Big Sean has an album called I Decided and then NF was also using Big Sean’s flow on this song. He’s pretty much paying homage. Both rappers are from Michigan
HOPE - “what’s my definition of success? Listening to what your heart says” WHY - “what’s your definition of success? I don’t trust the thoughts that come inside my head. I don’t trust this thing that beats inside my chest”
Yep! In Why when he asks the definition of success, he doesn’t trust the thing that beats inside his chest. In Hope, he says listening to what your heart says. The growth!
Also how he said ( Take my chances, I just roll the dice, do what I like ) And if you noticed in MOTTO he has dices hanging down his rearview mirror also in that song he's talking about him doing what he likes not what the industry tells him to do 🤯 🤯 🤯 NATE is not from this planet as he said in RETURNS
“They don’t invite me to the parties but I still arrive, Kicked down the door then I go inside” Is a metaphor for the industry (party = industry) similar to his new song motto
I believe "Motto" video is the representation from this song during the bars of "crashing a party he isn't invited... sticks to himself they think he is shy ... they look mortified"
The part where he says “when they talk about the greatest they prolly never gonna put me in the conversation” the breaks my heart for him. He is the greatest and certainly deserves ti be recognized in the dialogue. And I’m a big Eminem fan. I grew up on Em but Nate has slowly taking over that number one spot for me. Em’s my number 2 tho.
What just annoys me are people saying "He is a cheap copy of Eminem". He is clearly not, people are just too insecure...Even now, when his new album debuted top 2 on Billboard, so many people were calling him a copy no one likes to listen to. If they knew...
Big Sean has an album called "I decided". I think that was part of the bar. I'm not familiar with Big Sean at all, so I'm not exactly sure, but I've read that he was using one of Big Sean's flows when he mentions it's not his flow. Pennywise, I believe, is him referring to fear. Great reaction man.
"Nate" is a track on "The Search". It's not technically on the journey.. but I (and many others) think it belongs on there. It's probably my favorite track by him. Hope you listen to it, even its just on your own and not recorded.
Yeah the Big Sean bar was a little cryptic unless you're on top of his discography. Big Sean had an album called "I decided" and also when Nate switched the flow and said "This isn't Nates Flow" he was using Big Sean's flow from his track Bounce Back.
We are just coming to the best stuff. Now he really starts flexing with his song skills he mastered first 3 albums. Love search but really looking to see you react to clouds the most.
This was the first song I found of Nate's; I saw it on the YT trending page the day after my birthday 2018. It was so damn different from everything I was listening to, and one of the main reasons why I liked it is because I thought he looked like my cousin lol. I'm pretty sure it was my most listened to song for nearly 3 years
I've been happy to see more and more people connect his song hope with his original song Why... There's a definite evolution of joy and understanding that happens to him between this song and his evolving into a person of Discovery and maturity in Hope....
Seeing your reactions legit makes me giggle. I'm just filled with joy every time you get something, or remember something, or have a realization. It's just... Awe inspiring.
when he says things like "i don't need nobody to help me, Lies" I think he is calling himself out for thinking and maybe saying that himself and calling himself out on it - thats my interpretation because thats one thing that I call myself out on when I listen to and rap to this song
Most of his videos are metaphors or what's going on in his head. So that's why the videos have references on the walls, it's dark, dirty, and eery. That's how he felt at the time. He tries to paint a picture for us and what a good job he does! And you are correct the reference to "definition of success" is in HOPE. His definition of success was unclear at the time but now he has clarity of "his success" which he stated in HOPE.
BRUV I WAS LITERALLY BUMPING THAT WHOLE MIX TAPE W/ HIT BOY TODAY BRO FYE MICHIGAN REPRESENT😂😂🔥🔥 Flow from the song 'Bounce Back' is used in this song from Big Sean's "I've Decided" album ☝🏼
Great reaction!! Can't wait for the next one!! Yes this is the beginning of the black balloons, did you catch the little glimpses of him with the " fake" smile? If Nate would be rapping at 82 it would still be Real relatable 🔥🔥🔥🔥 lol cause we would all be on our walkers following him!!!
