Remember This
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.

Remember This
NF Lyrics


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Yeah, they say when we grow up
You'll understand when you're older
Guess I'm still a kid, I don't know it
If I'll ever let go of this (yeah)
Say goodbye to the old me
We ain't friends anymore, you don't know me (real music)
I know I could die any moment
If I do just remember this

Yeah, handouts create lazy people I'm not impressed with
You want something in life, then why don't you go and get it?
Actions speak louder than words do, it's pretty quiet, isn't it?
Look at the world we live in, defined by comment sections
Surround yourself with people that challenge how you think
Not people that nod their head and act like they agree
Those people will cut you open just to watch you bleed
Always be yourself, not the person that you pretend to be, no!
These people gon' tell you that you will never make it
Then when you do, they gon' say they knew you were goin' places
That's just how it works, next thing you know you'll be overrated
Hearing people say they miss the "old you," it's crazy, ain't it?
And perfect people don't exist, so don't pretend to be one
I don't need pats on the back from people for my achievements
When I die I wanna know that I lived for a reason
Anyone can take your life, but not what you believe in, no

Yeah, they say when we grow up
You'll understand when you're older
Guess I'm still a kid, I don't know it
If I'll ever let go of this
Say goodbye to the old me
We ain't friends anymore, you don't know me
I know I could die any moment
If I do just remember this

Yeah, don't take opinions from people that won't listen to yours
If money's where you find happiness, you'll always be poor
If you don't like the job you have, then what do you do it for?
The cure to pain isn't something you buy at liquor stores, nah
The real you is not defined by the size of your office
The real you is who you are when ain't nobody watchin'
You spend your whole life worried about what's in your wallet
For what? That money won't show up in your coffin, woo!
Yeah, anger's a liar, he ain't got no respect
I fell in love with my pain and I slept with my regrets
Happiness saw it happen, maybe that's why she up and left
Joy called me a cheater, said she ain't coming back
I've always had a problem with relationships
But that's what happens when you see the world through a broken lens
Mistakes can make you grow, that doesn't mean you're friends
Who you are is up to you, don't leave it up to them, no

Yeah, they say when we grow up
You'll understand when you're older
Guess I'm still a kid, I don't know it
If I'll ever let go of this
Say goodbye to the old me
We ain't friends anymore, you don't know me
I know I could die any moment
If I do just remember this

Yeah, they say you got into music, you signed up to be hated
That's kinda weird cause I don't remember signing my name up
Coming from people that give advice but never take none
I like my privacy, but, lately, I feel it's invaded
I heard that life's too short, don't let it pass you by
We waste a lot of time crying over wasted time
It's not about what people think, it's how you feel inside
My biggest failures in life are knowing I never tried, woo!
I look at the world from a different angle
People change, even Satan used to be an angel
Think twice before you're bitin' on the hand that made you
Don't believe what you believe just 'cause that's how they raised you
Think your own thoughts, don't let them do it for you
Say you want a drink, don't wait for people to pour it on you
Cut out the lies, stay close to the people you know are loyal
Grab your own glass and fill it, don't let your fear destroy you, woo!

Overall Meaning

The song Remember This by NF is a powerful and insightful reflection on life, personal growth, and owning one's beliefs. In the verses, NF acknowledges his own journey and struggles with self-doubt and past mistakes. He urges listeners to challenge their own thinking, surround themselves with supportive people, and above all, stay true to their own values and beliefs. The chorus is a reminder that life is fleeting and unpredictable, and we must make the most of it, always pushing ourselves to grow and improve.


