See you can’t go on the NF journey out of order. He is strongly against drugs. His mother died of an overdose and it truly shaped him. A very heartbreaking song: How could you leave us.
Yes! I hope Michael sees this comment because he is so wrong about NF. You are 100% correct and this is exactly what i was about to comment. NF and Tom Macdonald are my favorite artists. MICHAEL KNOWLES READ THIS COMMENT!!! ^^^^^
To his defense he did go on to specify that it could be drugs or some other vice that people use. He guessed drugs (elicit I assume) but replace drugs with some other destructive coping mechanism and he is likely spot on.
Yeah, I love he is doing these but sometimes he gets what they're saying and about all wrong. Love what he does though. Hope he does why would you leave us next
Fun fact, NF, before he was famous, Visited my church group (about 30-50 teens) with songs from his moments album waaayy back and talked about his past with his family and how blessed he was to have people in his life that would bring him to church. I never would have thought in a million years he’d blow up to the level he is today!
That’d have been so cool. Went to a concert of his for his the Search album and it was the coolest thing. For context I’m not a fan of concerts in most other cases
Im just wondering: is it possible to get Michael Knowles to react to say, a Haken or Thank You Scientist music video? Or does Michael literally only going to react to hip-hop or pop 🤢🤮?
I want him to react to a bunch of his songs from all his albums in order. It could be like an hour to two hour long reaction video. I feel like to really understand what NF is saying in his music, one has to start at the beginning. Especially because NF puts so many easter eggs in his songs. I would totally watch about two hours of Michael reacting to NF.
He doesn’t have a problem with drugs or really any physical problems that we know about, but he does have very bad OCD, perfectionism, anxiety and depression.
Nate's hesitantcy to take any drugs even if his Doctor precribes them can be a drug 'problem' of iT's own kind if that makes any sense... but I say no drugs and alchohol is better than falling for a potentially worse solution long term... ;)
Michael!!! You gotta take the NF journey!! He is a Christian. He does struggle with depression and anxiety. I cried through half of his album, The Search, because it hit so close to home. From his first album until now, he has clearly shown signs of healing. God has used him in my life and so many other’s. You should really start back with his Mansion album. You should definitely check out How Could You Leave Us from his Therapy Session album. Hate Myself is another heartbreaking song from The Search. Anyway, check some more out. I love watching people experience his stuff for the first time. I’ve been listening to him since his first song hit the christian radio stations back in 2015. It was the song I’ll Keep On. I’ve been hooked ever since!
The first line of his song Change: "I don't do drugs, I'm addicted to the pain tho." Nf has a lot to say, and a story that makes you actually listen... "Real" or "All I Have" is a good introduction to NF. "Remember This" and "If You Want Love" are kinda what NF is about along with "Therapy Session" (the song, not the album.) "Mansion" and "Change" (no music videos) tell us more about NF's headspace. And "Story" is a practical defense of 2A rights and cops.
NF, for many reasons is considered an outcast by the hip hop and rap genre. 1) his lyrical content isn't about materialistic things, arrogance, or violent/sexual acts 2) he never curses 3) he's white and mislabeled a Christian rapper 4) Doesn't use drugs or alcohol 5) raps about emotional trauma and introspective thoughts associated to mental health. However, his fanbase is incredibly loyal and committed, and his numbers do excellent... so they have to go out of their way to ignore him.
They play him on weekends when the local Christian station takes a break from regular worship songs and they play Christian rap and rock also where I found skillet 😆
This is my interpretation of this song. NF is a Christian who doesn't curse or use drugs. The people dressed in black are fighting their demons ( Burdens) and the people in white still have burdens but they are now living with them in the light instead of in the darkness by giving their burdens to God. In the end he is contemplating turning over a couple burdens to God. In the video you see the people in white remove their fake smile because they now can live in the light smiling even though they still have burdens.
I agree with this. I also think In this video, there are two lines of people in white. So, if you’re going to live in the light, you have two choices. Put on a fake smile and hide your burdens, or pick up your burdens. He’s still in the dark, hiding his burdens, but going his own direction forward, not killing around aimlessly in the light.
His whole album here goes through giving up his burdens to God, just to reassure you. This was a super positive ending for him. But you'd have to do more songs to know everything this was wrapping up from his struggle on that front.
NF doesn't struggle with drugs, he only struggles with the fact that he lost his mother to drugs. NF is so in line with this channel, it is grounded in reality and heavily influenced be God. He just carries burdens from his past like we all do. Please react to more of his songs and he is coming out with more music!
Hey man, if you listen to more of NF’s songs, you should probably know that there is an order you might want to see them in. It will help you understand Nate’s journey better. Mansion Intro Let you down Oh Lord Into II How could you leave us Therapy session Remember this Intro III Outcast Why Outro Nate Only When I grow up Story Paid my dues And that’s a good start for understanding his life. Hope to see more!
NF does not use drugs to my knowledge. His mother passed away from an overdose, and he said in his song "Change" "I don't do drugs, I'm addicted to the pain though."
NF’s music has literally saved my life before. His messages are so helpful to me and others suffering from past abuse, trauma, and mental illness. Many of us cherish his work.
I know this is really out of DWs norm, but you really should start at the beginning and go through the whole NF journey. The platform that DW has to further expose people to NF could honestly change the world IMO. NF is 2 years younger than me, but I have learned so much from his music..at the very least it changed my world and NF will always have my praise for it
NF was in foster care and his mom died of drugs. He is a Christian and his music is AMAZING!! Please check him out and do more of his music! Mansion is a GREAT one that you’d LOVE to break down. Let You Down is one that really dives into his childhood and provides background. I’ve been following him for over a decade since before he made it big - you have no idea the joy this brings me!! God bless!
