The Search
by NF

Album: The Search (2019)
Charted: 70
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Songfacts®:

  • "The Search" finds NF opening up about the struggles inside his head.

    I've been dealin' with some things like every human being
    And really didn't sleep much last night


    Having found commercial success with his hit single "Let You Down" and its accompanying album, NF found it to be poisonous.

    Got a taste of the fame, had to pump my stomach
    Throw it back up like I don't want it


    NF concludes what is important is the ability to exercise self-control in order to keep himself on an even keel.

    The point I'm makin' is the mind is a powerful place
    And what you feed it can affect you in a powerful way
  • The video was shot at various locations throughout Iceland. NF won't shoot stereotypical rap music promos that involve expensive cars, pretty girls, and drugs. Instead he prefers to create clips that are visually appealing. He touches on this during this song.

    Leave you deep in thought, I could never swim in the kiddie pool
    Way that I been thinkin' is cinematic, it's beautiful
    Man, I don't know if I'm makin' movies or music videos

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