NF WHY : What's your definition of success? I don't trust this thing that beats inside of my chest... NF HOPE: What's my definition of success? Listening to what your heart says... This man's transition is insane...👊🎈
@@RayReacts03 watch Crypts breakdown of the Hope video you don't have to do a reaction to it but there are about 30 plus Easter eggs and call backs in that song and video... for example he says 30 30 times because it was just before his 30th birthday. 👊🎈
NF changed my life, Im a recovered addict, and also an artist and music producer, I grew up in a super broken home and was adopted when I was 16 years old and have lost both my parents to addiction. so needless to say I relate to NF a lot. God's grace really just blows my mind. I made so many mistakes early in my 20s and now I'm finally becoming the person I was meant to be. NFs music has helped me so much on this journey is crazy. especially as an artist. Im still working on cleaning up my music and changing my image. the last thing I released that was from my heart was a song called STORY OF A DRUG ADDICT by Prod-A-Gee. I still need to work on removing cussing from my music. but its a journey. NF inspires me everyday so I'm glad you appreciate him for just how impactful he is. been here since day one!! CANNOT WAIT FOR THE REST OF THIS. PLS DO THE WHOLE THING. one of my fav parts of the whole album is the last part of suffice
Culmination of months of reactions has lead to this moment and it was so worth it! Hope is literally a life changer. So glad you took us on your journey!
42 husband and father here. NF changed my life, found him through reaction videos. Going to the hope tour in May, bringing my 16yr old nephew. Cant wait.
@@RayReacts03NF will be traveling the U.S. this spring/summer!! I have seen him 4 times here in Oklahoma and I’ll be taking my 10 year old to see him in May for his second time! He’s an amazing concert performer.
This album is a whole new bag for NF The entire album is amazing. Every song is amazing and every song You get to hear NF in a new bag, hopeful, strong, confident. It's been awesome watching you go through this journey. There are some people who take this journey just to get the likes on the views. And there are some people that take the journey and really connect with the music. I'm glad you're one of the people who connects.
The intro to this video itself shows how much NF has made an impact on another person! I have loved watching your whole journey! ❤ can’t wait for the rest of the album!!
NF- WHY: what’s my definition of success? I don’t trust the this thing that beats inside my chest NF- HOPE: what’s my definition of success? Listening to what my heart says. NF- THE SEARCH: I’m looking for the map to hope you seen it? NF- HOPE: He found and is holding the map to hope! It’s insane how much NF has grown through all of his albums to now
I have this reoccurring thought that Nate comes into our lives when we need him the most. I haven't been this pumped on a new artist in FOREVER and I bump his shit every single day man. He is the living embodiment of everything we all wish we knew how to say out loud... such an absolute gem 💎
I wasn't expecting this out of NF myself. This track sounds nothing like Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody but how that song sounds different in different parts of the song reminds me how NF treated this track. This is different....this gives me chills listening to it.
You did it right. “Hope” has so much more of an impact after having gone on the entire NF journey. I’m glad people are listening to him but jumping in at the end doesn’t let you appreciate all the Easter eggs he’s put in the Hope Video. Well done.
This was so worthed. Watching your journey to Hope and this reaction is just so beautifull!!! NF comes to you in the right time, this is your moment and I love every second of it🤗🤗🤗 This is my favorite reaction from you so far!! Cant wait for the rest of the album. The whole album is a masterpiece!!!
Love NF so much and I'm glad he was able to impact your life the way he's impacted me and the rest of his fans. I love the way you added the clips from the first few videos. I'm so glad that you took this journey.
Looks like you were feeling it. Glad it means something to you and not just for views. Congrats on finding something you enjoy doing. Wish you success!
I’m here y for you❤ NF is God sent. I play him everyday. And I’ve been on this journey with you. You are such a sweet and genuine soul.. seriously. You’ll keep growing because you have the heart and strength to be great. I don’t know where you are from but I wish I could give you a hug. Just always remember, there will always be someone in the comments trying to bring you down but ALWAYS remember, the majority sees your purity❤ Much love for you❤
Absolutely great reaction! Glad you've been moved through NF as well as his fans, some of whom are also fans of You now. Stay humble, honest and always Be Great Ray! Time flies but it's always right on time. Hope to see another NF reaction soon!What a journey right? 🩸🗝😎
I don't know you bro but I'm proud of you, life is hard as hell and even trying as hard as we can it seems like it's so easy to be taken off the track you wanted to be on. But the fact that you can be that open about it and honest with yourself and take accountability is awesome. I'm a new sub but I appreciate your authentic content
Ray we all find NF when we are supposed to. I have been with you from day one! I appreciate you. You are going places. Keep grinding. This is the beauty of the NF Journey. I was able to relive my joy of seeing this song for first time through your eyes. Thanks.