Yeah it's hope that he gives his definition of success Also in this some he mentions showing up to parties he's not invited too then in motto he shows up to the award ceremony like he wasn't even invited, that one's a stretch but it could be something
“What’s your definition of success?i don’t trust the thoughts that come inside my head. I don’t just this thing that beats inside my chest. Who I am and who I wanna be cannot connect. (Why?)” -Why “What’s my definition of success? Listening to what your heart says. Standing up for what you know is right while everybody else is tucking their tail between their legs. What’s my definition of success? Creating something no one else can. Being brave enough to dream big. Grinding when you’re told to just quit. Giving more when you got nothing left.” -Hope Hope finally answers Nate’s (or fear’s) question.
also Nates "Fear" resembles Pennywise, with the smile and balloons. This is why he "still cant decide if I should put my knife inside of Pennywise" meaning his "Fear"
I look EVERY 2 hours to see if you've dropped an NF video. Certain videos I'm WAITING for you to get to. The search (album & video) Lost, Clouds, I mean...Too many to name. Great job all day man.
Been watching your NF journey and have loved your reactions. I’ve been a fan since 2016. Love seeing others hear him for the first time. I also love the way you say stupid. 😂
I'm officially a new subscriber🖤 I really love your reactions! And the fact that you're not just reacting to Nate to gain traction or whatever. Great video!!
This song and Hope are opposites, this being Fear and Hope being, well, Hope. "I don't trust this thing that beats inside my chest." vs "Listening to what your heart says"
I believe when he says "LIES" it's because the ( previous) statement is a LIE he tells himself. That's my take on it. Also, at the point he created this video I'm betting he had more money than he'd ever seen...let alone EARNED ❤
After your reaction video on hope, I knew that "why" would affect you a little more than his other videos. You two are alike in some ways. That's WHY you like what he does....
Bro the way you took off the shades to pay more attention lol. Also, What's your definition of success, he answered it in Hope. The Big Sean but was him paying homage using his flow a bit and referencing big Sean's album I decided. It is A reference to Pennywise the clown who feeds off fear. Don't invite me to the parties but I still arrive is MOTO and Outcast Ballons are his burdens etc which you need to pay EXTRA attention to along with the shopping cart from here on out. Also, your energy in this is CRAZY lol you're awesome dude
Pennywise, the Dancing Clown, is a killer who feeds off his victims’ fears. It is empowers by fear. Of course, Nate has been in a constant struggle to overcome his fear, which he has anthropomorphized in his music.
And NF has portrayed the 3 keys. It makes me wonder since in The Search he said he was looking for the map to HOPE. Which is his next album. Just something I've pondered. The other keys would be LOVE & FAITH. it'd be cool if he makes the next albums called that. Clearly he's found LOVE with his wife and son. Just a thought but it'd be cool to see where NF goes next.
When this guy eventually gets around to watching when I grow up by NF I think hes Going to have a complete and utter meltdown. I think He will be needing a punching bag When he reacts to that 1.
Big Sean has an album called I Decided and then NF was also using Big Sean’s flow on this song. He’s pretty much paying homage. Both rappers are from Michigan
Teddy Gray! Thisssssssss.
It was dope the way NF paid homage in this song
Breadcrumb earlier was "this isn't Nate's flow" ... than he laid it out with that homepage bar
This
Liking so he’ll see 🤣
HOPE - “what’s my definition of success? Listening to what your heart says”
WHY - “what’s your definition of success? I don’t trust the thoughts that come inside my head. I don’t trust this thing that beats inside my chest”
The lines about IT ,IT is the fear,gets the powers from people fears..and nf is trying to kill fear
Ahhhh. How have I never thought about this?? This is freaking amazing!
Beat me to it
Yep! In Why when he asks the definition of success, he doesn’t trust the thing that beats inside his chest. In Hope, he says listening to what your heart says. The growth!
