No Name
Ofln - NF Lyrics
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All I know is I'll be doin' this
All I know is things are moving quick
That's convenient for me 'cause that's how I live
Now they see me out here movin' up
You don't like me, that makes two of us
Time change, yeah, I can't adjust
Yo, it's who you are not who you was, oh my
I think I'm learning, I am way more than people might think when they look on the surface
What is my purpose? Yeah
That is a question that I have been asking myself and it hurts
'Cause it's prolly something I should already know but I don't know it yet
I'm tryna grow as a person, woo!
I'm sick of people tellin' people I'm here 'cause of marketing dollars, oh
You think that everything is gonna blow just 'cause you market it harder? No
I got my hands in everything, now they out here tryna get to me
Stop tryna lecture me
You don't compare to my level of thinking, so why do you think you compare to my energy, huh?
Small circle, but the number's growin'
Fame called me, I'm like, "How you doin'?"
Hung up on him, I ain't ready for it
I'll get back to that when I make album four
Less talking, I've been workin' more
Better me is what I'm workin' towards
Y'all judgin', but we not in court, no, we not in court, oh Lord!
Last couple years, let's recap
I make a livin' off of writin' out my regrets
I'm doin' me, I don't care where the scene's at
Try to give me feedback, I don't really need that
I used to walk on stage in a V-neck
I used to wear a lil' tie with a black vest
I came a long way, why you lookin' upset?
I'm tryna paint a picture, get the vision, you ain't hear it yet, woo!
Look, hold up, hold up, wait a minute, please
Flow's switchin', I got ADD
Brain scatters when you play the beat
It don't matter what you say to me
I'll be doin' this at 83
I've been doin' this since ABC's
In the major leagues doin' major things, don't play with me, woo!
I'm livin' life in the fast lane
Wake up every morning thinkin' I'ma have a bad day
Drive my own car, I don't like the valet
Parked, then I go into my mind with an AK
Shoot every thought in my head then it rotates
Losin' it all, but I think that I'm okay
Who is involved? I don't know, but I'm insane
Poof! And I'm gone, wanna call me a no name, what!?
I'm prolly not what you thought
I'm prolly not what you thought
I used to judge everybody that wasn't like me 'til I learned it was wrong
Girl told me I should get it together and get out the dark
I'm tryna give her my heart
That's when I sit in my car, writin' for hours until I can barely talk
I mean, where do I start?
Feels like I'm fallin' apart
Act like my image is hard
I always put up my guard
Even when talkin' to God
Sit in my room and I plot
Everything that I'm not
Comes out in the music I jot
I give it all that I got
I give it all that I got!
I'm tryna think out the box, no!
Yeah, I got people standing outside a bus screaming my name
I don't come out and take pictures, they tell me I changed
I don't smile in VIPs, you get mad like, "You know what I paid?"
Guess I don't know what to say
Guess I don't know what to say
I leave it all on the stage
I leave it all on the stage
The lyrics to NF's song "NO NAME" reflect his thoughts on fame, identity, and the pressures that come with success. He opens by acknowledging that people often ask him about the future, but all he knows is that he'll continue doing what he loves, despite the rapid pace of his career. He addresses those who dislike him, admitting that he can't change their opinion and acknowledging that people change over time. NF then reflects on his purpose and the pain of not knowing it yet, expressing his desire to grow as a person.
He addresses the misconception that he's only successful because of marketing dollars, asserting that he's involved in every aspect of his career. He dismisses those who try to criticize him or compare themselves to him, highlighting his unique thinking and energy. NF mentions his small circle of trusted individuals and sarcastically brushes off fame's call, indicating that he'll focus on making his fourth album before giving it attention. He resolves to work harder, aiming to become a better version of himself.
Reflecting on the past few years, NF sums up his journey by emphasizing that he earns a living by expressing his regrets through music. He dismisses feedback, confident in his own vision. NF acknowledges his growth from his early days wearing v-neck shirts and ties, with his sound evolving and maturing since then.
