“take me back when i was happy but i wasn’t actin”

.."had emotions but I learned to mask it." This.

2024 anyone

Im 12 and i can't remember the time my family was together and we were all happy

"Had emotion but I learned to mask it" Damn.... That hurts. Cause it's so true in my case.

“Take me back when I was happy when I wasn’t actin’” -NF

Dear Nate, we are both the same age born on the same day. My parents split when I was 7. Father was a meth addict that beat me since I was 3. I have struggled living in this world my entire life. I found you and this song 2 years ago during some of my worst times. I recently have been through 30 days of rehab to unpack the horrors that happened to me as a child. We weren’t allowed phones but I had an mp3 with this song on it. Thank you for sharing your story and giving me the courage to do the same. I pray for anyone here in those dark times to keep holding on and have faith. There is a god and I know he showed me this when I needed it most.

“Id give it all to feel that way again” Truer words have never been spoken 😞

“Take me back when I was happy” I wish man

He always rap with so much honesty and emotions. All of his songs take me on this emotional and powerful journey through my life. Am the only one?

The sound of the child singing throughout the song gets me every time.

Some days I pray that whatever god has planned for the world would reach the end of its course so the pain will stop and we all go home. Then I get a glimmer of hope after prayer and letting god take control of my life rather than carrying the weight of the world on my shoulders. Life becomes worth living when I lay my problems at the foot of the cross.

This song makes me wanna go back to being 8 years old, having crushes, real friends, easy school work, getting congratulated on my success, and going to bed happy.

Lyrics : I miss the days when I had a smile on my face and Wasn't so caught up all of the small things Wasn't so adamant that I could handle everything alone And wasn't so cautious, and always exhausted And actually listened to things that my heart said Ridin' my bike, just ridin' my bike Not overthinkin' my life Not always wonderin' if I'm a likeable person Or someone that nobody likes Not always stressin' 'bout money Or losin' my job or scared I ain't makin' the flight Not always going to bed every night With this knot in my stomach that never unwinds What happened to me? Yeah, what happened to me? When did I start to believe I wasn't worth it And question my purpose to breath? Wonderin' who I should be, happiness outta my reach Scared to get back on my feet Need to get rid of what's detrimental But it's hard to let go When the thing that hurt you helped you get to your dream See, I miss the days when I wasn't so faded Love wasn't always invasive, I could embrace it Just innocent, waitin', not always living in anguish When did I break and become over taken? What was the moment I caved and gave away all of my faith And mad a replacement? I miss the days when, I miss the days when I miss the smiles we had when we were young I miss the memories of feeling love I miss us runnin' underneath the sun Staring out the window when the rain would come I miss the smiles we had when we were kids, yeah I feel like life was so much simpler then, yeah When we had joy and we were innocent I'd give it all to feel that way again, way gain Gimme my mind back, yeah, gimme me mind back The one that told me I was worth something when I fall flat The one that told me I was worth something when I'm off track Back when my imagination wasn't in a cage And it was free to run fast Yeah, gimme my mind back, gimme my-gimme my mind back Before it was hi-jacked and wasn't described as A place of limitation always indicating I can't Handle everything from my past Handed ended anything it dissects Till I'm depressed, I know I'm blessed But I'm cursed too Take me back when, I was happy but I wasn't acting Vulnerable but didn't see it like some kinda weakness Or a thing that's unattractive Had emotion but I learned to mask it Didn't know what I was running after Didn't know the older I would grow the more I lose control And takin' all the baggage, it's really sad when Everything you thought was stable crashes Everything you thought would take the sadness Really only made it deeper, got me off the deep end askin' Will we ever feel like we imagine? Will we ever feel like we adapted? Will we ever feel like we did back then? Just take me back when, just take me back when I miss the smiles we had when we were young I miss the memories of feeling love I miss us runnin' underneath the sun Staring out the window when the rain would come I miss the smiles we had when we were kids, yeah I feel like life was so much simpler then, yeah When we had joy and we were innocent I'd give it all to feel that way again, way again Yeah Yeah I miss the smiles we had when we were young I miss the memories of feeling love I miss us runnin' underneath the sun Staring out the window when the rain would come I miss the smiles we had when we were kids, yeah I feel like life was so much simpler then, yeah When we had joy and we were innocent I'd give it all to feel that way again, way again

I'm 35, married with 2 beautiful children. Struggling with depression, NF saved my life. If there was anything I want more in my whole world, It would to be to just thank him and shake his hand and tell him I am here because of him.