"What's your definition of success? Listening to what your heart says." - Hope
And extra note, hope is after why, just bc he said: he said it before
Mind blown. He's a genius
Also how he said ( Take my chances, I just roll the dice, do what I like )
And if you noticed in MOTTO he has dices hanging down his rearview mirror also in that song he's talking about him doing what he likes not what the industry tells him to do
🤯 🤯 🤯
NATE is not from this planet as he said in RETURNS
@@Tremend_ idk if thats on purpose. Watch the bts video for motto its great but he says the dice were random
“They don’t invite me to the parties but I still arrive,
Kicked down the door then I go inside”
Is a metaphor for the industry (party = industry) similar to his new song motto
Big Sean has a studio album called I decided, he's paying homage. The beat is from Big Sean song bounce back. Pennywise represents fear.🔥🔥
Big Sean*
On HOPE, he says "what's my definition of success" which is answering his question in WHY, which he didn't do in WHY
I believe "Motto" video is the representation from this song during the bars of "crashing a party he isn't invited... sticks to himself they think he is shy ... they look mortified"
FINALLY THE SEARCH ALBUM
Best album ever !!!
Big sean made a song called " into it"
Pennywise is also called it
Stick my knife inside of penywise (into it)
Thats how i see it
8:55 Big Sean released album - “I Decided”
In hope he's doing a call back to why and answering his question of what is his definition of success
You can see his progression as an artist. He just continues to level up each album
Big Sean had an album called "I decided"
The part where he says “when they talk about the greatest they prolly never gonna put me in the conversation” the breaks my heart for him. He is the greatest and certainly deserves ti be recognized in the dialogue. And I’m a big Eminem fan. I grew up on Em but Nate has slowly taking over that number one spot for me. Em’s my number 2 tho.
WORD
Eminem forever number 1 for me
What just annoys me are people saying "He is a cheap copy of Eminem". He is clearly not, people are just too insecure...Even now, when his new album debuted top 2 on Billboard, so many people were calling him a copy no one likes to listen to. If they knew...
@Nidd0w That's cause they feel threatened that NF is going up in talent and respect. But they are different in SO many ways.
Big Sean has an album called "I decided". I think that was part of the bar. I'm not familiar with Big Sean at all, so I'm not exactly sure, but I've read that he was using one of Big Sean's flows when he mentions it's not his flow. Pennywise, I believe, is him referring to fear. Great reaction man.
He asks the question what’s my definition of success? and finally finds the answer to that in HOPE which is why he answers it in HOPE
"Nate" is a track on "The Search". It's not technically on the journey.. but I (and many others) think it belongs on there. It's probably my favorite track by him. Hope you listen to it, even its just on your own and not recorded.
Nf defined his definition of success on Hope but on why he was asking people what's the definition of success
It's a big sean flow and big sean has an album called decide
Yeah the Big Sean bar was a little cryptic unless you're on top of his discography. Big Sean had an album called "I decided" and also when Nate switched the flow and said "This isn't Nates Flow" he was using Big Sean's flow from his track Bounce Back.
the start of this song links to 'Hope'
If you remember... His definition of success now in 'Hope' is listening to what your heart says...
One thing about NF is that he never goes after one person individually, he either goes after himself or the industry as a whole
Or a dumbass writer 😂
We are just coming to the best stuff. Now he really starts flexing with his song skills he mastered first 3 albums. Love search but really looking to see you react to clouds the most.
Clouds is my favorite. So many great songs.
This was the first song I found of Nate's; I saw it on the YT trending page the day after my birthday 2018. It was so damn different from everything I was listening to, and one of the main reasons why I liked it is because I thought he looked like my cousin lol. I'm pretty sure it was my most listened to song for nearly 3 years
I've been happy to see more and more people connect his song hope with his original song Why... There's a definite evolution of joy and understanding that happens to him between this song and his evolving into a person of Discovery and maturity in Hope....
He answers the question about success in Hope.
"does he have access to my notepad" lmao. all NF fans know that feeling. Hes tapped in on another level
This is the album I've been waiting for man!!
