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Yeah, look
I don't do drugs, I'm addicted to the pain though
Yeah, I been on it for a while, dunno how to put it down
Gotta have it, it's a habit I'ma break though
I just wanna take a hit, keep sayin' I'ma quit
Keep sayin' I'ma leave, but I stay though
I just want a little fix, I don't wanna take a risk
I don't like it when I drift from the safe zone
But lately, I been thinkin' I'ma have to
Lettin' go of things that I'm attached to
World don't stop just because I'm in a bad mood
You don't know what love is 'til you holdin' onto somethin' that you can't lose
I swear I'm tryna get it together
Sleeves up, puttin' work in, tryna be better
I like to rap, but I ain't gon' do it forever
Forget the charts, I've been focusin' on holdin' my head up
Moment I get up, I just wanna know I'm doin' my best
And if I'm not, Lord forgive me, you can have the regrets
'Cause I can feel the water tryna go up over my head
Most of my life, I always felt like I was holdin' my breath
Holdin' my chest to be honest, so I'm tired of it
Lookin' for somethin' in my life to be inspired again
I like to walk around and act like I don't know what it is
But I know what it is, I just never wanna commit

Runnin' from change
I'm lookin' for change
I'm searchin' for change
I'm lookin' for change
I just want, I just want change

Yeah, I don't like new things
Got a lot of mood swings
Oh, you wanna tell me somethin' negative?
I don't wanna hear what you think
Yeah, tossin' in my sleep
Every night feel like two weeks
Thinkin' 'bout how I could have done this or done that better
Can't help it, that's just me, lies
That's me avoidin' the change
Yeah, that's probably why the issues ain't goin' away
Yeah, that's probably why I always sit around and complain
Tellin' myself that I ain't never gettin' out of this place
Out of my face if you tellin' me I need to be different
That's the issue though, I'm always insecurity-driven
Takin' the wrong turns, actin' like I know where I'm headed
Waitin' for somethin' bad to happen, I can snap any minute
I need change
Yeah, that's kinda easy to say, right?
But difficult to do when I feel like I hate life
And everyone around me kinda thinks I'm a great guy
But I don't ever think it so I think I'm a fake liar
Change, it's somethin' that I know I should do
I'm a little uncomfortable to tell you the truth
But to be honest with you lately, I got nothin' to lose
See, I've always been full of pain, but now I'm makin' some room

Lookin' for change
I'm lookin' for change
I'm searchin' for change
I'm lookin' for change
I just want, I just want

I need a moment of silence
I don't like change, but I'll try it
I don't wanna hear what I should or I shouldn't do
Why are they always defiant?
See, all my emotions are liars
All my emotions are violent
They don't want freedom to find me
Mention a name and everybody riots (change)
Yeah, that's why I'm checkin' my vitals
They keep on workin', but I know
Breathin' don't mean you're alive so
I bag up all of my trash and walk out on my tightrope
Positive thoughts are my rivals (change)
I'm tryna be be on their side though
Should I feel comfortable? I don't
Last year, I felt suicidal
This year, I might do somethin' different like talkin' to God more

I'm lookin' for change
I'm lookin' for (yeah)
I'm searchin' for change
I'm lookin' for
I just want, I just want change
I'm lookin' for (yeah)
I'm searchin' for change
I'm lookin' for, yeah (ay, ay)
I just want, I just want change
Yeah, I'm lookin' for
I'm searchin' for change
I'm lookin' for (yeah)
I just want, I just want change
I'm lookin' for (ay)
I'm searchin' for change
I'm lookin' for, yeah
I just want, I just want change

Overall Meaning

NF's song Change is a candid look at his struggle with addiction to pain and his desire for change. Through the lyrics, he admits that he's been on this path for a while and at times feels helpless. He opens up about his struggles to quit, explaining that he doesn't want to take a risk, but he knows he needs to let go of things he's attached to. The song's hook, "Lookin' for change, I'm searchin' for change," sums up NF's quest for transformation, both internally and externally.


