NF - HAPPY (Veteran Reaction) 

Mansion. Where it started for a lot of us.

Bro you missed at the end, reconnecting with her mom. Makes me want to bawl, so good

I saw the ending as showing that there WERE good times with her mother, proving her mom really did love her despite her depression and substance abuse, but they were clouded by all the negative memories that are eating away at her. It's trying to say you need to change your perspective and forgive your parents who were just coping with the same traumas and mental health issues that you are now facing yourself. It's about acceptance and forgiveness. Stop living in misery by repeating the worst parts of your life over and over in your head. A big issue with children of addicts is having mixed emotions because there were plenty of good memories, but the bad was so bad and unexcusable that its hard to know how you should feel or if they should be allowed in your life. You cant forget the pain and trauma they caused you and its reflected in your actions now that you are an adult and navigating through the same struggles that caused them to turn to those behaviors. So hard to forgive, even when theyre sober now and youre no longer under their care. But until you do, its baggage that pulls you down and causes you to repeat the same mistakes because thats all you know and remember. Then the cycle continues.

I literally ugly cried through this whole video the first time I saw it. That face killed me. Watching you react to it brought a few tears back as I saw that you understood and how it affected you. Powerful song about generational trauma. I got to sing this song with NF at his concert in Minneapolis in July. It was an awesome night.

NF- Story, If You want love, Intro III, When I grow up, Suffice. ANY NF song will be a great one

Obviously you got the idea that its the same girl at different ages. My personal head cannon is that its NOT that she made a magical wish as a little girl which changed her future. it's more that all the younger girl scenes are the older woman remembering her past but because of her mom and dads issues ALL she can seem to remember IS the bad memories. However its the EXTRA prefix Nate slips in before "..Living in my agony" that actually flips it into a positive song because he says "BUT, I can't keep on..." it's a conscious choice to see out the positive, the good in life including her past, to not ignore the bad but to recognize there WAS love in her house both from her mom and dad. That to me is why she drives out to her moms house in the middle of the night because she clearly distanced herself from her mom because she was so hurt and angry, but now she sees her mom as another flawed person with their own issues and struggles. To me that's a good depiction of the idea that I can NOT change the past but I can change the future

You are correct, sir. Little girl grows up with a neglectful, addicted mother. Then she becomes an addict as an adult, repeating the behavior that she has seen growing up. During the birthday scene, I believe she remembers how her mother was when she was sober. She goes back in the end to address her past.

>> what a true talk ...about your kids ! you the Man !

Seen dozens of reactions of this video. You’re the first one to pick up the look of envy with the little girl and her mom.

The little girl repeats her parents life

When the little girl starts to smile it’s the illusion of her getting her wish when she blows out the candles. Thank you for your service and welcome to the NF family. I say start at the beginning because each album builds upon the one prior and they’re all phenomenal.

The way I interpret the video, everything is from the little girls perspective. She only remembers the bad parts of her mother, which is how she ends up repeating her moms life. That night we see adult her, is her lowest point, and she sees she is repeating her moms life. She comes to remember that her mother got out of that life, and was a better role model for the daughter. So she goes to her mom to seek guidance of what she needs to change to have the happy life her mother eventually gained.

You are the first reaction to actually notice the look on the little girls face at her birthday, good for you on noticing

Thanks for the awesome video, man! You’re correct in saying that this is a story of a mother and daughter. The daughter learned to drink, smoke, argue, and be irresponsible from her mother. She grows up in those issues, and that becomes her life. Eventually she gets to that breaking point of seeing her mother in the mirror, realizing that she has become the exact thing that caused rejection in her younger years. Of course, at the end she drives to see her mother while remembering her mothers good side, and the times they shared smiling. If you want a sad NF song: Mansion is a perfect one. I would also recommend paralyzed, let you down, running, or lost in the moment. If you want an NF banger: When I Grow Up, The Search, Leave Me Alone, and Outcast, are all great options! Thanks again, stay safe!

I think while blowing candles she wished for that happy life with good loving mom. The lyrics go " Who I'd be if i was happy" , just my perception.

@TormentedVet "how could you leave us" by NF is heart breaking also intro 3 is nuts

No matter who/what you are…as a parent you’re always going to make mistakes. Just love yourself and love your kids.

Blowing out the candles was just a wish

I love how she goes to see her mom at the end. She wants to understand and repair their relationship

🔥🔥🔥found you cause NF! He will change your life, I know, he saved mine!

