NF - The Search (Gospel Musician Reaction)

[@suzonlommel3737]

NF is a rapper who is Christian, not a Christian rapper though that's where he started. He's just so darn good. You hear what you need to hear in his songs which are all interconnected.

[@TrevandErin]

Gotcha. Yeah he's sick so far!

[@insidethemachine]

Thank you, I wanted to clarify that, too. The people wearing are memories of people he knew, I'm guessing. I think the person on the swing passed out is his mother who writes about because she left him.

[@hibhibb5429]

@@TrevandErin If you want to try breaking down bars better and training yourself to listen to lyrics more then you should really check out "Knox Hill (The Reactor). That man has an amazing and incredible talent for breaking down bars better than anyone I've seen!! He's insanely knowledgeable and educated. Hope you check him out, if you haven't already. kzbin.infovideos

[@ttjh1996]

I love the "darn" props 👏

[@Acadian.FrenchFry]

There's a saying, you don't find NF.. NF finds you when you need his music most.

[@TrevandErin]

Amen.

[@Acadian.FrenchFry]

@CreamintheCoffee Me too ♥ ♥

[@Pjasonmullins]

True story sir!!

[@alisharhc]

🙌🙌🙌

[@Lizzy.of.the.limberlost]

True

[@thetreasurefine75]

Congratulations on discovering one of my favorite artists! I'm a bit of an "NF Reaction addict", so I stumbled upon your channel this morning. A few things... This video ("The Search") was shot in Iceland. You did a great job trying to decipher the symbolism -- the balloons indeed represent his burdens -- but, as you mentioned, you're missing some context; this song is the first song off his 2019 album "The Search". He weaves together a lot of symbols throughout his music/videos, beginning with his 2015 album "Mansion" (followed by "Therapy Session" 2016, and "Perception" 2017). He had to take a break after "Perception" due to him falling into a deep depression (which he dives into more on "The Search" album). The shopping cart represents a "portable cage" -- which only really makes sense if you go back to his earlier stuff. So my recommendation, if you want to fully understand NF's music, would be to take the "NF Journey"! Someone else will (hopefully) come along and provide the full list, but to get you started, I'd suggest you go back to the "Mansion" album and do "All I Have", "Intro", "Mansion", and "Wake Up" -- those will set a solid foundation. Here's hoping you do more NF! #nfrealmusic

[@TrevandErin]

I appreciate it I will check those out!

[@HungryFatFrenzy]

Honestly same on the reaction addict wierdly i do alot of my nf listening through reactions these days listened to his atuff way to much

[@dionbowen17]

Dude, YES. I’ve never watched reactions before, but addicted to NF reactions. It’s like looking for the same emotions in someone else validates your feelings or something. I don’t know but it’s trippy

[@kevinsykes2549]

The video is filmed in Iceland. The lady on the swing represents his mom who died from an overdose on pills. He said one of his biggest burdens was he didn't call to talk to her before she died. And he never really forgave her for leaving them. But before he came out with this song he said he forgave her. That's why he left some some of his burdens at the swing with her.

[@TrevandErin]

WOW

[@kevinsykes2549]

@creaminthecoffee no problem. That's why when he's leaving his burdens at the swing he says "I've been making a whole lot of changes". Because when asked in an interview about the song "how could you leave us" he said he doesn't feel any animosity towards his mom anymore like he had when he wrote that song.

[@dareal8n]

@@kevinsykes2549 the lady on the swing does not represent his mom dying 😂 I do like that you put it like tho but it’s not to all NF fans we don’t know what the people in white mean yet I believe that the people in white are his followers he has all the burdens and his followers have only some I’m still confused on leave me alone and why he was given white close only NF can answer that but again it does not symbolize his mom dying

[@TheKARI31]

@@dareal8n right? So untrue! People just making stuff up? I mean if that’s the truth, I need to see an interview or an article where he actually said that himself.

[@kanzaone]

@@dareal8n it's his mom Same actress as in how could you leave us

[@ImDoneRunning]

Subbed for “The Journey”! I discovered NF about 3 weeks ago. His music made me realize I’m not alone. The NF family is so supportive of reactors. Enjoy the ride.