Oh yeah BIG christian, real great. All his songs are about himself. He's like all the others (Lecrea, Lauren Daigle, etc.) Jesus was just the tool they used to get what they really wanted, which wasnt Jesus. 👎🏿
@@olorinmartinez just because a song talks about how Jesus saved them doesn’t mean it’s not Christian. It’s not WORSHIP music, but it’s still Christian and gives glory to God. These aren’t the songs we would sing on Sunday mornings during worship, but it can still be Christian.
I wish they would give him more of the background for his music or have him listen to “outcast”, “how could you leave us”, and “the search”. To get a better picture of NF. It would be soo cool
Would love to see a reaction to NF's song "Oh Lord." Has some powerful lines about this world and our relationship to God. Great video as always! I'm a big fan of NF and Michael Knowles, so these videos are always a treat.
As so many have said NF doesn't do drugs and as far as I know never has. He has a line in another song talking about doctors trying to get him on meds to help him mentally but he avoids them (medication). Your perspective on his conversation with Fame is interesting but NF mentions Fame all throughout his music and is pretty clear that he isn't motivated by that, in this song he says "he (Fame) asked me how I've been, I sent him this song" the song is Leave Me Alone, so he's telling Fame to leave him alone. Jumping into this song is hard because NF is one of the few artists you really NEED to go back and listen to his music in order to fully understand his newer music. Great reaction keep reacting to NF please!
Other songs from NF - “ Mansion “, “Wake Up”, “ All I Have”, “Therapy Session”, “How could you leave us”, “Outcast”, “If you want Love”, “Why”, “Time”, “When I grow up”
One thing you really need to consider when trying to interoperate NF is that each album is a book, each song a chapter. There is a proper context to his work. One cannot fully appreciate his music without experiencing all of them. The one exception might be Story Time, but even that has a context within the album.
I hope you do your research on NF before you do another video. Us NF fans know his background. His mother is dead from an OD. He discusses in his songs not wanting to take prescription drugs to deal with his own MH for fear of becoming addicted to them, then leading him down the path of illicit drug use. We listen to NF because we can relate to the words in his rap songs. Lastly, you have to watch his videos in order. They always tell their own stories.
His mother died of pill overdose when he was a teenager. He has remained clean because of that. His burdens are psychological at nature and doesnt have any sort of drug addiction.
NF's music is all about his life and things he truly goes through. He states in one of his songs that if you don't want to know about him, then to get out of his diary, which means don't listen to his music as that is his diary. You really need to get on the NF train and start at the beginning. This way, you can understand him more and better interpret his lyrics. I hope to see more NF music reviews and breakdowns from you.
He doesn't or ever had a drug problem. His mother did whom ODed from pills. It affected him greatly. He was physically abused as a kid as well. React to How Could You Leave Us and Mansion. Those 2 songs will really give you some insight why he is the way he is.
He does NOT have a drug problem. He is very strongly against that after what he went through with his mother as a child. Check out his song How Could You Leave Us and you will understand him more.
NF doesn’t do drugs, and is very against them, because they killed his mom. He’s also turned down “fame” in several songs, and I think everyone who is saying that the text convo is of him sending this song to “fame” as a response, is probably correct, it fits with the running storyline. A previous album had him saying to “fame” to wait til he got to album 4, because he wasn’t ready to talk yet. While he has older music, this is considered to be album 4, so this is his response to that postponed convo. Other than that, I’m loving these NF music reaction videos. His songs have meant so much to so many of us. #REALmusic ♥️🙌🏻
From what I understand, NF is giving up his burdens to Christ. He is a Christian. From listening to a few of his other songs and hearing his story, you'll find out he's strongly against drugs, because his mother overdosed when he was a kid. His struggle is more with mental health and social pressure than with drugs, alcohol, etc. That's why he's so popular, because he covers mental and psychological issues, which in fact is the root of addictions, which in turn relates to more people. Everyone has things they deal with. He points out that Christ is the way of fighting those issues.
Please listen to "All I have" by NF. First song he posted to his channel like 8-9 years ago and was the first song I ever heard and hes been my favorite artist ever since. NF is a Christian and doesnt do drugs and wont even try legal drugs that are supposed to help with his mental bc his family had drug addiction problems so he goes no where near them. Love seeing two of my worlds cross here
Leave me alone is one of my absolute favorites because it just really helped me in a lot of ways much like it helped other people. I grew up listening to him and his music has really saved my life completely. I'm truly grateful for what he does. Realmusic!🗝
If you are going to start this NF journey let us help you. You have to start at the beginning. This will be a ride you will never forget and you will be a better person at the end of it. That’s “Real” 🖤
I can guarantee he doesn't care about NF. He's doing these reactions, hoping NF's fans will start watching his other videos! He did the same thing with Tom Macdonald.
@@Nta_winy_lftst That's the case with every reaction channel on youtube, you think they "care" about the artists or listen to them on their own? H*ll no, it's for views & money. Micheals interview with Tom came across as two men who respect eachother, as well as mutually benefit from more exposure from eachothers fan bases. If tom himself thanks him for the reactions why do you feel the need to hate lol
@@Andible So you think saying Michael Knowles is the same as some UA-cam reactor, is a smart argument? There's a big difference between an fully backed internet show and some people watching videos in their house. Also, those reactor do learn about the artist and don't call them drug addicts, for 3 videos, moron!