Throughout the song, NF's lyrics reveal his insecurities, fear of change, and reluctance to try new things. He acknowledges that he avoids change because it's uncomfortable and confronts his tendency to complain about his life. However, his desire for change is stronger than his fear. He wants to do better, be a better person, and focus on what's important, admitting that he's tired of holding his breath and being insecure.


In conclusion, Change stands out in NF's discography as a powerful and emotional reflection of his life. His sincere words and relatable struggles provide an outlet for introspection and growth. The song is not just about one type of change or one person's struggle, but a universal call for transformation.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't do drugs, I'm addicted to the pain though
I don't take drugs, but I have become dependent on the pain I feel.


Yeah, I been on it for a while, dunno how to put it down
I have been dealing with this pain for a long time and I don't know how to stop it.


Gotta have it, it's a habit I'ma break though
I am addicted to this pain, but I am going to break this habit.


I just wanna take a hit, keep sayin' I'ma quit
I want to feel the pain again, even though I keep saying I want to stop.


Keep sayin' I'ma leave, but I stay though
I keep saying I am going to leave this cycle of pain, but I end up staying in it.


I just want a little fix, I don't wanna take a risk
I just want to feel a little bit of pain, but I don't want to take any risks.


I don't like it when I drift from the safe zone
I don't like it when I am not in control and I feel like I am not in a safe place.


But lately, I been thinkin' I'ma have to
Recently, I have been thinking that I need to break this cycle of pain.


Lettin' go of things that I'm attached to
I am trying to let go of things in my life that I am attached to.


World don't stop just because I'm in a bad mood
The world doesn't stop moving just because I am in a bad mood.


You don't know what love is 'til you holdin' onto somethin' that you can't lose
You don't truly understand love until you are holding onto something that you don't want to lose.


I swear I'm tryna get it together
I am trying my best to get my life together.


Sleeves up, puttin' work in, tryna be better
I am working hard to improve myself and become a better person.


I like to rap, but I ain't gon' do it forever
I enjoy rapping, but I know that I am not going to be able to do it forever.


Forget the charts, I've been focusin' on holdin' my head up
I am not concerned with being popular or successful, I am focused on maintaining a positive attitude and outlook.


Moment I get up, I just wanna know I'm doin' my best
As soon as I wake up, I want to know that I am doing everything I can to be my best self.


And if I'm not, Lord forgive me, you can have the regrets
If I am not doing my best, I ask for forgiveness and am willing to accept the consequences of my actions.


'Cause I can feel the water tryna go up over my head
I can feel like I am drowning in my pain and struggles.


Most of my life, I always felt like I was holdin' my breath
For most of my life, I have felt like I am suffocating and unable to fully breathe.


Holdin' my chest to be honest, so I'm tired of it
To be honest, I am tired of holding onto my pain and keeping it inside.


Lookin' for somethin' in my life to be inspired again
I am searching for something in my life that will inspire me and bring me joy.


I like to walk around and act like I don't know what it is
I like to pretend that I don't know what I am searching for in life.


But I know what it is, I just never wanna commit
I know what I am searching for, but I am afraid to fully commit to it.


Runnin' from change
I am avoiding change and the challenges that come with it.


I'm lookin' for change
I am actively seeking change and a better future for myself.


I'm searchin' for change
I am searching for change in my life and am committed to finding it.


Yeah, I don't like new things
I don't enjoy trying new things or stepping out of my comfort zone.


Got a lot of mood swings
I experience a lot of changes in my mood and emotions.


Oh, you wanna tell me somethin' negative?
When people tell me negative things, I don't want to hear it.


I don't wanna hear what you think
I am not interested in hearing other people's opinions or criticism.


Yeah, tossin' in my sleep
I have trouble sleeping and often toss and turn at night.


Every night feel like two weeks
Every night feels like it lasts a long time and drags on.


Thinkin' 'bout how I could have done this or done that better
I am constantly thinking about how I could have done things differently or better in my life.


Can't help it, that's just me, lies
I can't help but think this way, but I know it's not necessarily true.


That's me avoidin' the change
I know that this is me avoiding change and confronting my issues.


