I believe the “rap god” line was to remind the listeners that although he’s been compared and has been influenced by Emimem’s music, he’s a different artist altogether.
I was about to leave a similar comment, so I'll just like yours. Well said. I would also add that I think NF did so because the constant comparisons cast a shadow of perception on him & his music that taints his progression. Em isn't taking shots at NF either in Kamikaze, I think Em is also tired of the references to whoever others think is "the next Eminem"...like Jordan is tired of constantly being compared to Lebron or whoever people think is the next up and coming basketballer. It's about Legacies & NF will never replace Eminem, he doesn't have to, he's leaving his own mark on the rap game.
A few things I noticed on rewatching off camera: - Plane he's walking through is from Real - Same street as intro one - The beat sounds reversed possibly from Intro 1? Also I had another obveration, the fact that NF is walking away from all of these trauma in video, shows that he's moving forward and got over his emotional pain 👁️👄👁️
I’ve heard about the reversed beat thing and idk if that was just a really really good catch or you just saw it on a list somewhere like i did bc even when I listen to both songs I cant really see how the beat is backwards. Anyway good vid lol
A lot of hip hop artists do it, I listen to music quite a bit, J Cole does it on Neighbours it's forbidden fruit backwards. Maybe I just have a knack for it haha.
I see this song as the end of the old Nate and the start of the new. I see it this way because in the first three albums under the name NF (Mansion, Therapy Session and Perception) he starts of the albums with the songs titled Intro, Intro II and Intro III. However in his newest album, The Search. The album starts of with the track named The Search. From listening to the four albums. The first three he is sort of putting out warnings to everyone around him and showing his lyracism as well as talking about his past very heavily. However in his fourth album. It seems he is trying to find who he really is. This track, at least the way I see it, is Nate starting to stop looking at his past and rapping about it but instead looking at himself and figuring out who he really is. I hope this didn't spoil to much. And again this is only my view. The great thing about NF is that there is many different reasons behind his music and it makes your mind go wild about 'what does this actually mean and what impact does it have'. Hoped this helped. Keep up the great work
Definitely a double though. I think he’s right when he said it also could refer to him being dangerously fragile. That’s why he pushes people away. He puts up walls he puts up caution tape to keep people out so he can’t get hurt, he even hurts people just so he doesn’t get hurt.
He is probably talking about his anger coming out so he says "put up the caution tape I'm dangerous" meaning that he is scary good and can probably kill someone with his anger. Tbh I think this entire track was taken over by anger
My favorite reaction channel!! I love how you dig into his technique and really open up his lyricism and dissect it. Most other reviewers just say “HE’S GOT BARS”. But you dig into his lyricism, and you catch on to all the nuance in his writing that most people don’t comment on. I’ve been addicted to your reviews when it comes to NF. He’s probably my lyricist of all time. As a songwriter/rapper, he reaches a bar I don’t know I’ll ever be able to hit. Doesn’t mean I won’t try!
All those easter eggs you found. And the song referencing his old songs. --> without the journey order people don't get it, and then certain bars confuse them. So glad you're doing in order. Commenters tell reactioners of the journey list but some won't do it in order and then they say they didn't understand this bar that bar etc. And they don't catch easter eggs. Frustrating. BUT there are reactioners like you who do the journey list and it is so fun when we see you catching the connections!
Loved what you said about NF. You are a fan and i am happy. You get the beautiful genius of him. A real good storyteller. In song SEARCH he says "I'll never swim in the kitty pool" meaning he doesn't do shallow shit. He's a deep guy. I think the criticisms of him are from people who are not mentally directed toward digging deep. Yes NF attracts people with mental struggle BUT he also attracts people who are ABLE to grasp what he's doing/saying. Some people just aren't mentally able or lack interest, so they're left criticizing.
The Rap God line is definitely eminem. I mean he did mention in one of his songs that he grew up on Eminem but the line was definitely NOT a shot at him. It's more of acknowledging his followers that he's not someone that needs to be idolized. From the song itself, what he put out for the world to see, his vulnerability , it just started a movement and it's because of his ability to create this type of music that is relatable to almost anyone.
he's also said in interviews how he looks up to Eminem saying at one point that's all he listened to and you could hear it in his music, especially if you listen to his moments album. Another time he mentions that he looks up to Em is the line "I've been doing this since I was just a kid and mama bought me 8 Mile at the movie store" from "Know" which 8 mile is a Hip-Hop movie about Eminem rising to the top is street battles.