Yes!!!! I'm so glad you're doing this one! This song will help explain the balloons better. I love this song! I can't wait, I love your music reactions!
Its nice that Michael can say this much about Nate even when he doesn't know that much about him. Just shows how perceptive Micheal is, and also just how Nate's songs have a powerful message
My nephew loves NF, and has played many of his songs for me. The dude is good and talks alot of real life stuff, not typical rap stuff, he's a deep thinker, and a damn good writer.
He’s not that deep of a thinker lmao he is a damn good writer but if you think his music is “deep” you’re out of your mind and have never heard any other real musicians who write leagues better than him lmao
I know it's a lot, but please do more NF, or even the whole NF journey!! I love watching people appreciate his symbolism and authenticity. Even if you don't get the analysis all accurate, you're really close a lot of the time! The more you learn about him, the more you'll understand his symbolism.
Yeah, no drugs. Even someone drunk makes him nervous. His mom OD'ed so he won't touch drugs. So glad to see you do more NF! I think you'd like Lost, feat. Hopsin.
The hand could also represent God as he says in change "last year I felt suicidal this year I might do something different like talking to God more", and in his song Nate, he says "If you have questions or you need advice then talk to God...". He is also dressed in black cause he is afraid of letting go of his burdens and cause he views himself as unworthy of forgiveness and as an outcast.
Should we make him do "How could you leave us?" Make Michael cry on camera lol But yeah, NF is a Christian, he doesn't swear in his songs, and he doesn't do drugs.
@@princerak8881 yea he did i believe it was his song notepad he explained how he started but later explained how he wasn't really into all of the cussin.
“I may take a thought and think it so profound” and ppl tell me to stop obsessing. I totally feel him. I’m sick of being told to not think and just obey.
Micheal, "all I have" is the nf video u should show. That's the one song that he does that explains who he is and what he is about. Its a must if wanna clarity on his music. If u go back earlier to his early music in 2012 "I'm free". That is a bomb song about finding God and being set free.
NF isn’t a drug addict. He’s mother died from a drug overdose from painkillers he addresses this in his song “how could you leave us”. Also Nate is a very religious Christian.
I always respect NF for being so honest and his ability to share his struggles with the world. That's not always an easy thing to do. Especially if you've been thru hell and back
Love these from Michael. NF's lyrics actually do have deeper meanings when most rappers don't so not surprising why Michael enjoys the songs and their meanings
I started following Micheal because he reacted to NF. I already followed Ben and the DW, but now I dig MK after hearing the way he speaks. Big ups man, you do good work.
Everything in a NF video has meaning.. even down to the colors used.. like the colors of the clothing... the dark colors represent his depression and anxiety, pretty much his "dark" side, while the white clothes represent his light side... so the ending with him handing his balloons (burdens) over is really him letting go of his depression and anxiety and finally making the choice to be happy... thats why we dont see who he's handing the balloons to, because its himself, just his lighter, happy side, which leads into his next album "hope", where he's ditched the dark clothes for white clothes... its him subliminally telling, not just his fans, but himself that he's taking control of his life and he's gonna make himself happy, whether he is or isnt
i love watching these reviews, i love when you pause to explain something in the background the song is playing a condensed version. its like the music never stops and it adds greatly to the review. good job my man.
Nf doesn’t do drugs. His mom died of a drug overdose. You should really review that song he wrote about it. It’s heartbreaking. It’s called How could you leave us.
This is the second time you bring up NF doing drugs, please 🛑, he does not do drugs nor does he drink, please watch "How could you leave us" and learn one of the biggest reasons why he does not. Many interpretations can be found, but to understand where NF himself is coming from, go back to the beginning and let him tell you himself with tracks like, Intro, All I have, Mansion, Notepad, and Paralyzed to name a few from his first NF album.. otherwise your interpretations are great, and you will always be able to bring up faith with NF music, looking forward to more from you.
Without any prior knowledge of NF, I thought that Michael did an excellent job of breaking down the lyrics and video and some of the potential meanings behind them. Great job!
As someone who is strong in his faith I recommend taking a look at “oh lord” talks about his faith and how he sees it, sure you’ll like it, great reaction
100% agree with all the comments that say you need to take the journey. Guy raps about everything he’s had to deal with in life. And we’re just along for the ride!
AHHHH! You’ve done it again and I’m fangirling 🥹 Watching you watch NF makes me so happy lol! Pleaseeee do a review of “How could you leave us” I’m sure you’ll love it! Might even shed a tear like I did when I first heard it, it’s immensely emotional and an important message 🥹
So happy that you are on the NF journey. You definitely need to hear his song "Beautiful Addiction". One of my favorites. It's an old one, but absolutely beautiful. ❤️
He was in foster care - I recommended him to so many of my kids when I was a foster care case manager. His music brought some of my kiddos to tears with how much they connected to it.
I am from India and I love this man as my big Brother and Every day I listen to him and he helps me control my problem. I have IED ,OCD, ADHD, his songs help me a lot.
Love this song! It was my ring tone for a year. I would not be here if not for NF music. His words have helped me through a real dark time in my life. He's a blessing to this world.
I don’t think NF has issues with drugs, his mother did. He is talking about his mental health. I find NF refreshing because he doesn’t use profanity and he has a Christian background. He is far more relatable than mainstream rappers in my opinion.
