NF - HOW COULD YOU LEAVE US LYRICS

HOW COULD YOU LEAVE US MUSIC  LYRICS

About "How Could You Leave Us"

On “How Could You Leave Us,” NF questions his mother’s sudden departure in death, uncovering the heartbreaking moments he was able to share with her. Unfortunately, his mother’s addiction to pills caused her to overdose, and take her own life. Through this song, it is the closest NF is able to reach his mother, and therefore receive “therapy.”

"How Could You Leave Us Lyrics"

[Intro]

How could you leave so unexpected?

We waited, we waited

For you, but you just left us

We needed you, I needed you

[Verse 1]

Yo, I don't know what it's like to be addicted to pills

But I do know what it's like to be a witness, it kills

Mama told me she loved me, I'm thinkin' this isn't real

I think of you when I get a whiff of that cigarette smell, yeah

Welcome to the bottom of hell

They say pain is a prison, let me out of my cell

You say you proud of me, but you don't know me that well

Sit in my room, tears running down my face and I yell

Into my pillowcases, you say you coming to get us

Then call 'em a minute later just to tell us you not, I'm humiliated

I'm in a room with a parent that I don't barely know

Some lady in the corner watching us while she's taking notes

I don't get it mom, don't you want to watch your babies grow?

I guess pills are more important, all you have to say is "no"

But you won't do it, will you? You gon' keep popping, 'til those pills kill you

I know you're gone, but I can still feel you

[Chorus]

Why would you leave us? Why would you leave us here?

How could you leave us here?

How could you leave us? Why would you leave us? Oh

Hey

[Verse 2]

I got this picture in my room and it kills me

But I don't need a picture of my mom, I need the real thing

Now a relationship is something we won't ever have, but why do I feel like I lost something that I never had?

You should have been there when I graduated

Told me you loved me and congratulations, instead you left us at the window waitin'

Where you at mom?

We're too young to understand, where you at, huh?

Yeah, I know them drugs have got you held captive

I can see it in your eyes, they got your mind captured

Some say it's fun to get the high, but I am not laughin'

And what you don't realize and what you not graspin'

That I was nothing but a kid, who couldn't understand it

I ain't gon' say that I forgive you 'cause it hasn't happened

I thought that maybe I'd feel better as time passes

If you really cared for me, then where you at then?

[Chorus]

Why would you leave us? Why would you leave us here?

How could you leave us here?

How could you leave us? Why would you leave us? Oh

Hey

[Verse 3]

Our last conversation, you and I sat in the living room

Talkin' 'bout my music and I brought you some to listen to

You started cryin', telling me "this isn't you"

A couple weeks later, guess you were singin' a different tune

You took them pills for the last time, didn't you?

They took you from us once, I guess they came back to finish you

Cryin' my eyes out in the studio is difficult

Music is the only place that I can go to speak to you

It took everything inside of me, not to scream at your funeral

Sittin' in my chair, that person talkin' was pitiful

I wish you were here, mama, but every time I picture you

All I feel is pain, I hate the way I remember you

They found you on the floor, I could tell you felt hollow

Gave everything you had, plus your life to them pill bottles

You gave everything you had, plus your life to them pill bottles

Don't know if you hear me or not, but if you're still watching, ma!

[Chorus]

Why would you leave us? Why would you leave us here?

How could you leave us here?

How could you leave us? Why would you leave us? Oh

Hey

[Outro]

Sometimes I think about like

Sometimes I think about things like, you know

When I'd have kids, I'm like

You won't be there, you know?

You won't be there for any of that

And I'll never get to see you again

Sometimes I wish I would've just called you

I wish I would have just picked up the phone

Wish you were here

I mean you should of been there for us

You should have been here!

Them pills got you, right?

Them pills got you, right?

I wish you were here…

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NF - LET YOU DOWN LYRICS AND REVIEW

LET YOU DOWN MUSIC LYRICS AND REVIEW

About "Let you down"

On “Let You Down,” NF laments the struggles he had earlier in his life, and looking back at himself he felt like he “let himself down.” This track is similar to his songs “Got You On My Mind” and “Wish You Wouldn’t,” from his previous album Therapy Session.

What has NF said about the song?

Who is this song directed towards?

I mean, all my music’s pretty personal, but for this song specifically, kinda got two meanings for me. I’m kind of like, a perfectionist, and so I feel like I constantly am letting myself down, like nothing’s ever good enough…but also, just kind of growing up as a kid, feeling like I wasn’t really listened to, or my voice wasn’t really worth much. So, this song kind of has several meanings for me, but, a lot of my music has a lot of different meanings for, you know, different parts of my life.