Love all your reactions!! So, since maybe the journey was a bit confusing, I'll give you a little explanation: Outro was the first song that came out Then green lights came out Then the album came out, so after green lights comes Intro lll and then Outcast (This is for the journey) Also, remember to react to Why before The Search. And if you want you could also recover green lights Keep it up!
The Search Album is going to blow your mind. If you think his rapping ability progressed to Perception, The Search he really becomes a top tier rapper to match his story telling and emotion pulling ability. The fact that it didn't get a Grammy is a literal crime against artistry. I'm looking forward to the rest of the Journey man. Thank you for putting out quality reactions 👊
Fun fact: this song was released as a single before intro III... and he says “killing my fear, ‘bout to get to that in a minute” and then intro III. Also if you cycle this album the outro comes last, but also right before Intro III starts because the the song that comes next after the last song on an album is the first song. Could it be a metaphor for his life going in a circle because he has to kill fear over and over because “burying” issues isn’t the same as dealing with them healthily.
Honestly the way you dissect and digest the words and meanings behind what an artist may mean is great. It's exactly why I come to your page. Keep it up and see you next time
Thank you, Thank you for your analysis of NF and the journey. You talked about how it all comes together and how people can just toss NF out saying it's not for them or they don't get it after one song but they are the ones that don't get it. Your opinion was clear and concise and I'm so glad that you "got it" as it's frustrating to see other reactors not seeing what this song and video is all about. So Thank you!
I only give a small hint of a connection to future tracks not visited yet to enhance the breakdown of current ones the reactor has already seen... I see it as a teaser to peak the interest ...not spoil it... Like us picking up on Nate giving the HUGE hint about FEAR at the end of this track... ;) The OUTRO video starts with the caution tape from INTRO 1 and 2 on the old house... Same street from INTRO1 also.. I even saw it wrapped around a mannequin which is referenced in RETURNS?.. Wrote this whole record while I was levitatin' " a FUTURISTIC scene of NF floating over his couch on Paid My Dues... that he was sitting on at the end of it.... Same couch NF sits next to memory Mom in 'how could you leave us'. and a shot of young NF with his hat pulled down low like he was carryin' weapons is Nate even referencing a connection to this video.... GENIUS! and that same couch also makes a camio in 'Leave Me Alone' as he walks through the street with the cart and balloons... Sittin' in my room with a pen and paper... NOTEPAD and GREENLIGHTS 'get the pen and pad please'...... Afraid of me since I was a second grader... No Name... 'I been doin' this since my ABCz' and Young Nate in When I Grow Up'? The car wreck and ambulance from I Just Wanna Know... The old tv in the beginning is from the first seconds of WHY written on the blank screen in the middle of that abandoned building... The arms out of his sockets are refering to the contorted straight jacket pose in All I Have 'you will not restrain me'.... the chair kick from INTRO1.... The next tv about to meet Mr. Sledgehammer represents CHANGE ...... that is in front of the guy raking leaves from WAKE UP.... 'I''m the voice of all these kids who think things' Therapy Session... and many more easter eggs to find in this video.. My basket is full so I'm out... ;)
I adore your in depth analysis. The ONLY reaction channel I'm subbed to. Watching you follow his journey almost makes me cry. He's been through so much, and I GET IT. And seeing you get it, like I said I think in my Actualdoctorasmr comment, just makes me feel so seen.
Intelligent, relevant reviews from a scholar with humor that’s evident. Musical knowledge, discography solid, english degree, catching the "lit" bars, 5 stars, keep doing you hope your channel it goes far. For real bro, thanks for the content.
I love the retaking the journey with you. I get new perspectives on a journey I already know and it is awesome because it changes things and it is fun to rewatch through those new perspectives.
