Ik, I first listened to NF back in 2015 as a senior in high school and I was finding out about myself and people around me and the calling on my life and his music related a lot because I had so many thoughts and emotions running and I gotta give credit where it's due. I gotta thank God and thank NF for being used by God to speak to those who don't have a voice to explain their inner pain. But man, he's still my favorite artist to this day and I'm a better positive man than I've ever been in my life. I'm new to your channel and love the content! Stay blessed everyone!
I’ve heard this song 1000 times but some how still gets me worked up every time. The emotion in this just kills you 🥺 also, I can’t believe we’re already about to go into the second album, it’s only going to get better from here!
The guy just can't put out trash! Rapping, singing, melodies, all of it. I'm a disabled combat Veteran that was diagnosed with PTSD, anxiety, and severe depression. I can relate with this song a lot!
Hey Gary, I have no idea if you have the remotest interest in woodworking, but if you do, you should look into Rob Cosman's Purple Heart Program. It's designed specifically for combat vets to give them a therapeutic and creative outlet and has helped a number of people.
Before I heard any of NF’s music, I never really found a song that 100% spoke to me, that I could completely relate to. If I heard a song I would go “wow, that’s kind of relatable” and listen it… then I heard NF, more specifically this song. And it made me feel heard, as if I’m not the only feeling these things. It got me through a lot of difficult obstacles, it still does.
My story to this song is this: I have read so many people say you find NF when you need him. I lost my 30 year old daughter unexpectedly on Jan. 19th, 2020 and about 1 week later I heard this song. It absolutely broke me to the point that I released ALL of my grief from the loss of my dear daughter. I cried hard all day. Even though it is nearly 2 1/2 years later I am still paralyzed and lost to who I am. I will forever have this hole in my heart. This song just gets me. Thank you for doing this one. It is such an incredibly special song with a message that we can all relate to at some time or another. Great reaction ✌❤
That comment was right. As far as Nate goes, ya'll have not come even close to reaching the peak of what this man can do in his music. Can't wait for the rest of this journey with you both. Really appreciate how deeply you both feel his music.
When I heard this song the first time, I was driving... pulled over and cried, yelled and every dark shit from my long lasting depression just came out. NF is just AMAZING. Got me thrue very dark hours!
When you mentioned the comment you spoke of about Nate saving lives, that’s absolutely true. He speaks on it in Therapy Session(the song). Nate has so many ways to make you feel all the hidden emotions that you wouldn’t normally bring out in front of anyone, much less on camera. Eric, Nate is phenomenal at letting you know that you’re not the only one in a certain situation and that’s why he has the following that he has. Excellent reaction, as always. I’m super excited for you two to continue this journey and experience the changing power of NF’s music. It only gets better from here.
100%, he always says "we" and "us" and in later albums constantly talks about how we are in this together. He even has a song about it, 'just like you".....
I love this song so much. I was having trouble describing how I felt to my therapist until I heard this song. I printed out the lyrics and showed them to her. Nate verbalizes my feelings so well ❤
I am a 57 yo health care provider. I am listening to Rap for the first time in my life. Suicide is at an all time high. Nate has a gift of being vulnerable and allowing others to share with him and journey with him, during their struggles with mental health. Thank you Nate ! Thank you guys for taking this journey. The journey is healing :) You will be amazed.
silent watcher here. i just had to say i genuinely appreciate how much you guys listen to the lyrics and really break them down. to Kyle, i empathize with you and how deeply you feel the lyrics when listening to music. it makes me feel seen. keep doing what you’re doing 🖤
Kyle - your commentary comparing NF to King David were moving. Thank you for speaking directly from your heart. NF is a special and extraordinary music artist to say the least. My son who was diagnosed was diagnosed with autism and apraxia of speech loves his music. Although he can’t speak, NF words impact him a meaningful and positive way. Keep up the great work, gentlemen!
There are very few songs in this world that explain my depression and anxiety perfectly. This is one of them, and it's one of the only songs that legit makes me cry. Fun fact: if you hear high pitch voices, or any other voices, in one of his songs and there is no featured artist then it's NF singing. They often change his pitch and make him have almost a feminine quality.
I never heard this song until now and I feel the same way. I’ve been bawling like a baby for 10 minutes now over a song and the only other song that legit made me cry was also from him with “how could you leave us”…. Nate has a superpower to touch your soul with every song he writes.
This is exactly how I feel, I was sexually abused for 12 years…It’s how I feel daily, and artist like him keep me going! Probably TMI, but it’s a part of who I am. Not religious at all because of what I’ve been though but I am always trying my best to be a better person!
