Dreams
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.

Dreams
NF Lyrics


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Yeah, most of my life's full of sad days
Started at a young age
Yeah, bought a house but I've been livin' on stage
Tryna find the real me, I ain't found it yet
Wake up every morning feelin' like I'm guilty
Talk to God, "Can you hear me?"
Lately, I'm a mess
I don't want no one to help me
Yeah, I don't want no one to help me and

If you think I make decisions based off of what you think, then you're wrong
Can't nobody think for me, I got my own thoughts
Sometimes you don't know what you had until it's all gone, 'til it's all gone
If I took the hand that was dealt me then I would be nowhere in life
Yeah, I had to think smart
Threw away the deck and got my own cards
Long before I had the money to afford a car

I–I've been doin' me
I've been doin' me
Yeah, I've been doin' me
I've been doin' me
Followin' my dreams
Yeah, I've been doin' me
I've been doin' me
I've been doin' me
Yeah, I've been doin' me
I've been doin' me
Followin' my dreams
Yeah, I've been doin' me

Most of my life's full of regrets
Things I wanna take back, yeah
Wrote you a letter, wish that I had never sent that
Didn't even make sense, I don't even know
All I know is I get lower on the weekends
They tell me I should make friends, I just sit at home
Lately, I've been off the deep end, yeah
I've been off the deep end and

If you think that I'm 'bout to change who I am just for you then you're so wrong
As I kid I built a house around my broke cars
Sometimes you don't know what you had until it falls apart, 'til it falls apart
If I took the hand that was dealt me then I would be nowhere in life
Yeah, I had to think smart
Threw away the deck and got my own cards
Long before I had the money to afford a car

I've been doin' me (oh)
I've been doin' me
Yeah, I've been doin' me (I have been)
I've been doin' me
Followin' my dreams
Yeah, I've been doin' me (followin' my)
I've been doin' me
I've been doin' me (I've been followin' my)
Yeah, I've been doin' me
Followin' my dreams
Yeah, I'm just doin' me
Yeah, I'm just doin' me

Yeah, I'm reminiscin' back to both of us laughin'
Playin' old records thinkin' every one of 'em's classic
Windows down, we on the street up in Michigan rappin'
We talked about it, but never really knew it could happen
My confidence about as low as the gas is
We didn't have the money for it, so we'd turn the key backwards
And sit in parking lots for hours 'til the battery crashes
I think that we related 'cause both of us were lookin' for answers
A couple months ago I drove into Gladwin, got me all in my feelings
It's somethin' 'bout bein' somewhere that's familiar
Pull in the gas station, open up the tank then I fill it then laugh
Would I move back? Mm, not in a million, but I appreciate the memories that we had
I know you've been callin', sorry I never call back
I know I've been distant, you know I never meant that
You can tell the family how I'm doing if they ask
I'm just doin' me

Overall Meaning

NF's song "Dreams" is a reflective and introspective track that centers around the rapper's journey of finding himself and following his dreams. The opening lines of the song set the tone as NF speaks about his life being full of sad days and how it all started at a young age. He bought a house but has been living on stage, trying to find his true identity but hasn't been successful yet. This leads NF to wake up every morning feeling guilty and talking to God about it. He acknowledges that he is currently a mess and does not want anyone's help in finding himself. He then goes on to explain that the decisions he makes are not based on what others think but on his own thoughts. He talks about how he had to think smart and throw away the hand that was dealt to him and get his own cards.


The second verse begins with NF admitting that most of his life is full of regrets and things he wants to take back. He mentions writing a letter that he wishes he had never sent and feeling lower on the weekends. Although people tell him to make friends, he chooses to sit at home instead. He has been off the deep end lately but acknowledges that he is just doing himself. He once again emphasizes that he will not change who he is for anyone else. The verse ends with NF reminiscing about the past, particularly when he and a friend would play old records, rap on the streets in Michigan and talk about finding answers. He expresses appreciation for those memories but admits that he would not move back.