Oh man you’re going to be absolutely blown away by the connections he draws in the search... it’s absolutely amazing and made me go back and listen to his earlier stuff
I've been so looking forward to this reaction. This is in my top 3 NF music videos. It's inspirational. (glad to hear you're a certified fan now😉). As I recently seen loads of NF reaction videos popping up and people are spreading his name, I kinda want to keep him to myself😄🗝️
Lupe fiasco, Kendrick Lamar these guys are way more complex and paint even better n beautiful pictures with their lyrics.I'm a fan of NF please don't make such comments,it reflects bad on us NF fans and thus people assume that we know nothing about hip-hop.
@@ajaygowda6030 NF listed Kendrick and Eminem in his interview with NME as being in his top 5 so I do agree with you. He learned from those two and does deserve to be up there with them in a sense he is still young in the game but there are other artists that gets their music dissected like this. Lupe Eminem and Kenderick are the main ones i seen.
@@AltSpace NF is currently not on that level yet.Yet being the key word he has grown exponentially I do expect him to get more complex but the emotion that he puts into his music that rawness NF has in lyrics that for me is unparalleled. Lupe fiasco, Kendrick Lamar and lil Wayne are my top 3 dead or alive rappers btw.
My favorite bar from this I just sit at the keys feelin the music Got me thinking I’m Beethoven Brilliant word play. Keep it up brother. I was so ready for you to experience this one!!
You're quickly becoming my favorite NF reactor. You are breaking it down on another level. Do REMEMBER THIS! It will be a 30 minutes video because you'll stop after after single line.
Welcome to the NF family!! Great reaction 💯💯 I don't think he's close to being done with sharing his life stories with us... Or should I say his Ministry!!!
Also I know your on the journey and not just doing every song but a phenomenal song by nf as a stand along song is remember this. Every line could go in a quote book. It's just a special gem of his that just spits truth about life
Ohhhh man, you're starting to get the NF big picture now! I can't wait to see you react to The Search soon! Don't worry, the cinematics don't stop here at Outro. They are always present and there is always a story going on in the videos. :)
hey i really love your reactions. The first time I see an reaction youtuber acually analysing the meaning of the song and not just sitting there and be like : "bro thats fire holy shit yeah fire" if you know what i mean. Appreciate your Vids keep going.
Looks like we got a new true NF fan! I am tired of critics saying he isn't a good rapper or really making waves. He is clearly making waves and just the emotions is so pure
I think the caution tape resembles how REAL he is. Consider yourself warned (wether it be the critics or other rappers, etc.) Keep up the great work with your reactions. They’re great to watch.
I discovered your channel on your very first reaction to nf and for some reason (although I don't usually do that) I decided to give you a chance with a sub. Now a few months later I have seen every reaction on nf and I am loving it, you seem like a really cool dude as well I'm glad you already have 2k more subs than when I joined just some time ago. Also just wanted to say that I was excited to see you fall in love with nf's music and I'm so happy it's already at a point where you call yourself a fan of his. There's some even greater songs you haven't heard yet and I'm sure he is only going to improve in the future. Oh and lastly although I thought I understood all these songs very well your commentary helped me see so many little things I missed.
Hi! Remember that you cannot skip „Know” from this album, its a dope track! My fav from Perception along with Outcast 👌🏻 Btw I liked, subscribed + hit the bell and Im so excited to watch more NF journey reactions, you are one of the best reactors I’ve seen so far 💪🏻 (and I’ve seen a lot 😅)
I can't wait for you to get into the Search! Don't get me wrong, all of his albums are amazing, but he gets on another level with the Search and keeps the story going. He's definitely one of the most underrated artists out there!
The kid sitting on the desk was from "Nate" (talking to his 6 year old self) and from "How could you leave us" (picture of his Mom when he needed the real thing). Also, the chair he kicks over next to the static tv is from Intro I. He even walks the same direction he did in Intro I. Brilliant genius! p.s., In "Warm Up", NF says, "Last year you didn't like what I was doing. You looking like a fan now. Are you a fan now?" Welcome to the NF fandom family!