Hey Boys! This song has literally been a saving grace for me. Nate in and of himself really saves lives. I really felt the same way Eric did, for a long time, until one day, the feelings finally came. Religion or not, Nate really knows how to reach his audience, while just putting his feelings on paper. Great reaction, and cant wait for the rest of the journey and beyond.
It’s been several years since I’ve listened to NF’s older music, so I am coming along on this journey with you guys as if it’s the first time (all over again). The comments are right though, this is just the very beginning… we still have so many more hard hitters to get through. Another great reaction guys.
Given the religious nature of your discussion on this song, I would STRONGLY suggest that you react to "I'll Keep On" before leaving the Mansion Album. It comes immediately after this track on the CD & serves as an immediate message of hope to offset the tone of hopelessness in this one. It is very much about his religious faith (which is offputting for some people), but I think it is an important track to listen to as a means of understanding where NF's strength comes from.
The key to getting kicked in the teeth, balls or whatever have you is always look up ☺️ NF is inspiring and one of my favorite artist of all time and I look to him for inspiration
Truly enjoying your guy’s journey through NF and your vulnerability. Honestly I didn’t expect that from you guys in my first couple minutes of watching you both a couple months ago, but then quickly subscribed. There are a lot of really good tracks not on the journey that I hope you go back to, but I really do recommend reacting to the entire Search album when you get to it.
I have periods of depression and it's difficult to describe it to someone who doesn't experience the same lows. I eventually just started directing them to this song because it perfectly describes how I feel for weeks and sometimes months at a time. Such a great song.
I really appreciate the reference to David. I had never made the comparison, but now that I've heard it, it paints NF in that light. Thank you. Going forward the question is not only "how can he get better" but "does this guy ever make a bad song"? Even the best of artists will have a song that will fall flat. Some NF songs don't hit as hard as others, but I have yet to hear a song from him that I would call a miss. He's truly unique in his diversity, growth, and talent.
We all go through stuff guys. Even us Christians... times we feel close to God and times things get in our way. Nate is always so real. #NF 😎 Whoa. "A David of our time." - truth.
As Christians we were never promised that we wouldn't have trials/tribulation in this world... nothing in the Bible says this life will be easy. David was a man after God's own heart.. he wanted to know the heart of God more than anything deep down.. yet, he made huge mistakes (adultery, murder) and because he yielded to God and repented God was still able to use him.
Therapy session is next, I am so excited to see those reactions. Remember that between albums is only a year, so the progression you hear in him and his production is very short.
The most hauntingly beautiful song that describes a battle with depression. NF’s music is pure validation of emotions that most people have dealt with in one form or another. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on his catalog.
Interestingly I have often compared Nate to Solomon because he gives Proverbs for our time; especially his song Remember This. Actually the last song on Mansion is Can You Hold Me ft Britt Nicole. It is beautiful and you should check it out
Can you hold me is the actual last track on mansion, but I know what you are saying. But I recommend the last song, can you hold me. Its a great song that has another artist almost like a duet sounding. I think it’s one that gets overlooked a lot. Great reaction guys. Keep it up
The best part about NF is that he really does make you feel not alone in every song. He also always brings his fans up in his songs he knows they struggle and they talk to him all the time and he really takes the time to listen
This hit me so hard it actually had me crying. For years after an abusive marriage and pretty severe head trauma, I felt paralyzed. I was emotionless and cold to everything and everyone. I did not recognize myself, and felt almost robotic. This was such a beautiful and heart wrenching way for him to bring words to that kind of stage in life. Thank you for introducing me to such an amazing talent.
I really liked your reaction here. I've recently discovered NF as well, and this is one of my favorites. The correlation to King David was spot on, I had never even thought of that. I can honestly say there isn't a single song on the Mansion album I don't love. I love to see two brothers hanging out and getting along. My wife and I are raising 3 boys ages (15, 13, 11) and every year that passes seems to be less fighting and more brotherly love. You are providing a good model of what it's like to be brothers. Keep up the good work.
Much appreciated. We weren't always like this no, but over the years yes we have grown more of a bond...This show has been so much fun to do with Kyle.
Love this song so much.. but scars me at the same time.. I remember playing this song on repeat when I was stuck and confused with depression.. hate it. But love It.
If you could react to a song “empty” by Jaiden and boyinaband. It’s a very heavy song about EDs that I think deserves a lot more attention than it gets
You're no hip hop head until you check out any of Harry Mack omegle bars. He's a free style rapper and he's the GOAT! You'll agree check out 45 52 65 or any of them but those are probably him at his peak. Love the reactions guys!
