Warm Up
NF Lyrics

I'm the type to rent a hotel room just to feel at home
I value my solitude more than my comfort sometimes

I'm the type to rent a hotel room just to be alone
I often need to get away from people to refresh myself mentally, and I am willing to pay to do this

I got an issue with people pretending they like what they don't
People who fake their interests or opinions are annoying to me

Please don't bring up my issues unless you gon' deal with your own
I don't want to talk about my problems unless you are willing to discuss yours as well

Please don't try to pretend like you keep it real, though
Don't act like you're authentic when you're not

Yeah it's funny that you got a lotta money
It's amusing how people think that money can buy talent or skills

But that money doesn't buy you skills, though
Having money does not guarantee that you're good at something

I don't care if I am on the billboards
Being famous doesn't matter to me as much as it does to others

On a killing spree, I'm about to kill more
I'm determined to work hard and succeed even more

Got a chain on you paid a mill' for
You can spend a lot of money on showy things, but that doesn't add value to your worth

I mean what you people even live for?
I question what people find important in life

I write raps, you steal yours, oh Lord (haha)
I make my own original content, while you copy others - this is funny to me

We just getting warmed up
We are just beginning, there is more to come

Yeah, I said I was coming, I warned you
I told you beforehand that I would be here

So close to the fans, I feel like they ride on my tour bus
I have a strong connection with my fans, I feel like we are on the same journey

You wanna know what I do in my downtime?
If you're curious about what I do when I'm not working, let me tell you

Then come to my fortress
But you have to come to my place, to find out

I apologize for all the corpses
There are many unfinished or unused ideas laying around, and it's a bit chaotic

It's a mess right now but I haven't had time to put the rappers in the coffins
The unfinished ideas are getting messy and disorganized, but I haven't had time to sort them out

We ain't talked in like six years, why you writing me now?
We haven't had contact in a long time, why are you reaching out to me now?

I just turned 100k down just to keep the brand looking right, now (that's real)
I refused a significant amount of money to maintain the integrity of my brand

I ain't bragging about the money, I'm just saying I ain't controlled by the bank account
I'm not boasting about my wealth, I'm just making it clear that I don't let money dictate my choices

Or the bank amounts
I don't let the numbers in my bank account define who I am

I'm a businessman but don't touch my money, I don't play around
I can be professional when it comes to money matters, but don't mess with my finances

Lights out when the mics out
When I'm performing or recording, it's serious business and I'm focused

About to hit the West Coast, hype crowd
I'm excited to perform for a lively audience on the west coast

I just put a record out
I recently released a new album

What you think I'm gonna pipe down?
I'm not going to be quiet or slow down, I'm going to keep going strong

I mean everything that's coming out of my mouth
Everything that I'm saying is truthful and meaningful to me

Tried to tell me, yeah, I ain't had the right sound
People told me that I didn't have the right style/voice for music

Oh, yeah, well
But look at me now

Tell me what you think now
What's your opinion of me now?

Two records in the bag, I ain't done, though
I've released two albums already, but more is coming

What's coming next year?
What can you expect from me next year?

Let me hear the drum roll
Give me a grand introduction for my upcoming work

Don't flow, anybody wanna be the one to make an issue out of nothing?
Is anyone looking for something to argue about? I'm not interested in that

I'mma hit you with my iPhone
I can be confrontational and straightforward when necessary

I know I'm a little out of hand now
I can be a little intense or irrational at times

I ain't looking for a handout
I'm not asking for help, I'm doing this on my own

You didn't like what I was doing last year
You didn't appreciate my work or ideas from last year

Which is funny 'cause you lookin' like a fan now
But now you seem to be enjoying my work and becoming a fan

I kinda miss being broke now let me go back to my old days
Sometimes I miss the simplicity of my life before I was famous, and wish I could go back to that time

When I used to walk into high school
Back when I was just a regular student in high school

And hand out my CD in hallways
I used to hand out my music to people in the hallways of the school

I told all my teachers that I'd be a rapper
I was focused on my goal of becoming a rapper, and made it known

They smiled and looked at me, 'okay'
My teachers didn't take me too seriously when I told them my goals

That's a pretty nice dream, but you better get a real job
They acknowledged my aspirations, but pushed me to be more realistic

Yeah I live what you dreamin'
Now I'm living the dream that others have for themselves

I could do this while I'm sleepin'
I'm so skilled and successful, it seems like I don't even have to try

I ain't the type that will bring up your name for nothing
I don't like to bring up other people's names or start drama without a good reason

But please, don't give me a reason
But I won't hesitate to respond or retaliate if someone provokes me

I'm on the edge now, I ain't playin' with you
I'm close to my limit, and I'm not joking around

Never really been a fan of takin' pictures
I'm not super comfortable with taking pictures, it's not my favorite thing

I'm just being honest, yeah, I'll take it with you
But I'll still take pictures with fans, I just might not be super enthusiastic about it

Shows sellin' out, better get your tickets, oh Lord!
My shows are very popular and tickets are selling fast, so hurry up and get yours!

I got a love for the fans
I genuinely care about and appreciate my fans

I can't express what it feels like
Words can't describe how much I appreciate my fans

Sometimes I wonder if it's even real life
Sometimes my success feels surreal, like it's not actually happening

Sometimes I look at the past and think about how I got here in the first place
I reflect on my journey and how far I've come

You know the glove is my birthplace
My hometown and early experiences are a big reason for my success

I don't wanna be rude but I could get you on my worst days
I try not to be rude, but my bad days can be pretty bad

Say nothing for me, do it all the time
Sometimes I keep quiet and don't speak up or say anything

Yeah they barely workin' while I'm workin' overtime
While others are slacking off, I'm putting in extra effort to succeed

Last year they like, 'who am I?'
Last year people didn't know who I was or what I was capable of

Now this year they like, 'you the guy'
But now, they're recognizing me as a talented artist and successful musician

Here's a little something for your car rides
This song is a great choice to listen to while driving your car

If they said I fell off, They all lied
If people think I'm losing my edge or my talent is diminishing, they are wrong

Yeah, you know the logo, better recognize
You should know my image and brand by now

Yeah it's Real Music 'till the day we die, yeah!
My music is the real deal, and that won't change anytime soon