You're the first person I've watched react to this who understood that look on the girls face when she sees her firend and her friend's mom. That look cuts so deep and I choke up at that point each time I listen to this song.

That's my little girl, Gabby Kae! I hate I missed this reaction when it first came out. I looked for them all better believe. lol! Your reaction was just PERFECT. And I let her hear what you thought of her acting. It meant the world to her. Thank you!

I think you are spot on. ❤did you see the end where the girls mom went to her mom's head.

Watch out while you do it, but How could you leave us - NF

AFTER THAT WISH, SHE SAW WHAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN.

When I first heard this song. I hated it because I felt off didn’t know what it was, and I’m an NF fan since his Moments album. Got my brother’s feedback and he told me with teary eyes this is what he thinks of me. Because I’m a serious guy. But he said every since I got back from combat I gotten more serious and he says this is me in a way. The instrumentals sounds positive, but lyrics were dark. He said I talk and have a great time I smile in the outside, but it doesn’t seem that way in the inside. But verse 2 and chorus hits me the most. I enjoy this song now and get teary eyed because truthfully I don’t know how to be happy. But know I got to be strong for my two little girls.

You really should do the NF cinematic journey . His music is all connected and he talks about mental health a lot. I recommend checking out the search next and then going back to mansion, to get his story.

You reeeeeally have got to start at the beginning of his “Journey” and follow it all the way through. It will make these recent songs make SO much more sense.

More NF!) ❤🔥also she made a wish to be happy, and when she blew out the candles it shows what her life would look like

Thank you for your service! ❤ love this track it made me heal my inner broken child I didn't even know was there and rekindle my relationship with my mom

Even if you’ve reacted in front of your kids in a way that wasn’t appropriate, tell them. Tell them what you felt and how you should have reacted. Kids are so much smarter than we think and can learn to build better relationships from our missteps.

Prayers for all who are struggling.

Great reaction. The NF journey is an experience is self discovery. Along with Ren.

I got chills when you paused just when she went blow the candle out. Smiled so big when you picked it😂 great reaction mate ❤🇦🇺🍻

The girl is happy bc she can’t keep living in sadness

"Why would you leave us" is one that will hit really hard and gives a big insight into NF, so that is my recommendation for you. Thank you for your service brother, God Bless!

What a genuine, insightful, introspective, & awesome reaction!! NF’s music heals on many levels. More NF please! The song “Depression” by Dax really dives deep into some of the things you touched on here today. Much love to you man!!

I hear you Brother👊 It's a song about single motherhood and the ramifications of it is my take. Both of us served with many products of these households. The results are horrific. It is a nice touch at the end where the mother gets her shit together.

What a great, genuine, insightful, & introspective reaction! Excellent choice my brother. NF’s music heals on many levels. Please, more NF. Another great artists that dives heads first into some things you right

I'm pleased your reacting to some more nf. I recently subscribed to you. Really loving your reactions

Tears just about every time I get to that mirror scene. It is tough part of the song for me. I have watched my wife for the last 20 years we've been married, fight like hell to not repeat the cycle of her mom's rough life.

Mansion would be an awesome next song.

Start the journey... Intro and go from there #NF4Life #RealMusic

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Awesome! Definitely check out Running by NF as well, it's fantastic, and I think someone that has gone through/is going through stuff like you are would find a personal connection to the song as it's about leaving the other person you are to move forward.

Great raw emotional reaction! You got a new sub for your authenticity! Thank you for your service and Great reactions!

Check out "Story" next. NF is an artist of unusual caliber, and I think it's important to early on recognize the range of talents he explores. His psychological depth is obvious. But like you saw here with "Happy", it's how he tells it to you that matters, and "Story" puts his mastery of structure front and center. Also, it's just cool as shit.

Thank you sir

I highly recommended goint through "THE JOURNEY" starting from his album called "mansion" and then through his other albums,of NF so you can understand where he is comming from, his music is pretty much about his life from when he was a kid to now, and all the stuff he had to deal with and how he managed it, his music to super healing and relatable to everyone, Please react to more of him, and once you start, there is no going back. Enjoy the ride brother

Great reaction man, NF’s music is just pure greatness. Some songs by him that I recommend are “Story” “Time” “when I grow up” and “the search” they all have music videos. I will mention one song that doesn’t have a music video it’s one of my absolute favorite all time songs called “I miss the days” it’s a sad song. But if you want an extremely sad song then you gotta check out “how could you leave us” (music video)

Congratulations on 20k! Stay blessed!