Is there a music video for this song?

Yes, there is! It was released on November 9, 2017

Who is the female singing?
There is no female vocalist. The child-like, high-pitch voice is NF’s with altering effects on it.

Is the song about NF's dad saying sorry for him having a bad childhood?
No, it’s about NF looking back at his childhood and seeing that he “let himself down.”

Is this artist a Christian artist?
NF is a Christian, yes. His songs are not “Christian songs,” per se, but they can certainly—and often do—reflect his outlook on life as a Christian. He occasionally does make Christian songs as well, though, which can be found especially in his older music. Even though he may not make as many “Christian songs” anymore, he always sprinkles something in, such as his mention of God in “Destiny.” When talking about your life, a Christian is undoubtedly going to bring up or mention God plenty of times.

LET YOU DOWN TRACK INFO

                               Written By                                 Tommee Profitt & NF
                               Music Video Directed by           Patrick Tohill & NF
                               Music Video Produced by          NF & Patrick Tohill
                               Recorded At                               Capitol Records Nashville
                               Release Date                               September 15, 2017
                               Remixed  Let You Down by  Seckond Chaynce


LET YOU DOWN LYRICS

[Chorus]
Feels like we're on the edge right now
I wish that I could say I'm proud
I'm sorry that I let you down
Let you down
All these voices in my head get loud
I wish that I could shut them out
I'm sorry that I let you down
Le-le-let you down

[Verse 1]
Yeah, I guess I'm a disappointment, doin' everything I can
I don't wanna make you disappointed, it's annoying
I just wanna make you feel like everything I ever do was never tryna make an issue for you
But I guess the more you thought about everything you were never even wrong in the first place, right?
Yeah, I'ma just ignore you
Walking towards you with my head down, lookin' at the ground, I'm embarrassed for you
Paranoia, what did I do wrong this time?
That's parents for you
Very loyal?
Shoulda had my back, but you put a knife in it—my hands are full
What else should I carry for you?
I cared for you, but...

[Chorus]
Feels like we're on the edge right now
I wish that I could say I'm proud
I'm sorry that I let you down
Le-le-let you down
All these voices in my head get loud
I wish that I could shut them out
I'm sorry that I let you down
Le-le-let you down

[Verse 2]
Yeah, you don't wanna make this work, you just wanna make this worse
Want me to listen to you, but you don't ever hear my words, you don't wanna know my hurt yet
Let me guess, you want an apology, probably
How can we keep going at a rate like this?
We can't, so I guess I'ma have to leave
Please, don't come after me, I just wanna be alone right now, I don't really wanna think at all
Go ahead, just drink it off, both know you're gonna call tomorrow like nothing's wrong
Ain't that what you always do?
I feel like every time I talk to you, you're in an awful mood
What else can I offer you?
There's nothing left right now, I gave it all to you

[Chorus]
Feels like we're on the edge right now
I wish that I could say I'm proud
I'm sorry that I let you down
Le-le-let you down
All these voices in my head get loud
I wish that I could shut them out
I'm sorry that I let you down
Le-le-let you down

[Verse 3]
Yeah, don't talk down to me, that's not gonna work now
Packed all my clothes and I moved out, I don't even wanna go to your house
Every time I sit on that couch, I feel like you lecture me, eventually
I bet that we could have made this work and probably woulda figured things out
But I guess I'm a letdown, but it's cool, I checked out, oh, you wanna be friends now?
Okay, let's put my fake face on and pretend now, sit around and talk about the good times that didn't even happen
I mean, why are you laughing?
Must have missed that joke, let me see if I can find a reaction—no, but at least you're happy

[Chorus]
Feels like we're on the edge right now
I wish that I could say I'm proud
I'm sorry that I let you down
Oh, I let you down
All these voices in my head get loud
And I wish that I could shut them out
I'm sorry that I let you down
Oh, let you down

[Outro]
I'm sorry
I'm so sorry now
I'm sorry that I let you down

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NF - INTRO LYRICS

NF - INTRO MUSIC LYRICS

About Intro

The music video for ‘Intro’ was first published through MTV’s website. This song was used for a promo for FOX’s Empire and featured on the soundtrack for Madden NFL 16.

What did NF say about being on Madden 16?
It’s an amazing opportunity. It is so cool to be an artist and to have your song featured in a video game like that. EA heard “Intro” and they thought it was a great fit. It’s really an intense crazy song and it just works really good for football. I mean, the Madden games are some of the biggest games on the planet. I’m looking forward to playing it on the tour bus.

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