Trauma
NF Lyrics
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If that's true, why don't you help me?
It's my fault, I know I'm selfish
Stand alone, my soul is jealous
It wants love, but I reject it
Trade my joy for my protection
Grab my hand, I'm drowningI feel my heart pounding
Why haven't you found me yet?
I hold you so proudly
Traumas, they surround me
I wish you'd just love me back
Say you're here, but I don't feel it
Give me peace, but then you steal it
Watch them laugh at all my secrets
Scream and yell, but I feel speechless
Ask for help, you call it weakness
Lied and promised me my freedom
Grab my hand, I'm drowning
I feel my heart pounding
Why haven't you found me yet?
I hold you so proudly
Traumas, they surround me
I wish you'd just love me back
Grab my hand, I'm drowning
I feel my heart pounding
Why haven't you found me yet?
The song Trauma by NF is an introspective look at the artist's struggle with mental health issues and the way his past traumas continue to haunt him. The lyrics depict a feeling of helplessness and the desire for someone to be there to lend a hand, yet at the same time a rejection of love and protection. The opening lines, "Say you're there when I feel helpless, If that's true, why don't you help me?" captures this duality perfectly by questioning someone's presence and intention without necessarily blaming them for his state of mind.
Throughout the song, NF describes the constant battle within himself to overcome his own selfishness, jealousy, and fear in order to hold on to what he has left - his soul. He openly expresses his desire for love and connection, yet feels rejected by it and gives in to his negative thoughts and emotions. The line, "Trade my joy for my protection," showcases how he chooses to protect himself from potential pain and hurt by avoiding love, but in doing so he sacrifices happiness and fulfillment.
The chorus of the song is a cry of desperation, with NF pleading for someone to find and love him back. The repetition of the lines, "Grab my hand, I'm drowning, I feel my heart pounding, Why haven't you found me yet?" emphasizes his need for support and connection. The song ends with another repetition of the chorus, amplifying his desperation and isolation.
Overall, Trauma is a raw and emotional portrayal of NF's struggles with mental health and his desire for love and support. Through these lyrics, NF invites listeners to empathize with his pain and perhaps relate to their own struggles with similar issues.
Line by Line Meaning
Say you're there when I feel helpless
I reach out to you when I'm struggling, hoping you will be there to support me.
If that's true, why don't you help me?
I question your sincerity because even when I ask for help, you seem to do nothing to assist me.
It's my fault, I know I'm selfish
I blame myself for my problems, even though I know it's not entirely my fault.
Stand alone, my soul is jealous
I feel like I am always alone, and see others who have the love and support I crave.
It wants love, but I reject it
Despite my longing for love, I push it away, perhaps out of fear or distrust.
Trade my joy for my protection
I prioritize my safety over finding happiness, even if that means isolating myself from others.
Grab my hand, I'm drowning
I'm desperately reaching out for help because I feel like I'm in over my head, struggling to stay afloat.
I feel my heart pounding
My anxiety is intense, and it feels like my heart could burst out of my chest.
Why haven't you found me yet?
I am frustrated and confused as to why you have yet to come to my aid, even though I feel like I'm screaming for help.
I hold you so proudly
I take pride in my relationship with you, even though it feels one-sided at times.
Traumas, they surround me
I am haunted by past traumas that continue to impact my daily life and relationships.
I wish you'd just love me back
I yearn for your love and support, hoping that you will reciprocate and provide the help and care that I need.
Say you're here, but I don't feel it
You tell me that you're there, but I still feel alone and unsupported by you.
Give me peace, but then you steal it
You promise me peace and comfort, but then seem to take it away when I need it the most.
Watch them laugh at all my secrets
I feel exposed and vulnerable, ashamed of the things in my past that others use to mock and hurt me.
Scream and yell, but I feel speechless
I want to express my pain and emotions, yet I feel like I can't even vocalize them.
Ask for help, you call it weakness
I feel like asking for help is seen as a weakness, and that you do not understand the courage it takes to do so.
Lied and promised me my freedom
You have made empty promises of help and support, yet still leave me feeling trapped and hopeless.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Nate Feuerstein, Tommee Profitt
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@daniellabonte2374
Lyrics:
Say you're there when I feel helpless
If that's true, why don't you help me?