Cant wait for “Layers” and “drifting”
Keep em up 🔥
Thinking about how everyone says they don't need any help but the end of the day we need alot of people we can never make it alone
What a night……thanks bro for giving us your thoughts 🖤🗝🛒 words on the wall all over the place
this is the song that made me an NF fan awesome reaction as always. NOTHING BUT THE BEST BROTHER, u and me both, grind dont stop.
'The search' is next!!!finally!!😭
Big Sean has an album called I Decided and Pennywise is a reference to killing his fear.
Welcome to the start of the Search album and from now on it's masterpiece after masterpiece.
Seeing your reactions legit makes me giggle. I'm just filled with joy every time you get something, or remember something, or have a realization. It's just... Awe inspiring.
1:28! He has a song called notepad! 😅
He answers the question what’s your definition of success in the song Hope
when he says things like "i don't need nobody to help me, Lies" I think he is calling himself out for thinking and maybe saying that himself and calling himself out on it - thats my interpretation because thats one thing that I call myself out on when I listen to and rap to this song
You are going to love the variety of flows in the search album and the clouds mixtape
I cant wait for you to get further into the search! Then the mixtape is gonna be insane!!
Most of his videos are metaphors or what's going on in his head. So that's why the videos have references on the walls, it's dark, dirty, and eery. That's how he felt at the time. He tries to paint a picture for us and what a good job he does! And you are correct the reference to "definition of success" is in HOPE. His definition of success was unclear at the time but now he has clarity of "his success" which he stated in HOPE.
"It's been ya man" ahah we love you Teddy whatever you call yourself.
BRUV I WAS LITERALLY BUMPING THAT WHOLE MIX TAPE W/ HIT BOY TODAY BRO FYE MICHIGAN REPRESENT😂😂🔥🔥
Flow from the song 'Bounce Back' is used in this song from Big Sean's "I've Decided" album ☝🏼
black ballons (and sometimes black and purple) have been used before to raise awareness about opioid addiction
Ahhhhh! I was hoping you would make that connection! I am so happy rn 🥰👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 2:36
Great reaction!! Can't wait for the next one!! Yes this is the beginning of the black balloons, did you catch the little glimpses of him with the " fake" smile?
If Nate would be rapping at 82 it would still be Real relatable 🔥🔥🔥🔥 lol cause we would all be on our walkers following him!!!
Darn, I'm 71, I don't think I've got 50 years left.🤭 But I will be listening to NF 'til I'm gone!💯😁✌️
The end!! ✋🏼🤣🤣🤣🤣 I swearrrr. I honestly love how real you are. It’s the best!
I'm not talking about nothing about.That i'm just saying my hearthat's all i'm doing
Yeah it's hope that he gives his definition of success
Also in this some he mentions showing up to parties he's not invited too then in motto he shows up to the award ceremony like he wasn't even invited, that one's a stretch but it could be something
12:12 gosh. Love that you catch on!(: sorry I comment a lot. Throughout your whole video(:
“What’s your definition of success?i don’t trust the thoughts that come inside my head. I don’t just this thing that beats inside my chest. Who I am and who I wanna be cannot connect. (Why?)” -Why
“What’s my definition of success? Listening to what your heart says. Standing up for what you know is right while everybody else is tucking their tail between their legs. What’s my definition of success? Creating something no one else can. Being brave enough to dream big. Grinding when you’re told to just quit. Giving more when you got nothing left.” -Hope
Hope finally answers Nate’s (or fear’s) question.
also Nates "Fear" resembles Pennywise, with the smile and balloons. This is why he "still cant decide if I should put my knife inside of Pennywise" meaning his "Fear"
The IT reference is him refering to killing his fears
Hope answered the question at the beginning of this song
I look EVERY 2 hours to see if you've dropped an NF video. Certain videos I'm WAITING for you to get to. The search (album & video) Lost, Clouds, I mean...Too many to name. Great job all day man.
Been watching your NF journey and have loved your reactions. I’ve been a fan since 2016. Love seeing others hear him for the first time. I also love the way you say stupid. 😂
I'm officially a new subscriber🖤 I really love your reactions! And the fact that you're not just reacting to Nate to gain traction or whatever.