I love Wonder Mike’s take on songs like these. I constantly listen to lyrics in music; thats always the first thing I listen to because surprise surprise…words actually have meaning! 🤯 That’s why you gotta go get SPEECHLESS: Controlling Words, Controlling Minds (🛎️)!
You need to start at the beginning of the NF journey. He's got 4 albums that are literally a journey through is mind and his life. Start with the Mansion album: Intro, Mansion, Wake Up. Next is the Therapy Session album: Intro 2, Therapy session, How could you leave us, Real. The Perception Album is next: Intro III, Outcast, Let you Down, Outro. Finally is the one you started with which is "The Search" album: The search, Leave me alone, Change, Nate, Time. He's got a newer album called Clouds. It's the first album that deviates from his typical story about his life and past and focuses on his present. A lot of great hits on that one but the only one that you really NEED to listen to is paid my dues IMO because it's a response to people getting ticked off that his Search album did so well. He basically in one month wrote that song and it SLAPS. Long story short Michael, if you're going to dig into NF and make judgements on what you think he's saying, give yourself more context and start at the beginning. Your views will skyrocket in the process. I'd title the series "NF Journey: *insert name of song here*" But you do you. Much love
NF doesn't use drugs. Doesn't use profanity in his songs either even when he collabs they don't either. That's why the rap industry discounts him-talks about that in Clouds. He is a good Christian man that is relatable. I love this whole mixtape album
You missed it at the end, he’s giving his burdens to a mysterious man in a pure white coat, symbolic of God taking his burdens, as well as those in the background, and they’re exchanging their black robes for pure white clothing. Symbolizing a clean slate once you place your trust in God. NF doesn’t get the Gospel perfect, but he illustrates it in a way with this song.
See you can’t go on the NF journey out of order. He is strongly against drugs. His mother died of an overdose and it truly shaped him. A very heartbreaking song: How could you leave us.
Yes! This is mildly frustrating lol 😅
Yes! I hope Michael sees this comment because he is so wrong about NF. You are 100% correct and this is exactly what i was about to comment. NF and Tom Macdonald are my favorite artists. MICHAEL KNOWLES READ THIS COMMENT!!! ^^^^^
To his defense he did go on to specify that it could be drugs or some other vice that people use. He guessed drugs (elicit I assume) but replace drugs with some other destructive coping mechanism and he is likely spot on.
How could you leave us is a hard to listen to song... I usually skip it. Hearing the sobbing at the end is soooooo heart wrenching.
Yeah, I love he is doing these but sometimes he gets what they're saying and about all wrong. Love what he does though. Hope he does why would you leave us next
NF doesn't do drugs.. he comes from a family of addicts so he stays away from addictive drugs. He does have ocd too. NFREALMUSIC! Stay blessed
Stae Gold ✨
Glad this was said!
Thank you!👆
He never saud he did fool. He us talking in general and yes NF takes anti depressant pills abd thats a DRUG
he's fake.
Fun fact, NF, before he was famous, Visited my church group (about 30-50 teens) with songs from his moments album waaayy back and talked about his past with his family and how blessed he was to have people in his life that would bring him to church. I never would have thought in a million years he’d blow up to the level he is today!
That's awesome and Moments is a great album just like any album Nate puts out
Wow, what an experience!
That’d have been so cool. Went to a concert of his for his the Search album and it was the coolest thing. For context I’m not a fan of concerts in most other cases
He did the same at my church:) My boyfriend ate Taco Bell with him too haha
That's freaking dope! 😁😁👍🏻😎
My favorite NF song is one of his older ones called "Oh Lord." It's a powerful prayer/conversation with God.
I love that song
Same
Another song of his that’s underrated is “Let Me Go”
Im just wondering: is it possible to get Michael Knowles to react to say, a Haken or Thank You Scientist music video? Or does Michael literally only going to react to hip-hop or pop 🤢🤮?
I freaking love this song
You have no idea what you have just started. The NF fans are not going to Leave You Alone now until you listen to more! NF is fantastic
Lol so true 😂. I love Michaels song reactions. I’d be here for the whole NF journey. NF is a GOAT.
this is so true lmao
LMAO true!!
I want him to react to a bunch of his songs from all his albums in order. It could be like an hour to two hour long reaction video. I feel like to really understand what NF is saying in his music, one has to start at the beginning. Especially because NF puts so many easter eggs in his songs. I would totally watch about two hours of Michael reacting to NF.
He doesn’t have a problem with drugs or really any physical problems that we know about, but he does have very bad OCD, perfectionism, anxiety and depression.
he doesn't in the way michael most likely thought but he does in the sense that pills took his mom
isnt nf sober but he did said one of his songs about drinking not sure
Nate's hesitantcy to take any drugs even if his Doctor precribes them can be a drug 'problem' of iT's own kind if that makes any sense... but I say no drugs and alchohol is better than falling for a potentially worse solution long term... ;)
@@georgejetson1379 there’s also science that suggests that taking medication for depression and stuff isn’t actually good and it won’t help long term
@@ELias-vn5yv drugs may help, but it won't be a fix, you can't rely on them alone.
NF doesn’t do drugs, his family was full of addicts and it hurt him deeply
Michael!!! You gotta take the NF journey!! He is a Christian. He does struggle with depression and anxiety. I cried through half of his album, The Search, because it hit so close to home. From his first album until now, he has clearly shown signs of healing. God has used him in my life and so many other’s. You should really start back with his Mansion album. You should definitely check out How Could You Leave Us from his Therapy Session album. Hate Myself is another heartbreaking song from The Search. Anyway, check some more out. I love watching people experience his stuff for the first time. I’ve been listening to him since his first song hit the christian radio stations back in 2015. It was the song I’ll Keep On. I’ve been hooked ever since!
