Like This
NF Lyrics
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Yeah, I've always been good at that, unattached (yeah)
Waiting for what's coming next, things I know I should address
I feel more together when I am a mess (whoa)
That's for moments that just came and went
Made amends with you, then you overstepped
That's a line you never shoulda crossed, you got no respect
Stop with all the threats
'Nother city I don't know well
Feeling too much like my old self
Backsliding, backsliding
Got me in the sad feels, got me at a standstill
Too much time alone is when it gets real (ah)
Future doesn't pop up, then the past will
Outside, that's the rear view
Now I'm going downhill (yeah)
Don't know who I'm close with
Going through the motions
Don't know who to trust when I (yeah)
I lie to myself and I, I can't handle it
Why do I waste so much time on things that I can't fix?
All these things I hold inside I just can't forget
Thought that I could let this go
But I ain't know that it would be like this, yeah
Like this (like this)
I ain't know that it would be like this
Yeah, like this
I ain't know that it would be like this
Yeah, baby I'm impossible to be with
I know that you got a thousand reasons
You prolly wanna leave, but don't know how, yeah
I don't hear a thing when you yell
Guess you like to hear your own voice, yeah
Got me standing here with no choice
I see they tryna gas, they got me all wrong
Look, I'm doing my best to try to stay calm
But I can't deal
Feeling too much like my old self
Backsliding, backsliding
I just let the phone ring
We ain't even close, please
Throwing out opinions from the nosebleeds (ay, yeah)
Lot of issues that you don't see
Texts that I just won't read
Play it off, it cuts deep though
When I don't know who I'm close with
Going through the motions
Don't know who to trust when I (yeah)
I lie to myself and I can't handle it
Why do I waste so much time on things that I can't fix? (yeah)
All these things I hold inside I just can't forget (nah)
Thought that I could let this go (yeah)
But I ain't know that it would be like this, yeah (woo, yeah)
Like this (ay)
I ain't know that it would be like this
(I ain't know that it would be like this, woo)
Yeah, like this (like this)
I ain't know that it would be like this (like this), yeah (yeah)
Like this (like this)
I ain't know that it would be like this
Yeah, like this (like this)
I ain't know that it would be like this
In NF's song Like This, the first verse deals with the internal battles that the rapper faces as he constantly holds back his true feelings and thoughts, leading to a feeling of being unattached. He acknowledges that he should address the things that are holding him back but feels more together when he's in a mess. The rapper also talks about a specific instance where he made amends with someone but they overstepped their boundaries, leading to him feeling disrespected. NF doesn't appreciate threats and feels like he knows the person even less as he becomes more familiar with them. The second verse further explores NF's internal struggles as he feels like he's backsliding into his old self and is depressed as he spends time alone. He also highlights his trust issues and doubts that he knows who he's truly close to. However, the chorus reveals that despite his struggles, NF thought he could let all these issues go, but he didn't anticipate that it would be as difficult as it is.
This song offers a raw and honest look into NF's struggles with mental health and his inner turmoil. It highlights the difficulty of approaching and addressing the issues that hold us back, even when we know we should. As we fail to address them, we tend to feel even more isolated and unattached, leading to a never-ending cycle. However, the song offers hope by acknowledging the problem and being honest about it, which is the first step in any journey towards healing.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, holding back
I tend to keep my true feelings and emotions to myself.
Waiting for what's coming next, things I know I should address
I know there are things I need to deal with, but I'm avoiding them.
I feel more together when I am a mess (whoa)
Sometimes I feel more in control of my life when everything is falling apart.
That's for moments that just came and went
It's easy to look back and regret things I should have done or said differently.
Made amends with you, then you overstepped
I tried to fix things with you, but you crossed a line and messed it up again.
Stop with all the threats
Your threats and intimidation tactics aren't going to work on me.
'Nother city I don't know well
I'm in a new place that's unfamiliar to me.
Feeling too much like my old self
I'm slipping back into bad habits and old ways of thinking.
Future doesn't pop up, then the past will
When I don't have much to look forward to, I start dwelling on the past.
Outside, that's the rear view
I'm leaving the past behind me and moving on.