Overall, "Dreams" is a deeply personal and emotional track that showcases NF's inner struggles and journey towards self-discovery. It encourages listeners to follow their dreams despite the obstacles they may face and to be true to themselves.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, most of my life's full of sad days
My life has been filled with many sad and difficult days


Started at a young age
These struggles started when I was young


Yeah, bought a house but I've been livin' on stage
Despite owning a house, I spend most of my time performing and traveling for my music career


Tryna find the real me, I ain't found it yet
I am still on a journey to discover who I really am


Wake up every morning feelin' like I'm guilty
I often wake up feeling guilty for something, and I'm not sure what that something is


Talk to God, "Can you hear me?"
I pray to God, hoping that He can hear me and help me through my struggles


Lately, I'm a mess
Recently, I have not been doing well and have been struggling with my emotions


I don't want no one to help me
I do not want anyone to help me; I want to try to figure things out on my own


If you think I make decisions based off of what you think, then you're wrong
I don't make decisions based on what other people think; I have my own thoughts and ideas


Can't nobody think for me, I got my own thoughts
I am capable of making my own decisions and thinking for myself


Sometimes you don't know what you had until it's all gone, 'til it's all gone
You may not realize the value of something until you've lost it


If I took the hand that was dealt me then I would be nowhere in life
If I had simply accepted the circumstances of my life, I would not be where I am today


Yeah, I had to think smart
I had to think creatively and resourcefully to get where I am today


Threw away the deck and got my own cards
I had to create my own opportunities and pave my own way


Long before I had the money to afford a car
I had to work hard and persevere long before I could afford basic necessities, like a car


I–I've been doin' me
I have been true to myself


Followin' my dreams
I am pursuing my dreams and passions


Most of my life's full of regrets
Regret has been a common theme throughout my life


Things I wanna take back, yeah
There are things I wish I could undo or take back


Wrote you a letter, wish that I had never sent that
I wrote a letter to someone, but regret sending it


Didn't even make sense, I don't even know
The letter didn't even make sense, and I am not sure what I was trying to say


All I know is I get lower on the weekends
I tend to feel worse and more depressed on the weekends


They tell me I should make friends, I just sit at home
Others suggest I should make friends, but I tend to isolate myself at home


Lately, I've been off the deep end, yeah
Recently, I have been struggling a lot and feeling overwhelmed


If you think that I'm 'bout to change who I am just for you then you're so wrong
I will not change who I am just to please others or fit in


As I kid I built a house around my broke cars
Even as a child, I was resourceful and creative, building a "house" around my small toy cars


I think that we related 'cause both of us were lookin' for answers
I believe that we connected with each other because we were both searching for answers and meaning in life


A couple months ago I drove into Gladwin, got me all in my feelings
A few months ago, I drove to Gladwin and felt very emotional


It's somethin' 'bout bein' somewhere that's familiar
There is something special and comforting about being somewhere that is familiar to me


Would I move back? Mm, not in a million, but I appreciate the memories that we had
I would never move back to that familiar place, but I am grateful for the memories I made there


I know you've been callin', sorry I never call back
I am aware that someone has been trying to contact me, but I have not been responsive


I know I've been distant, you know I never meant that
I acknowledge that I have been distant, but it was not intentional


You can tell the family how I'm doing if they ask
If anyone asks, you can update my family on how I am doing


I'm just doin' me
I am being true to myself and doing what is best for me




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Nate Feuerstein, Tommee Profitt

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@exotikinc3397

Read this if you have ever felt alone, depressed, suicidal, lost, scared, worthless, abandoned, or anything of that nature, this is for you

You Are Beautiful.
You Are Wanted.
You Are Wonderful.

Don't quit on yourself. Don't hurt yourself. You are worth the world and nobody wants to see you suffering. This is not the end. The way you feel right now will pass. Peoples minds will change. Things WILL get better.
We love you and are always here for you. Do NOT do something permanent over something temporary.
You're better than that.
All stars need to see darkness before the light.
And always remember, Don't change so people will like you. Be yourself & the right people will find and love the real you.