The lyrics then shift to his struggle with attention deficit disorder (ADD) and the scattered nature of his thoughts. He expresses that he's dedicated to his craft and will continue doing it even in his old age. NF embraces his unorthodox approach to life, driving his own car and delving into his mind with an AK (symbolizing his intense introspection and self-analysis). He describes shooting down every thought in his head until he's left feeling okay but unsure of who else is involved in his journey. He ends this section with a defiant proclamation, suggesting that those who consider him a "no name" will soon realize he's not what they thought.
NF then reflects on his personal growth, admitting that he used to judge others who were different from him until he learned it was wrong. He shares his internal struggle, seeking to get his life together and find the light, and mentions his dedication to his craft by spending hours writing in his car.
The song closes with NF contemplating his identity and the perception others have of him. He acknowledges that he has fans who wait outside his bus, but he no longer takes pictures with them, causing some to accuse him of changing. He admits he doesn't know what to say in response to their criticisms but asserts that he pours everything into his performances, leaving it all on the stage.
Line by Line Meaning
Look, people ask me what the future is
People often inquire about my future plans
All I know is I'll be doin' this
All I know is that I will continue doing what I love
All I know is things are moving quick
I'm experiencing rapid progress in my career
That's convenient for me 'cause that's how I live
This fast pace aligns with my lifestyle
Now they see me out here movin' up
People witness my upward trajectory
You don't like me, that makes two of us
I understand that you dislike me, similar to others
Time change, yeah, I can't adjust
Time has passed, and I struggle to adapt
Yo, it's who you are not who you was, oh my
Your present self defines you, not your past
Yeah, just went to Europe, they said the single is working
After my Europe trip, they confirmed the success of my single
I think I'm learning, I am way more than people might think when they look on the surface
I believe I'm gaining valuable knowledge, as I am much deeper than perceived
What is my purpose? Yeah
I question my life's purpose
That is a question that I have been asking myself and it hurts
This question causes me distress as I haven't found the answer yet
'Cause it's prolly something I should already know but I don't know it yet
I probably should have figured it out by now, but I haven't
I'm tryna grow as a person, woo!
I'm striving to develop and evolve as an individual
I'm sick of people tellin' people I'm here 'cause of marketing dollars, oh
I'm tired of the misconception that my success is solely due to marketing
You think that everything is gonna blow just 'cause you market it harder? No
Merely promoting something aggressively doesn't guarantee its success
I got my hands in everything, now they out here tryna get to me
I'm involved in various ventures, and now people are trying to reach me
Stop tryna lecture me
Cease attempting to reprimand or advise me
You don't compare to my level of thinking, so why do you think you compare to my energy, huh?
Your level of intellect doesn't match mine, so why do you believe we share the same drive?
Small circle, but the number's growin'
I keep my circle limited, but it's gradually expanding
Fame called me, I'm like, 'How you doin'?'
When fame approached me, I casually greeted it
Hung up on him, I ain't ready for it
I didn't entertain it further as I wasn't prepared for its implications
I'll get back to that when I make album four
I'll revisit fame-related matters when I release my fourth album
Less talking, I've been workin' more
I've reduced my conversations to focus on my work
Better me is what I'm workin' towards
I'm striving to become a better version of myself
Y'all judgin', but we not in court, no, we not in court, oh Lord!
You may criticize, but we don't require a courtroom for that, oh Lord!
Last couple years, let's recap
Let's review the experiences of the past few years
I make a livin' off of writin' out my regrets
My livelihood stems from expressing my regrets through writing
I'm doin' me, I don't care where the scene's at
I'm staying true to myself regardless of the current trends
Try to give me feedback, I don't really need that
Although you may offer feedback, I don't actually require it
I used to walk on stage in a V-neck
I previously wore V-neck shirts when performing on stage
I used to wear a lil' tie with a black vest
I once styled myself with a small tie and a black vest
I came a long way, why you lookin' upset?
I've come a significant distance, so why do you appear displeased?
I'm tryna paint a picture, get the vision, you ain't hear it yet, woo!
I'm attempting to vividly convey a message, but it seems you haven't grasped it yet, woo!
Look, hold up, hold up, wait a minute, please
Wait a moment, please
Flow's switchin', I got ADD
My flow changes, resembling symptoms of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
Brain scatters when you play the beat
My mind becomes scattered when the beat starts playing
It don't matter what you say to me
Your words don't affect or influence me
I'll be doin' this at 83
I'll continue pursuing my passion even at the age of 83
I've been doin' this since ABC's
I've been involved in this craft since I was learning the alphabet
In the major leagues doin' major things, don't play with me, woo!