[@ImDoneRunning]

Also, always watch videos until the very end. Many reactors miss a lot by stopping too soon.

[@TrevandErin]

Thank you! I'm starting from the beginning of the journey tonight. That's 100% my bad about ending the video early. I won't do that anymore lol

[@1xICExVIPERx1]

What is amazing about NF is that he does not use profanity and all of his music has substance

[@TrevandErin]

I'm hyped to listen to more

[@hibhibb5429]

@@TrevandErin If you want to try breaking down bars better and training yourself to listen to lyrics more then you should really check out "Knox Hill" (The Reactor). That man has an amazing and incredible talent for breaking down bars better than anyone I've seen!! He's insanely knowledgeable and educated. Hope you check him out, if you haven't already. kzbin.infovideos

[@MansterBear]

"Can never call me forgettable, Leave you deep in thought I could never swim in the kiddie pool" I just love that bar so much.

[@TrevandErin]

🔥🔥🔥

[@NIKKI-1979]

Subbed! NF is amazing! 🎶 This is for anyone new who may want to take the NF journey as we call it because he intertwines his music like marvel movies. All of his albums are like a connected series. He also hides eggs in his videos which he directs and co produces. For example in his “when i grow up” song there were two hidden eggs in that song: 1. A black balloon by the trash cans (black balloon represents his burdens per search single) 2 In the burger joint he grabbed at receipt that had the date and time of when his song time was being released. Additionally, he had outcast written on his name tag in the janitor scene whic references his Outcast song. Another example is in the search song he had cage in background he rapped in from his outcast song. The black smile you will see painted on his mouth is explained in his therapy session song. Here is the song order: MANSION ALBUM: 1. All I have (VIDEO) 2. Intro (VIDEO) 3. Mansion- *will connect to Intro 3. Fear moved in. Also connects to paid my dues. Anger lives in basement* 4. Wake Up (VIDEO) 5. Paralyzed 6. Wait (VIDEO) 7. Notepad (VIDEO) *He explains why he does not cuss in his music🎶* THERAPY SESSION ALBUM: 1. Intro 2 (VIDEO) *He calls out his song wake up and has names of all songs written on walls from this album. You will also see references to his intro song as well.* 2. Therapy Session (VIDEO) Very important song. Explains his black smile he paints on his mouth. 3. I just wanna know (VIDEO) 4. How could you leave us-(VIDEO) Please have tissues nearby. 5. Real song- (VIDEO) * He pays homage to Lil Wayne in this song by using his famous line feed me rappers or feed me beats but adding feed me both of them 🔥* 6. Grindin’ ft. Marty (VIDEO) 7. Oh Lord-* This song gets referred to in returns song two albums later.* Great song 8. Statement *He pays homage to eminem and drake in this song* Warm Up -(VIDEO) Single released between albums. (hype song) Epiphany- collab with futuristic. (VIDEO) *He pays homage to meek mill.* Green lights (VIDEO) * This was the first video released before perception came out. Please pay attention to what he has written on the notepad at the end. PERCEPTION ALBUM: 1. Outro (VIDEO) *pay attention to the video. It is like avengers endgame how he connects tons of previous videos materials in this.* 2. Intro 3 (one of his best songs) *This connects to mansion single. Remember fear reference. 3. Outcast (VIDEO) 4. Know- *He pays homage to eminem and 21 pilots* (hype) 5. Destiny (hype) 6. One hundred (hype) 7. Let you down (VIDEO) please watch to the very very end! Plots twist. 8. If you want love (VIDEO) 9. Remember this- *💎 Gems all over this track!* Single: No Name. (VIDEO) *This gets connected in leave me alone song an album later.* Single: Why- (VIDEO) *NF pays big homage to Big Sean as he uses his flow from bounce back in this and mentions Big Seans name and his album I decided. (This isnt nates flow he says) Also he has a ton of eggs like Dont mess with real music written on walls. Pay attention to all writing on the walls* SEARCH ALBUM Whole album should be listened to but you can choose which you would like to do: 1 The search (VIDEO) *He pays homage to kanye west. (Cant tell me nothing by kanye and he puts his hands on his head liek kanye did in video) this also connects to outcast re the cage in background)* 2. When I grow up (VIDEO) *He pays homage to Adele. (To me he also did to snoop in opening scene with kids saying what they wanted to be when they grow up)* Hidden eggs in this 3. Leave me alone (VIDEO) * This connects to no name single.* 4. Change 5. My stress 6. Nate 7. Time (VIDEO) 8. Returns- (hype song) one of his best for flow switches and word play- connects to oh lord single 9. Only 10. Let me go 11. Interlude then I hate myself song 12. I miss the days 13. No excuses (hype song) 14. Like this 15. Options (hype song) connects to clouds video with the ref scene 16. Thinking 17. Trauma singing only song. Amazing Paid My Dues (VIDEO) It was to the awful article rolling stones put out because the writer was a big chance the rapper fan and was pissed NF took number one spot. Over 400 people bashed that writer in the comments lol Chasing -demo he did with a fan. CLOUDS THE MIXTAPE- 1. Clouds (VIDEO) * This connects to outcast single turn the music up and options singles* 2. Lost ft Hopsin (VIDEO) 3. Story (VIDEO) 4. That’s a Joke (pays homage to J Cole from no role modelz) 5. Just like you 6. Prideful 7. Layers 8. Drifting 9. Trust ft Tech N9ne Also there is many good songs not on this list like Dreams and you’re special etc. At some point take the time and go back through and listen to them all at some point. 🖤