Yeah, that's probably why the issues ain't goin' away
This is probably why my issues and struggles are not going away.


Yeah, that's probably why I always sit around and complain
This is probably why I constantly complain about my life and my problems.


Tellin' myself that I ain't never gettin' out of this place
I often feel like I am never going to be able to escape my pain or situation.


Out of my face if you tellin' me I need to be different
I get defensive and angry if someone tells me that I need to change or do something differently.


That's the issue though, I'm always insecurity-driven
This is the root of my problems - my insecurities and doubts about myself.


Takin' the wrong turns, actin' like I know where I'm headed
I often make the wrong choices and pretend that I know where I am going in life.


Waitin' for somethin' bad to happen, I can snap any minute
I am always waiting for something bad to happen and I feel like I am on the verge of breaking at any moment.


I need change
I know that I need to change and improve my life.


But difficult to do when I feel like I hate life
It is hard to change when I feel like I hate my life and everything about it.


And everyone around me kinda thinks I'm a great guy
Even though I am struggling, everyone around me thinks highly of me and sees me as a good person.


But I don't ever think it so I think I'm a fake liar
I don't see myself the way others do and it feels like I am lying to everyone (and to myself) about who I really am.


Change, it's somethin' that I know I should do
I know that I need to change, even if it is hard for me to do so.


I'm a little uncomfortable to tell you the truth
It is uncomfortable for me to admit that I need to change and to confront my issues.


But to be honest with you lately, I got nothin' to lose
Recently, I have felt like I have nothing to lose by trying to change and improve my life.


See, I've always been full of pain, but now I'm makin' some room
I have always had a lot of pain in my life, but I am making space for new things and emotions.


I need a moment of silence
I need some peace and quiet to think and reflect on my life.


I don't like change, but I'll try it
I am reluctant to change, but I am willing to give it a try.


Why are they always defiant?
I am frustrated with people who are always defiant or resistant to change.


See, all my emotions are liars
I can't trust my emotions, because they often deceive me or lead me down the wrong path.


All my emotions are violent
My emotions can be intense and overwhelming, which makes it hard for me to control them.


They don't want freedom to find me
My emotions want to keep me in this cycle of pain and resistance to change.


Mention a name and everybody riots (change)
Even the mention of change can lead to conflict and negative reactions from others in my life.


Yeah, that's why I'm checkin' my vitals
I am checking in with myself and making sure that I am okay (physically and emotionally).


They keep on workin', but I know
My body and mind keep functioning, but I know that I am not truly living or thriving.


Breathin' don't mean you're alive so
Just because I am breathing doesn't mean that I am truly alive and fulfilled in my life.


I bag up all of my trash and walk out on my tightrope
I am cleaning up my life and trying to find a balance between stability and taking risks.


Positive thoughts are my rivals (change)
Positive thoughts are challenging for me and I struggle to maintain them in my life.


I'm tryna be be on their side though
Even though it is hard, I am trying to be more positive and optimistic in my life.


Should I feel comfortable? I don't
I don't feel comfortable or content with my life as it is right now.


Last year, I felt suicidal
Last year, I was struggling so much that I felt like I wanted to end my life.


This year, I might do somethin' different like talkin' to God more
This year, I am trying to do things differently and improve my life, like reaching out to God more.


I'm lookin' for
I am actively searching for something in my life to make it better and more fulfilling.


I'm lookin' for
I am searching for change and improvement in my life.


I'm lookin' for, yeah (ay, ay)
I am determined to keep looking for what I need to make my life better.


Yeah, I'm lookin' for
I am actively searching and striving for change and improvement in my life.