I can say for 100% his music has at least helped 1 person like him dax and jellyroll are a huge part of why I'm still here it's been a crazy past 3-4 years like I'm lucky to even be here
🔥🔥💯💯 Reaction, NFrealmusic 💯💯, you never know who or what Gos will use to change lives!! There is a song on the Mansion album that sounds like rock/light metal called Motivated, check it out!!
Literally crying at work listening to this song. It hits me so hard for years now I’ve been nothing but a walking zombie go to work go home play video games sleep repeat. About 3-4 weeks back now I found him when I was at work waiting for my roommate and I was the only one in the store so I just laid down and cried with some music on. I can’t recall exactly what songs started playing of his first but this one got my attention and I felt it soo fucking much. Lately I’ve been only listening to NF and his song Hope has literally given me Hope. To say he is not has IS saving my life would be a understatement
when Kyle gets emotional, I literally lose my shit. i am still very new to y'alls channel but I'm never disappointed. I feel a deep soul connection to you both. music is the universal language after all. but kyle...holy shit. I come from a world where men don't show emotion so seeing you feel everything makes me sob. in a good way. please keep doing what you're both doing. ❤
@@rykerroadMOM3123 if you gave birth to these 2 beautiful humans, I applaud you ma'am. Again, still new to the channel but from what I've seen, they are opposites but collaborate in the universal language way. Through music. My kids all have different dad's and I see this in them even in their young age(13,6,2). Its a love hate battle most days but any thing involving music....they all come together and bond as one. BlessUp mom. Clearly you did at least one thing right with your boys...music. ❤
@@ttownsend85thank you, sweetheart! Music has always been prominent in our life for sure, and I agree that it brings us together. (My 3 boys have different fathers too) We span a wide variety of genres and it's so fun! I'm learning so much about music I never thought I would enjoy from this channel 🤗 I'll be recording with them again soon and I can't wait! Tomorrow evening, Thursday, is a live stream at 7:30 or so, hope to see you there 😘🤘
As a Christian who’s now 20, I don’t think I would have made it through my past without understanding that there is someone who knows exactly how I feel, I love nf when I came to one of his songs “if you want love” and that made me addicted to him, I usually hate rap music but he’s definitely saved me I was 15 and I made some deep scars into my arms
Eric, I really hope you read this... I've watched this reaction before but came back to a few of my favorites from you all that I had saved and this is one of them. At 9:25 when you talked about how you can relate to it because you wonder,( where is the real me?) I absolutely broke in that moment. Tears just pouring down my face right now. Because that's exactly how I am currently feeling. I feel so disconnected from life and I've got so many great things going on, yet I feel like I'm numb and I find myself picking up a couple of drinks after work just to feel something other than what I'm feeling (or lack there of). Usually. I don't know why I felt like sharing that, but, your reaction in this moment really got me 😢❤
I always start to cry listening to this song. He has such a talent making me really feel the things i'm usually surpressing and this song especially hits home. Being able to do this is a gift and i love him and his music for that
This is not the last song on Mansion, just the last one of the album that is considered to be "the journey". Can You Hold Me is the last one and it to me is one of his best songs ever
I admit I am here and biased for the NF content right now, but this vibe and quality in these videos y’all are putting out is top notch. Hope you guys continue enjoying doing reactions. (Music, tv shows, etc.) y’all have articulate and well thought out opinions Subscribed!
This track still makes me 😥😥😥😥😥 Look up the video for this song that they use on the DETROIT: BECOME HUMAN video game for PSN! I lose it everytime I watch that at a certain point....if u watch it you'll know exactly when
Every time I watch one of your new uploads it feels like it's Friday and I'm just jamming with some great people. You guys really brighten some of my worst days. Thanks for being you!
Christians have the same problems\ temptations that everyone else has. We just put our faith in God and try our best to follow him. We all fall short every day. Only with his grace and forgiveness are we worthy of anything.🙏 Keep up the good work. NF has a way of getting you in your feelings.
Thank u for Ur Channel i feel u both .thanks for appreciate my fave Rapper .First it Was eminem because i grew up with his music,but NF is another Level
He saved me his music literally helped me heal and realize how fucking depressed and sad I was and got me to get off my ass and change his song WAKE UP and this one really hit with me
I love your videos i would recommend you should react to situations from escape the fate its ronnie radke’s first band before he went to jail and definitely do more motionless in white
It’s great to watch your reactions! I really appreciate your comments and listening to the NF Journey with you. I can relate to so many of his songs and has made me think and helped me with my struggles. Paralyzed is one of the best depictions of depression I have heard on a song. The reference to “David of our time” is awesome.
Your walk with God is not a path of sunshine and rainbows. It’s walking every dark path, wounded and struggling. But you have someone beside you saying you can do it. I am with you. You aren’t alone. Great reaction guys. Loving this journey.