[@TrevandErin]

Jeez that's a very helpful comment. I already recorded let you down after I recorded this video so I may be out of order on that, but I will definitely check out more. It was fun trying to figure out the symbolism in the video.

[@Spunky62]

@@TrevandErin his music BUILDS on each other! He is a MUSICAL GENIUS! 🤗

[@shawnaw601]

wow! thanks for posting! i can't wait to go back to some songs and catch some foreshadowing i missed.

[@shalynn365]

You are amazing Niki for posting all this ! Thank you . I am a diehard NF Real Music Fan! Ruckerroad and Knox Hill are my favorite reactors of NF Layedback is good too. I just found this reactor. I hope he takes the journey!!

[@NIKKI-1979]

@@shalynn365 thank you! I loved layedbak and ruckerroad

[@edualym]

Welcome to another in-depth rabbit hole: NF! Much like Tom Macdonald, there’s layers to Nate’s music and lyrical artistry. Looking forward to this journey.

[@TrevandErin]

Lol Ive found another rabbit hole 🕳️

[@johnmarquez2673]

NF is way past tom in music!

[@tafinzer]

@@johnmarquez2673 I agree. However the comparison is more like apples to oranges, they each have their own flavor. I enjoy both of them immensely. Both amazing artists. I don't think anyone is producing beats at the level of NF. Nate also has an unearthly beautiful voice with so much range. Tom connect with his fans in an interactive way that that Nate only does through his music. No shade on anybody. Just love.

[@peggysoutherland1183]

You are on album 4. Mansion is his first album, and all the songs run into each other and make references to songs later down his journey of music.

[@caleb_daniel_24]

"Oh Lord" doesn't have an official video, but I really really think that it's a song by NF that you'll enjoy

[@TrevandErin]

I'll check it out!

[@SkizzlWizzl]

“He’s talking about mental health and he’s talking to himself. THATS CRAZY” lmfaooo

[@TrevandErin]

lol

[@matthewdavis418]

Cage is from perception album. Yeah he was trapped in his conscience. (Mansion) cart is his mind, balloons is his burdens

[@tyray3p]

It's amazing how quickly you're picking up on a lot of the symbolism! Much of it is from other songs/music videos and it's mostly all connected, but you did an amazing job at your guesses on what's what in a video where most of the stuff is just references to other songs!

[@TrevandErin]

I appreciate it! We've finished the journey now and we've learned so much

[@martynelson3013]

NF doesn't do fake! Nothin but REAL 🔥! Welcome to the NF JOURNEY, if You so choose! Great interpreting and reaction! See You on Your next NF reaction.

[@TrevandErin]

Thank you! See you in the next one!