The lyrics also center around themes of authenticity, individuality, and perseverance. NF encourages listeners to ignore naysayers and critics and pursue their passions and dreams, despite the obstacles that may come their way. He emphasizes that true success is not measured by external validation or material possessions but by living a purposeful and meaningful life. Overall, Remember This is a powerful and thought-provoking song that encourages listeners to challenge themselves, stay true to their beliefs, and make the most of every moment.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, they say when we grow up
People always give us advice that we'll only understand when we're older


You'll understand when you're older
We will only make sense of certain things when we are older and more experienced


Guess I'm still a kid, I don't know it
Despite growing up, I still feel like I am a child and do not fully comprehend everything


If I'll ever let go of this (yeah)
I wonder if I'll ever be able to let go of these feelings and thoughts


Say goodbye to the old me
I am leaving the old version of myself behind


We ain't friends anymore, you don't know me (real music)
The old me no longer exists and those who knew me before don't really know who I am now


I know I could die any moment
I am aware that life is fragile and could end at any time


If I do just remember this
If I die, I want people to remember this message


Yeah, handouts create lazy people I'm not impressed with
I am not impressed by people who rely on others to succeed and accomplish their goals


You want something in life, then why don't you go and get it?
If you want to achieve something, you should take action to make it happen instead of waiting for someone else to do it for you


Actions speak louder than words do, it's pretty quiet, isn't it?
It is easy to say something, but actually doing it is what matters most


Look at the world we live in, defined by comment sections
We live in a world where people often hide behind their phones and leave negative comments instead of having meaningful conversations


Surround yourself with people that challenge how you think
You should surround yourself with people who have differing opinions and challenge the way you think


Not people that nod their head and act like they agree
Surrounding yourself with people who only agree and don't challenge you will not help you grow and learn


Those people will cut you open just to watch you bleed
People who pretend to support you but really don't will turn on you and cause you harm


Always be yourself, not the person that you pretend to be, no!
It is important to always be true to yourself and not pretend to be someone you're not


These people gon' tell you that you will never make it
Some people will try to bring you down and convince you that you'll never succeed


Then when you do, they gon' say they knew you were goin' places
Those same people will then try to take credit for your success after you've proven them wrong


That's just how it works, next thing you know you'll be overrated
Success can lead to people over-hyping your abilities and accomplishments, causing you to be overrated


Hearing people say they miss the "old you," it's crazy, ain't it?
It is strange to hear people wish for the old version of yourself, rather than embracing who you have become


And perfect people don't exist, so don't pretend to be one
Nobody is perfect, and pretending to be perfect will not lead to genuine connections with others


I don't need pats on the back from people for my achievements
I don't need people to constantly praise me for my accomplishments, as my own self-worth is enough


When I die I wanna know that I lived for a reason
I hope that I am able to live a meaningful life and leave a positive impact on the world


Anyone can take your life, but not what you believe in, no
Although someone may take your life, they cannot take away your beliefs and values


Yeah, don't take opinions from people that won't listen to yours
It is not worth listening to the opinions of people who are not willing to listen to your own


If money's where you find happiness, you'll always be poor
If you prioritize money over happiness, you will never truly be satisfied


If you don't like the job you have, then what do you do it for?
If you are unhappy with your job, it is worth questioning why you are doing it in the first place


The cure to pain isn't something you buy at liquor stores, nah
Alcohol is not the answer to dealing with emotional pain and trauma


The real you is not defined by the size of your office
Your success and worth as a person is not defined by the size of your workspace


The real you is who you are when ain't nobody watchin'
Your true self is who you are when nobody else is around to influence you


You spend your whole life worried about what's in your wallet
People often focus too much on accumulating wealth and material possessions throughout their lives


For what? That money won't show up in your coffin, woo!
It is not worth obsessing over money, as it will not be able to follow you after death


Yeah, anger's a liar, he ain't got no respect
Anger is dishonest and manipulative and has no respect for anyone or anything


I fell in love with my pain and I slept with my regrets
I have become attached to my past traumas and mistakes and cannot seem to let them go


Happiness saw it happen, maybe that's why she up and left
My focus on my pain and regrets may have caused my happiness to leave my life


Joy called me a cheater, said she ain't coming back
I have not been faithful to the feeling of joy and it has left me


I've always had a problem with relationships
I have struggled to form healthy relationships with others


