On July 24, 2019, two days before the release of his album "The Search", NF teased the music video for this track.
The music video was shot at the abandoned Six Flags, located in New Orleans, Louisiana.
It’s the older Nathan, same as from the “Let You Down” music video. He’s shown in the video because, as much as he would like things to be different, Nate is expecting to deal with depression for the rest of his life.
Leave Me Alone
NF Lyrics
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Leave me alone
Painic-stricken, handle business, not a joke, yeah
Manners missing, travel different, no control, yeah
Time to listen, time to zip it, keep it closed
My description, highly gifted, take some notes, yeah
Lack of interest, why'd you visit? Hit the road, yeah
I'm kinda twisted, so keep your distance, be a ghost
Yeah, see I'm inventive, but quite the menace, you ain't know?
Well then I'm offended, let's jog your memories, here we go, yeah
I went from nobody to kinda famous
Hide my plaques inside the closet, I just can't explain it
My wife, she tells me that she's proud and thinks that I should hang 'em
But I just leave 'em on the ground right next to my self-hatred
Yeah, yeah, mental health, where's my mental health?
Diagnosed with OCD, what does that mean? Well, gather 'round
That means I obsessively obsess on things I think about
That means I might take a normal thought and think it's so profound (leave me alone)
Ruminating, fill balloons up full of doubt
Do the same things, if I don't, I'm overwhelmed
Thoughts are pacing, they go 'round and 'round and 'round
It's so draining, let's move onto something else, fine (leave me alone)
Runnin' the game, but they don't even know it
Like I'm undercover and don't want to blow it
I come out of nowhere, they don't even notice
The flow is so cold, you would think it was snowing (leave me alone)
I'm under the weather, but wind isn't blowing
I got an umbrella for difficult moments
You got to admit it, I'm very devoted
I'm out in the rain, but it don't always open, so I
Hold up my balloons and cover up my face
I can feel them weighing on me every day
I should let 'em go and watch 'em float away
But I'm scared if I do, then I'll be more afraid
Tell them how I feel, but they don't want to change
Tell them how I feel, but they remain the same
Loosen up my grip, they say that's not okay
Quiet, quiet, quiet, quiet, quiet, ay, leave me alone
Ay, yeah
Quiet, quiet, quiet, quiet, ay (yeah), leave me alone
Woo, yeah
Quiet, quiet, quiet, quiet, ay (yeah), leave me alone
I hate when they debate if we're underrated
We're so overlooked that they're looking over our numbers, Nathan (leave me alone)
We don't do enough interviews or go out in public lately
We don't post enough on our socials
To keep the buzz from fading (leave me alone)
Let it fade, yeah, let it fade
Once it's decimated, then you drop a song out of nowhere
And all the fans embrace it (leave me alone)
Then the buzz will surface again, it's part of my operation
I don't need advice from my doubts right now end of conversation (leave me alone)
Shut your mouth, yeah, shut your mouth
Better tone it down, close it now
If you make a sound, I'ma change your dial (leave me alone)
Funny how they be acting loud, comin' unannounced
Floating 'round
Man, the kid is wild, pretty vile, true (leave me alone)
I'm kinda phony but don't really show it
I keep it together, but have a disorder
I go to my room and I sit in my corner
And talk to myself in a language that's foreign (leave me alone)
I think of a rhyme and I have to record it
But know if I don't, I'll wake up in the morning
And question my life again, always avoiding
I hate to be different, but hate to be normal, so I (leave me alone)
Hold up my balloons and cover up my face
I can feel them weighing on me every day
I should let 'em go and watch 'em float away
But I'm scared if I do, then I'll be more afraid
Tell them how I feel, but they don't want to change
Tell them how I feel, but they remain the same
Loosen up my grip, they say that's not okay
Quiet, quiet, quiet, quiet, quiet, ay, leave me alone
Ay, yeah
Quiet, quiet, quiet, quiet, ay (yeah), leave me alone
Woo, yeah
Quiet, quiet, quiet, quiet, ay (yeah), leave me alone
Remember back in "NO NAME," I said fame called? (Yeah, yeah)
Told you I hung up, it kinda felt wrong (leave me alone)
Finally called him back, we didn't talk long
He asked me how I'd been, I sent him this song (leave me alone)
Yeah, think he took offense, he kinda seemed off
I texted him that night to ask what he thought (leave me alone)
It took a couple days to get a response
But once I finally did, he said this song sucks (leave me alone)
Feel the symptoms, couldn't miss 'em, wrestle with 'em
Then I pin and flip 'em
Brought some back up? No? Well, you should get some (leave me alone)
Who you dissin'? Mood is switchin', don't come in the kitchen
You should listen, cookin' record for my hands are blistering
So persistent, don't forget this, hold the tension, soul is bending
No pretending, open ended, low percentage, so demented (leave me alone)
Whole consensus, flow tremendous, no apprentice, dope incentive
Show intensive, so possessive, tone aggressive, watch your step when I (leave me alone)
Hold up my balloons and cover up my face (up my face)
I can feel them weighing on me every day (yeah, every day)
I should let 'em go and watch them float away (yeah, float away)
But I'm scared if I do then I'll be more afraid
Leave me alone (yeah), leave me alone (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Leave me alone, leave me alone (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Leave me alone, leave me alone (yeah, leave me alone)
Yeah, leave me alone, leave me alone, ay, leave me alone (leave me alone)
Ay, yeah
Quiet, quiet, quiet, quiet, ay (yeah), leave me alone
Woo, yeah
Quiet, quiet, quiet, quiet, ay (yeah), leave me alone
Ay, yeah
Quiet, quiet, quiet, quiet, ay (yeah), leave me alone
Woo, yeah
Quiet, quiet, quiet, quiet, ay, leave me alone
The song "Leave Me Alone" by NF is a powerful reflection of the artist's struggle with mental health, personal relationships, and the pressures of fame. NF begins the track by insisting that he be left alone, as he is "painic-stricken" and has "no control". He reveals that he has been diagnosed with OCD, which causes him to become fixated on certain thoughts and fills him with anxiety. Though he is successful in his career, he struggles with self-doubt and the feeling that he doesn't belong. In the chorus, he repeats a plea to be left alone, as he feels trapped under the weight of his own thoughts and fears.