[@jcBentleyB3]

NF invests so much into the content that everything is "REAL" ...enjoy everything you see and hear from him...its all worth it.

[@bobbloomer1248]

Love the reaction. This a trip through his mind. The people in the white may be emotions that are burdens to him. He personifies emotions in lots of his lyrics. His cage represents how he kept people away. Issues from his childhood are the reason along with a rough first record experience. We would love you to take an NF Journey. Video shot in Iceland.

[@TrevandErin]

Oh wow. Yeah I will 100% be going through his journey. I've been having a lot of fun doing that with Tom macdonald so far so I'm gonna start up the NF journey too.

[@serratedchimera3871]

He was pointing at the Black balloons they are his burdens that he dragging around. The cart is what keeps them grounded.

[@miguelrodriguez8727]

Bro you ain’t seen nothing yet, Any questions you have he will eventually answer through his songs, unfortunately you’ll have to start from the beginning, and it goes way back, but he is known to make KZbinrs channel blow up for sure, look forward to more NF

[@TrevandErin]

Sounds like a win-win. Someone was nice enough to comment the best order to listen to his songs so I'm 100% gonna follow that all the way down the rabbit hole lol

[@burninslow]

Subbed! Looking forward to watching your NF rabbit hole!

[@TrevandErin]

I'm hyped!

[@MansterBear]

The people/clothes are "explained" in the Leave Me Alone video. (still cryptically explained but you get some more context). In Leave Me Alone, they are trading in their black clothes for the white clothes you see in this video, and getting the fake smile painted on from his Therapy Session song. Which I think is symbolizing they're on the path to "getting better" but are still faking it, and he's the outcast still wearing black and not "joining the club" and going along with them. Still trying to find his own way. There's way more to that video but you'll get there (hopefully)

[@TrevandErin]

I will. I'm a week into NF and I'm already on the therapy session albums

[@brandielynn7681]

Yes, the balloons are the burdens. They are dark yet light but he still holds onto them and he carries them around in this cart. The thing is all he has to do is let them go. They're just balloons (burdens).

[@dionbowen17]

Always love watching first reactions to NF. He is an amazing person/artist. As a Christian musician I’d say check out I’ll Keep On. He performs it with Jeremiah Carlson. Great song to explain his issues in context with his faith. Nikki gave an amazing run down on The journey. Strongly recommend.

[@TrevandErin]

I'm uploading part one of the journey tomorrow!

[@alexiafrench254]

Just from finding this one video I can tell I’m really going to like your content. I appreciate how you take the time to try and understand and explain stuff and ask questions! Keep it up for real! ALSO 🎉welcome to the NF Journey! Please continue down his rabbit hole because the connections you’ll see in his videos and his lyrics are incredible!

[@TrevandErin]

Thank you! I definitely try to do that especially with NF. Before I checked out NF the people suggesting him told me to really focus on what he's saying and pay attention to the music videos.

[@aliciam.2272]

He calls it a journey and he's on a journey to a healthy mental state and we all have burdens and are on our own journey so he's inviting us and our friends to not only listen to his music and not have to pretend to be ok but be working on getting there.

[@TrevandErin]

Ahh that's awesome. I've been thinking and I think NFs music is the type of music that creates a type of energy that makes it feel okay to feel. Sounds weird but in my head it makes sensen

[@NIKKI-1979]

This is his intro song to search album. He does an intro to each album. Like clouds is for clouds mixtape. He is not a christian rapper. He has said out of his own mouth even in therapy session single he makes music for everyone Each intro will always have no hooks and heavy orchestral sounds to it. He hides eggs in almost all videos. This was filmed in iceland. He co directs and co produces his videos. He is walking away from cage from outcast single which represents his mind. The cart is a more portable version to me. Balloons are his burdens. The cart and balloons were introduced in why single a year before this came out. Leave me alone connects to this. He paid homage to Kanye West in this too. From kanyes cant tell me nothing song and he put his hands on his head like kanye did in that video. We assume that is his mom who passed on swing from his how could you leave us single .