Great video!!
In Hope he asks "What's MY definition of success" now he is saying what he thiks he is instead of asking or caring what others think it is.
This song and Hope are opposites, this being Fear and Hope being, well, Hope. "I don't trust this thing that beats inside my chest." vs "Listening to what your heart says"
Been waiting on you do this one 💯😮💨😮💨🔥😬
The beat he was using while mentioning Big Sean is Big Sean's. NF doesn't have any beef with BS, but paying homage to him with using his beat.
you know the track is good when Teddy's reaction to it is just a bunch of unintelligible noises 🔥
Can't wait until you reach 'Story'. The music is great, but the music video is insane.
*shivers* that video made my skin crawl and my brain check out. It's a great song, but it literally terrifies me.
Big Shaun has a album I decided, that bar does make sense
Whatever big Sean song this beat is from is what he wants to think like and pennywise (IT) feeds off fear so he wants to stick a knife in it
In Hope he answers the question with "this is my definition of success".
Pay attention to the Swing and cart at the end of the video. It sets you up for the Search Album which is awesome.
Cant wait for him to listen to When I grow up and Returns
Returns , layers , that’s a joke might end him
@Joe Dixon 100% agreed not forgetting lost by nf too. It will scrabble his mind
It was in HOPE!!!! Good job!!(:
He found his success and wrote it in hope !!
I think striving to always be better is necessary, however, only in moderation. “The perfect is the enemy of the good.” -Voltaire
Another great reaction 👏👏 this is my favourite NF track, so much replayability...if that's a word 😀
if you watch the intro to this song, there is a part in the song hope that gives answers to the questions
you CAN breathe fire, Teddy! nothing is impossible
Also big Sean has a album called i decided
Nate’s music is Gospel! 🙌🏽
The flow reminds me of “Bounce Back”
I believe when he says "LIES" it's because the ( previous) statement is a LIE he tells himself. That's my take on it. Also, at the point he created this video I'm betting he had more money than he'd ever seen...let alone EARNED ❤
After your reaction video on hope, I knew that "why" would affect you a little more than his other videos. You two are alike in some ways. That's WHY you like what he does....
This is my favourite on the album, had a feeling it'd be a hit with you, too!
Bro the way you took off the shades to pay more attention lol.
Also, What's your definition of success, he answered it in Hope.
The Big Sean but was him paying homage using his flow a bit and referencing big Sean's album I decided.
It is A reference to Pennywise the clown who feeds off fear.
Don't invite me to the parties but I still arrive is MOTO and Outcast
Ballons are his burdens etc which you need to pay EXTRA attention to along with the shopping cart from here on out.
Also, your energy in this is CRAZY lol you're awesome dude
You’d probably love ‘Layers’!
Because it’s a dope song and I like your reactions of nf that’s why lol
Pennywise, the Dancing Clown, is a killer who feeds off his victims’ fears. It is empowers by fear.
Of course, Nate has been in a constant struggle to overcome his fear, which he has anthropomorphized in his music.
This is a big Sean style, and pennywise in the movie represented fear manifested.
And NF has portrayed the 3 keys. It makes me wonder since in The Search he said he was looking for the map to HOPE. Which is his next album. Just something I've pondered. The other keys would be LOVE & FAITH. it'd be cool if he makes the next albums called that. Clearly he's found LOVE with his wife and son. Just a thought but it'd be cool to see where NF goes next.
If you like this flow, you should try out Layers. The intricate layers in that song are amazing.
I can't with you 😂. Writing about biscuit.😂😂😂
Let's Go! Love this track.
I remember this song came out and then how bad the struggle was waiting for The Search.
I've been waiting for this reaction...
When this guy eventually gets around to watching when I grow up by NF I think hes Going to have a complete and utter meltdown. I think He will be needing a punching bag When he reacts to that 1.
Big Sean has an album called I decided
And another favorite
I can't wait for you to hear Trust,
Told you bruh The Search on a whole other level fam.