The worst thing about it is, knowing you’re trapped and there’s not much anyone can do to get out and realizing you can’t live like this

Legend says Nf is a Legend

OG fans here? Who else proud to be on his journey?

I don't think I've heard a song that hits anywhere near as deep as this one. NF is truly one of the greats

I hate my past, my traumas, my issues, but I wouldn't change the past even if I could. It's true that your past experiences make you tougher. I'm not as naive as I once was and I plan to help others due to my experiences.

''What happened to me?'' Such a simple but strong line..

"Not always wondering if I am a likeable person or someone that nobody likes." I felt that, that part hit me hard.

"Not overthinkin' my life Not always wonderin' if I'm a likable person Or someone that nobody likes."

I miss the old me the me that was innocent, the me that wasn't negative. I miss the me that wasn't always stressed.. I miss the old me that wouldn't look in the mirror and say to myself "I'm ugly".

“What happened to me?” I say that too.

I'm dropping everything and listening to the whole album 😂😂

Really hits home when you're only 24 and waiting to hear if you have a fatal disease. Literally give me any moment from my childhood and let me go back and rewind life from that point. I don't want to say goodbye to all those good memories.

“ I miss the smile we had when we were kids” I feel that alot 😕

It's amazing how NF makes each album even better than the rest. I haven't heard a single song I don't like from him.

When Nate said '' I know I'm blessed .But I'm cursed too'' , i felt that..

A song that can make a grown man cry.

NF’s music is the only music i can listen to over 500 times and still be able to listen and experience it like the first time.

“Take me back when I was happy and wasn’t acting” Dang bro!💯🔥

NF is one of those rare artists who just can't create something that's not timeless and amazing. 👍 Real.

Nf idk if u will see this.... But I didn't end my life tonight bc the pain I hold onto.... Figured u should know I'm still breathing tonight bc of u.... Most friends say ur songs are sad... But to me ur songs are a way to relieve the pain that I feel... I'm sorry u felt it... But I'm glad I feel it with me... Its hard to bare this weight alone...

"Everything you thought was stable, crashes" that lyric is my whole life now

This song hits hard for anyone really? Wouldn’t you agree?

NF’s music is basically therapy for me..hands down.

The second half of this song is just amazing. That lady's voice is beautiful. ❤

A huge shout out to *Debi Selby, Nicki Conley, Jason Eskridge, Brooke Griffith, Moiba Mustapha & Travis Cottrell* for the background vocals! Without your soulful voices the song wouldn't be what it is! Mad respect to you all!

Anyone who listens to NF is either hurt or lost. All will be well my friends. We’re supposed to be in this together

Thank god for NF may the lord protect him from his demons

Celebrating 24 years since I ran away from home, 10 years out of jail, 7 years being able to walk again after a horrible accident, year 4 of running my own business, 3 years owning my dream hummer, 2 years returning too God, 1 year since the freedom convoy 2022 parked for 23 days, this year I am going minimalistic and mobile. God bless you all and I hope your journey no matter where it started keeps moving in the positive direction. I believe in you brothers and sisters 🙏🫡🇨🇦

The older we get the harder it gets. Thank you for making beautiful music Nate!

"I know im blessed but im cursed too" THIS. Ive felt this way my entire life

"Wasn't so cautious, and always exhausted." huh.. remember when tired was a feeling? and not a personality trait?

The way he says “way again” kill me 🖤

Hard days are upon the youth God I pray you guide us all to the light and to have a better purpose ❤Amen

Nf is on a different level then any other artist out there. There is music, then there is Nathan. No one compares to his passion and impact on those who listen to his masterpieces.

Somebody please give NF a grammy 😭😭😭😭

NF is like a therapist for me let alone thinking for anyone else, love to all that's struggling, your not alone ❤

This is my favorite NF song and he saved my life 💙

Who is else is just listening to song after song and feeling every bar he is spitting?