Don't know who to trust when I (yeah)
I'm not sure who I can rely on or confide in.
All these things I hold inside I just can't forget
I can't seem to let go of the things that are weighing me down.
Thought that I could let this go
I hoped that I could move past something, but it's still bothering me.
But I ain't know that it would be like this, yeah
I didn't expect the situation to turn out the way it did.
Yeah, baby I'm impossible to be with
I know that I can be difficult to be around at times.
Guess you like to hear your own voice, yeah
It feels like you're just talking at me and not really listening to what I have to say.
Lot of issues that you don't see
There are things going on in my life that you are unaware of.
Play it off, it cuts deep though
Even if I try to act like something doesn't bother me, it still hurts.
I lie to myself and I can't handle it
I'm in denial about certain aspects of my life, and it's overwhelming.
But I ain't know that it would be like this, yeah
I didn't expect things to turn out the way they did.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cole Edward Walowac, David Arthur Garcia, Nate Feuerstein
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
JB
Yeah, holding back
Yeah, I've always been good at that, unattached (Yeah)
Waiting for what's coming next, things I know I should address
I feel more together when I am a mess (Whoa)
That's for moments that just came and went
Made amends with you, then you overstepped
That's a line you never shoulda crossed, you got no respect
Stop with all the threats
Like the more I get know you, I just know you less (Yeah)
'Nother city I don't know well
Feeling too much like my old self
Backsliding, backsliding
Got me in the sad feels, got me at a standstill
Too much time alone is when it gets real (Ah)
Future doesn't pop up, then the past will
Outside, that's the rear view
Now I'm going downhill (Yeah)
Don't know who I'm close with
Going through the motions
Don't know who to trust when I (Yeah)
I lie to myself and I, I can't handle it
Why do I waste so much time on things that I can't fix?
All these things I hold inside I just can't forget
Thought that I could let this go
But I ain't know that it would be like this, yeah
Like this (Like this)
I ain't know that it would be like this
Yeah, like this
I ain't know that it would be like this
Yeah, maybe I'm impossible to be with
I know that you got a thousand reasons
You prolly wanna leave, but don't know how, yeah
I don't hear a thing when you yell
Guess you like to hear your own voice, yeah
Got me standing here with no choice
I see they tryna gas, they got me all wrong
Look, I'm doing my best to try to stay calm
But I can't deal
Feeling too much like my old self
Backsliding, backsliding
I just let the phone ring
We ain't even close, please
Throwing out opinions from the nosebleeds (Ayy, yeah)
Lot of issues that you don't see
Texts that I just won't read
Play it off, it cuts deep though
When I don't know who I'm close with
Going through the motions
Don't know who to trust when I (Yeah)
I lie to myself and I can't handle it
Why do I waste so much time on things that I can't fix? (Yeah)
All these things I hold inside I just can't forget (Nah)
Thought that I could let this go (Yeah)
But I ain't know that it would be like this, yeah (Woo, yeah)
Like this (Ayy)
I ain't know that it would be like this (I ain't know that it would be like this, woo)
Yeah, like this (Like this)
I ain't know that it would be like this (Like this), yeah (Yeah)
Like this (Like this)
I ain't know that it would be like this
Yeah, like this (Like this)
I ain't know that it would be like this
Ghosts
"Too much time alone is when it gets real"
I felt that
xXCHEEZYNACH0SXx
Dark it hits me to because when I suffered from depression and when ever I was alone I would feel sad because I want someone I could hang out and have fun with and talk to you know?
Emily
I feel this, especially during Quarantine right now...going on 4 months of endless boredom, loneliness, and sadness.
Homk
anyone else here always been alone
BizarreBritt
"I feel more together when I am a mess"
captain duckles
Especially now
Zack Lee
1 of the most underrated nf songs
Donna Murdock
Indeed
Antonio Brunson
" I feel more together when i am a mess" dude put into words exactly how i feel sometimes... Man this dudes gifted fr.
Duane Schwingle
"To much time alone is when it gets real"
Real talk... Being completely alone, just you and your thoughts, is when you truly get to know yourself.