It's my fault, I know I'm selfish
Stand alone, my soul is jealous
It wants love, but I reject it
Trade my joy for my protection
Grab my hand, I'm drowning
I feel my heart pounding
Why haven't you found me yet?
I hold you so proudly
Traumas, they surround me
I wish you'd just love me back
Say you're here, but I don't feel it
Give me peace, but then you steal it
Watch them laugh at all my secrets
Scream and yell, but I feel speechless
Ask for help, you call it weakness
Lied and promised me my freedom
Grab my hand, I'm drowning
I feel my heart pounding
Why haven't you found me yet?
I hold you so proudly
Traumas, they surround me
I wish you'd just love me back
Grab my hand, I'm drowning
I feel my heart pounding
Why haven't you found me yet?
@briancorbett4128
Lyrics from genius
[Verse 1]
Say you're there when I feel helpless
If that's true, why don't you help me?
It's my fault, I know I'm selfish
Stand alone, my soul is jealous
It wants love, but I reject it
Trade my joy for my protection
[Chorus]
Grab my hand, I'm drowning
I feel my heart pounding
Why haven't you found me yet?
I hold you so proudly
Traumas, they surround me
I wish you'd just love me back
[Verse 2]
Say you're here, but I don't feel it
Give me peace, but then you steal it
Watch them laugh at all my secrets
Scream and yell, but I feel speechless
Ask for help, you call it weakness
Lied and promised me my freedom
[Chorus]
Grab my hand, I'm drowning
I feel my heart pounding
Why haven't you found me yet?
I hold you so proudly
Traumas, they surround me
I wish you'd just love me back
[Outro]
Grab my hand, I'm drowning
I feel my heart pounding
Why haven't you found me yet?
@janan5242
Say you're there when I feel helpless
If that's true, why don't you help me?
It's my fault, I know I'm selfish
Stand alone, my soul is jealous
It wants love, but I reject it
Trade my joy for my protection
Grab my hand, I'm drowning
I feel my heart pounding
Why haven't you found me yet?
I hold you so proudly
Traumas, they surround me
I wish you'd just love me back
Say you're here, but I don't feel it
Give me peace, but then you steal it
Watch them laugh at all my secrets
Scream and yell, but I feel speechless
Ask for help, you call it weakness
Lied and promised me my freedom
Grab my hand, I'm drowning
I feel my heart pounding
Why haven't you found me yet?
I hold you so proudly
Traumas, they surround me
I wish you'd just love me back
Grab my hand, I'm drowning
I feel my heart pounding
Why haven't you found me yet?
@OSKY3033
Verse 1]
Say you're there when I feel helpless
If that's true, why don't you help me?
It's my fault, I know I'm selfish
Stand alone, my soul is jealous
It wants love, but I reject it
Trade my joy for my protection
[Chorus]
Grab my hand, I'm drowning
I feel my heart pounding
Why haven't you found me yet?
I hold you so proudly
Traumas, they surround me
I wish you'd just love me back
[Verse 2]
Say you're here, but I don't feel it
Give me peace, but then you steal it
Watch them laugh at all my secrets
Scream and yell, but I feel speechless
Ask for help, you call it weakness
Lied and promised me my freedom
[Chorus]
Grab my hand, I'm drowning
I feel my heart pounding
Why haven't you found me yet?
I hold you so proudly
Traumas, they surround me
I wish you'd just love me back
[Outro]
Grab my hand, I'm drowning
I feel my heart pounding
Why haven't you found me yet?
@josiahfoss9065
“Give me peace but then you steal it” this is literally life
@aprilphillips3311
i looked at your youtube channel, ill subscribe if you make a video
@addthenewstrafe7096
So true 😔
@MicahGreaney
Real talk. life can be hard at times.
@superfan9986
Yeah. Sad but true. 💔
@mendelson6052
Pretty much.
@nfrealmusicfan1898
Producer : How much emotion you want in this new album?
NF : YES
@isaiah_1-
NFrealmusic Fan y e s
@EliBoy-mw4rb
You have the best music in the world I love your songs I Stayed up for all your songs
@isaiah_1-
Eli Young u realize it says “fan” it’s not nf