NF - DRIFTING (Audio)

0:01 me: oh yeah this is fire already

I've never understood how you can feel so close to someone you've never met.

He got me drifting

My bro loved NF, he suffered a brain injury recently and lost all emotional attachment to his family, including me... This song gives me hope he'll come back to us, someday...

The only rapper that makes me feel happy, sad, angry and hyped at the same time

NF doesn't just rap and sing _over_ the beat, he raps _with_ it. They compliment each other and unite in an amazing harmony.

Don't mind me, just having a NF marathon at 2am while doing schoolworks

The kinda music you listen to when the homies aren’t around.

i don’t know how he does it but every song on the mixtape is absolute fire

I’m a simple man, I see NF I click.

I realize how 7 billion people are missing this masterpiece. Blessed to have come across this. Drifting

"Feeling safe is unrealistic" Never hit harder.

Hello NF my name is Daniel I’m just your average 16 yr old and go through a lot mentally I’m not gonna lie. Things get hard. And well I just wanted to tell you that I think you are really cool and a great lyricist. Honestly I listen to like everyone of your songs. I just wanted to let you know that your music that you have created really helps me and MILLIONS of other people out and for that I would just like to say thank you. I doubt you are going to see this but thank you so much and I hope things only get better.

My boy already dropped 6 songs in 3 minutes

"I see u in the distance, asking me why im so distant" ... Hits different when u understand it. Damn.

"I'd rather be burned alive than go back to thinking I'm insignificant" Favorite line of the song

only rapper that makes me feel peaceful and hyped in the same song

This man really can't produce a bad song

Drifting Watchin' the world go 'round World go, yeah (world go, yeah) Listening To unfamiliar feelings and unknown sounds Unknown sounds, unknown sounds Slippin' through my fingertips (ayy), lingerin' Shoulda, woulda, coulda, where'd I put the pen? (Woah) Make a list of all my failed attempts, runnin' out of space again Highlight all the things I wish I never said (stop) If feeling makes you stronger, I'm the weakest That would mean that I would have to separate from my beliefs It's not a secret, I'm a puzzle, got a lot of missin' pieces Underneath this strong persona I put on's a kid that's screamin' Aren't these waters so deceivin'? (So deceivin') They look different, don't they? Well, at least that's how they seem to me 'Cause we just drift and drift and drift Until we see something that we define as peaceful Grab the needle, shoot reminders in my veins That people leave you while I'm driftin' Watchin' the world go 'round World go, yeah (world go, yeah) Listening To unfamiliar feelings and unknown sounds Unknown sounds, unknown sounds Lots of gossip, I've been watchin' you How you're talkin' to yourself is rude Driftin', I'm in the same boat as you Sinkin', dreamin', screamin' for some truth And (my, my) escalator's broke, I'll take the stairs, I guess Climb until I'm outta breath, questioning my every step (whoa) My train of thought is leading me to different tracks Positive that where I'm at is not where I should stay and that's (why) Told you look into the mirror and say, "I love you" Convince yourself that no one in the world would ever want to Passin' by the people that have been there to support you From the get-go, disrespectful, drive you mental Might get stressful when I'm driftin' I see you in the distance Askin' me why I'm so distant, I'm convicted I'm convinced that I predict that all my wishes on my wish list won't be heard 'Cause I'm committed to the lie that feeling safe is unrealistic When I'm driftin' Watchin' the world go 'round World go, yeah (world go, yeah) Listening To unfamiliar feelings and unknown sounds Unknown sounds, unknown sounds Ignorant to my ignorance Tell me I'm worth it, God Give me the faith to rise and help me diversify To take a step forward, immersed in my belligerence, amplified The feelings and words collide Intensified by living a life deprived I'd rather be burned alive Than go back to thinkin' I'm insignificant (insignificant) Every impotent moment debated can trigger it God is my witness definitive Holdin' my head up, there isn't an innocent bone in my body But that's what gives me the energy lacked To renovate, have to innovate, past intimidates Can't remain afraid -NF

I'm going to be honest here, and I don't care ppl think, I balled my eye's out on this song and it is helping me too release all the bs that has been building up in-side me, for many of years, so in that THANK YOU NF FOR MAKING SONGS LIKE THIS. also your other song change, is right up there with this song.. keep doing u bro.. you got this in the bag!