9:16 bro I felt that...

​​@TormentedVet I already commented this as a reply, but for something different to react to that you might enjoy, there's a song by The White Buffalo about a vet called "The Whistler" live at Guitar Center. I'd love to see your reaction and hear your thoughts on the song.

Great job again! I saw your last NF video and subbed as soon as it ended. You actually put thought into your reactions, and that’s what I love to see. There are so many that I could recommend, but “Clouds” really shows what a creative genius he is.

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Go on the NF journey, starts with “Intro” from his Mansion album… buckle up!!!

Excellent, thank you

Yes, the early years of life create a path that you have to deal with the rest of your life. It's up to you on how you deal with what you have to overcome. When you are betrayed by people that are supposed to love you the most It's a pain that goes to your core. Kudos to the little girl actress. She's amazing. Great song and brilliant video. You're a good father because you recognize the fact that they need you. No person or parent is going to be perfect but the fact that you continue to work on yourself says it all. You want to them to have all the love they deserve and to show them how much you love them. They know that as well.

I REALLY like your reactions! Well done

Generational curses are real. They can be broken, but hard to do.

Welcome to the emotion train of NF !!

I need NF - Paralyzed next - From another veteran

Had the same reaction at 9:15 You have to do the whole NF journey, I'll promise that songs like "The Search, Mansion, When i Grow up, Story, How could you leave us" won't disappoint! Great reaction, greetings from Germany!

Hope

Well done 🎉❤✌️🍾🎊

This hits hard

More NF please

Blowing out those candles gets me every time!! Break those generational curses ❤❤❤ love NF

I hold stuff in until there's so much I explode. I've been like that since I was little and now I'm 52. I have no idea why.

Killed this reaction made me rethink how I deal with certain situations that involves My kids much love Brother ❤

I have 2 daughters and I’ve gotten into it with my wife with them around. I’m not proud of it, it’s not something that we mean to do, but if they’re gonna see it then they need to see ALL of it. Not just the fight, but the coming together afterwards. The apologies if needed, the listening, the talking it out, and the resolution. My wife and I have the rule in our house we never go to bed without saying I love you. We can be angry, we don’t even have to necessarily like each other in that moment, but we’ll always love each other. Love isn’t clean, it isn’t easy. Love is work, love is sacrifice, but the payout is bigger than any lottery your brain could ever imagine

Therapy Session next😁

6:14 man i just did this to my best friend. I did something pretty bad and i screwed up our relationship really badly. It's like losing your whole world. I'm trying like heck too do anything i can to rebuild it, but its not going great. Watch what you say and do, you don't know how badly you can hurt someone

need to listen to how could you leave us. its a sad one but it will share you a lot of insight into his life and what he dealt with

You are real & honest . Thank you ❤🤍👏😊

There is a whole journey with NF songs and albums. If you want to really experience NF. I recommend going to the journey.

Wow, thanks for sharing. That hit home.

NF music always has a message.

Another good reaction bro. Keep it up. Good vid.

I got the same problem I grew up with my grandmother and have a army dad that is not in my life I talked to him and stayed with him for a week and then we never talked again

Love your honest reaction!❤

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Really has powerful lyrics. Leave Me Alone is a great song too

I love this song it my mom favourite song of this it’s reminds her of my sister and her boyfriend and there relationship

You should check out ONLY CHANGE JUST LIKE YOU HOPE DRIFTING

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Love this song! I just saw NF perform it live in concert last night. Great reaction! ❤❤❤. Also check out Hope if you haven't already.

Please do " I Miss The Days " .

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You should definitely react to NF’s older albums (as well), I think you might appreciate it a lot

Pls react to NF’s song-how could you leave us

Mansion

I really try to live out this bible verse whenever I am angry and before I say something I regret. This verse helps. Jame 3:8-11 8 but no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. 9 With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God’s likeness. 10 Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be. 11 Can both fresh water and salt water flow from the same spring?

Loved it! Please listen to some Eminem he has very therapeutic and emotional music!

check out NF trauma

Can you say generational curse. Up to us to brake it

That is his mom i think

Dude you missed the last few seconds of the video! 🤦🏻‍♀️

You were talking too much to catch the end