Just now, 4:54 seconds into this video, after watching DOZENS of other reactors do this song, and listening to the song countless times on my own, I realized he's LITERALLY WALKING THE PATH OF HIS JOURNEY. That's why all the there are all the references, and that's why this is the only Outro. He's CLOSING THIS CHAPTER because FEAR IS DEAD after this and it's a new NF from here on out!! He's literally showing himself walking his path as he showed it, walking through his journey, and then concluding it. This dude is sick. NF is just... Just different.
I feel the first three albums are a trilogy in the NF cinematic universe, and The Search is the begining of another trilogy, though it still touches on the first trilogy. If that makes sense lol
Caution tape is universally used to say don’t get to close or to keep people out, so pretty self explanatory on that one I think, but with Nate you never know!
In his one song he says "my hart says danger can't you read the signs" so I just think that his trying to say that he is struggling to find himself and doesn't really have much control of what happens
The Easter Eggs are everywhere including the ambulance, the kids from therapy session, how could you...., to think he sets up songs throughout his discography to prepare the imagery he’ll use later on.
He releases tracks and LPs to fill the Peace's together. This guy stays Working. Nate is like Floyd in the Ring. Barry on the Field, Magic on a Fast Break, Moss running a route, and then still tries to improve his Craft. If I'm die, I'ma die giving everything that I have, Take a deal breath, I don't need ya'll respect I'm a reject kid at recess Playing games with his make believe friends,Yeah! I don't ever take a night off. ( Outcast last verse)
I think thats the boy with the rake since he's now grown up i think its NF hinting at how he feels like everyone around him is growing and get everything together but he feels like he isn't moving or growing bc this is the journy of his life in music i believe.
Great reaction as always, btw, if you check the Intro 1, the caution tape, only in the segment of his mouth is inverted, like he is trying to keep something inside or at least be careful of what he has to say
Also in the perception album can you react to dreams, Lie, Green Lights, One Hundred, Know and Remember This. They are important to the story (I think) also great reaction
Good old English term mate.. Your Not Daft. You my friend, have the best understanding of NF of all the reations i have ever seen. stay true mate, your the Boss.
He ends with the reference to Intro III and says "they'll get that in a minute" efter he says that it's (almost) exactly one minute for Intro III starts (like 57sec) if you loop the album. Just a cool detail about the album
The caution tape is from crime scene? Also, you missed an Easter egg right after the man with a rake. He sat in the chair on the side of the road from INTRO 1 and he once again ‘kicked the chair’...(an idiom). Love your channel. Very good content. God speed.
Listen to 10 feet down, green lights, let you down, destiny, remember this and know before next album. This album is so good And my life and if you want love on ur own time
It's actually his 6th album. Free,Moments,Mansion, Therapy session,Perception, The Search. From the beginning you hear Marshall real clear in Nate's first Two releases. After that, he was slapped with Creativity, Delivery, Cadence and all the gifts to be where he is going, and take millions of strangers across the Globe with Him. Marshall is the Goat of Playing with words,. But Nate's Words are Heart,Real,Clarity, Open, brutally honest and in a World driven by Profanity, He has let all other MCs and haters know, My bars are Perfectly premeditated and and planned with heart breaking intent to change this GAME.
"Now I want you to picture me: I'm in a hotel rapping, crying on the floor of the bathroom Staring in the mirror, my room, hands shaking playing "How Could You Leave Us" through the speakers on my iPhone" I don't know why but these lyrics just hit differently.
this should be all the hidden things but there's probs more 1)Caution tape(Intro 1) 2)the ambulance and Flipped over car and girl in neckbrace (Il just wanna know) 3)guy raking leaves(Wake up) 4)street from Intro 1, but it's night 5)Song is Intro 1 backwards 6)kicks over a chair(Intro1) 7)Abusive dad, lttle girl hiding behind couch(Therapy Session) 8)Family of 3 wearing white masks (Therapy Session) 9)Young NF(How could you leave us) sitting on the desk from Therapy Session 10)Picture of the Mansion album cover on desk 11) NF's mom on her bed smoking(How could you leave us) 12)Framed picture of angry tweet "@nfrealmusic I will slaughter your family"(Therapy Session) 13)Crashed plane(Real)and the chainsaw in the plane 14)Kid cutting his wrist (therapy Session) 15)The keys for his mansion or for the cell in Outcast