Police officer : sir your phone is on fire please stand back Me: oh no it’s fine it’s just NF

Give me my mind back, before it was hijacked😞😞😞😞

This song always makes me tear up. I was fortunate when i was young. I had alot of friends and i was a social butterfly and was really happy. In high school i was really good at my sport and my family was so proud of me. Then i went to college and i had alot of friends there too and my fam was so proud of me and i was happy but now into my mid 20s things changed so much. All my friends faded away and now i have none. Im overweight, always stressed out from work, i no longer make my family proud, im barely getting by financially, and i have developed severe social anxiety so even when i am in a situation where i can make more friends i just close up and I don’t speak at all. Just stand there quietly or find an excuse to leave early. Its such a huge change from how i was when i was younger, I know alot of people went through this in high school but for some reason it hit me in adulthood. Every time i try to get my old friends together i just get ghosted of i get left of read. Nothing happened between us at all I guess we just faded and went separate ways. But im finding adulthood extremely lonely and empty feeling. I would do anything to go back and be happy again. Even church sets off my anxiety so bad because the amount of people there, so I quit going as much and it disappoints my parents. When i force myself to go all i can think about is when i get to leave. I usually just watch online now. Its so bad now that I will sit in the car for 10 minutes to sike myself up to go into the gas station. Every time i go i to public i have to convince myself to do it. Lately the only time i feel happy is when im out on the lake fishing alone. Even with that if i see too many cars I will turn around and go back home even though the lake is huge. Idk what happened to me, i don’t think anything traumatic happened to me it just randomly developed. Or maybe something did trigger it but i just didn’t notice it or something. I just wish I could turn back the clock.

2:20 💔 hits me I really miss being young and not having depression or social anxiety 💔 those lyrics mean the world to me 💯

Dropping everything at once eh? Dude stop, my house can't burn down again.

I miss the times where didn't need to care about anything other then having fun with friends and just relax with those who are my true friends

I love/hate how relatable this song is

Me: I won’t cry tonight NF: yo play my new album

not going to quote a sentence, otherwise i would need to be quoting the whole song

I miss when I had genuine happiness.

Anyone struggling with depression or anxiety or in general struggling just know that the lord is your savior follow Jesus and he will lead you to great things!

This is how many people love NF ⬇️

NF, I speak for all your fans out here when I say I love you and your music so much it’s gotten me through so many rough times so keep doing what your doing because your amazing😫💞

God’s given me the memories of pain and loss but through all the days I felt awful I remembered how even through all of the death pain, Christ was my comforter and friend through it all. Thx NF your music got me through the worst truly God uses you

Grammy should be mailed to you yearly for this one.. ✌🏽 🔥

“I miss the smiles we had when we were young” This hit me. Takes me back to the days where we had nothing to worry about. Then depression and anxiety punches you...

NF has music for every vibe. When I need to get hyped: NF When I need to relieve stress: NF When I need to release anger: NF When I need to relax: NF When I go for a run: NF When I need to tune the rest of the world out: NF Thanks for everything NF.

Take me back when I was happy but I wasn’t acting. Damn that hit deep

I'd give it all to feel that way again.

Don’t you ever just...cry in bed...over something or someone...and then stop crying...but you try to cry...but you can’t cuz your so numb all over...💔

"How much more songs will hit people in the feelings?" *NF: yes*

This song just explained my whole life in 4 minutes and 30 seconds.

" Sometimes we don't Miss the Person we Miss the Memories ".

im only 15 and already wish I could go back to elementary school I was so happy back then and I wasn't worrying about my future or how I look. Back when times were less stressful.

"The hardest part about depression is hating yourself, the hardest part about hating yourself is realizing you're stuck with a person you hate for the rest of your life."

To whoever is reading this, know that you are worth it. Know that if you died, at least 1 person will cry. I am currently suffering from depression, I know how it feels. Don't end it. If you are not convinced yet, think about it like this. If you killed yourself, there is a chance someone might get so sad that thet might do the same. Killing yourself doesn't get rid of the pain, it only gives it to someone else! Keep going, I belive in you🙂

I miss those days 😢

Not gonna lie, this song deserved a video

This dude is on a different level. Definitely a gift from God.

