In an interview with Rapzilla, NF said:
“When I write a song called ‘Face It,’ that could mean anything; I don’t know how to face anything. I think on this next record, there are some songs that really give you what’s going on with me. And people writing me stuff like that, there are a lot of parts in songs that have been influenced from statements like that.“
Face It
NF Lyrics
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I ain't sleeping lately
Yes I know that I'm the only person that can change me
Maybe, that's why I ain't changing
That's why I ain't changing
I got too much on my mind I guess I don't know how to face it
I just don't know how to face itI don't know how to face it, yeah
Don't know how to face it
I don't know how to face it
Don't know how to face it
I don't know how to face it
I don't know how to face it, how to face it ah
Don't know how to face it
Let's go back to basics
Yes say what you mean, do what you say, but man I hate this
I just don't know what I'm chasing, don't know what I'm chasing
Yes, somebody told me
Life is something you don't wanna play with
But I just keep on playing like life is just a playground
I go through these mood swings
Watch everything slide down
I look at myself and I ask what the goal is
Yeah tell me what your goal is
I'm just so lost in emotions, I don't even notice
I just slip into a place and I don't think straight
Devil in my ear trynna tell me everything's great
And in a year I realize I'm in the same place
Running in the same race same pace
Yeah, I ain't sleeping lately
I ain't sleeping lately
Maybe, that's why I ain't changing
That's why I ain't changing
I got too much on my mind I guess I don't know how to face it
I just don't know how to face it
I don't know how to face it, yeah
Don't know how to face it
I don't know how to face it
Don't know how to face it
I don't know how to face it
I don't know how to face it, how to face it ah
Don't know how to face it
Let's go back to basics
Think about the words you 'bout to say before you say it
Sin is bittersweet I taste it, bittersweet I taste it
Get that sickness out my mouth
I feel like my train is derailing
I can feel it
Yo these words are only words until they actions
Words until they actions strive on empty satisfactions
Yeah the fact is I don't know, fact is I don't know
Yeah I get on these stages say that I put on a show
But yeah that show it don't mean nothing
If I don't live my lyrics, if they don't feel the spirit in my songs
Then they don't hear it
Homie yeah that don't mean nothing
This ain't all about appearance
Everything starts with the man in the mirror
I ain't sleeping lately
I ain't sleeping lately
Yes I know that I'm the only person that can change me
Maybe, that's why I ain't changing
That's why I ain't changing
I got too much on my mind I guess I don't know how to face it
I just don't know how to face it
I don't know how to face it, yeah
I don't know how to face it
I don't know how to face it
I don't know how to face it, how to face it ah
In "Face It," NF seems to be speaking about the struggle of dealing with his own thoughts and emotions. He laments not being able to sleep lately and feeling lost as to how to change himself. He knows that he is the only one who can make changes in his life, but he seems to be stuck in the same place. He talks about feeling overwhelmed and not knowing how to face the issues that he is avoiding. He acknowledges that he plays games with his own life, but he pays a heavy price for doing so. NF is asking for guidance and a way to get through these tough times.
The chorus of "Face It" appears to be a reflection of NF's thoughts and emotions - he is lost and doesn't know how to face the things that are bothering him. He appears to be at a crossroads in his life where he needs to go back to basics, take things slow and think about what he's going to say before he says it. The words he uses and how he uses them need to align with his actions, and he needs to live his lyrics. The only person who can change his situation is himself, and he acknowledges how heavily he takes this responsibility.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, I ain't sleeping lately
I have been having trouble sleeping lately.
I got too much on my mind I guess I don't know how to face it
I am carrying a lot of stress and anxiety and I am not sure how to deal with it.
Don't know how to face it
I do not know how to confront and overcome my problems.
Let's go back to basics
We need to simplify things and focus on what really matters.
But man I hate this
I do not like the idea of having to start over or admit my mistakes.
Life is something you don't wanna play with
Life is serious and we should not take it for granted or treat it carelessly.
But I just keep on playing like life is just a playground
I have not been taking life seriously and have been approaching it as if it is a game.
I go through these mood swings
I experience a range of emotions that make it difficult to stay on track.
I'm just so lost in emotions, I don't even notice
I am so overwhelmed by my feelings that I am not even aware of how they are affecting me.
Devil in my ear trynna tell me everything's great
I am being tempted to believe that everything is fine when it is not.