My first song I heard from his was How could you leave us, and it was gut wrenching. I've been hooked ever since.
I love I'll keep on too bro. Oh these hands are tired...
It's full of spiritual motivation, something this generation strongly needs. 🙏
Hes very bad
I LOVE I’ll Keep On!
NF Posted on Twitter Pause the Music that BLM needs to come first 😔
The first line of his song Change: "I don't do drugs, I'm addicted to the pain tho." Nf has a lot to say, and a story that makes you actually listen... "Real" or "All I Have" is a good introduction to NF. "Remember This" and "If You Want Love" are kinda what NF is about along with "Therapy Session" (the song, not the album.) "Mansion" and "Change" (no music videos) tell us more about NF's headspace. And "Story" is a practical defense of 2A rights and cops.
Oh Lord is a good on as well! I feel like Michael would have an interesting analysis of that one
@@footballgirl1406 he q old also have an interesting breakdown of Lost ft. Hopsin
@@ohifonlyx33 oh yeah that’s a good one too!
Pain is a drug you moron
NF, for many reasons is considered an outcast by the hip hop and rap genre. 1) his lyrical content isn't about materialistic things, arrogance, or violent/sexual acts 2) he never curses 3) he's white and mislabeled a Christian rapper 4) Doesn't use drugs or alcohol 5) raps about emotional trauma and introspective thoughts associated to mental health. However, his fanbase is incredibly loyal and committed, and his numbers do excellent... so they have to go out of their way to ignore him.
Are you sure it's a miss label? I did first hear him on a Christin station?
@@Valdis63 you don't really hear him now on the radio either
They play him on weekends when the local Christian station takes a break from regular worship songs and they play Christian rap and rock also where I found skillet 😆
But if u are taking about a secular station I haven't listen to a hip hop station since the 90s heh
@@Valdis63 He is christian but not all of his songs have to do with religion. Just like Twenty One Pilots.
This is my interpretation of this song. NF is a Christian who doesn't curse or use drugs. The people dressed in black are fighting their demons ( Burdens) and the people in white still have burdens but they are now living with them in the light instead of in the darkness by giving their burdens to God. In the end he is contemplating turning over a couple burdens to God. In the video you see the people in white remove their fake smile because they now can live in the light smiling even though they still have burdens.
The people in white also have less burdens.
This is how I interpreted it!
I agree with this. I also think In this video, there are two lines of people in white. So, if you’re going to live in the light, you have two choices. Put on a fake smile and hide your burdens, or pick up your burdens. He’s still in the dark, hiding his burdens, but going his own direction forward, not killing around aimlessly in the light.
His whole album here goes through giving up his burdens to God, just to reassure you. This was a super positive ending for him. But you'd have to do more songs to know everything this was wrapping up from his struggle on that front.
NF doesn't struggle with drugs, he only struggles with the fact that he lost his mother to drugs. NF is so in line with this channel, it is grounded in reality and heavily influenced be God. He just carries burdens from his past like we all do. Please react to more of his songs and he is coming out with more music!
when is he releasing new music?
@Dub NF just put out on Instagram and in emails to fans about coming to be in a video in Nashville the week of February 26th, so hopefully very soon!
@@dub61 he just released hope and the hope album will release April 7th
Hey man, if you listen to more of NF’s songs, you should probably know that there is an order you might want to see them in. It will help you understand Nate’s journey better.
Mansion
Intro
Let you down
Oh Lord
Into II
How could you leave us
Therapy session
Remember this
Intro III
Outcast
Why
Outro
Nate
Only
When I grow up
Story
Paid my dues
And that’s a good start for understanding his life. Hope to see more!
I mentioned this on his last NF reaction video. I really think this would help out a lot
His first 2 albums were incredible. Not to say I don't like the others.
Definitely!
NF does not use drugs to my knowledge. His mother passed away from an overdose, and he said in his song "Change" "I don't do drugs, I'm addicted to the pain though."
Please do a review of change
Michael absolutely needs to do a review of change, he’d love it
Yes, more NF! My favorite song by him is "My Stress." The whole "The Search" album is incredible!
NF’s music has literally saved my life before. His messages are so helpful to me and others suffering from past abuse, trauma, and mental illness. Many of us cherish his work.
I know this is really out of DWs norm, but you really should start at the beginning and go through the whole NF journey. The platform that DW has to further expose people to NF could honestly change the world IMO. NF is 2 years younger than me, but I have learned so much from his music..at the very least it changed my world and NF will always have my praise for it
Definitely. I hope the reactions get enough views for them to continue doing more.
you should totally react to NF’s “When I grow up” no only does it slap, but it also has a really good message
Definitely
Seconded.
We need more of this!If you do it, you’ll love the NF journey!
NF was in foster care and his mom died of drugs. He is a Christian and his music is AMAZING!! Please check him out and do more of his music!
Mansion is a GREAT one that you’d LOVE to break down.
Let You Down is one that really dives into his childhood and provides background.
I’ve been following him for over a decade since before he made it big - you have no idea the joy this brings me!!
God bless!
Yah if Michael only knew the real NF backstory he would appreciate it even more.