I'm achieving significant accomplishments in my field, don't underestimate me, woo!
I'm livin' life in the fast lane
I'm living a fast-paced and exciting life
Wake up every morning thinkin' I'ma have a bad day
Each morning, I wake up with the expectation of a negative day
Drive my own car, I don't like the valet
I prefer driving my own vehicle instead of using valet services
Parked, then I go into my mind with an AK
After parking my car, I delve into my mind with great intensity
Shoot every thought in my head then it rotates
I examine and process every thought in my mind before moving on
Losin' it all, but I think that I'm okay
Despite losing various aspects, I believe I am handling it well
Who is involved? I don't know, but I'm insane
I'm not aware of the individuals involved, but I feel mentally unstable
Poof! And I'm gone, wanna call me a no name, what!?
Suddenly, I disappear and people label me as insignificant, what!?
I'm prolly not what you thought
I'm probably not what you anticipated
I used to judge everybody that wasn't like me 'til I learned it was wrong
I used to criticize anyone who didn't resemble me until I realized it was unjust
Girl told me I should get it together and get out the dark
A girl advised me to improve myself and emerge from a state of darkness
I'm tryna give her my heart
I'm attempting to offer her my love and affection
That's when I sit in my car, writin' for hours until I can barely talk
This prompts me to spend hours in my car, writing until I can hardly speak
I mean, where do I start?
I mean, where should I begin?
Feels like I'm fallin' apart
I feel like I'm disintegrating
Act like my image is hard
I act tough as if my reputation is impenetrable
I always put up my guard
I constantly maintain a defensive stance
Even when talkin' to God
Even during conversations with God
Sit in my room and I plot
I spend time alone in my room, strategizing
Everything that I'm not
All the aspects that I lack
Comes out in the music I jot
They manifest in the lyrics I write
I give it all that I got
I put my utmost effort into it
I'm tryna think out the box, no!
I'm attempting to think creatively and unconventionally, no!
Yeah, I got people standing outside a bus screaming my name
There are individuals outside a bus, passionately cheering and shouting my name
I don't come out and take pictures, they tell me I changed
I don't come out to take pictures with them, and they accuse me of altering myself
I don't smile in VIPs, you get mad like, 'You know what I paid?'
I don't smile in VIP sections, which upsets them as they believe their payment entitles them to it
Guess I don't know what to say
I suppose I don't know how to respond
I leave it all on the stage
I give my all during my performances
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Nate Feuerstein, Tommee Profitt, Cameron Doyle
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@adraleg8638
Lyrics:
Look, people ask me what the future is
All I know is I'll be doin' this
All I know is things are moving quick
That's convenient for me 'cause that's how I live
Now they see me out here movin' up
You don't like me, that makes two of us
Time change, yeah, I can't adjust
Yo, it's who you are not who you was, oh my
Yeah, just went to Europe, they said the single is working
I think I'm learning, I am way more than people might think when they look on the surface
What is my purpose? Yeah
That is a question that I have been asking myself and it hurts
'Cause it's prolly something I should already know but I don't know it yet
I'm tryna grow as a person, woo!
I'm sick of people tellin' people I'm here 'cause of marketing dollars, oh
You think that everything is gonna blow just 'cause you market it harder? No
I got my hands in everything, now they out here tryna get to me
Stop tryna lecture me
You don't compare to my level of thinking, so why do you think you compare to my energy, huh?
Small circle, but the number's growin'
Fame called me, I'm like, "How you doin'?"
Hung up on him, I ain't ready for it
I'll get back to that when I make album four
Less talking, I've been workin' more
Better me is what I'm workin' towards
Y'all judgin', but we not in court, no, we not in court, oh Lord!
Last couple years, let's recap
I make a livin' off of writin' out my regrets
I'm doin' me, I don't care where the scene's at
Try to give me feedback, I don't really need that
I used to walk on stage in a V-neck
I used to wear a lil' tie with a black vest
I came a long way, why you lookin' upset?
I'm tryna paint a picture, get the vision, you ain't hear it yet, woo!