"Tell me I'm worth it, God." - NF

who else totally freaked out when he dropped 7 songs at once!?!

that last verse is 🔥. I only found NF's music about a week ago and now he's almost all I listen to. "Tell me I'm worth it God"... that hits me hard. Man this guy's lyrics are powerful. I'm going through a little bit of bs right now and music like this is what I need. Thank you NF

That last little verse has more substance and meaningful lyrics then any other song I’ve heard combined

Me when the song started: This is so oddly calming NF: UNKNOWN SOUNDS

"I'd rather be burned alive then go back to thinking i’m insignificant"

This song hits so hard. It’s just art of sorrow and truth.

2:14 that scream in background sheesh...

The way NF says “to unfamiliar feelings and unknown sounds” hits different

NF is the kind of serious guy that gathers all the bad guys and forces them to quit bad habits.. *No one curses when with Nf*

"If feeling makes you stronger, I'm the weakest" hits hard

Heard this song right when it was released. But now here I am, at 4am, blocked by my best friend, heartbroken, super lonely with important exams within 60days, studying and trying to keep myself together when all I want is to fall apart, and I put my playlist on shuffle and this song comes up and damn. Every. Freaking. Lyric. Hits sooo hardddd "Highlight all the things I wish I never said" "How you're talking to yourself is rude" "Sinking, dreaming, screaming for some truth" "Climbing till I'm out of breath Questioning my every step" "Positive that where I'm at is not where I should stay and that's why Told you to look in the mirror and say I love you Convince yourself that no one in the world would ever want to." And I finally feel understood. Not alone. I'm so grateful this guy exists/// Hold on tight fellas we gonna make it through this Edited to add more lyrics xD

Oh who's here while he's releasing all the songs??

This one hit hard

This song went from 100 to 200 real quick and yeah it's NF it never starts with 0 it starts with 100

This song is a work of art, and an act of God. You hit home with this in a way so perfect I can't comprehend, and I know I'm far from the only person with this on repeat because they need to hear it. "Tell me I'm worth it, God"

How does this chorus manage to encapsulate the feeling of such a deep depression within seconds

never clicked so fast

This song is just unreal. The emotions it spurs and the replay value is crazy. Find something new each listen it seems like. Absolute Masterpiece NF.

After a YEAR😟... I'm still here listening to NF the greatest. Your lyrics have the answers man😩

YESSSSS

NF is the best friend I never had, he comes back when I'm at my lowest

You're not just a rapper; you are my therapist. I can relate to myself in every lyric you write!

Elementary Music Teacher here at a lower income school with refugee families, single parent homes, kids with trauma, kids of every color of the Rainbow… a majority of my students relate to and love rap music. You know how hard it is to find rap songs without swear words?!! Until now… thank you NF for the music you do! I can’t wait for my students to use your music for our rap songs in our Pop/Rock Concert this year!!!

2:53 such a good so- *OH SHOOT ITS NOT OVER*

Anytime NF drops, it’s a guarantee hit

I'm grateful to live in the times NF lives in.

He has swayed the world and shook the industry with his 🎶 music

NF is such an amazing rapper and he’s gonna be an incredible dad!

"Look into the mirror and say I love you, convince yourself that no one in the world would ever want to." That hit hard...

this song is so fire nf always got me in my feels.

You're not alone , GOD IS WITH U . NF IS WITH U TOO.

If this doesn’t play in my funeral I’m not dying.

This community is so breathtakingly supportive

His drifting is so good because Dom taught him about family

NF is like medicine. He makes you feel better, and if you have a lot of him you'll get addicted. Best addiction ever.

0:00 Use me as repeat cause we all know this lowkey his best song on the album

Nf is so lyrical, like his words just play together so amazingly I can’t even explain it

"Postitive that where im at is not where i should stay" is such an amazing line that so much people can relate to

life is hard, so is this.