Oh yeah BIG christian, real great. All his songs are about himself. He's like all the others (Lecrea, Lauren Daigle, etc.) Jesus was just the tool they used to get what they really wanted, which wasnt Jesus. 👎🏿
@@olorinmartinez just because a song talks about how Jesus saved them doesn’t mean it’s not Christian. It’s not WORSHIP music, but it’s still Christian and gives glory to God.
These aren’t the songs we would sing on Sunday mornings during worship, but it can still be Christian.
I wish they would give him more of the background for his music or have him listen to “outcast”, “how could you leave us”, and “the search”. To get a better picture of NF. It would be soo cool
You gotta take the NF journey now…no drugs, just a lot of trama and relatable mental struggles.
Would love to see a reaction to NF's song "Oh Lord." Has some powerful lines about this world and our relationship to God. Great video as always! I'm a big fan of NF and Michael Knowles, so these videos are always a treat.
"I'll keep on" is one of my favorite songs of his, not well known at all but shows the christian heart in beautiful lyrics.
He should do “mansion”
That’s the song that first introduced me to NF. It’s still a top fave of mine.
As so many have said NF doesn't do drugs and as far as I know never has. He has a line in another song talking about doctors trying to get him on meds to help him mentally but he avoids them (medication). Your perspective on his conversation with Fame is interesting but NF mentions Fame all throughout his music and is pretty clear that he isn't motivated by that, in this song he says "he (Fame) asked me how I've been, I sent him this song" the song is Leave Me Alone, so he's telling Fame to leave him alone. Jumping into this song is hard because NF is one of the few artists you really NEED to go back and listen to his music in order to fully understand his newer music. Great reaction keep reacting to NF please!
Other songs from NF - “ Mansion “, “Wake Up”, “ All I Have”, “Therapy Session”, “How could you leave us”, “Outcast”, “If you want Love”, “Why”, “Time”, “When I grow up”
One thing you really need to consider when trying to interoperate NF is that each album is a book, each song a chapter. There is a proper context to his work. One cannot fully appreciate his music without experiencing all of them. The one exception might be Story Time, but even that has a context within the album.
I hope you do your research on NF before you do another video. Us NF fans know his background. His mother is dead from an OD. He discusses in his songs not wanting to take prescription drugs to deal with his own MH for fear of becoming addicted to them, then leading him down the path of illicit drug use. We listen to NF because we can relate to the words in his rap songs. Lastly, you have to watch his videos in order. They always tell their own stories.
He's not chasing fame. The song he sent fame was, "Leave me alone," that's why fame wasn't a fan of the song.
His mother died of pill overdose when he was a teenager. He has remained clean because of that. His burdens are psychological at nature and doesnt have any sort of drug addiction.
NF's music is all about his life and things he truly goes through. He states in one of his songs that if you don't want to know about him, then to get out of his diary, which means don't listen to his music as that is his diary.
You really need to get on the NF train and start at the beginning. This way, you can understand him more and better interpret his lyrics.
I hope to see more NF music reviews and breakdowns from you.
You need to watch how could you leave us. That’s going to explain so much of all of his music.
He doesn't or ever had a drug problem. His mother did whom ODed from pills. It affected him greatly. He was physically abused as a kid as well. React to How Could You Leave Us and Mansion. Those 2 songs will really give you some insight why he is the way he is.
He does NOT have a drug problem. He is very strongly against that after what he went through with his mother as a child. Check out his song How Could You Leave Us and you will understand him more.
NF doesn’t do drugs, and is very against them, because they killed his mom.
He’s also turned down “fame” in several songs, and I think everyone who is saying that the text convo is of him sending this song to “fame” as a response, is probably correct, it fits with the running storyline. A previous album had him saying to “fame” to wait til he got to album 4, because he wasn’t ready to talk yet. While he has older music, this is considered to be album 4, so this is his response to that postponed convo.
Other than that, I’m loving these NF music reaction videos. His songs have meant so much to so many of us. #REALmusic ♥️🙌🏻
I haven’t clicked on a video so fast in a while.
More reactions to NF, please.
Plenty of artists have shown that Rap is art, but NF has really mastered the craft of making solid music while being vulnerable and relatable
From what I understand, NF is giving up his burdens to Christ. He is a Christian. From listening to a few of his other songs and hearing his story, you'll find out he's strongly against drugs, because his mother overdosed when he was a kid. His struggle is more with mental health and social pressure than with drugs, alcohol, etc. That's why he's so popular, because he covers mental and psychological issues, which in fact is the root of addictions, which in turn relates to more people. Everyone has things they deal with. He points out that Christ is the way of fighting those issues.
Please listen to "All I have" by NF. First song he posted to his channel like 8-9 years ago and was the first song I ever heard and hes been my favorite artist ever since. NF is a Christian and doesnt do drugs and wont even try legal drugs that are supposed to help with his mental bc his family had drug addiction problems so he goes no where near them. Love seeing two of my worlds cross here
Totally clean rapper! All around! Language, body and soul! Struggling with PTSD and OCD. Start with mansions will explain a lot!
Leave me alone is one of my absolute favorites because it just really helped me in a lot of ways much like it helped other people. I grew up listening to him and his music has really saved my life completely. I'm truly grateful for what he does. Realmusic!🗝
If you are going to start this NF journey let us help you. You have to start at the beginning. This will be a ride you will never forget and you will be a better person at the end of it. That’s “Real” 🖤
I can guarantee he doesn't care about NF. He's doing these reactions, hoping NF's fans will start watching his other videos! He did the same thing with Tom Macdonald.
