so hooked 😂

[@ShibaInu67]

You ruined the video when you mentioned NF is making fun of himself. 😒 He's not.

[@yasmina94123]

He’s not making fun of himself he’s healing 🙄

[@rebekahmoore1258]

He's moving away from himself. He's choosing growth and showing his self awareness so people might join him. We die if we stop growing. Gotta keep moving up...elevate. Love this deeply!

[@tmaxyt5758]

😁 I regret reading the comments before watching this: the whole time I was bracing myself for his comment.

[@EleazarB-nd6nx]

See his whole life he was holding baggage of his traumas (that’s what he says) he is trying to change he wants to find peace. He is “lost” he slowly is actually starting to heal and find peace like he has been looking for. He said in one of his songs that these songs are his therapy

[@BrianScott2478]

"I don't know if I making movies or music videos"

[@LilyNaahma]

6:08 I mean, in The Search he DID mention he didn’t know if he was making movies or music videos…

[@clarissahernandez7853]

If you think he's making fun of himself he isn't, he's letting go of his past, he's letting go of what use hold him back

[@tiff5756]

I like the fact that this song and video reflects his inner conflict with himself and working through things he has struggled with.

[@itsActuallyX]

bro what you said about this being like a movie is so cool because it's exactly what he would want to hear. "I don't know if I'm making movies or music videos." -NF 'The Search'

[@MrCowPowr]

NF is one of the GOATS

[@donbarbaraphillipson6285]

THAT WAS ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!!!!!!! I'LL LISTEN TO THIS AGAIN AND AGAIN!!!!!!!!

[@ThomasLiu-yw9fm]

love the way you make this reaction video with no pauses and a revview at the end

[@Draemina]

NF is my spirit animal 😂😂😂 “RUNNING” off that same album, along with “Hope,” are like my 2023 anthems. And “HAPPY” is just… on point.

[@jlawson7204]

Truly a masterpiece. Nice reaction, well done! For somebody that isn't a huge NF fan, you caught most of the references. Impressive.

[@daddycj4109]

You’re channel will blow up reacting to NF.

[@mwghostrider]

Each room represented each one of his past albums not songs. And the track and video repsents him letting go of the past and moving on. Letting go of the darkness within and coming to the light, letting go the negative and becoming positive. You got darkness and light, dark represents the past the negative and the light represents rebirth ( he is reborn he is becoming the better version of himself) hence he says, “ I’m taking the reins” he now controls his path and his darkness no longer has the hold on him. It is honestly the most beautiful and powerful song / lyrics / video any artist has ever released in my opinion. The way he re traces his steps and breaks down each past album of his to then transition back to explaining how he got to this point and ending it with him officially letting go and becoming the captain of his own ship / of his life story. The way he writes is truly something so beautiful and so unique, that is why I love NF and the work he puts out so much. Mad respect for NF.

[@Julian-k4q]

You have to do the NF-yourney. He´s my favourite artist and his music is so real, deep, powerful and passionate. Nice reaction

[@Terry-dp8mk]

I think in this part ( 4:01 ), it’s a call out to mansion(an older song of his)

[@aylasage4168]

I love hope so much. Bc not only does it show him letting go of his pain, but throughout the album his songs are more sung than rapped, and his rap was a way for him to express his trauma and show his pain, and I feel like him singing more in the album shows his strength and his evolvement through the pain.

[@unfi5hable]

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

[@starsafterdawn]

Bro I found your channel today and it's crazy to me that some of your most recent videos are my favorite artists!! (Taylor swift, BTS, NF) thank you so much for reacting to all of them, keep it up!

[@trueimp4ct]

Not changing but Evolving i believe would be a good way to put it. I am obsessed with this song not only because i feel like i can relate so much to this song. Such an incredible track.

[@dthompson76]

This is the next chapter, where he is AFTER therapy. NF bears his soul to everyone!

[@Sigma-ox1sf]

Bro no matter how many times i listen to this song, it will never get ild. Love NF!!!

[@cheyennejohnson5638]

I'm not usually a rap listener but I love NF because his lyrics resonate with me and especially this song I get it so much and this video is off the chain. I can't wait to see him in concert

[@JacobAnderson-jt8du]

His whole life is in his music, listen to the lyrics of his music, he’s not making fun of himself, he’s finally letting go of this burden that’s been on him for 30 years, his music is how he expresses his feelings. This isn’t an act or a masquerade, it’s real for him and so many others who have gone through tough situations in their life. To me this song tells me that NF became happy, and one day I could reach it too.

[@ShadrackFalan]

Remember after the reacter said...I didn't see anything like this...and also remember what nf said where he has to create something new...this is new

[@daytonn1181]

Goosebumps. and I honestly never get that from music. This was my first time listening to this song, and wow.

[@Em_w06]

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

[@logan9263]

The black NF isn’t really his past self it’s more of his Fear (in black) VS his Hope (in white) this visually is probably one of his best clouds is beautiful with the transitions but this ties the visuals with the message soooo well!