[@TrevandErin]

ahh that makes sense

[@Acadian.FrenchFry]

@@TrevandErin Before you do the journey you should watch Leave Me Alone which is part 2 to this video and will explain the white suits etc.

[@NIKKI-1979]

One last thing. Tommee Profitt is his producer. He is a genius and I am asking you to check out his youtube page. He also made videos on how he made the search clouds and when I grow up. 😊

[@TrevandErin]

Ah man as a musician I'd love to see his process

[@NIKKI-1979]

@@TrevandErin i figured you may! He is amazing and so nice. He answers my questions and talks to me on IG.

[@_BLSS_]

Subbed for more NF. Time to take the journey! NF will change your life. Great reaction.

[@TrevandErin]

Thank you! I'm like 3 or 4 songs into the journey so far. I'm loving it!

[@faithdorey5919]

Nf built a world and alot of music up until clouds kinda was about those burdens and dealing with them. So to break it down the balloons are his burdens, I forget what the shipping cart was or if it was addressed, you also see the cage again in outcast, face paint in why and references to his house (his head and mental state) and the mansion (first album, again kinda goes back to the house reference)

[@TheRigo00]

Ok.. OK! You my guys.. i'm EXCITED none the least to join you in this Jurney! I found u because of Ren. Did not know u did NF aswell! Your breakdowns of the video, the music. everything! You are awesom my dude! Keep up the good work!

[@TrevandErin]

I appreciate you!

[@KAIBR_]

Just found your channel from the HOPE reaction you did, just want to say that I loved your reaction and I now I’m going to go though and watch your NF journey. Also mad respect for the no life shaq shoutout, he has been my favorite reactor for a while now and it’s not very often that you find people who are willing to admit that they aspire to be like someone else making the same sort of content, so once again I have a huge amount of respect for you and can’t wait to go down the rabbit hole of your channel keep workin and much love 💜

[@jsw227]

Subbed for NF reactions. This was a great reaction👍

[@TrevandErin]

Thank you! I'll keep them coming

[@kyleegerth2003]

The cage came from his album Perception. It represents being trapped in his own mind. His burdens are the balloons and the people are like other mental patients (I think) now Ik the shopping cart was in his music video WHY but idk. I’m guessing the swing represents his emotions or something. In his song Face it from the Mansion album his lyrics say “life is a playground. I go through these mood swings watch everything slide down” so maybe the swing was a reference to that but idk that could be a stretch.

[@Dorivit]

Enjoy the NF ride, make sure to buckle up.. I love seeing new people find NF. Good review.. I love his videos, they always make me feel like he’s talking to me.. I think all his music can be interpreted differently depending on the person.

[@TrevandErin]

Thank you I will. It's been fun so far

[@themmzone2517]

Watch a video called, NF-The power of vulnerability. This will give you a better understanding of Nate. Then start the Journey at the beginning. Mansion album is where you start. Enjoy. One of the best artists out there.

[@TrevandErin]

Thank you I'll do that!

[@sarahmerrifield2394]

I would LOVE to see your reactions to the NF rabbit hole!!!

[@TrevandErin]

I'm headed down the rabbit hole as we speak

[@skater61991]

Subbed to go with you through the NF Journey! Can’t wait for your growth through this guys whole catalog!!

[@TrevandErin]

Thank you! I'm uploading Let you down tomorrow because I recorded that right after I finished this one. But tomorrow I'm gonna start recording the journey in it's proper order.

[@afc2333]

Subbed for more NF. I'm 48 years old and he's my favorite artist. Listen to thats a joke next plz.

[@TrevandErin]

I will thank you!

[@arebandodsa]

Got a new subscriber. Keep reacting to NF, trust me. Changed my life.

[@TrevandErin]

I am! Starting the journey tonight.

[@beeslayer1906]

All nf songs are connected and,or lyrics are connected as well. Always have to pay attention.

[@Proph3cy]

Welcome to the NF journey. You will laugh, smile,cry,sad but its all worth it. Should look up the list of songs for NF Journey. Also, if you wanna learn some real deep breakdown Ytubers to learn from, check Knox Hill or Third Ernest.

[@1xICExVIPERx1]

The shopping cart is him dragging his burdens with him everywhere

[@70roko70]

Any song off of the Clouds Mixtape is great.