Just got out of school and couldn’t wait to watch your video in the car started from the beginning with you and I don’t think you know i get excited when you upload like I just can’t wait to watch it, always thinking about you and your channel man hope your doing well!
Hey Ray, first time viewer of your content. Great reaction and really appreciate your message. I actually got introduced to NFs music through listening to Ren. He also covers really difficult topics, lots of mental health issues/illness issues, has a great following of fans called Renegades, also. If you get a chance, check out Ren, Hi Ren. Going to jump into more of your NF reactions now!
7:27 as many times, as I’ve listen to this song and watch the video. I just noticed when he screamed “Nate”, it echoes, and he looks around for the dark nf. Crazy cleaver. 🤦
Here are the past references which you have already seen. List of all the past song references via a fellow NF fan @Stratum 0:30 Nate's white clothes (The Search, Leave Me Alone, PAID MY DUES) 1:05 Paddle from LOST (LOST) 1:06 Fear's first line (Intro III) 1:16 'Hope Island' strong opposite to LOST scenery (LOST) 1:23 Nate and Fear argue over who made the album (Intro III) 1:31 Definition of success (Why) 2:00 Feelings giving wrong directions (Just Like You) 2:20 Map to Hope (The Search) 2:54 Mansion (Mansion) 2:54 Dramatic scene change (CLOUDS) 3:19 Shopping Cart and Balloons (The Search, leave me alone, and why) 3:36 Room full of regrets (Mansion) 3:44 Cell and keys (Outcast) 3:44 Old man (Let You Down) 4:12 Nate forgives his mother (How Could You Leave Us) 4:16 30 Years of... (The Search, Hate Myself, Nate, Why) 4:44 Nate VS Fear (Intro III) 4:58 Nate takes the reigns (LOST)
God has plans for you. NF may have impacted you but tbh you’ve impacted me too. You’re doing more than just reacting. You’re changing people. Thank you.
James Hetfield, the lead singer of Metallica, I heard him tell a story once that sums up what I think you were saying about how NF can affect people, or his music, or just REAL music in general. In 1991, Metallica played to the biggest crowd ever in history. Literally the biggest crowd that has ever been at a show, you can look up the video. Literally 1 million people in the crowd. Insane. So they are kind of a big deal. So he told this story about how after a show, they're all burnt out and partying and fucked up, and they go do the "meet and greet" shit after the show. 1 dude came up to him and said something like, "Hey. You don't know me. But I want to thank you. If it wasn't for your music, I would have killed myself. But you got me through it." And he said he kinda instantly sobered up and was hit with the weight of that. NF is like that. NF is that real. NF is that level.
"Check It How I Rep This Reckless LOVE Represented By The BEST It's dangling from my necklace You might have to Fit my Bars Together like Slaying a Game of Tetris !" ~ This might be the beginning to a newer set of lyrics by Coby
*RAY REACTS* Part 1/3 ) THIS WAS OUTSTANDING❕ YOU GET IT ! FROM THE JUMP !!! ... There's So Much To Unpack In The music video For NF - "HOPE", and You Are In a GREAT ! Place Ray, Because You've Been On Your #nfrealmusic Journey. and In order To Understand the Profound Symbolism Incorporated throughout the "HOPE" music video, Somebody Would have to be Following Nate's Storyline strategically weaved throughout his earlier albums & the music videos Leading Up To "HOPE". NF Is a Creative Genius for Purposely setting It up Like This, Because It Birthed a MOVEMENT Called the #nfrealmusic Journey. You Are On Top Of It Ray. YESSSSSUHHHHH ... In addition, I'll do my Best to Break down the MESSAGE behind "HOPE" For You ... Please Read This, and Then You'll Probably want to watch the music video Again ... NF - "HOPE" Visual Breakdown . . . NF Is wearing ALL WHITE ! For The FIRST TIME EVER In a music video !! "How Could You Leave Us" was a close second, In regards to attire, But his latest wardrobe CHANGE Is DEFINITIVE !!! It Is CRISP, and PRISTINE, OVERFLOWING With NEWNESS OF CHRIST. Because, ...