I'm lookin' for (ay)
I am continuing my search for something more in my life.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Nate Feurerstein, Thomas James Profitt

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@OSKY3033

Lyrics:

Yeah, look
I don't do drugs, I'm addicted to the pain though
Yeah, I been on it for a while, dunno how to put it down
Gotta have it, it's a habit I'ma break though
I just wanna take a hit, keep sayin' I'ma quit
Keep sayin' I'ma leave, but I stay though
I just want a little fix, I don't wanna take a risk
I don't like it when I drift from the safe zone
But lately, I been thinkin' I'ma have to
Lettin' go of things that I'm attached to
World don't stop just because I'm in a bad mood
You don't know what love is 'til you holdin' onto somethin' that you can't lose
I swear I'm tryna get it together
Sleeves up, puttin' work in, tryna be better
I like to rap, but I ain't gon' do it forever
Forget to charge up my focus, and I'm holdin' my head up
Moment I get up, I just wanna know I'm doin' my best
And if I'm not, Lord forgive me, you can handle regrets
'Cause I can feel the water tryna go up over my head
Most of my life, I always felt like I was holdin' my breath
Holdin' my chest, to be honest, so I'm tired of it
Lookin' for somethin' in my life to be inspired again
I like to walk around and act like I don't know what it is
But I know what it is, I just never wanna commit

[Chorus]
Runnin' from change
I'm lookin' for change
I'm searchin' for change
I'm lookin' for change
I just want, I just want change

[Verse 2]
Yeah, I don't like new things
Got a lot of mood swings
Oh, you wanna tell me somethin' negative?
I don't wanna hear what you think
Yeah, tossin' in my sleep
Every night feel like two weeks
Thinkin' 'bout how I could have done this or done that better
Can't help it, that's just me
Lies, that's me avoidin' the change
Yeah, that's probably why the issues ain't goin' away
Yeah, that's probably why I always sit around and complain
Tellin' myself that I ain't never gettin' out of this place
Out of my face if you tellin' me I need to be different
That's the issue though, I'm always insecurity-driven
Takin' the wrong turns, actin' like I know where I'm headed
Waitin' for somethin' bad to happen, I can snap any minute
I need change
Yeah, that's kinda easy to say, right?
But difficult to do when I feel like I hate life
And everyone around me kinda thinks I'm a great guy
But I don't ever think it so I think I'm a fake liar
Change
It somethin' that I know I should do
I'm a little uncomfortable, to tell you the truth
But to be honest with you lately, I got nothin' to lose
See, I've always been full of pain, but now I'm makin' some room

[Chorus]
Lookin' for change
I'm lookin' for change
I'm searchin' for change
I'm lookin' for change
I just want, I just want—

[Verse 3]
I need a moment of silence
I don't like change, but I'll try it
I don't wanna hear what I should or I shouldn't do
Why are they always defiant?
See, all my emotions are liars
All my emotions are violent
They don't want freedom to find me
Mention a name and everybody riots (Change)
Yeah, that's why I'm checkin' my vitals
They keep on workin', but I know
Breathin' don't mean you're alive, so
I bag up all of my trash and walk out on my tightrope
Positive thoughts are my rivals (Change)
I'm tryna be on their side though
Should I feel comfortable? I don't
Last year, I felt suicidal
This year, I might do somethin' different like talkin' to God more

[Chorus]
I'm lookin' for change
I'm lookin' for (Yeah)
I'm searchin' for change
I'm lookin' for
I just want, I just want change
I'm lookin' for (Yeah)
I'm searchin' for change
I'm lookin' for, yeah (Ayy, ayy)
I just want, I just want change
Yeah, I'm lookin' for (Lookin' for)
I'm searchin' for change
I'm lookin' for (Yeah)
I just want, I just want change
I'm lookin' for (Ayy)
I'm searchin' for change (Ayy)
I'm lookin' for, yeah
I just want, I just want change