DRIFTING LYRICS [Chorus] Drifting Watchin' the world go 'round World go, yeah (World go 'round) Listening To unfamiliar feelings and unknown sounds Unknown sounds, unknown sounds [Verse 1] Slippin' through my fingertips (Ayy), lingerin' Shoulda, woulda, coulda, where'd I put the pen? (Woah) Make a list of all my failed attempts Runnin' out of space again Highlight all the things I wish I never said (Stop) If feeling makes you stronger, I'm the weakest That would mean I would have to separate from my beliefs It's not a secret, I'm a puzzle, got a lot of missin' pieces Underneath this strong persona, I put on a kid that's screamin' Aren't these waters so deceivin'? (So dеceivin') They look differеnt, don't they? Well, at least that's how they seem to me 'Cause we just drift and drift and drift Until we see something that we define as peaceful Grab the needle, shoot reminders in my veins That people leave you when I'm driftin' [Chorus] Watchin' the world go 'round World go, yeah (World go 'round) Listening To unfamiliar feelings and unknown sounds Unknown sounds, unknown sounds [Verse 2] Lots of gossip, I've been watchin' you How you're talkin' to yourself is rude Driftin' I'm in the same boat as you Sinkin', dreamin', screamin' for some truth And (My, my) escalator's broke, I'll take the stairs, I guess Climb until I'm outta breath Questioning my every step (Woah) My train of thought is leading me to different tracks Positive that where I'm at is not where I should stay and that's (Why) Told you look into the mirror and say, "I love you" Convince yourself that no one in the world would ever want to Passin' by the people that have been there to support you From the get-go, disrespectful, drive you mental Might get stressful when I'm driftin' I see you in the distance Askin' me why I'm so distant, I'm convicted I'm convinced that I predict that all my wishes on my wish list won't be heard 'Cause I'm committed to the lie that feeling safe is unrealistic When I'm driftin' [Chorus] Watchin' the world go 'round World go, yeah (World go 'round) Listening To unfamiliar feelings and unknown sounds Unknown sounds, unknown sounds [Outro] Ignorant to my ignorance Tell me I'm worth it, God Give me the faith to rise and help me diversify To take a step forward, immersed in my belligerence, amplified The feelings and words collide Intensified by living a life deprived I'd rather be burned alive then go back to thinking I'm insignificant (Insignificant) Every impotent moment debated can trigger it God is my witness definitive Holding my head up there isn't a innocent bone in my body but that's what gives me the energy lacked to renovate Have to innovate, past intimidates, can't remain afraid MUSIC VIDEO

It’s like he’s telling a story of his life in ever song that he makes and they all connect...

Man I love Nate and his music so much he has helped me with PTSD. Thank you Nate

"Told you look into the mirror and say, 'I love you', convince yourself that no one in the world would ever want to" bro. those lines hit differently

Whenever I listen to NF, I start thinking about my own life..

NF is like a poetic therapist that reminds you that you may be battling darkness, but at least your not doing it alone. We're all in this together

This song makes me have emotions that I don't recognize

Drifting is so criminally underrated… never before have I listened to a song where it felt like every verse was taken exactly out my head

NF is just incredible, he has some of the most relatable music ever.

One of my favorite on this mixtape... actually... there all my favorite 🤣

This guy's got the best community ever, i mean look at the likes and the dislikes

the cadence in this song is so fire

It's like he's reading words straight out of my head sometimes.

NF is going to be such a great Dad to him and Bridgettes son! 🖤

I don’t think ive ever replayed a song more without getting sick of it. This is arguably the best song you’ve ever made, ive cried, broken down and felt motivated, and felt hopeful many times listening to this it really is a perfect song

I'm still drifting with this song

"I'm a puzzle got a lot of missing pieces" wow

I think we alll just want a man like NF 😭I won’t settle for any less

Even after 1000 listens to the same song of his, it still gives me the same feeling

" HOW YOU'RE TALKING TO YOURSELF IS RUDE"😪 . I remember going on holiday for 2 weeks in August at our farm.. away from people, just animals and trees surroundings literally.. I recall just Venting to this song for like the whole 2 weeks straight, day n night.