Look, hold up, hold up, wait a minute, please
Flow's switchin', I got ADD
Brain scatters when you play the beat
It don't matter what you say to me
I'll be doin' this at 83
I've been doin' this since ABC's
In the major leagues doin' major things, don't play with me, woo!
I'm livin' life in the fast lane
Wake up every morning thinkin' I'ma have a bad day
Drive my own car, I don't like the valet
Parked, then I go into my mind with an AK
Shoot every thought in my head then it rotates
Losin' it all, but I think that I'm okay
Who is involved? I don't know, but I'm insane
Poof! And I'm gone, wanna call me a no name, what!?
I'm prolly not what you thought
I'm prolly not what you thought
I used to judge everybody that wasn't like me 'til I learned it was wrong
Girl told me I should get it together and get out the dark
I'm tryna give her my heart
That's when I sit in my car, writin' for hours until I can barely talk
I mean, where do I start?
Feels like I'm fallin' apart
Act like my image is hard
I always put up my guard
Even when talkin' to God
Sit in my room and I plot
Everything that I'm not
Comes out in the music I jot
I give it all that I got
I give it all that I got!
I'm tryna think out the box, no!
Yeah, I got people standing outside a bus screaming my name
I don't come out and take pictures, they tell me I changed
I don't smile in VIPs, you get mad like, "You know what I paid?"
Guess I don't know what to say
Guess I don't know what to say
I leave it all on the stage
I leave it all on the stage
@flatplanet3500
Timestamps for different parts of song
0:00 Beginning
0:14 Beginning of lyrics
0:30 Beat drop
0:44 Song gets softer
0:59 Things start getting lit
1:13 NF goes OFF
1:28 Beat gets soft again
1:43 Starts going off again
1:58 Beat drop again
2:12 Beat gets even better
2:27 End of rapping
2:42 End of song
@UnworthySubject
All that I'm allowed to understand is made possible by our Heavenly Father God through Jesus Christ our Savior.
God helps lost sheep which have been separated from his Love, those who seek a change of life. God shines a light in the dark. Church is a place to bring the Truth to our societies with teachers making lessons available.
Knowing everything Good in this world is from God our Creator is important. Although we don't recognize all the love and joy in the world, everything is possible thanks to the love God has for us. We can be quick to dismiss our existence and forget who we are. How humans are so wonderfully made. All of nature around us is made with such incredible beauty.
Growing up in a time when nature was our playground helped us see how beautiful life is. We would enjoy recess playing with our friends, having conversations. Enjoying outdoor activities with each other helped build bonds, allowing us to make friends. Becoming one with nature and allowing our brain to relax. Positive thoughts and possibilities unwind once we're allowed to think clearly. The secrets to Life are within the words God has left us, it's not encoded, just needs thorough examination.
I was sent to Catholic school in summers while my family had a small band that sang at the church we attended. I was the youngest and sat in the corner waiting for the moment to finally go home. I would see and hear my family praising our Heavenly Father God, our Savior Jesus Christ with the church uniting. It was something that created lasting bonds with pastors and church goers. I always felt safe, at home. Although at that moment I could not appreciate all the love God has given me.
My father and other leaders in our neighborhood formed a community group that would come together to clean up surrounding streets and grow as one big family. The city provided tools and materials to help the community give back in a way that made us all feel whole and safe. They were collective efforts that did not seek more than the satisfaction of knowing that our neighbors, compatriots, would feel safe on the way. We would have community meetings where law enforcement would participate, creating a safe environment for our neighbors. God makes all of this possible and its simplified when we give ourselves time to think clearly.
Times were good those days running around with giant garbage bags, competing with our friends and neighbors to see who could fill them up first. It felt like heaven seeing the love emanating from selfless people. These days of my life, I remember as if it were yesterday. All the joy we feel and the words we're able to muster are possible thanks to the love God has shown us. Once we realize that only God is good and that all joy in this world is because of him, we can comfortably accept the love of this world.
I appreciate each family very much. Seeing joyful gatherings brings spectacular feelings of appreciation for our Creator God, our Savior Jesus Christ. I take each life seriously and I'm grateful that our Father The Creator of All gives us such miraculous possibilities to create children. It may seem small, but it is a very real gift He allows us to experience. Just a taste of what God is capable of and available here on Earth. Although sometimes we can overlook such things, everything is possible thanks to God.