[@TrevandErin]

Thank you I'll check it out

[@AlwaysBeSmiling]

NF journey will get your channel on a straight growth path.......dude has zero bad songs. #nfrealmusic MORE NF-Follow the journey!

[@TrevandErin]

I'm enjoying it so far!

[@zcfilms2581]

Loved the reaction! Keep it up and you'll pop off. GL

[@TrevandErin]

Thank you!

[@MrSnowman6869]

He isn’t a Christian rapper. He’s a Christian who is a rapper.

[@7thkevin]

Ah yeah, the NF Journey was made for you my guy. 💯 Truly think you'll enjoy watching Nate's growth as an artist. It's quite incredible. 🔥 Subbed for more NF!

[@TrevandErin]

Lol. Thank you for subbing. I will be starting the journey up tomorrow! I recorded Let You Down right after I recorded this video so I'm uploading that tomorrow. After that though I'm going way back to the very beginning and following a song guide someone was nice enough to comment.

[@franceseves179]

NF is something else. Keep it going brother great times are yet to come

[@TrevandErin]

I appreciate that! The best is yet to come

[@leavemealoneimjustfreespirted]

Quoting from NF in All I have "It's all mental."

[@VUNALLEN]

man this is my first time watching you and you're my favorite reactor now!! here for the Nf journey!

[@TrevandErin]

Heyy thank you! You're in for treat if you enjoy my videos and the NF journey. I've been doing two a day and I have been doing that for a week or so straight so a LOT of videos out

[@VUNALLEN]

@@TrevandErin can't wait to see! ❤️

[@dalewhiting2895]

Leave me alone is the sequel video.#Realmusic

[@TrevandErin]

Ah ok I'll check that out!

[@Riptide__]

Yeah the people are kinda more prominent and explained in the sequel vid

[@nunocouto6297]

Hi. You find a treasure, the best art lyric music with different styles with an amazing singer. NF is in another lane. It's not music to compare with others, it is simply music to really appreciate, keep, love and play on repeat everyday ;) Nice reaction. A Journey is in your way. Please, enjoy the trip

[@TrevandErin]

Lol thank you! I look forward to the journey!

[@dpjpress]

Great reaction! Subbed for the NF journey that I'm hoping you will take. It's a great ride and us fans love to go on it again and again.

[@TrevandErin]

Definitely taking it. Recording more tonight starting from the beginning following the song list that is in the pinned comment.

[@markb4021]

This song and video are reminiscent of the book of Exodus… NF is out the the cage/bondage from the tyrant/pharaoh/fear that has ruled his mind- with the keys that have been given to him now he is on the search in the desert/wilderness looking for the the "map to hope." Even though NF is liberated he still carries his burdens and human baggage much like the Israelites did.

[@TrevandErin]

Geezzz!

[@0UTmyMIND-DEVINE]

NF#1. We here! Nf is truly a blessing. Through his pain and suffering and sober mindset and drive and love for Jesus he’s just a great dude. He’s the real deal. Love for others through his music. Real life Real music

[@TrevandErin]

Yeah mindset he conveys in his music is awesome

[@charlesd2558]

Enjoyed the reaction, can’t wait to see you dive into this journey! 🗝

[@TrevandErin]

Thank you! I'm hyped

[@chapin727]

Is always a joy to find a new reactor taking the Journey

[@TrevandErin]

I'm having a blast so far

[@austindermody]

This is truly a great song by NF. Great reaction Trev!

[@TrevandErin]

It really is. Thank you for watching!

[@chandlerpaxson6236]

Welcome to the journey, my man. Once you start NF you can't back out.

[@TrevandErin]

😂 facts I'm deep in it right now

[@dennisr.4918DennyDesigns]

You just got a new sub from another NF reaction addict.

[@TrevandErin]

Thank you!