@@Nta_winy_lftst That's the case with every reaction channel on youtube, you think they "care" about the artists or listen to them on their own? H*ll no, it's for views & money. Micheals interview with Tom came across as two men who respect eachother, as well as mutually benefit from more exposure from eachothers fan bases. If tom himself thanks him for the reactions why do you feel the need to hate lol
@@Andible So you think saying Michael Knowles is the same as some UA-cam reactor, is a smart argument? There's a big difference between an fully backed internet show and some people watching videos in their house. Also, those reactor do learn about the artist and don't call them drug addicts, for 3 videos, moron!
Yes!!!! I'm so glad you're doing this one! This song will help explain the balloons better. I love this song! I can't wait, I love your music reactions!
Its nice that Michael can say this much about Nate even when he doesn't know that much about him. Just shows how perceptive Micheal is, and also just how Nate's songs have a powerful message
Omg NF is actually my favorite artist, especially his new album. Thx for giving him a shoutout!
My nephew loves NF, and has played many of his songs for me. The dude is good and talks alot of real life stuff, not typical rap stuff, he's a deep thinker, and a damn good writer.
He’s not that deep of a thinker lmao he is a damn good writer but if you think his music is “deep” you’re out of your mind and have never heard any other real musicians who write leagues better than him lmao
@@Dragginfleye notice how your comment has no likes, don't try to contradict someone just to start a fight
@@Nate_2006 it doesn’t have likes because people don’t click on replies and only npcs with no opinion and bots like/dislike comments🤣
@@Nate_2006 also wasn’t trying to start a fight, purely stating fact, NF isn’t that good stop acting like he’s a “deep thinker” he’s not deep retard🤣
@@Dragginfleye if you got a problem then keep it to yourself and don't drag others down with you
I know it's a lot, but please do more NF, or even the whole NF journey!! I love watching people appreciate his symbolism and authenticity. Even if you don't get the analysis all accurate, you're really close a lot of the time! The more you learn about him, the more you'll understand his symbolism.
Yeah, no drugs. Even someone drunk makes him nervous. His mom OD'ed so he won't touch drugs.
So glad to see you do more NF! I think you'd like Lost, feat. Hopsin.
The hand could also represent God as he says in change "last year I felt suicidal this year I might do something different like talking to God more", and in his song Nate, he says "If you have questions or you need advice then talk to God...". He is also dressed in black cause he is afraid of letting go of his burdens and cause he views himself as unworthy of forgiveness and as an outcast.
WE NEED MORE NF REACTIONS!!
I hope he reads the comments so he gets a better understanding of who NF is.
Mansion, how could you leave us, all I have , intro1, 2 and 3. It doesn’t matter witch one. Just more NF!!!
Should we make him do "How could you leave us?" Make Michael cry on camera lol
But yeah, NF is a Christian, he doesn't swear in his songs, and he doesn't do drugs.
he used to swear
@@princerak8881 yea he did i believe it was his song notepad he explained how he started but later explained how he wasn't really into all of the cussin.
@@realityvlogger1016 yeah i know i heard that song before why you telling me this
@@princerak8881 idk is their a problem? You don't habe to be an ass my man.
@@realityvlogger1016 yes because you telling things I already know. And don't tell me what to do
“I may take a thought and think it so profound” and ppl tell me to stop obsessing. I totally feel him. I’m sick of being told to not think and just obey.
Micheal, "all I have" is the nf video u should show. That's the one song that he does that explains who he is and what he is about. Its a must if wanna clarity on his music. If u go back earlier to his early music in 2012 "I'm free". That is a bomb song about finding God and being set free.
NF isn’t a drug addict. He’s mother died from a drug overdose from painkillers he addresses this in his song “how could you leave us”. Also Nate is a very religious Christian.
I always respect NF for being so honest and his ability to share his struggles with the world. That's not always an easy thing to do. Especially if you've been thru hell and back
You are correct that he's affected by drugs, but not by his own use of them, but rather by his Mother's use of them who died from overdose.
Love these from Michael. NF's lyrics actually do have deeper meanings when most rappers don't so not surprising why Michael enjoys the songs and their meanings
Nf represents mid Michigan to a tee, gladwin Clare Isabella counties we all proud as fuck to call him one of our own.
I started following Micheal because he reacted to NF. I already followed Ben and the DW, but now I dig MK after hearing the way he speaks. Big ups man, you do good work.
Nice touch leaving the instrumentals on in the background while you do your reaction.
I love how you’re doing NF reactions! He’s my favorite artist ever and has helped me through so much mentally
Me too ...I love him so much...seen him twice in concert...he is so amazing
Everything in a NF video has meaning.. even down to the colors used.. like the colors of the clothing... the dark colors represent his depression and anxiety, pretty much his "dark" side, while the white clothes represent his light side... so the ending with him handing his balloons (burdens) over is really him letting go of his depression and anxiety and finally making the choice to be happy... thats why we dont see who he's handing the balloons to, because its himself, just his lighter, happy side, which leads into his next album "hope", where he's ditched the dark clothes for white clothes... its him subliminally telling, not just his fans, but himself that he's taking control of his life and he's gonna make himself happy, whether he is or isnt
My sons really like his music, they got me into it as well. This one is my favorite of his:) BTW, that was a cute intro lol
i love watching these reviews, i love when you pause to explain something in the background the song is playing a condensed version. its like the music never stops and it adds greatly to the review. good job my man.