Bro bro bro I’m telling you dawg hope is the best album no cap best album he ever made I swear bro I can’t wait till you get to happy running and motto bruv best ones no cap🔥
"Acknowledging Blessings Instead of dwelling in the messes Knowing it Will get better On this quest I'm being Tested Depression is no exception Pressure I gotta press in Remembering His LOVE Stretches from East to West So I Share It with no questions Anywhere I'm stepping That's a GOOD Reason To put those O's next to the X's REAL LOVE is my weapon against the devil's Intention GOD Calls I Answer On Command Like Alexa You know I stay Energetic You might guess that I'm always restless Never Expecting less I'm getting Ready for what's next" ~ Lyrics by Coby
Part 2/3 You can go back and read part 1 before This ... Throughout NF's Catalog, Leading Up To "HOPE", . . . You've noticed NF would almost ALWAYS be dressing In HIS Usual darker attire, Indicating kind of a doom & gloom ... Yeah, We can all Agree, It was a Cool, NF Signature style, ... but dark. It worked for Many Years, and We Know he can Pull It Off, However ... The darkness Indicated something was up. For Many Years, Nate was Bound by demonic oppression ( under the power of demons ( Unclean spirits ), such as anger, bitterness, Unforgiveness, Resentment, Grudge, trauma roots, etc ... ) even as a CHRISTIAN ... It Didn't Pin him Down, he Didn't Accept defeat, Because he Stayed DRIVEN, Kept the GRIND, Kept The VISION, and Put out The Most EXTRAORDINARILY REAL, RELATABLE, CLEAN Records, TRUSTING GOD To Use him, Even In his mess. Even at his lowest. Nate was In Need of HEALING. The Bondage wasn't Heavy enough to Drain his CALLING, But It would Suppress the LIGHT OF CHRIST, From TRULY BREAKING THROUGH ! his appearance. Imagine The IMPACT If Nate Was FREED From From the Bondage earlier on ... But There Was PURPOSE In his pain. Yes. NF (Nathan Feuerstein) [ Pronounced FIRE·Stine ] (Nate) Became A BEACON OF LIGHT ! In dark clothing 😎😁 For Most of his Career. It Led To The GOAT🐐 We Know him As Today. That's Really Cool. So yeah, This part Is Very Important to Understand, Nate's dark look became his Image. It Probably Represented the way he looked at himself, ... the way he felt Inside, ... and It was the way he appealed to the public. So, When NF Bounces Back With "HOPE" In 2023 ! Wearing ALL WHITE❕, It's Definitely Something To Talk About. Something GREAT ! Okay, First scene, You noticed ... NF Is Out In the open, Floating on a wooden raft, along what might be Representative of a Body of LIVING WATER On his Journey To HOPE ! The Map NF Is holding ... Is The "MAP TO HOPE" Referenced In NF "The SEARCH" Side note : I Believe NF might be Personifying "HOPE". NF likes to Personify Different feelings, emotions, demons, Unclean spirits, Such as fear, ... he likes to give them an Entire Personality, Attitude, like It's Another being he can talk back and forth with. I BELIEVE NF Is Personifying "HOPE". YOU Can Call It JESUS. Woah 👀 Got chills ? alright, So ...
Part 3/3 You can go back and read part 2 before This ... ... Then You see a second version of NF Pop Up ! In his usual darker attire, directing NF what direction to go. Pointing, In attempt to lead NF In ALL WHITE, astray. This could be a Representation of the devil/satan, Master of Deception, the serpent, Temptation, Or It Could be NF's (Nate's) alter ego, his dark side VS. What he Knows Is RIGHT. This GOD Given WISDOM Is NEXT LEVEL. Then he's walking uphill (almost climbing up the side of a mountain) On his way to "HOPE". Think about It 💭 A Mountain/Mountains Represent a problem(s). YES. The dark side (Whether It's satan, Or his alter ego) Is Directing Nate's way to go, ... But Nate Doesn't want to Listen This Time, Because You can see the hesitation, ... But he goes anyway, And The dark side leads him Right Back To the Island. Exactly Where he Started, like going In circles. Now, the dark side Is laughing at Nate In White, and then You can see the dark side floating away on the the wooden platform Nate floated In on. Nate Is discouraged, feeling lost again, without the Other side, Because he's Probably So Used to having him around. Now, You can see NF wandering around, feeling stranded, ... he picks up the map again, Realizing he was headed the wrong way. There's Probably a Reason Nate Is On the beach This Whole Time To Begin With ... It Could be Representative of "building Your house (Life) on the sand. Not wise. Meaning Your way, Listening to the Lies, Apart From GOD, Instead of building Your House (Life) On THE ROCK. Making GOD Your Foundation Of Your Life. The RIGHT Way. I Don't think that Is Too much of a reach. Nate Is