Your
own
unique

Mindset
always
trys
to
engage in the
right ways

Now read the first letter of every word

You Matter! no matter what other people may say. Always know this is true. It helps. You are worth my time to write this. I do care. heart Continue on heart be a soldier. Fight that war. Because YOU can. I believe in you. I'm rooting for you! Good luck!

Please pass this on to other videos!



@HAHA-ix9vx

Lyrics:
Yeah, most of my life's full of sad days
Started at a young age
Yeah, bought a house but I've been livin' on stage
Tryna find the real me, I ain't found it yet
Wake up every morning feelin' like I'm guilty
Talk to God, "Can you hear me?"
Lately, I'm a mess
I don't want no one to help me
Yeah, I don't want no one to help me and

If you think I make decisions based off of what you think, then you're wrong
Can't nobody think for me, I got my own thoughts
Sometimes you don't know what you had until it's all gone, 'til it's all gone
If I took the hand that was dealt me then I would be nowhere in life
Yeah, I had to think smart
Threw away the deck and got my own cards
Long before I had the money to afford a car

I–I've been doin' me
I've been doin' me
Yeah, I've been doin' me
I've been doin' me
Followin' my dreams
Yeah, I've been doin' me
I've been doin' me
I've been doin' me
Yeah, I've been doin' me
I've been doin' me
Followin' my dreams
Yeah, I've been doin' me

Most of my life's full of regrets
Things I wanna take back, yeah
Wrote you a letter, wish that I had never sent that
Didn't even make sense, I don't even know
All I know is I get lower on the weekends
They tell me I should make friends, I just sit at home
Lately, I've been off the deep end, yeah
I've been off the deep end and

If you think that I'm 'bout to change who I am just for you then you're so wrong
As I kid I built a house around my broke cars
Sometimes you don't know what you had until it falls apart, 'til it falls apart
If I took the hand that was dealt me then I would be nowhere in life
Yeah, I had to think smart
Threw away the deck and got my own cards
Long before I had the money to afford a car

I've been doin' me (oh)
I've been doin' me
Yeah, I've been doin' me (I have been)
I've been doin' me
Followin' my dreams
Yeah, I've been doin' me (followin' my)
I've been doin' me
I've been doin' me (I've been followin' my)
Yeah, I've been doin' me
Followin' my dreams
Yeah, I'm just doin' me
Yeah, I'm just doin' me

Yeah, I'm reminiscin' back to both of us laughin'
Playin' old records thinkin' every one of 'em's classic
Windows down, we on the street up in Michigan rappin'
We talked about it, but never really knew it could happen
My confidence about as low as the gas is
We didn't have the money for it, so we'd turn the key backwards 
And sit in parking lots for hours 'til the battery crashes
I think that we related 'cause both of us were lookin' for answers
A couple months ago I drove into Gladwin, got me all in my feelings
It's somethin' 'bout bein' somewhere that's familiar
Pull in the gas station, open up the tank then I fill it then laugh
Would I move back? Mm, not in a million, but I appreciate the memories that we had
I know you've been callin', sorry I never call back
I know I've been distant, you know I never meant that
You can tell the family how I'm doing if they ask
I'm just doin' me



@exotikinc3397

Read this if you have ever felt alone, depressed, suicidal, lost, scared, worthless, abandoned, or anything of that nature, this is for you

You Are Beautiful.
You Are Wanted.
You Are Wonderful.

Don't quit on yourself. Don't hurt yourself. You are worth the world and nobody wants to see you suffering. This is not the end. The way you feel right now will pass. Peoples minds will change. Things WILL get better.
We love you and are always here for you. Do NOT do something permanent over something temporary.
You're better than that.
All stars need to see darkness before the light.
And always remember, Don't change so people will like you. Be yourself & the right people will find and love the real you.

Your
own
unique

Mindset
always
trys
to
engage in the
right ways

Now read the first letter of every word

You Matter! no matter what other people may say. Always know this is true. It helps. You are worth my time to write this. I do care. heart Continue on heart be a soldier. Fight that war. Because YOU can. I believe in you. I'm rooting for you! Good luck!