Getting together to celebrate birth is certainly important. Having your loved ones near you rejoicing in the gift of life is wonderful news. Celebrating creation is a way of thanking our Creator God. It is beautiful to share the day with those who gave you life and those who are now part of your life.
Taking anything someone said and accepting it as facts is something I myself was not willing to do. Questioning more is certainly something I can understand. Looking everywhere for answers without letting anyone stop you from knowing more about yourself. Though my understandings may seem somewhat thoroughly examined, I'll always be a student, seeking to understand more everyday. It is an ongoing effort that we must understand will never be completed.
@UnworthySubject
I'm walking this path so others have an idea of what it requires. Not all of us will be willing to go through this at the same time, although we'll all have to enter through the gates of the kingdom. Don't be afraid to ask me anything. I'll keep it simple and explain to anyone what our Heavenly Father God through our Savior Jesus Christ has allowed me to understand so far.
I understand not everyone is ready for these things and at a certain age these things will consume us if we aren't careful. Certain memories come back to me here and there and I try not to immerse myself in them every day. I know my limits and try not to force myself to remember too much of them in one day. It is important to make sure we start the day with our Heavenly Father God, our Savior Jesus Christ and end the day with our Heavenly Father God, our Savior Jesus Christ.
This immersion in the Truth requires a strong mind with help of our almighty God. The love of our Creator God, Jesus Christ our Savior. Thinking we won't need help on this journey can lead to a troubled life. Always keep him in your thoughts and allow him to help you on this journey to come out intact. I couldn't sleep well for days on my trip, fear of closing my eyes. This was the hate I was allowing to build up and not addressing it properly. True medicine is seeking God, asking our Savior Jesus Christ for help to keep our mind stable. Understanding this is important to continue our search. Don't feed on hatred the world tries to build within us.
I've spent some time in my own mind and have had time to see how the ego plays. Getting immersed in these thoughts can be problematic. I have been groomed by those around me growing up. Being raised in a family and community that loves God has shown me what a peaceful life within big cities should look like. I have been made a soldier by God with all the love with which he has surrounded me throughout my life. When I say ego, I mean Devil but will use ego as I don't seek to scare anyone.
Although I can clearly explain how to defeat the ego in certain situations, we all have our own difficult road ahead. Once you go straight after it, it'll come back with a vengeance in our weakest state. Even if you eventually understand it and are able to keep it at bay, it'll start learning tactics used to suppress it and will infiltrate when you least expect it. This is why you should always continue to seek more of our Heavenly Father God by asking our Savior Jesus Christ for help throughout this journey. Diving into this without a proper understanding of what is required can be exhausting. Seeking to know exactly how evil takes hold of us is a serious thing. That trip has shown me how real the ego is and it's nothing to joke about. This is not something to take lightly, preparation is absolutely important, diving into this fight will require a lot from you depending on how far you want to dig. Fight bad dreams with good thoughts. I would suggest flooding your mind with positive feelings.
Diving into this could be exhausting and should be taken with all seriousness. Seeking to know exactly how evil takes hold of us is a long process. This journey has shown me how real the spiritual fight is, it's nothing to joke about. This is not something to take lightly, preparation is absolutely important, diving into this fight will require a lot from you depending how far you want to dig. Fight bad dreams with good thoughts.
@UnworthySubject
I would fall deep into self-pity and hatred as my mind drifted away and put God aside thinking I could face the bad without breaking. Knowing when you've fallen and seeking God's help through Jesus Christ our Savior is most important when you end up falling. We are only human and will surely fall short trying without help.
We try to protect children by keeping them away from the bad in the world. Although they need to learn what's bad and good. To see how to correct these problems in the future, they need to know that every decision we make has drastic consequences for us and those around us. That the decision is ultimately up to us and we will have to live with those options. Someday they will have to go out into the world, preparing them for what lays ahead is important.