holding up the map, directionless. The darkness shows Back Up, and Shoves him ! Nate Falls THOUGH The Sand Into what looks like an abandoned Church. ... At This point, NF's Hit 2015 chorus to his song "Mansion" starts playing In the background ... Keep In mind ... NF's 2015 Hit record "Mansion" Is About his mind ... NF References his mind as a mansion, With Many different rooms ... Full of pain, hurt, abuse, darkness ... Some rooms he feels trapped Inside of, Some rooms he often revisits, and Other rooms taunt him Daily. Okay, So NF falls Into the Church ... Or More likely, an abandoned mansion. You can see a few of his burdens (Black balloons) sitting to the side of the room. Black balloons represent his burdens. Nate walks Through a Giant door, frustrated & confused ... he Decides to Explore. Then he walks Into a room FULL Of Black balloons, and a depressed version of himself In dark clothing, Is sitting In the middle of his burdens, Surrounded by his burdens, Out of sorts, feeling Hopeless. It's a Reflection ! A Flashback to previous music videos. The black painted smile, represents a fake smile, Because Everybody was Always telling Nate to smile More. Notice : NF dressed In ALL WHITE Doesn't have the black painted smile. NF Is basically Confronting his old self, looking at his old demons, standing face to face with different chapters of his Life, and he Can See These Different parts of his Life CLEARLY For The FIRST TIME, From The OUTSIDE Looking In. Call It the "HEALING Process". AMAZING❕ NF Even said "HEALING Process" If You Listen to the lyrics Carefully. Nate walks out, and walks Into Another Room. It's the CAGE ! Also Representing his mind. Remember, NF was trapped Inside of This mental prison For Many Years. In NF "Outcast" ... Youll See NF sitting, rocking, feeling locked Inside of the cell (his mental prison) But he Is Holding the KEYS In his hand. VERY IMPORTANT ! This References NF In his Triple Platinum single "LET YOU DOWN" music video. In the music video For "LET YOU DOWN" ... You Are Convinced the elderly man In the music video Is his Dad, But If You stick around until the very end of "Let You Down" ... the camera zooms In on the man's arm Revealing NF's "REAL" Tattoo. Then a woman walks out, and calls ONE NAME. "NATHAN" ! At This Point, You Realize NF was talking about Letting himself down The Whole Video !!! At This Point, the Listener/viewer doesn't have Any brain cells left, Haha What a Twist ! ... Let's Get Back To "HOPE". NF, standing In the room, Is Looking at This mental Prison Cell From the Outside For Once. The Elderly man Is Locked Inside. That Is the elderly version of NF. The Elderly man removes his "REAL" hat (NF's hat), There's a piece of black tape over his mouth, This could mean ... NF Can See If he Would have Stayed Bound Inside of his mental Prison long enough, maybe he would have trouble getting the TRUTH out as Effectively, he would've eventually felt Silenced, Because he would be To distracted, constantly battling demons In his head. You Can See the older version of NF Is Holding the KEYS to his Own Cell ... NF In ALL WHITE Can Now See This CLEARLY From The Outside Looking In. Now It's ALL Making Sense. NF In ALL WHITE, walks up and Sees the older version of himself locked Inside of the cage/prison of his mind. Then slowly steps back. I'd like to Know What/Who threw a bag over his head, kidnapped him, and Put him on the Everglades lol But You Can Tell NATE IS FREE NOW 🙌🙌🙌❕❕❕ FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER❕❕❕❕❕❕❕ 🕊 Because he's ON THE OUTSIDE LOOKING IN, AT ALL Of These Different Versions of his Old Self. It Took him 30 YEARS. OH JESUS JESUS JESUS This TIMELESS ((( EARTH SHAKING ))) MASTERPIECE IS SOMETHING TO CELEBRATE ❕❕❕ FREEDOM IN SURRENDER TO JESUS❕❕❕❕❕❕❕ IT'S VICTORY IN CHRIST 🙌😭🙌😭🙌😭🙌 The BEST Yet ! Furthermore, This MESSAGE Is REVIVAL❕ FOR ALL. Oh, But the devil Is Crafty, and those demons Can Re-Surface If he Doesn't Close Those Those open doors, Through REPENTANCE. Finally, Nate Is Attempting To DECLARE his FREEDOM IN CHRIST On top of the mountain, Still battling the darkness within, trying to Re-Surface. Nate Must Walk This Out With JESUS, Make REPENTANCE a Daily Practice, Keep SURRENDING To JESUS, Stay In The WORD OF GOD, Renewing his mind Daily, And Keep FIGHTING THE GOOD FIGHT OF FAITH, Until GOD COMPLETELY DELIVERS him. Temptation Will stick around, But Nate will No longer be Ignorant of satan's devices. Nate has Self Awareness, and The Willingness To BE SET FREE ! From the chains, SET FREE FROM the Bondage, SET FREE FROM himself, SET FREE FROM Mental Torment IN JESUS NAME. Nate Is Giving GOD his YES, and HE Wants To Become ALL GOD Has Created him To Be. Nate Is An OVERCOMER. We Are PRAYING ! And ROOTING For Nate From the Sidelines. To Express What We Just Experienced Is Far Beyond words. NF Made HISTORY, WE Can ALL RECEIVE PERPECTIVE, HEALING & TRANSFORMATION From It