Anyone notice the beat sounds like a passing train? Life just flies by.

“I’m blessed but I’m cursed too” felt that

anyone else feel that they can share how they feel with strangers rather than friends family etc. because they're scared of being judged, but they know strangers wont judge them?

Nfs music helped me get out of a 6 year heroin addiction, helped me find God, not in a church but in the lyrics this man writes. I'm a father now, a husband, a son, a brother, a friend, because of how real the things he writes about are, helped save my life and make me better. Keep doing what you're doing man, I need your music!

NF is never NF(enough)

If you havent seen Nate in concert, you're truly missing something out of this world and very unique. He is in a category of his own.

One of the reasons this song gives me chills is because the choir sounds like they’re mourning the loss of their childhood innocence.

This is by far the best song on this album I hope this becomes the new let you down

The saddest thing about life is when you try to cry because you need to, but you realize you can’t anymore. Edit: thanks for all the likes guys.

I miss the smile when we was kids life was so simple then.

“It’s really sad when everything you thought was stable crashes “ This wow...

"Love wasn't always invasive, I could embrace it" NF cuts deep

I miss the smiles we had when we were kids...

Every time I feel alone this song reminds me I am not alone I need u god

When we were younger we always said 'I cant wait to grow up' We got older and now we dont even want to exist.

I miss the days when I had a smile on my face and Wasn't so caught up all of the small things Wasn't so adamant that I could handle everything alone And wasn't so cautious, and always exhausted And actually listened to things that my heart said Ridin' my bike, just ridin' my bike Not overthinkin' my life Not always wonderin' if I'm a likeable person Or someone that nobody likes Not always stressin' 'bout money Or losin' my job or scared I ain't makin' the flight Not always going to bed every night With this knot in my stomach that never unwinds What happened to me? Yeah, what happened to me? When did I start to believe I wasn't worth it And question my purpose to breath? Wonderin' who I should be, happiness outta my reach Scared to get back on my feet Need to get rid of what's detrimental But it's hard to let go When the thing that hurt you helped you get to your dream See, I miss the days when I wasn't so faded Love wasn't always invasive, I could embrace it Just innocent, waitin', not always living in anguish When did I break (it) and become over taken? What was the moment I caved and gave away all of my faith And mad a replacement? I miss the days when, I miss the days when I miss the smiles we had when we were young I miss the memories of feeling love I miss us runnin' underneath the sun Staring out the window when the rain would come I miss the smiles we had when we were kids, yeah I feel like life was so much simpler then, yeah When we had joy and we were innocent I'd give it all to feel that way again, way gain Gimme my mind back, yeah, gimme me mind back The one that told me I was worth something when I fall flat The one that told me I was worth something when I'm off track Back when my imagination wasn't in a cage And it was free to run fast Yeah, gimme my mind back, gimme my-gimme my mind back Before it was hi-jacked and wasn't described as A place of limitation always indicating I can't Handle everything from my past Handed ended anything it dissects Till I'm depressed, I know I'm blessed But I'm cursed too Take me back when, I was happy but I wasn't acting Vulnerable but didn't see it like some kinda weakness Or a thing that's unattractive Had emotion but I learned to mask it Didn't know what I was running after Didn't know the older I would grow the more I lose control And takin' all the baggage, it's really sad when Everything you thought was stable crashes Everything you thought would take the sadness Really only made it deeper, got me off the deep end askin' Will we ever feel like we imagine? Will we ever feel like we adapted? Will we ever feel like we did back then? Just take me back when, just take me back when I miss the smiles we had when we were young I miss the memories of feeling love I miss us runnin' underneath the sun Staring out the window when the rain would come I miss the smiles we had when we were kids, yeah I feel like life was so much simpler then, yeah When we had joy and we were innocent I'd give it all to feel that way again, way again Yeah Yeah I miss the smiles we had when we were young I miss the memories of feeling love I miss us runnin' underneath the sun Staring out the window when the rain would come I miss the smiles we had when we were kids, yeah I feel like life was so much simpler then, yeah When we had joy and we were innocent I'd give it all to feel that way again, way again Edit: The one word I missed that someones tripping about

This is real music.

The only artist I can deeply relate to. We all have our own burdens