Throughout the song, NF expresses his frustration with the industry of music and the expectations placed upon him. He complains that the public does not fully appreciate his art, and that he is often overlooked or misunderstood. However, he acknowledges that he plays a role in his own isolation, admitting that he is "kinda twisted" and can be a "menace" at times. He also shares insights into his creative process, revealing that he writes rap lyrics as a form of therapy and as a way to cope with his negative thoughts. The song ends with NF's plea to be left alone, repeating the chorus with increasing intensity until the song fades out.
Overall, "Leave Me Alone" is a deeply personal and raw expression of NF's struggles with mental health and fame. It speaks to the difficulties of managing personal relationships when one is consumed by their own thoughts and fears, and the complicated nature of creativity as both a healing and destructive force.
Line by Line Meaning
Panic-stricken, handle business, not a joke, yeah
I'm struggling with anxiety, but I'm still handling my responsibilities
Manners missing, travel different, no control, yeah
I'm not behaving the way people expect me to, and my life is very unpredictable
Time to listen, time to zip it, keep it closed
It's time to be quiet and reflect on myself
My description, highly gifted, take some notes, yeah
I'm talented and unique, pay attention to me
Lack of interest, why'd you visit? Hit the road, yeah
I'm not interested in socializing right now, please leave
I'm kinda twisted, so keep your distance, be a ghost
I'm going through a lot right now, so it's better for everyone if you stay away
Yeah, see I'm inventive, but quite the menace, you ain't know?
I'm creative, but my mental state can be a problem for others
Well then I'm offended, let's jog your memories, here we go, yeah
You should remember my struggles and not take them lightly
I went from nobody to kinda famous
I've had a sudden rise to fame
Hide my plaques inside the closet, I just can't explain it
I don't feel comfortable about my success and avoid displaying my awards
My wife, she tells me that she's proud and thinks that I should hang 'em
My wife wants me to display my awards because she's proud of me
But I just leave 'em on the ground right next to my self-hatred
I feel like I don't deserve my success and I hate myself for it
Mental health, where's my mental health?
I'm struggling with my mental well-being right now
Diagnosed with OCD, what does that mean? Well, gather 'round
I have obsessive-compulsive disorder, and here's what that means
That means I obsessively obsess on things I think about
I can't stop thinking about things, even when I realize they're not important
That means I might take a normal thought and think it's so profound
I have a tendency to overthink things and make them more significant than they are
Ruminating, fill balloons up full of doubt
I'm constantly second-guessing myself and feeling uncertain about everything
Do the same things, if I don't, I'm overwhelmed
I try to establish routines because it helps me manage my stress and anxiety
Thoughts are pacing, they go 'round and 'round and 'round
My mind is constantly racing and I can't stop thinking about things
It's so draining, let's move onto something else, fine
This is really exhausting, let's change the subject now
I'm under the weather, but wind isn't blowing
I'm not feeling well emotionally, even though there's no specific trigger
I got an umbrella for difficult moments
I have ways to cope with tough times
You got to admit it, I'm very devoted
I'm committed to my music and my fans
I'm out in the rain, but it don't always open, so I
I'm still working hard, even though I don't always get the recognition I deserve
Runnin' the game, but they don't even know it
I'm successful, but people don't always recognize my influence
Like I'm undercover and don't want to blow it
I feel like I have to hide my success sometimes
I come out of nowhere, they don't even notice
I surprise people with my success
The flow is so cold, you would think it was snowing
My rapping style is really impressive and unique
Funny how they be acting loud, comin' unannounced
People can be really annoying and intrusive
Man, the kid is wild, pretty vile, true
I can be really unpredictable and difficult to handle sometimes
I'm kinda phony but don't really show it
I feel like I'm pretending to be somebody else sometimes, but I hide it well
I keep it together, but have a disorder
I function well in public, but I struggle with my mental health
I go to my room and I sit in my corner
I need my alone time to recharge and reflect
And talk to myself in a language that's foreign
Sometimes I talk to myself to work through my thoughts, and it feels like I'm speaking a different language
I think of a rhyme and I have to record it
My creativity doesn't stop, even when I should be taking a break
But know if I don't, I'll wake up in the morning
If I don't record my ideas, I'll worry about forgetting them later
And question my life again, always avoiding
I tend to ruminate on my choices and actions, and it can be exhausting
Leave me alone
I need my space and time to process my thoughts and work through my struggles
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cole Edward Walowac, Nathan John Feuerstein, Thomas Profitt
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@isaaccortinovisjohnson4632
This guy , he fades away , comes back and kills shit like he owns the place and I can’t even be mad at him.
@imad1507
Well that's because he owns the place now :D
@isaaccortinovisjohnson4632
imad1507 ikr , he just that good.
@angelinayatim6
Oof true
@chezblake9104
LOL
@anthonylukyanov2185
@@chezblake9104 yes he does
@honkhonk3137
Notice how the fans get more involved and the number of fans grow every song
@NamFlow
@ラ no u
@dylan87sf64
@@NamFlow no both of u
@rades920
Dylan Ramsdale nah u