My Life
NF Lyrics
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I mean this with love when I say it
I wanna answer the phone when you call me
The problem is, it's 10 a.M. And you're already drinkin'
You're probably already wasted
What's the point in having conversation with somebody that
Won't remember we had conversations, yeah, we always talk about the same thingsWe just say 'em different
Try to fix it, crazy, isn't it?
You say, "Mom was always proud" and played the videos of us as kids, I get it
I think that both of us live in the past, so we take for granted the present
Maybe next time I'm in Michigan, I'll come and visit
We ain't got a lot in common but both of us miss her
We could sit inside your smoke-filled livin' room, and tear up together, that's real
I might do some things you don't like
We all make mistakes, that's just life
They might say I changed, that's alright
That's alright, that's alright
That's just my life, my life, my life, my life
That's just my life, my life, my life, my life
That's just my life, my life, my life, my life
That's just my life, my life, my life, my life
My life, my life
You know my patience is very thin
Wish I was there again
I'm not embarrassed to say that we've always had issues
I'm embarrassed to say that we never took care of 'em, yeah
Pain will always find its way to the surface
No matter how deep you bury him
Growin' up, I felt like no one ever really got me, eventually
I took that out on relationships (woo)
These are the moments I know I'ma always hold onto and cherish 'em, yeah
Life's about taking chances, making moves
Not about what you did, it's what you do
Build on what you got and learn from what you lose
And never let people distract you from being you
I might do some things you don't like
We all make mistakes, that's just life
They might say I changed, that's alright
That's alright, that's alright
That's just my life, my life, my life, my life
That's just my life, my life, my life, my life
That's just my life, my life, my life, my life
That's just my life, my life, my life, my life
My life, my life
That's just my, that's just my, that's just my
That's just my, that's just my, that's just my
That's just my, that's just my, that's just my
(Oh no no no) Yeah
That's just my, that's just my, that's just my
That's just my, that's just my, that's just my
That's just my, that's just my, that's just my
Life
That's just my life, my life, my life, my life
That's just my life, my life, my life, my life
That's just my life, my life, my life, my life
That's just my life, my life, my life, my life
My life, my life
The song "My Life" by NF portrays poignant feelings about family, past struggles, and present moments. NF addresses his mother, who is an alcoholic and drinks even in the morning. He wants to pick up her call and talk but realizes there is no point in having a conversation with her if she will not even remember it. This suggests that their relationship is not functional, and it goes back to their past. Both of them live in the past and take for granted the present. Nonetheless, the artist expresses his intention to visit her when he is back in Michigan, expressing empathy towards their mutual pain of missing her.
Later on, the rapper acknowledges his faults, expressing his vulnerability and willingness to engage with his family members. He admits his impatience, regrets their past issues, and informs his family members that buried pain will always resurface. However, he maintains faith in taking chances, making moves, and learning from failures while being true to himself. The repeated chorus at the end emphasizes how this is his life, and he owns it.
Line by Line Meaning
I mean this with love when I say it
Starting the song by expressing his love and care for the person he is talking to.
I wanna answer the phone when you call me
Expressing his willingness to be there whenever the person needs him.
The problem is, it's 10 a.M. And you're already drinkin'
Pointing out the problem with the person drinking at an early hour.
You're probably already wasted
Assuming that the person is already drunk at this early hour.
What's the point in having conversation with somebody that
Questioning the point of having a conversation with someone who is already drunk.
Won't remember we had conversations, yeah, we always talk about the same things
Pointing out that the person may not even remember the conversations they have and that they always talk about the same things.
We just say 'em different
Although they may talk about the same things, they express them differently.
Try to fix it, crazy, isn't it?
Acknowledging how hard it is to fix the situation.
You say, "Mom was always proud" and played the videos of us as kids, I get it
Understanding the emotional connection they share due to their deceased mother and the memories they hold.
I think that both of us live in the past, so we take for granted the present
Realizing that both of them live in the past and aren't fully appreciating the present moment.
Maybe next time I'm in Michigan, I'll come and visit
Promising to make an effort to visit and see each other.
We ain't got a lot in common but both of us miss her
Not having much in common but sharing the loss of their mother.
We could sit inside your smoke-filled livin' room, and tear up together, that's real
Sharing an emotional moment and connecting on a personal level.
I might do some things you don't like
Acknowledging that he may do things that the other person doesn't like.
We all make mistakes, that's just life
Accepting that making mistakes is just a part of life.
They might say I changed, that's alright
Accepting that people may say he has changed and being okay with it.