*RAY REACTS* This comments will be In 3 or 4 parts Bro. "HOPE"fully they ALL stick ... Here's Part 1.) THIS WAS OUTSTANDING❕ YOU GET IT ! FROM THE JUMP !!! ... There's So Much To Unpack In The music video For NF - "HOPE", and You Are In a GREAT ! Place Ray, Because You've Been On Your #nfrealmusic Journey. and In order To Understand the Profound Symbolism Incorporated throughout the "HOPE" music video, Somebody Would have to be Following Nate's Storyline strategically weaved throughout his earlier albums & the music videos Leading Up To "HOPE". NF Is a Creative Genius for Purposely setting It up Like This, Because It Birthed a MOVEMENT Called the #nfrealmusic Journey. You Are On Top Of It Ray. YESSSSSUHHHHH ... In addition, I'll do my Best to Break down the MESSAGE behind "HOPE" For You ... Please Read This, and Then You'll Probably want to watch the music video Again ... NF - "HOPE" Visual Breakdown . . . NF Is wearing ALL WHITE ! For The FIRST TIME EVER😲😲😲❕ In a music video !! "How Could You Leave Us" was a close second, In regards to attire, But his latest wardrobe CHANGE Is DEFINITIVE !!!❗ It Is CRISP, and PRISTINE, OVERFLOWING With NEWNESS OF CHRIST. Because, ...
I have the word HOPE tattooed on my wrist because this man literally saved my life...OUTCAST for life!!! 👊🎈
He's helped me a lot to. I'm glad he's done the same for you. May 2024 bring you great fortune and happiness much love.
🙏🙏🙏
@@Blantenks101 Same to you brother 👊🎈
Fun fact;
If you count, he says, “30 years of…” 30 times.
Genius❤
thank you for the fun fact :D
Counting the 2 at the beginning?🤔
NF WHY : What's your definition of success? I don't trust this thing that beats inside of my chest...
NF HOPE: What's my definition of success? Listening to what your heart says...
This man's transition is insane...👊🎈
i didn't even catch that! wow, truly amazing
@@RayReacts03 watch Crypts breakdown of the Hope video you don't have to do a reaction to it but there are about 30 plus Easter eggs and call backs in that song and video... for example he says 30 30 times because it was just before his 30th birthday. 👊🎈
NF changed my life, Im a recovered addict, and also an artist and music producer, I grew up in a super broken home and was adopted when I was 16 years old and have lost both my parents to addiction. so needless to say I relate to NF a lot. God's grace really just blows my mind. I made so many mistakes early in my 20s and now I'm finally becoming the person I was meant to be. NFs music has helped me so much on this journey is crazy. especially as an artist. Im still working on cleaning up my music and changing my image. the last thing I released that was from my heart was a song called STORY OF A DRUG ADDICT by Prod-A-Gee. I still need to work on removing cussing from my music. but its a journey. NF inspires me everyday so I'm glad you appreciate him for just how impactful he is.
been here since day one!! CANNOT WAIT FOR THE REST OF THIS. PLS DO THE WHOLE THING. one of my fav parts of the whole album is the last part of suffice
This song is simply a masterpiece
Culmination of months of reactions has lead to this moment and it was so worth it! Hope is literally a life changer. So glad you took us on your journey!
Thank you for being a part of it!!
42 husband and father here. NF changed my life, found him through reaction videos. Going to the hope tour in May, bringing my 16yr old nephew. Cant wait.
glad to hear he changed your life as well. I need to go to concert soon lol I'm missing out.
@@RayReacts03NF will be traveling the U.S. this spring/summer!! I have seen him 4 times here in Oklahoma and I’ll be taking my 10 year old to see him in May for his second time! He’s an amazing concert performer.
This album is a whole new bag for NF The entire album is amazing. Every song is amazing and every song You get to hear NF in a new bag, hopeful, strong, confident. It's been awesome watching you go through this journey. There are some people who take this journey just to get the likes on the views. And there are some people that take the journey and really connect with the music. I'm glad you're one of the people who connects.
The way he rides the beat starting with “it’s a person that would take a chance on…” is so flawless.
The intro to this video itself shows how much NF has made an impact on another person! I have loved watching your whole journey! ❤ can’t wait for the rest of the album!!