[@jeffschultz732]

He is a Christian who raps. His older stuff is blatantly Christian. Check out his songs, Alone, Your Grace, I got Jesus what you got? and start over He is an absolute lyrical genius! His songs build on each other in a specific order. Deep and multilayered

[@trygaming2372]

I’m pretty sure the cage is his mind and he packed his burdens aka (balloons) and now he’s traveling passing by other people who also have burdens

[@TrevandErin]

Dang yeah that's a good theory I think you're right

[@alisharhc]

I have watched this video quite a few times. I feel like this is his inner world. Like in his mind and everything around him is from his mind.. his life. He's working it out.

[@TrevandErin]

I think so too. It's a very interesting video concept

[@OldeManBenji]

Through his videos, i always took the white clothing as the medicated option and the struggle with that choice.

[@TrevandErin]

Ahh dang that's deep. Good point

[@peggysoutherland1183]

NF, YES

[@aaronsteele7585]

Oh boy...going on the NF journey! Most underrated rapper of all time. React to his albums and your channel will blow up! As a long time NF fan we love seeing new viewers of him

[@TrevandErin]

I'm currently going down his journey as recommended by you guys and I'm having a blast!

[@jimjam87599]

Brother man as a TN boy. I agree with all you said. Please do more NF

[@TrevandErin]

Ayyyeee. Yes sir I will be uploading episode one of the NF journey in the morning.

[@bigcarguy1]

The balloons are his burdens. This symbolism is in several of his videos.

[@TrevandErin]

True

[@sickandtired12]

Subbed!! LET'S GOOOOOO!!

[@TrevandErin]

Thank you!

[@fourcornersofbrighton]

From they way first I heard him described, he's less a Christian Rapper and more a rapper who happens to be Christian. I like that description as I tend to consider myself more as more agnostic, yet there's so much of his music that can speak to all faiths. I am just starting the NF journey playlist. I'd love to see you react to Just Like You, if you haven't yet.

[@TrevandErin]

I will check it out! Any songs I miss on this first NF journey pass through I'm gonna go back through and clean up

[@TheHaubs11tx]

When the base comes in earlier on in the song when he says it’s probably gonna be a long journey but hey, it’s worth it though. That base when he says that line is like slapping the person in the face who is starting to bow out of helping themselves, and again the base is kinda like the slap in the face of like knock it off. It’s worth it get it done, so why don’t people ever talk about that like you’re a musician and you should see that every single part of this because he has OCD has purpose.

[@numbone]

His burdens are the balloons

[@en5788]

The cage is from Outcast. The balloons show up in several videos. Watch his other videos and you will understand better. It is funny how you are still bobbing your head even when there is no percussion. His voice carries the rhythm when the beat drops out.

[@TrevandErin]

😂 it really does carry on the beat. Yeah I'm DEEP in the NF journey now. I just finished leave me alone. I'm having a blast so far

[@jsw227]

Video is shot in Iceland if I remember correctly

[@TrevandErin]

Ah okay yeah that definitely looks like Iceland now that you mention it. FIRE visuals

[@halmond8713]

I'm really happy to see that you are on path of following the journey list that was provided to you. NF references so much his earlier work on his current one that you make better videos if you know what he is talking about. Personally I rarely follow people who decides to go against the journey list because I don't have patience for them trying to figure out something that came before and doesn't make sense to them now since they jumped over it. Though you clearly doing good job with figuring out his clues by yourself too so I think this is going to be enjoyable journey to follow just because of that alone. I would also suggest that you watch this video again to refresh your memory before you move the next one on the journey list, you don't need to do it on camera, since the video that comes after this continues the story from this video. And enjoy the journey!

[@TrevandErin]

Thank you. Yeah I'm definitely following the list. It's making if way more fun. It's a like a Netflix show 😂

[@peggysoutherland1183]

The ones wearing white have given in to being put in a box and Nate will not GET in the box people want to put him in. The cage is from his song OUTCAST!

[@TrevandErin]

Ohh that's awesome symbolism

[@sergioortiz1839]

I listen to NF in my FedEx truck and school parents are like, “Eminem is not appropriate for our children!”

[@TrevandErin]

LOL

[@lukebane8506]

That's hilarious

[@JerrySmart]

Last time I saw him in concert about 18,000 people were there.

[@TrevandErin]

That's crazy

[@NF4EverFan]

No life shaq, my gosh🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩 NF realistic artist ever and so DAX ofc.