That's just my life, my life, my life, my life
Accepting that this is just his way of living and being himself.
You know my patience is very thin
Admitting that he does not have a lot of patience.
Wish I was there again
Expressing a desire to go back to a better time.
I'm not embarrassed to say that we've always had issues
Admitting the issues that they have had in the past.
I'm embarrassed to say that we never took care of 'em, yeah
Regretting the fact that they never addressed the issues they had in the past.
Pain will always find its way to the surface
Acknowledging that pain will always come back up even if it is buried.
No matter how deep you bury him
Reinforcing the idea that you can't hide from pain forever.
Growin' up, I felt like no one ever really got me, eventually
Expressing how he has felt in the past that nobody could truly understand him.
I took that out on relationships (woo)
Explaining how he took out his frustration and confusion from his past experiences on his past relationships.
I put my arm around you, and I mean it, I love you to death
Showing affection towards the person he is talking to and truly caring for them.
These are the moments I know I'ma always hold onto and cherish 'em, yeah
Holding on to the good moments in his life and cherishing them.
Life's about taking chances, making moves
Explaining that the essence of life is all about taking risks and making strides.
Not about what you did, it's what you do
Life is not about what someone has done in the past, but it's about the present moment and what they do to make a better future.
Build on what you got and learn from what you lose
Learning from past mistakes and using the present moment to build a better future.
And never let people distract you from being you
Encouraging to stay true to oneself and not focus on what negativity other people may bring.
That's just my, that's just my, that's just my
Repeating 'that's my life' to emphasize the message of the song.
(Oh no no no) Yeah
An interjection to add emphasis or emotion to what was just said.
My life, my life
Repeating the line to emphasize the song's message.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Nate Feuerstein, David Garcia
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyrics:
[Intro]
Yeah, look
[Verse 1]
I mean this with love when I say it
I wanna answer the phone when you call me
The problem is, it's 10 a.m. and you're already drinkin'
You're probably already wasted
What's the point in having conversation with somebody that
Won't remember we had conversation, yeah, we always talk about the same things, we just say 'em different
Try to fix it, crazy, isn't?
You say, "Mom was always proud and played the videos of us as kids, like, get it?"
I think that both of us live past, so we take for granted the present
Maybe next time I'm in Michigan, I'll come and visit
We ain't got a lot in common but both of us miss her
We could sit inside your smoke-filled livin' room, and tear up together, that's real
[Hook]
I might do some things you don't like
We all make mistakes, that's just life
They might say I changed, that's alright
That's alright, that's alright
That's just my life, my life, my life, my life
That's just my life, my life, my life, my life
That's just my life, my life, my life, my life
That's just my life, my life, my life, my life
[Verse 2]
You know my patience is very thin
Wish I was there again
I'm not embarrassed to say that we've always had issues
I'm embarrassed to say that we never took care of 'em, yeah
Pain will always find its way to the surface
No matter how deep you bury him
Growin' up, I felt like no one ever really got me, eventually
I took that out on relationship (woo)
I put my arm around you, and I mean it, I love you to death
These are the moments I know I'ma always hold onto and cherish 'em, yeah
Life's about taking chances, making moves
Not about what you did, it's what you do
Build on what you got and learn from what you lose
And never let people distract you from being you
[Hook]
I might do some things you don't like
We all make mistakes, that's just life
They might say I changed, that's alright
That's alright, that's alright
That's just my life, my life, my life, my life
That's just my life, my life, my life, my life
That's just my life, my life, my life, my life
That's just my life, my life, my life, my life
[Bridge]
That's just my, that's just my, that's just my
That's just my, that's just my, that's just my
That's just my, that's just my, that's just my
(Oh no no no) Yeah
That's just my, that's just my, that's just my
That's just my, that's just my, that's just my
That's just my, that's just my, that's just my
Life
[Hook]
That's just my life, my life, my life, my life
That's just my life, my life, my life, my life
That's just my life, my life, my life, my life
That's just my life, my life, my life, my life
@jman1574
2024 still here 💙
@SainaBami-hl9jn
Same
@standupandscreamafa
Here
@deadthecorpse8369
Here till I'm no longer here
@garotodeprograma20ahora
Same
@MadisonJustice-t5j
Here and always will be
@leytonpettyjohn1540
I love you NF. Here with you to the end.
@ghostgamingxd7881
ash_isking yt same bro !
@duckduckgoose8049
Oh no... The roblox kids found him... Now what?
@leytonpettyjohn1540
Westdog taking that as an insult, at least I don’t online date.