I'm ready for your careful reaction the swag and flex on the track is unbelievable
NF- WHY: what’s my definition of success? I don’t trust the this thing that beats inside my chest
NF- HOPE: what’s my definition of success? Listening to what my heart says.
NF- THE SEARCH: I’m looking for the map to hope you seen it?
NF- HOPE: He found and is holding the map to hope!
It’s insane how much NF has grown through all of his albums to now
It's refreshing to hear a young man be transparent, open to looking himself in the mirror and be willing to be honest with himself! You'll go far!
Much respect... much HOPE2u ;)
Now we ask.. was it Worth the wait 💙
I have this reoccurring thought that Nate comes into our lives when we need him the most. I haven't been this pumped on a new artist in FOREVER and I bump his shit every single day man.
He is the living embodiment of everything we all wish we knew how to say out loud... such an absolute gem 💎
Bro i was blown away the first time i saw this too. Literally captivated
"ive realised so much about life in general" yeah.. me too man
i still come back everday to check to see if u uplaoded an nf video loved the journey loved your reactions. keep up the great work
I appreciate that
I wasn't expecting this out of NF myself. This track sounds nothing like Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody but how that song sounds different in different parts of the song reminds me how NF treated this track. This is different....this gives me chills listening to it.
NF has come along way!!!
NF will always leave you feeling more alive, understood, and for me optimistic.
Awesome that you’re here. This song SLAPS. Excited to see what you think of the whole album - it’s a masterpiece
So glad to be apart of this journey. From the beginning to now. This is literally just the beginning literally
His journey brings healing to us all. I've been praying for you
You did it right. “Hope” has so much more of an impact after having gone on the entire NF journey. I’m glad people are listening to him but jumping in at the end doesn’t let you appreciate all the Easter eggs he’s put in the Hope Video. Well done.
This was so worthed. Watching your journey to Hope and this reaction is just so beautifull!!! NF comes to you in the right time, this is your moment and I love every second of it🤗🤗🤗
This is my favorite reaction from you so far!! Cant wait for the rest of the album. The whole album is a masterpiece!!!
Thanks for being a part of this journey , truly appreciate it
Love NF so much and I'm glad he was able to impact your life the way he's impacted me and the rest of his fans. I love the way you added the clips from the first few videos. I'm so glad that you took this journey.
Nate keeps getting better and better every song everything he does is relatable in some way 😊
Ive been waiting for this. Too bad im at work with 30 mins left. Time is going to go slow asf now.
It’s been awesome following your Journey with ya my fellow Outcast…no skips on the one, everything comes together…keep being Real man! 🔥
Happy you finally made it here. Lfg
Masterpiece from 🐐. So many Easter eggs. Love the Channel 🖤🤍
Been loving your entire journey, so so so excited, . You're at hope! All I got to say is motto, motto motto motto!
Now you know what the white outfits meant in The Search...love how he connects past songs tog for this song.
Congrats Ray, what a journey! Godspeed to your future, may he be the wind at your back!
Ray thank you for these reactions. NF is special and has changed alot of lives. Keep up the hard work 🙏
So freaking awesome! Loved your intro. Goosebumps! Thanks for sharing
Let’s go!!! Awesome journey
SO PROUD of you! Good for you taking the journey, and loving every minute of it. ❤
Love your reaction! I feel the same! He's AMAZING!!!
Looks like you were feeling it. Glad it means something to you and not just for views. Congrats on finding something you enjoy doing. Wish you success!
This introduction was AMAZING! I love the path your on! Very proud of you young man! Keep it up!
gotta tell you... the best NF song of all time is at the end of the journey. Running
It really is amazing, can’t wait for that reaction
Loved watching your journey through NF. Hopeful for the future! ❤
Got u bro,the Man is remarkable. I feel the feels ,totally relatable with massive talent
I relate so much with you brother, NF had so much of an impact in my life and this album did indeed give me Hope.
I’m here y for you❤ NF is God sent. I play him everyday. And I’ve been on this journey with you. You are such a sweet and genuine soul.. seriously. You’ll keep growing because you have the heart and strength to be great.
I don’t know where you are from but I wish I could give you a hug. Just always remember, there will always be someone in the comments trying to bring you down but ALWAYS remember, the majority sees your purity❤
Much love for you❤
He references so much of his older songs in here
Absolutely great reaction! Glad you've been moved through NF as well as his fans, some of whom are also fans of You now. Stay humble, honest and always Be Great Ray! Time flies but it's always right on time. Hope to see another NF reaction soon!What a journey right?
