All I Do
NF
NF is the stage name of rapper and composer Nate Feuerstein from Gladwin, M… Read Full Bio ↴NF is the stage name of rapper and composer Nate Feuerstein from Gladwin, Michigan. Feuerstein endured a hardship-filled childhood in which his parents divorced, his mother's boyfriend physically abused him, and his mother eventually killed herself. Music was his escape, and he began recording songs on a karaoke machine, with instrumentals on one microphone and his raps in the other. Placing second in a nationwide Fine Arts Festival rap competition in 2008, and first in Michigan the following year, he independently released a debut album, Moments, in 2010. The album attracted the attention of Xist Music, which signed him to a recording deal in 2012, by which time Feuerstein had taken on the stage name NF. The label announced the release of an EP that same year, but it never appeared, and NF and Xist parted ways. NF spent the next two years looking for a label and working with local producer Tommee Profitt in his studio; they came up with the song "Wake Up," which convinced Capitol Christian Music Group to sign him. CMG released a six-song (including a Manny Marroquin remix of "Wake Up") self-titled EP late in the summer of 2014. His debut album, Mansion, was released in early 2015 and reached number 62 on the Billboard 200 while topping the Christian Albums chart. The aptly titled Therapy Session followed in 2016 and also topped the Christian Albums chart with its raw emotions and honest lyrics. The following Summer saw the release of the singles "Outro" and "Green Lights", in anticipation of the arrival of his third studio long player, Perception, which dropped later that October. NF achieved mainstream popularity in 2017 with Perception; the album charted at number one in the United States and was certified platinum, while its third single, "Let You Down", reached number twelve on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, and was a top-ten hit internationally. He achieved similar commercial success with his follow-up The Search (2019). Feuerstein's most recent album, Hope, released on April 7, 2023, had commercial success and peaked at number 2 on the US Billboard 200.

All I Do
NF Lyrics


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This is all I do, this is all I do
This is all I do, this is all I do
This is all I do, this is all I do
This is all I do, this is all I do

I just put a hundred in the bank
I don't mean a hundred thousand, haha, yeah, yo, I mean a hundred dollars
They say that I got no humor in music, then why am I smiling?
Why am I smiling, you do not feel it? Why are you lying?
You know somebody that's iller than me? I wanna meet 'em
I wanna meet 'em, enough with the talking, woo, I wanna see 'em
I do not look at these rappers out here like I wanna be 'em
I look at these rappers out here like I wanna beat 'em
I am competitive, always been that way
Always been that way, that'll never change
Fans hit me up on my Instagram like you've been singing too much
Then the moment I stop you gon' write me and say I ain't singing enough

I feel like LeBron
I feel like LeBron
They don't know, they don't know
I feel like LeBron
This is all I do, this is all I do, this is all I do

This is all I do, this is all I do
This is all I do, this is all I do
This is all I do, this is all I do
This is all I do, this is all I do

I have been at this for years, this didn't fall on my lap
I get so personal with you, you feel like you know me, you feel like we met
Fans getting into the music, relating, tell me what's doper than that
How you say you're the best in the game when you sound like you don't even know how to rap?
I used to hand out my demos at shows like listen to me
This ain't what it seems, I never sleep which is funny 'cause I'm out here living the dream
You say you're living the dream, no you just living a dream
Y'all need to wake up and get out of your beds and quit sleeping on me
I got my head in the game, you know what that means?
(You know what that means?)
They got no clue, they got no clue
I thought I already told you before this is all that I do

I feel like LeBron
I feel like LeBron
You don't know about now, you don't know about now
I feel like LeBron, you don't know about now
This is all I do, this is all I do

This is all I do, this is all I do
This is all I do, this is all I do
This is all I do, this is all I do
This is all I do, this is all I do

What you know about that
What you know about that? Nothing
What you know about that
What you know about that? Nothing
What I know about that
What I know about that? Something
Something
Something
What you know about that
What you know about that? Nothing
What you know about that
What you know about that? Nothing
What I know about that
What I know about that? Something
Something




Something
I feel like LeBron

Overall Meaning

In "I Do," hip-hop artist NF talks about his commitment to his music and his dedication to his craft. Throughout the song, NF emphasizes that this is all he does, reinforcing his single-minded focus on his art. He is dedicated to being the best he can be and sees himself as competitive with other rappers in the industry. He mentions that some may say he does not have humor in his music, but he counters that by sharing that he is always smiling, and asks listeners if they can feel the energy.


The rap also touches on NF's journey to this point in his career. He asserts that he did not stumble into success and emphasizes that he has put in years of hard work to get where he is. He engages directly with his fans, stating that he gets personal with them and they get personal with him. He sees this connection as the pinnacle of his success and notes how powerful it is to have his listeners relate to him through his music. Finally, the song ends with NF comparing himself to NBA superstar LeBron James, exuding confidence and asking listeners if they really know what he is capable of.


Line by Line Meaning

This is all I do, this is all I do
My entire focus is on creating and performing music


I just put a hundred in the bank
I added a small amount of money to my account, not a large sum


They say that I got no humor in music, then why am I smiling?
People claim my music lacks humor, but I'm clearly happy and enjoying myself


You do not feel it? Why are you lying?
If you can't sense the positivity in my music, why pretend otherwise?


I wanna meet 'em, enough with the talking, woo, I wanna see 'em
If someone claims to be better than me, I want to see them prove it rather than just talk


I look at these rappers out here like I wanna beat 'em
I see other rappers as competition that I want to surpass


I feel like LeBron
I am at the top of my game and dominating like LeBron James in basketball


I get so personal with you, you feel like you know me, you feel like we met
My music is relatable and intimate, making fans feel a connection with me


How you say you're the best in the game when you sound like you don't even know how to rap?
I question the skills of those who claim to be the best but can't even properly rap


This ain't what it seems, I never sleep which is funny 'cause I'm out here living the dream
Despite the perception that my life is easy and glamorous, I am always working hard and pushing myself


You say you're living the dream, no you just living a dream
Many people think they're living their dream, but it's just an illusion, not reality


Y'all need to wake up and get out of your beds and quit sleeping on me
People need to realize my talent and potential instead of underestimating me


I got my head in the game, you know what that means?
I am fully committed to my craft and working to improve constantly


They got no clue
Most people don't understand the level of dedication and drive required to succeed in music


What you know about that? Nothing
Most people don't truly know or understand what it takes to make it in the music industry


What I know about that? Something
I have knowledge and experience that has helped me get to where I am in my career




Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Nate Feuerstein, Arthur David Garcia

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Comments from YouTube:

@vJoyy

Ok NF has become my fav rapper anyone else

@ShelleyMotionless3339

OMG Its Wizzy I was faithful to Eminem only for 19 years but move over Em cause NF is taking over my house

@alldatcoolstuff3642

OMG Its Wizzy nah my list would be 1 eminem 2 lecrae 3 tupac and than NF

@underoathRAWRRR

OMG Its Wizzy not my favorite, kuz I love my old school shit but this kid is amazing.

@sevynsevhano2778

Fire 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥😎 realistic never change NF next best thing !

@sevynsevhano2778

Annnnnnnnnnd he's a Christian wat ya know about that stay true man 🙏✌️

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@AxelMattias

"You say youre livin the dream, Nah you just live in a dream" Love that line hahaha!!😂

@xanax4345

Nate is like his own genre of music, he is completely different than everybody else!

@hermanthegermanmerman9717

@@janefoster8069 I think NF is a genius.

@NascarFan-hi4et

Fr tho, I feel bad for the people that don't know bout him

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