He doesn't do drugs and he doesn't swear.
NF does NOT and has NEVER used drugs! He has never cursed in his albums, either. He is much more than you would expect.
I love Nfs music a lot because all of his music is relatable and also he's also a good rapper 😌👌
Nf doesn’t do drugs. His mom died of a drug overdose. You should really review that song he wrote about it. It’s heartbreaking. It’s called How could you leave us.
This is the second time you bring up NF doing drugs, please 🛑, he does not do drugs nor does he drink, please watch "How could you leave us" and learn one of the biggest reasons why he does not. Many interpretations can be found, but to understand where NF himself is coming from, go back to the beginning and let him tell you himself with tracks like, Intro, All I have, Mansion, Notepad, and Paralyzed to name a few from his first NF album.. otherwise your interpretations are great, and you will always be able to bring up faith with NF music, looking forward to more from you.
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And how could you leave us. God that song shows a side of NF that’s so different and powerful. Angry, broken, sad but forever altered.
Without any prior knowledge of NF, I thought that Michael did an excellent job of breaking down the lyrics and video and some of the potential meanings behind them. Great job!
As someone who is strong in his faith I recommend taking a look at “oh lord” talks about his faith and how he sees it, sure you’ll like it, great reaction
100% agree with all the comments that say you need to take the journey. Guy raps about everything he’s had to deal with in life. And we’re just along for the ride!
AHHHH! You’ve done it again and I’m fangirling 🥹 Watching you watch NF makes me so happy lol! Pleaseeee do a review of “How could you leave us” I’m sure you’ll love it! Might even shed a tear like I did when I first heard it, it’s immensely emotional and an important message 🥹
YES I WAS WAITING FOR THIS!
Hey Michael, you definitely need to check out NF - "How Could You Leave Us" and "Oh Lord".
So happy that you are on the NF journey. You definitely need to hear his song "Beautiful Addiction". One of my favorites. It's an old one, but absolutely beautiful. ❤️
LETTTSS GOOOO more NF content. Next up an interview.🤔😬
Nf doesn't do drugs or drink. Watch how could u leave us next. It'll explain alot
He’s not on drugs. He’s a child of an addict. A survivor,
Watch “How could you leave us” for context
Michael needs to watch how could you leave us cause then he will understand NF a whole lot more
PROPS to the editor for continuing themed music to build dramatism during music video pauses while Michael if commentating. SOLID, Thanks
- Godpseed
He was in foster care - I recommended him to so many of my kids when I was a foster care case manager. His music brought some of my kiddos to tears with how much they connected to it.
I am from India and I love this man as my big Brother and Every day I listen to him and he helps me control my problem. I have IED ,OCD, ADHD, his songs help me a lot.
I need Michael to do a live stream where he just listens to NF’s entire discography and reacts to all of them from Moments to the EP to Mansion and on
Love this song! It was my ring tone for a year. I would not be here if not for NF music. His words have helped me through a real dark time in my life. He's a blessing to this world.
I don’t think NF has issues with drugs, his mother did. He is talking about his mental health. I find NF refreshing because he doesn’t use profanity and he has a Christian background. He is far more relatable than mainstream rappers in my opinion.
He doesn't touch drugs or alcohol. His parents were hooked on them though
Leave alone and the search are my favourite songs from that album
Make NF reaction videos a whole series!
NF is the best love him the under dog his content is therapy for a lot
I love Wonder Mike’s take on songs like these. I constantly listen to lyrics in music; thats always the first thing I listen to because surprise surprise…words actually have meaning! 🤯 That’s why you gotta go get SPEECHLESS: Controlling Words, Controlling Minds (🛎️)!
Must listen to “How could you leave us” gives you a very descriptive, important and devastating part of his life!
I want to see NF react to Michael reacting to NF
Bro said NF is probably on drugs 😂. He's talking about holding on to his traumas, insecurities, and fears. Listen to How Could You Leave Us.
One of these days Michael is going to release a single I can so see that happening
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You need to start at the beginning of the NF journey. He's got 4 albums that are literally a journey through is mind and his life. Start with the Mansion album: Intro, Mansion, Wake Up. Next is the Therapy Session album: Intro 2, Therapy session, How could you leave us, Real. The Perception Album is next: Intro III, Outcast, Let you Down, Outro. Finally is the one you started with which is "The Search" album: The search, Leave me alone, Change, Nate, Time. He's got a newer album called Clouds. It's the first album that deviates from his typical story about his life and past and focuses on his present. A lot of great hits on that one but the only one that you really NEED to listen to is paid my dues IMO because it's a response to people getting ticked off that his Search album did so well. He basically in one month wrote that song and it SLAPS.
Long story short Michael, if you're going to dig into NF and make judgements on what you think he's saying, give yourself more context and start at the beginning. Your views will skyrocket in the process. I'd title the series "NF Journey: *insert name of song here*" But you do you. Much love
NF doesn't use drugs. Doesn't use profanity in his songs either even when he collabs they don't either. That's why the rap industry discounts him-talks about that in Clouds. He is a good Christian man that is relatable. I love this whole mixtape album
You missed it at the end, he’s giving his burdens to a mysterious man in a pure white coat, symbolic of God taking his burdens, as well as those in the background, and they’re exchanging their black robes for pure white clothing. Symbolizing a clean slate once you place your trust in God. NF doesn’t get the Gospel perfect, but he illustrates it in a way with this song.
Exactly! Goosebumps 🥹🥹🥹🥹