But that's what happens when you see the world through a broken lens
My struggles with relationships may be directly related to my negative perception of the world


Mistakes can make you grow, that doesn't mean you're friends
Making mistakes can lead to personal growth, but they do not necessarily make everyone your friend


Who you are is up to you, don't leave it up to them, no
You have control over who you are, so do not leave it up to others to define you


Yeah, they say you got into music, you signed up to be hated
Many people in the music industry face criticism and hate from others, regardless of their talent or success


That's kinda weird cause I don't remember signing my name up
It is strange that some people seem to assume that signing up for music automatically means signing up for hatred and criticism


Coming from people that give advice but never take none
This criticism often comes from people who dish out advice but do not take any themselves


I like my privacy, but, lately, I feel it's invaded
Despite valuing my privacy, I have been feeling like it has been invaded recently


I heard that life's too short, don't let it pass you by
Life is short and should not be wasted, so make the most of every moment


We waste a lot of time crying over wasted time
We often spend too much time dwelling on past mistakes and missed opportunities instead of focusing on the present and future


It's not about what people think, it's how you feel inside
Your worth and happiness should not be based on the opinions of others, but rather how you feel about yourself internally


My biggest failures in life are knowing I never tried, woo!
My biggest regrets in life will be knowing that I never even tried to achieve my goals


I look at the world from a different angle
I have a unique perspective on the world and see things differently from others


People change, even Satan used to be an angel
People are capable of change, whether it be for good or bad


Think twice before you're bitin' on the hand that made you
Be careful before you choose to turn on those who have helped you get to where you are today


Don't believe what you believe just 'cause that's how they raised you
Your beliefs and values should not be solely based on how you were raised, but rather on what you truly believe in


Think your own thoughts, don't let them do it for you
Do not let others control your thoughts and beliefs, but rather think for yourself and form your own opinions


Say you want a drink, don't wait for people to pour it on you
If you want something, do not wait for others to give it to you, but rather take the initiative to get it yourself


Cut out the lies, stay close to the people you know are loyal
Eliminate dishonesty and deceit from your life and surround yourself with people who are loyal and trustworthy


Grab your own glass and fill it, don't let your fear destroy you, woo!
Take control of your life and do not let fear hold you back, but rather grab life by the horns and fill it with your own desires and dreams




Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Tommee Proffitt, Nate Feuerstein

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@victorparedes6044

To the 1% who reads this...

Your skin isn't paper, don't cut it
Your body isn't a book, dont judge it
Your heart isn't a door, don't lock it
Your neck's not a shirt, don't hang it
Your life isn't a movie, don't end it

You're beautiful๐Ÿ’“
Be you...
Now please spread this message to the other 99%



@becho6871

Dear person whoever reads this,
Hey, you, yes, I am talking right to you. I hope you will see yourself with the eyes I see you one day, because I can tell you have some awesome music taste :) Youโ€™re such a beautiful human being and worth and enough. I hope you know that you do only need yourself to be happy, I know society build up the standard that whenever youโ€™re alone youโ€™re not living a happy live. But in fact that is not true, if you start to realize that you actually deserve all the good things happening to you, you will treat yourself a lot nicer. I hope you let yourself rest, donโ€™t beat yourself up over past mistakes, over regret, and over everything your mind wants to destroy you. I wish I could remove all those demons inside of your head because you deserve to feel happy. If you ever feel lonely then watch the sky, because you know, someone, at the same time is watching the sky too, maybe feeling the same way..I am glad you exist and I hope you wonโ€™t ever remove your own spot in this world, maybe you donโ€™t feel like you belong here but, Angel, then build your home here. I donโ€™t want you to leave this world unhappy. I want you to live every little second, I want you to feel alive, I donโ€™t want you to see yourself just existing. You deserve it. Whatever happened, itโ€™s not your fault, the demons in your head recognize that you have a beautiful heart, they want to take it because they have never seen such beautiful heart as yours, so why let them win over you? . Youโ€™re not selfish for isolating yourself, but you deserve to talk to someone. If youโ€™re reading this than please never forget to breath and smile.