@Archyy

[Verse 1]
Yeah, look
I don't do drugs, I'm addicted to the pain though
Yeah, I been on it for a while, dunno how to put it down
Gotta have it, it's a habit I'ma break though
I just wanna take a hit, keep sayin' I'ma quit
Keep sayin' I'ma leave, but I stay though
I just want a little fix, I don't wanna take a risk
I don't like it when I drift from the safe zone
But lately, I been thinkin' I'ma have to
Lettin' go of things that I'm attached to
World don't stop just because I'm in a bad mood
You don't know what love is 'til you holdin' onto somethin' that you can't lose
I swear I'm tryna get it together
Sleeves up, puttin' work in, tryna be better
I like to rap, but I ain't gon' do it forever
Forget to charge up my focus, and I'm holdin' my head up
Moment I get up, I just wanna know I'm doin' my best
And if I'm not, Lord forgive me, you can handle regrets
'Cause I can feel the water tryna go up over my head
Most of my life, I always felt like I was holdin' my breath
Holdin' my chest, to be honest, so I'm tired of it
Lookin' for somethin' in my life to be inspired again
I like to walk around and act like I don't know what it is
But I know what it is, I just never wanna commit


[Chorus]
Runnin' from change
I'm lookin' for change
I'm searchin' for change
I'm lookin' for change
I just want, I just want change

[Verse 2]
Yeah, I don't like new things
Got a lot of mood swings
Oh, you wanna tell me somethin' negative?
I don't wanna hear what you think
Yeah, tossin' in my sleep
Every night feel like two weeks
Thinkin' 'bout how I could have done this or done that better
Can't help it, that's just me
Lies, that's me avoidin' the change
Yeah, that's probably why the issues ain't goin' away
Yeah, that's probably why I always sit around and complain
Tellin' myself that I ain't never gettin' out of this place
Out of my face if you tellin' me I need to be different
That's the issue though, I'm always insecurity-driven
Takin' the wrong turns, actin' like I know where I'm headed
Waitin' for somethin' bad to happen, I can snap any minute
I need change
Yeah, that's kinda easy to say, right?
But difficult to do when I feel like I hate life
And everyone around me kinda thinks I'm a great guy
But I don't ever think it so I think I'm a fake liar
Change
It somethin' that I know I should do
I'm a little uncomfortable, to tell you the truth
But to be honest with you lately, I got nothin' to lose
See, I've always been full of pain, but now I'm makin' some room


[Chorus]
Lookin' for change
I'm lookin' for change
I'm searchin' for change
I'm lookin' for change
I just want, I just want—

[Verse 3]
I need a moment of silence
I don't like change, but I'll try it
I don't wanna hear what I should or I shouldn't do
Why are they always defiant?
See, all my emotions are liars
All my emotions are violent
They don't want freedom to find me
Mention a name and everybody riots (Change)
Yeah, that's why I'm checkin' my vitals
They keep on workin', but I know
Breathin' don't mean you're alive, so
I bag up all of my trash and walk out on my tightrope
Positive thoughts are my rivals (Change)
I'm tryna be on their side though
Should I feel comfortable? I don't
Last year, I felt suicidal
This year, I might do somethin' different like talkin' to God more


[Chorus]
I'm lookin' for change
I'm lookin' for (Yeah)
I'm searchin' for change
I'm lookin' for
I just want, I just want change
I'm lookin' for (Yeah)
I'm searchin' for change
I'm lookin' for, yeah (Ayy, ayy)
I just want, I just want change
Yeah, I'm lookin' for (Lookin' for)
I'm searchin' for change
I'm lookin' for (Yeah)
I just want, I just want change
I'm lookin' for (Ayy)
I'm searchin' for change (Ayy)
I'm lookin' for, yeah
I just want, I just want change


P.S NF is a legend❤



All comments from YouTube:

@danielderma3473

“I like to rap, but I ain’t gonna do it forever” whenever you decide to leave thanks for doing all that you already did for us.

@speaktruth9989

AMEN.

@lynx2001

Daniel Derma honestly though he’s the best

@korruptedice2160

NF is the greatest alive🙏

@brently6595

Don’t worry he’ll at least be rapping till he’s 83.

@jakekozak321

@@korruptedice2160 yes he is I'm going to one of his concert in October

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@Nyfo-xb1ik

"Breathing don't mean your alive"


-NF

@danielderma3473

Nyfo 5078 when I read that he said it at the exact same time. Lol

@fatimasalame7819

Nyfo 5078 T H I S.

@toastshalom3542

2pac said it in the 90s
Monoxide said it 04
Nikki said it in the 2010s
And now NF said it

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