The sooner we look for ways to properly correct our ways, the faster the transition to a proper life will be. Starting our lives on the wrong track increases our chance of falling into a cycle that will feel like a prison. The chance of quickly correcting our paths to a proper one will dramatically decrease. Life is not as complicated as the world makes us believe. We're given false solutions to serious problems that get worse and worse instead of better. Understanding that a broken life is how the ego wants to keep us in this world is a good start.
We all become rebellious in our teen years, this is when all the good and bad memories come into play. If we are not taught this, it results in what we see today, where respect almost needs to be bought. It's crazy to think about but that's exactly how the world has turned out. If we have money, friends surround us. Without money, who would want to hang around?
I went off the rails for years, but I always knew what was wrong and what was right. This allowed me to try to make responsible decisions. The consequences were so clear and I knew the fear of God. Certain situations happen when we aren't aware how humans function in the world. Everything is made clear by our Heavenly Father God through Jesus Christ our Savior.
The main thing is to get out of our ignorance and understand why certain things happen. This journey of understanding the world around us turned out to be quite the hunt. Growing up in a time when the internet was unrestricted, I started seeing things I couldn't believe were happening in this world. As a teenager, growing up exploring the world wide web allowed me to see some dire realities. These things are absolutely heartbreaking and disturbing. I unraveled some incomprehensible and exhausting realities that take place around us. These things can be harmful to our brains and can certainly drive some crazy.
@UnworthySubject
The comments I read and people coming out reporting and discussing serious matters show how we haven't had the right amount of time to fully examine the Victims thought process at that point.
Everyone involved is a Victim and we cannot close the door, throw away the keys and continue with our lives.
The injured person and the person who took the unfortunate actions are all Victims. The person has no control over themselves when he allows the Ego to manifest within them for so long without seeking True help. This happens in many places, regrettable actions are taken.
Interrogations will show how they cannot remember what came over them. The spiritual fight is absolutely real. If we don't seek our Heavenly Father God through our Savior Jesus Christ to help us better understand ourselves, going out into the world will create unwanted situations.
The Ego feeds us with lies, making us participate in such terrible mentalities to create imaginary external enemies.
The Ego feeds us with lies, making us participate in such terrible mentalities as to create imaginary external enemies. The ego continues to invade our brains and prevents us from escaping from the prison of desire. Instead of allowing us to help each other, our desires keep us in a prison within ourselves. Creating an environment that confuses our main priorities, restricting our lives, completely lost. Hostile environments are created to undermine efforts of progress. Increasing and improving the deception playbook since before the beginning of recorded history. The game is known to few people, while the enemy uses everything in their playbook. Keeping us in the dark as to what it means to live a peaceful life. Plays the game, growing stronger and creating an army of desensitized uninformed subjects.
Feeling self-pity keeps us in a hateful state of mind. Trying to drown out all the joyous memories and happy interactions throughout our lives. This is dangerous to carry and allowing such thoughts to accumulate within us creates serious issues. We could drown our days trying to relive these past situations. It may seem almost simple, but the ego will have us believe that we enjoy reliving those past afflictions. Instead, we should take all these as lessons and forget that these problems caused any pain. Find ways to avoid committing the same actions against others.
Although we can learn ways to suppress the Ego, it will always be there waiting for the right moment to attack. In our most vulnerable moments, it will slither like a snake.
Prescription medication will only fix the pain until one day it completely overwhelms us and makes us do the unthinkable.
Seeking true help from our Heavenly Father God through our Savior Jesus Christ is the only way to help defeat and suppress it for now.
The only real enemy is the ego, trying to create enemies that never existed to begin with. The world is our friend and family, we all have the same ego. Although, some of us are fed different lies depending on the lives we've been living. Since it lives within us, it will have different tactics to discourage us from having a peaceful life. Our Heavenly Father God has given us the weapon to defeat the devil(ego) with Jesus Christ our Savior. The spirit of Jesus Christ is ours to suppress the bad thoughts the ego tries to build within us.
@alokakarunathilaka7159
"You dont like me, that makes two of us"
@milesbrewer
I read this right as he said it
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@jenselzinga3586
times changed
@cameronstout6919
True stuff
@ev1lt0ast
MHB right
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@cblanchhiphop
This one never gets old - most underrated rapper for sure
@aneemalkingdum6890
You're damn right 👍
@vanillagorilla2
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