Donโ€™t live up to other standards! Itโ€™s your story and not theirs.


Life for those who couldnโ€™t, smile for those who forgot what a genuine smile is, love like thereโ€™s no other, hug like its your last one.

I love you and send you hugs.
Youโ€™re so strong, youโ€™re still here, and I am proud of you.


YOU ARE NOT USELESS. READ THAT AGAIN.
YOU ARE WORTH IT. READ THAT AGAIN.
YOU ARE LOVED. READ THAT AGAIN.
I AM GLAD YOU EXIST. READ THAT AGAIN.
YOU ARE NOT A PROBLEM. YOU ARE HUMAN AND YOUR FEELINGS ARE VALID. READ THAT AGAIN.
YOU ARE NOT BEING DRAMATIC.

Youโ€™re not a burden to anyone, donโ€™t be afraid to talk, to use your voice.

Youโ€™re beautiful inside out. Your body is beautiful the way it is.

Please donโ€™t starve yourself. Please eat, I know itโ€™s hard but you deserve food. You deserve to eat and drink.

I LOVE YOU SO MUCH. READ THAT AGAIN.

I WISH I COULD HUGH YOU RIGHT NOW, SO A VIRTUAL HUG WILL DO.


It hurts me to see youโ€™re in pain :( you deserve so much man, donโ€™t let your emotions control you. Donโ€™t let them get the best of you.

I love u I love u I love u I love u I love u please donโ€™t go.


I am sorry that no one is hearing you, I am sorry no one is noticing that you have lost yourself. I wish I could take your pain away, it hurts me to see the pain in your eyes. I love you trough my words and I mean it. I just want you to stay, hold on a little longer okay? Please? For me.??

I hope you have an awesome day/ morning/ evening/ night.

If itโ€™s night for you, go to sleep, I know itโ€™s hard to fall asleep right now but you deserve a good sleep. If you have nightmares, please, donโ€™t let them fight you.

If itโ€™s day for you, donโ€™t start it by such sad music, I know itโ€™s impossible to have a good day with such mindset but take baby steps, start by drinking two cups of water in the morning and so on.. You will start building little healthy habits.

If itโ€™s evening for you, youโ€™re probably overwhelmed and stressed, I want you to know itโ€™s okay to feel the way you feel. You donโ€™t need to be scared, of course youโ€™re overwhelmed or stressed, I mean who wouldnโ€™t? But itโ€™s important to know that when you feel that way you should do a little self care, such as taking a bath for example? You deserve to feel at ease and relaxed.
And if you are somewhere in between I hope you know that youโ€™re stronger than you think, I know you will make it :)

Now wipe those tears away and smile for me, you really donโ€™t know much a smile can brighten someoneโ€™s day, do you? I hope one day yours will become a genuine one where you donโ€™t need to fake it anymore, because I canโ€™t say this enough, you deserve a good smile and to feel alive. Youโ€™re worth more than every fucking cent in this world.

Remember crying is not weakness, let it out as much as you can but donโ€™t let the emotion control you by giving up. Itโ€™s okay, youโ€™re here, youโ€™re safe, you can let it out.

Did anyone asked you, how you are feeling today? If not, how are you really? I donโ€™t think youโ€™re doing good, but you will feel good at one point. Donโ€™t give yourself up.

I am sorry you feel misunderstood.

But anyone who gets to be with you, doesnโ€™t know how fucking lucky he/ she/ they is :).

Enough with beating up yourself for today, okay?!

- The stranger that cares about you more than anything.

I hope this is enough for you to stay today, tomorrow will be a new day, a new start, let go now. I hope you can stay.

This is your sign to stay and treat yourself with love, you deserve it.

And in case no one told you today, again, I am so proud of you.


I hope you will remember my words- becho :)

Until tomorrow, my friend :)



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All these lyrics on this song are quotable , literally all of them. amazing

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