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Love your testimony at the beginning. I've been with you since video 1. I've loved your journey
He finally found the map to hope he talked about in the search
I don't know you bro but I'm proud of you, life is hard as hell and even trying as hard as we can it seems like it's so easy to be taken off the track you wanted to be on. But the fact that you can be that open about it and honest with yourself and take accountability is awesome. I'm a new sub but I appreciate your authentic content
Ray you made me cry! 🖤🖤🖤
Worth the wait right…. The rest of the album is just as amazing…
Never forget Our Friendship Bro.
Always Reflect Back On This.
ALL GLORY TO GOD
I'm so hyped for this, I can't wait to press play.
We're finally here!!!!❤
Day one here!!! Can’t wait for you to go through this album. Go song by song in the album order. It is a story in it self!
God sent you NF when you needed him
Ray we all find NF when we are supposed to. I have been with you from day one! I appreciate you. You are going places. Keep grinding. This is the beauty of the NF Journey. I was able to relive my joy of seeing this song for first time through your eyes. Thanks.
Just got out of school and couldn’t wait to watch your video in the car started from the beginning with you and I don’t think you know i get excited when you upload like I just can’t wait to watch it, always thinking about you and your channel man hope your doing well!
And just think, this song wouldnt be nearly as POWERFUL, if you wouldnt have taken the "NF Journey" so glad you did it the right way!!
So glad his music has made a difference in your life. God is moving through it.
proud of you bro
Totally love ya!! Psalm 90:12 So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.
I agree with what you say about God guiding you to this music. God really does work with us right where we are at in life.
Yes! Keep going!
Love the reactions man. Keep going you are amazing
Hey Ray, first time viewer of your content. Great reaction and really appreciate your message. I actually got introduced to NFs music through listening to Ren. He also covers really difficult topics, lots of mental health issues/illness issues, has a great following of fans called Renegades, also. If you get a chance, check out Ren, Hi Ren. Going to jump into more of your NF reactions now!
Yes!!!!! Finally!!!!!
Is it time to put on the hope hat now?
Get tix to the tour! IT'S TIME!
Can't wait ❤
He got pushed into his "mansion"
this is why i wanted you to revisit mansion. Cause it's in the song.
Sorry my friend, I had to listen to it again after the reaction 😂
7:27 as many times, as I’ve listen to this song and watch the video. I just noticed when he screamed “Nate”, it echoes, and he looks around for the dark nf. Crazy cleaver. 🤦
Here are the past references which you have already seen. List of all the past song references via a fellow NF fan @Stratum
0:30 Nate's white clothes (The Search, Leave Me Alone, PAID MY DUES)
1:05 Paddle from LOST (LOST)
1:06 Fear's first line (Intro III)
1:16 'Hope Island' strong opposite to LOST scenery (LOST)
1:23 Nate and Fear argue over who made the album (Intro III)
1:31 Definition of success (Why)
2:00 Feelings giving wrong directions (Just Like
You)
2:20 Map to Hope (The Search)
2:54 Mansion (Mansion)
2:54 Dramatic scene change (CLOUDS)
3:19 Shopping Cart and Balloons (The Search, leave me alone, and why)
3:36 Room full of regrets (Mansion)
3:44 Cell and keys (Outcast)
3:44 Old man (Let You Down)
4:12 Nate forgives his mother (How Could You
Leave Us)
4:16 30 Years of... (The Search, Hate Myself, Nate, Why)
4:44 Nate VS Fear (Intro III)
4:58 Nate takes the reigns (LOST)
LETS GO!!!
LETS GOOOOOO
God has plans for you. NF may have impacted you but tbh you’ve impacted me too. You’re doing more than just reacting. You’re changing people. Thank you.
I typed this before watching the video. Wow I didn’t realize that you already knew this. 🤦♂️
Remember the map to
Hope in the search ?
James Hetfield, the lead singer of Metallica, I heard him tell a story once that sums up what I think you were saying about how NF can affect people, or his music, or just REAL music in general. In 1991, Metallica played to the biggest crowd ever in history. Literally the biggest crowd that has ever been at a show, you can look up the video. Literally 1 million people in the crowd. Insane. So they are kind of a big deal. So he told this story about how after a show, they're all burnt out and partying and fucked up, and they go do the "meet and greet" shit after the show. 1 dude came up to him and said something like, "Hey. You don't know me. But I want to thank you. If it wasn't for your music, I would have killed myself. But you got me through it." And he said he kinda instantly sobered up and was hit with the weight of that. NF is like that. NF is that real. NF is that level.
Wait until the rest of the album!
Mama might get you pretty sad my brotha just come prepared.🙏🏻🙏🏻
"Check It How I Rep This
Reckless LOVE
Represented By The BEST
It's dangling from my necklace
You might have to Fit my Bars Together like Slaying a Game of Tetris !"