[@bobbysweeney5377]

Nate is IN----- CREDIBLE! It was him saying he's letting go of all the hurt and all the pain from his past. It tormented him into deep deep depression. He spoke on this saying there was a point where he finally had everything yet none of it brought him happiness. He said "if I can't be happy with all of this then, what's any of it worth? Why even live?" This was Nate finding God. Its a huge part of him now and it helped him find himself as in, who he is today. It helped him let go of the baggage and pain and be what he deserves, his child deserves, and what God deserves from him. The man has told the story of his life through albums and the way he does these videos is mind blowing.

[@AleenBharati]

Whenever I watch this song of NF I always feel like.. Dudeeeee😮 i got goosebumbs everytime. 🔥🥺

[@davidsnead7728]

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

[@courtneywolford2290]

Can I just tell you my oldest son turned me on to nf and I absolutely fell in love with him as an artist but Baby…. This new NF HITS YOU IN A DIFFERENT WAY! It’s amazing and inspiring! I really enjoyed this and all of his new mature found self is AMAZING!!!! I fell in love all over again!!!! Your reaction was exactly the reaction I had!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ not real sure there is any other artist blowing minds quite like this one! I’m totally digging it completely as I’m sure so are the rest of his fans and the rest of the world!!!!!

[@jordanmullett3424]

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

[@puppy_star1161]

i went to his world tour hope in october and when i tell you it was amazing, it really was! now everytime i hear his songs its like im back at the concert it was so great being there the vinbe and everything would love to go again!!!

[@barbadosx]

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

[@HauMun_1lovetacos]

"NF starts rapping again" "woah-" That was the chillist 'woqh' ever

[@pmpin8ez612]

Motto is a fun video too. Great reaction!

[@spencercooke1428]

What a phenomenal reaction, definitely would love to see you react to happy and momma by him. You definitely got a subcriber in me.

[@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.

[@michaeltodd7008]

I am with you on being borderline speechless!

[@JoJoLink-xk4fd]

I recently saw NF, IT WAS AMAZING! NO ONE SAT DOWN, I MIGHT AS WELL HAVE BEEN IN THE PIT! I NEVER SAT DOWN, I was RAPPING,DANCING, SINGING, AND I CAME OUT OF THE CONCERT LOOKING LIKE I STEPT OUT OF A TORRENTIAL RAINSTORM. (GREAT AEROBICS, & i never even FELT IT, until the next DAY!) I tell (refer) ALL to do the NF JOURNEY, most of his music is not sung to a person (some are) but sung to an emotion or feeling, its helped him and he's saved lives with his music. Those that understand, he sings to his dark self in white represents fighting the battles we have within. Its genius imo. as you hear NFs music you will recognize all the Easter Eggs from other pieces from the past. RykerRoad does a great breakdown, as do you, but you are a composer, id love for you to do Running (last on the Hope tour) i believe he's speaking to Fear in Running. In Hope, imo, he's reaching for hope while singing to emotions that caused him not to believe in himself (the dark vs the light.) "Was a lost soul, at a crossroad, who had no hope, but I CHANGED THAT!" AMAZING SONG! BUT VERY DEEP. Do RUNNING, please? And the NF JOURNEY, keeping what i said in mind. Not many on youtube do the journey. "I don't know why GOD chose me." (CLOUDS, you will LOVE the TRANSITIONS!) God BLESS!

[@domwalkr]

I love how you let it play the whole time ! I loveeeee NF

[@norahdenovan8658]

Just a masterpiece in my opinion, love him ❤🙏

[@corbind.9395]

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

[@Sceptre24]

Such a wholesome reaction video! ❤🥹

[@sownpeace]

Man, that was fun watching his video and someone seeing it for the first time. Yeah, I think we stopped it like 10 times and then watched it all the way through at the beginning. It's like a movie so he wasn't wrong. He's uber talented in various areas so wonder what his next project will be. He doesn't love touring for himself, as we all know, but enjoys doing it for his fans. And we just take a minute to acknowledge how beautiful it is to see (most of) his fans cheer him on in this new phase of hopeful living he is in. Praise The Lord for his getting back to a faith and fulfilled headspace. Now, this video makes me want to sit and watch a bunch more of his stuff and reaction videos. He is the real deal, doing the real thing, and being the real NF!

[@lusiananitanainatun4950]

I found Nate few years ago. And I ended up digging his other song and then I can't stop listening to his songs. When HOPE come out and listening to it, i cried. Literally. So, yah.

[@rashidrogers]

Think about not making fun of himself…look at it from a growth perspective. He has grown over the years as we all do through wisdom and experience. This life is a journey and NF is giving us a front seat into his journey to include struggles and growth…

[@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!

[@stuffthings1417]

listen to search, careful, hate myself, lost, and trust. all truly impressive.

[@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 😑

[@Beatxnation808]

no drugs no bad language no sex just music

[@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!

[@francestats]

I loved your reaction, thanks ! :)

[@GuardianTiger]

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

[@monicabybee8790]

This song is a masterpiece. It was in my top ten this year.