Me noticing NF notification: *suddently mutes zoom meeting*

"If feelings make you stronger then I'm the weakest" -NF

I dont understand how I can relate to this so much, honestly.

this man seriously has a gift

“I predict that all my wishes on my wish list won’t be heard”?? YES whattt-

Drop a song outta nowhere and all the fans embrace it

As someone who has been listening since EP, it gives me the goosebumps to witness the growth not just in his ability to make music, but in his growth as a person that we can see through every piece of his art. This guy has a passion that we have never seen before and I'm so excited to see what NF has in store. His production has gotten scary good to be honest, and his lyricism and flows are getting better every project so there is no doubt in my mind that he is the EM of our generation.

NF: *Drops new mixtape* Everyone: *My disappointment is gone and my day has been made*

NF is the type of artist that can make you feel every emotion possible all at the same time

Pick up your struggle and bare it.. you got this friend

Connecting to the song and it even makes me tear up

I have never heard an NF song I haven’t like. Every song is fire.

LYRICS: Drifting Watching the world go round World go yeah world go round Listening To unfamiliar feelings and unknown sounds Unknown sounds unknown sounds Slippin' through my fingertips Hey Lingerin' Shoulda woulda coulda where'd I put the pen (Whoa) Make a list of all my failed attempts Runnin' out of space again Highlight all the things I wish I never said (Stop) If healing makes you stronger I'm the weakest That would mean that I would have to separate from my beliefs it's not a secret I'm a puzzle Got a lot of missing pieces Underneath this Strong persona I put on a kid that's screamin' Aren't these waters so deceiving (So deceiving) They look different don't they well at least that's how they seem to me cause We just Drift and drift and drift until we see something That we define as peaceful Grab the needle shoot reminders in my veins that people leave you while I'm driftin' Lots of gossip I've been watchin' you How you're talkin' to yourself is rude Driftin' I'm in the same boat as you Sinkin' dreamin' screamin' for some truth And my my Escalator's broke I'll take the stairs I guess Climb until I'm out of breath Questioning my every step (Woah) My train of thought is leading me to different tracks Positive that where I'm at Is not where I should stay and that's (Why) Told you look into the mirror and say I love you Convince yourself that no one in the world would ever want to Passing by the people that have been there to support you from the get go Disrespectful Drive you mental Might get stressful when I'm driftin' I... see you in the distance Askin' me why I'm so distant I'm convicted I'm convinced that I predict that all my wishes on my wish list Won't be heard cause I'm committed To the lie that feeling safe is unrealistic When I'm driftin' Ignorant to my ignorance... Tell me I'm worth it God Give me the faith to rise And help me diversify To take a step forward, immersed in my Belligerence, amplified The feelings and words collide Intensified By living a life deprived I'd rather be burned alive Then go back to thinking I'm insignificant (Insignificant) Every impotent moment debated can trigger it God is my witness definitive Holding my head up there isn't a Innocent bone in my body but that's what gives me the energy lacked to renovate Have to innovate Past intimidates Can't remain afraid

"Tell me I'm worth it, God", love that bit.

This beat is probably the best I’ve ever heard. And the vocals are perfect on it

I already feel the energy of all the reaction channels leave this song when it's complete silent towards the end and miss the bit of God tier rap at the end...that's probably gonna piss me off😭

*Thinks song is over* "That was pretty fire. Onto the nex-" *2:55** hits and sits me back down*

10 feet down is good but DRIFTING is another level!

I JUST WANNA KNOW WHY I'm afraid of CHANGE MY STRESS has me feeling like a LOST OUTCAST DRIFTING in the outback walking CIRCLES in THE SEARCH for THIS THING CALLED LOVE I KNOW I'm not the ONLY ONE. If you were WITH ME REMEMBER THIS I will always be REAL UNTILL I DIE!

Nate is honestly still underrated for his songs