Please pass this on to other videos!



@favalmond

[Verse 1]
Yeah, most of my life's full of sad days
Started at a young age
Yeah, bought a house but I've been livin' on stage
Tryna find the real me, I ain't found it yet
Wake up every morning feelin' like I'm guilty
Talk to God, "Can you hear me?"
Lately, I'm a mess
I don't want no one to help me
Yeah, I don't want no one to help me and

[Pre-Chorus 1]
If you think I make decisions based off of what you think, then you're wrong
Can't nobody think for me, I got my own thoughts
Sometimes you don't know what you had until it's all gone, 'til it's all gone
If I took the hand that was dealt me then I would be nowhere in life
Yeah, I had to think smart
Threw away the deck and got my own cards
Long before I had the money to afford a car

[Chorus 1]
I–I've been doin' me (yeah)
I've been doin' me
Yeah, I've been doin' me
I've been doin' me
Followin' my dreams
Yeah, I've been doin' me
I've been doin' me
I've been doin' me
Yeah, I've been doin' me
I've been doin' me
Followin' my dreams
Yeah, I've been doin' me

[Verse 2]
Most of my life's full of regrets
Things I wanna take back, yeah
Wrote you a letter, wish that I had never sent that
Didn't even make sense, I don't even know
All I know is I get lower on the weekends
They tell me I should make friends, I just sit at home
Lately, I've been off the deep end, yeah
I've been off the deep end and

[Pre-Chorus 2]
If you think that I'm 'bout to change who I am just for you then you're so wrong
As I kid I built a house around my broke heart
Sometimes you don't know what you had until it falls apart, 'til it falls apart
If I took the hand that was dealt me then I would be nowhere in life
Yeah, I had to think smart
Threw away the deck and got my own cards
Long before I had the money to afford a car

[Chorus 2]
I (yeah)–I've been doin' me (oh, yeah)
I've been doin' me
Yeah, I've been doin' me (I have been)
I've been doin' me
Followin' my dreams
Yeah, I've been doin' me (followin' my)
I've been doin' me
I've been doin' me (I've been followin' my)
Yeah, I've been doin' me
Followin' my dreams
Yeah, I'm just doin' me
Yeah, I'm just doin' me

[Verse 3]
Yeah, I'm reminiscin' back to both of us laughin'
Playin' old records, thinkin' every one of 'em's classic
Windows down, we on the street up in Michigan rappin'
We talked about it, but never really knew it could happen
My confidence about as low as the gas is
We didn't have the money for it, so we'd turn the key backwards and sit in parking lots for hours 'til the battery crashes
I think that we related 'cause both of us were lookin' for answers
A couple months ago I drove into Gladwin, got me all in my feelings
It's somethin' 'bout bein' somewhere that's familiar
Pull in the gas station, open up the tank then I fill it then laugh
Would I move back? Mm, not in a million, but I appreciate the memories we had
I know you've been callin', sorry I never call back
I know I've been distant, you know I never meant that
You can tell the family how I'm doing if they ask
I'm just doin' me



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@mroddydawg

NF doesn't have one bad song. He has a song for every mood

@Alex-sg3yz

nothing but the truth man 💯

@thefailures925

Damn...

@imjusttoobad916

I didn’t really like Outcast

@hannahwyatt4830

@@imjusttoobad916 Its a hype song for like the gym

@jayda4297

Mike Moretz true😪

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@karthikvk4888

When you scroll through the comments, and realize, that NF brings injured people from all over the world to help each other, form a society within society, where everyone knows pain, where no one judges, and everyone helps each other. This honestly strengthened my faith in humanity.

@zewps9502

Until you realized probably none of us would be this nice in real life. In the real world it's hard for us to trust each other to talk about these things. Online we don:t know each other and can't hurt each other.

@zewps9502

don't*

@day6kz

@@zewps9502 I'm sure most of us would gladly help others in real life. The internet is just another way to access others when everyone else isn't there.

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