[@TrevandErin]

Yeah I love Shaq

[@elijahgarciaboxing]

This is his mind and he represents himself in his mind and the ones in white are feeling in his mind and some are good and bad. The women on swing is his mom and the swing is from a song called why so that’s what that represents

[@shellbells5504]

NF is amazing! Clouds and Lost also favorites!

[@TrevandErin]

I'm hyped to get to those!

[@ybell10]

i love NF!

[@TrevandErin]

Me too!

[@Spunky62]

SUBBED for NF for sure! NF= REAL music! Get ready for a 🎢 ride of EMOTIONS! 😏✌️❤️🔥🎶🔥🎶 ENJOY YOUR JOURNEY! 😉 and even if the music has no video, he PAINTS A PICTURE for you!😁

[@TrevandErin]

Lol I'm looking forward to it. Thank you for subbing!

[@peggysoutherland1183]

The ballons are his burdens and doubts. Shopping cart is his baggage.

[@TrevandErin]

Ahh the shopping cart is his baggage. Interesting 🤔

[@sonsofhexico]

NF!!!!! Woo!!!!

[@timmertwotone1]

Some people say I'm one of the coolest people they have ever known, some people say I'm the biggest asshole they know. Believe them both because I treat people accordingly.

[@TrevandErin]

Lol

[@TananJess]

Everything in the video shows up in later videos hints for whats to come.

[@ficnonnie6006]

Cage, see Outcast. Lady, see How Could You Leave Us. Balloons and people see Leave Me Alone

[@ficnonnie6006]

Not to spoiler, but I'm pretty sure the people are his fans because of a scene in there.

[@TrevandErin]

Ah okay. I'm gonna check them all out! I'm doing the NF journey right now. I'm following the list pinned currently

[@ogiqc]

One thing that NF do different, the beat is being adapted to his flow, usually rappers would adapt to the beat and flow on it!

[@TrevandErin]

It's super noticeable. I'm pretty deep in the NF journey now and I just mentioned how tommee makes NF NF. Like don't get me wrong NF is NASTY I'm just saying the beats literally sound like NF

[@yottawatt]

Dude if you are new to NF...welcome to the journey.

[@TrevandErin]

I am. I started the "NF Journey" last week upon request and I'm loving it so far.

[@strayshottz4485]

Start the journey

[@TrevandErin]

I WILL!

[@matthewdavis418]

Shot in Iceland

[@olddragon91able]

After you finish the journey you need to rewatch and react and see what you can catch after seeing all the other videos

[@EmilythecatI]

Love NF hope to see more reactions

[@TrevandErin]

You will! I recorded let you down right after this one so I'm gonna upload that then start going in order

[@DocDespereaux]

You've just opened Pandora's Box lol NF army, assemble! 🤣🤣

[@TrevandErin]

😂

[@taylorrish7647]

You need to check out Upchurch my guy

[@taylorrish7647]

Desperado, people's champ, traveler, ghost, river rat.. all Upchurch

[@bidtles]

Think the swing is from another video, the guys in white lead into the next tracks video, the balloons are requiring. Kinda can't look too deep into alot of NF videos/songs cause he does Easter eggs n hints of upcoming stuff

[@1xICExVIPERx1]

It explains a lot and leave me alone which is the next song After the search just always watch NFL songs to the very end

[@TrevandErin]

I'll make sure I watch til the end

[@FishingAddicts2]

Since you noticed the cage you need to check out his video outcast then it will make sense

[@TrevandErin]

I will! I'm currently doing the NF journey so I can learn the ins and outs.

[@TheHaubs11tx]

They’re out of depression but they’re also like everybody else just roaming through life he is on the search actively trying to get out of depression with the understanding that he will be back into the world where he is just wandering through it. It’s not hard it’s very easy to see what they are trying to achieve with the cinematography, just because you’re not depressed doesn’t mean you’re not wandering through it’s simple I just I still don’t get it. It’s the most exquisite cinematography metaphor that I’ve ever seen because it is so easy to decipher and when people can’t, it hurts my brain because it is so beautifully done.