Running in the same race same pace
I feel like I am stuck in the same routine and unable to make progress.
Think about the words you 'bout to say before you say it
It is important to consider the impact of our words and actions before we act on them.
Sin is bittersweet I taste it
I know that sin has consequences but it can also be tempting and pleasurable in the moment.
Words until they actions strive on empty satisfactions
Words are meaningless unless they are backed up by action and can lead to unfulfilling outcomes.
Everything starts with the man in the mirror
Change begins with oneself and we cannot expect to change the world if we first do not change ourselves.
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Nate Feuerstein, David Garcia
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@NiclasDückmann
Yeah, I ain't sleeping lately
I ain't sleeping lately
Yes, I know that I'm the only person that can change me
Maybe, that's why I ain't changing
That's why I ain't changing
I got too much on my mind, I guess I don't know how to face it
I just don't know how to face it
I don't know how to face it, yeah (don't know how to face it)
I don't know how to face it (don't know how to face it)
I don't know how to face it
I don't know how to face it, how to face it, ah
Don't know how to face it
Let's go back to basics
Yes say what you mean, do what you say, but man I hate this
I just don't know what I'm chasing, don't know what I'm chasing
Yes, somebody told me
Life is something you don't wanna play with
But I just keep on playing like, life is just a playground
I go through this mood swings
Watch everything slide down
I look at myself and I ask me what the goal is
Yeah, tell me what your goal is
I'm just so lost in emotions, I don't even notice
I just slip into a place and I don't think straight
Devil in my ear tryna tell me everything's great
And in a year I'll realize I'm in the same place
Running in the same race, same pace
Yeah, I ain't sleeping lately
I ain't sleeping lately
Yes, I know that I'm the only person that can change me
Maybe, that's why I ain't changing
That's why I ain't changing
I got too much on my mind, I guess I don't know how to face it
I just don't know how to face it
I don't know how to face it, yeah (don't know how to face it)
I don't know how to face it (don't know how to face it)
I don't know how to face it
I don't know how to face it, how to face it
Don't know how to face it
Let's go back to basics
Think about the words you 'bout say before you say it
Sin is bittersweet I taste it, bittersweet I taste it
Get that sickness out my mouth
I feel like my train is derailing
I can feel it
Yo, these words are only words until they actions
Words until they actions strive on empty satisfactions
Yeah, the fact is I don't know, fact is I don't know
Yeah, I get on these stages, say that I put on a show
But, yeah, that show it don't mean nothing
If I don't live my lyrics, if they don't feel the spirit in my songs
Then they don't hear it
Homie, yeah, that don't mean nothing
This ain't all about appearance
Everything starts with the man in the mirror
Yeah, I ain't sleeping lately
I ain't sleeping lately
Yes, I know that I'm the only person that can change me
Maybe, that's why I ain't changing
That's why I ain't changing
I got too much on my mind, I guess I don't know how to face it
I just don't know how to face it
I don't know how to face it, yeah
I don't know how to face it
I don't know how to face it
I don't know how to face it, how to face it, ah
@shaniquewright3888
this dude need to go on the radio . he'll change lives. thanks
@deadshot2081
Shanique Wright he already has
@j.ad3
Yeah he is now haahha
@YellowPiggy1
Let you down is the only one on the radio😂 sad. Should be more.
@Nounshe
if let you down is the only song you heard. well, then your behind ^^
@Biblelover39
Its because he loves God that's why he's not on the radio...unless you sell out and rap about what they want you to rap about then you won't really get radio play like that it's a shame...he's definitely my favorite rapper he doesn't cuss he respect women, loves God and is relatable. He's not out here talking about selling drugs, sleeping with different women etc I wish more people knew about him.
@PerversePoster
Every single person I've introduced to NF has been blown away. He NEEDS more coverage, he's a diamond in the rough.
@chasedunten8481
PerversePoster totally agreed!!
@jarrettsanderson3038
PerversePoster its in The HANDS OF GOD it will happen as HE WILLS IT
@PerversePoster
facepalm
So if I introduce a radio station to NF and they play his music, that's as god wants it to be? Or if they don't, I suppose you'll say god is testing NF? Or perhaps even me?
How do you get your shoes on in the morning when the rational part of your mind is so clearly flawed.
Opiate of the masses indeed. Have an original thought, you might find it liberating.