~ This might be the beginning to a newer set of lyrics by Coby
*RAY REACTS*
Part 1/3 )
THIS WAS OUTSTANDING❕
YOU GET IT ! FROM THE JUMP !!!
...
There's So Much To Unpack In The music video For NF - "HOPE", and You Are In a GREAT ! Place Ray, Because You've Been On Your #nfrealmusic Journey.
and
In order To Understand the Profound Symbolism Incorporated throughout the "HOPE" music video,
Somebody Would have to be Following Nate's Storyline strategically weaved throughout his earlier albums & the music videos Leading Up To "HOPE".
NF Is a Creative Genius for Purposely setting It up Like This, Because It Birthed a MOVEMENT Called the #nfrealmusic Journey.
You Are On Top Of It Ray.
YESSSSSUHHHHH
...
In addition,
I'll do my Best to Break down the MESSAGE behind "HOPE" For You ...
Please Read This,
and Then You'll Probably want to watch the music video Again ...
NF - "HOPE"
Visual Breakdown . . .
NF Is wearing ALL WHITE ! For The FIRST TIME EVER
In a music video !!
"How Could You Leave Us" was a close second, In regards to attire, But
his latest wardrobe CHANGE Is DEFINITIVE !!!
It Is CRISP, and PRISTINE, OVERFLOWING With NEWNESS OF CHRIST.
Because, ...
"Talkin' 'bout lives, I've been changin' 'em"
Careful 😂
@@OUTCAST4LIFE yep
@@BrianScott2478 that's a line you don't cross no low blows can't respect those...
@@OUTCAST4LIFE gotta keep the loved ones close...
@@BrianScott2478 THAT'S ALL WE KNOW!!!
finally!!!!
Keep going and if it’s meant to be God will bring you through. We will all go through hard stuff in life but if you let him HE WILL BRING YOU THROUGH!
Feels ALOT longer than 5 months waiting for you to get here. Glad your caught up! Get inspired homie!
Listen, God puts certain people in your life at the right time. I have seen a change in you since you started this journey. Stay blessed
Bro bro bro I’m telling you dawg hope is the best album no cap best album he ever made I swear bro I can’t wait till you get to happy running and motto bruv best ones no cap🔥
This is it, the last album.
"Acknowledging Blessings
Instead of dwelling in the messes
Knowing it Will get better On this quest I'm being Tested
Depression is no exception
Pressure I gotta press in
Remembering His LOVE
Stretches from East to West So I Share It with no questions
Anywhere I'm stepping
That's a GOOD Reason
To put those O's next to the X's
REAL LOVE is my weapon
against the devil's Intention
GOD Calls
I Answer On Command
Like Alexa
You know I stay Energetic
You might guess that I'm always restless
Never Expecting less
I'm getting Ready for what's next"
~ Lyrics by Coby
Part 2/3
You can go back and read part 1 before This ...
Throughout NF's Catalog, Leading Up To "HOPE",
. . .
You've noticed NF would almost ALWAYS be dressing In HIS Usual darker attire,
Indicating kind of a doom & gloom ...
Yeah, We can all Agree, It was a Cool, NF Signature style, ... but dark.
It worked for Many Years,
and We Know he can Pull It Off,
However ...
The darkness Indicated something was up.
For Many Years, Nate was Bound by demonic oppression ( under the power of demons ( Unclean spirits ), such as anger, bitterness, Unforgiveness, Resentment, Grudge, trauma roots, etc ... ) even as a CHRISTIAN
...
It Didn't Pin him Down,
he Didn't Accept defeat, Because he Stayed DRIVEN, Kept the GRIND, Kept The VISION, and Put out The Most EXTRAORDINARILY REAL, RELATABLE, CLEAN Records, TRUSTING GOD To Use him, Even In his mess.
Even at his lowest.
Nate was In Need of HEALING.
The Bondage wasn't Heavy enough to Drain his CALLING,
But It
would Suppress the LIGHT OF CHRIST, From TRULY BREAKING THROUGH ! his appearance.
Imagine The IMPACT If Nate Was FREED From From the Bondage earlier on ...
But
There Was PURPOSE In his pain.
Yes.
NF (Nathan Feuerstein) [ Pronounced FIRE·Stine ] (Nate) Became A BEACON OF LIGHT ! In dark clothing 😎😁 For Most of his Career.
It Led To The GOAT🐐 We Know him As Today.
That's Really Cool.
So yeah,
This part Is Very Important to Understand,
Nate's dark look became his Image.
It Probably Represented the way he looked at himself, ... the way he felt Inside, ... and It was the way he appealed to the public.
So,
When NF Bounces Back With "HOPE" In 2023 ! Wearing ALL WHITE❕, It's Definitely Something To Talk About.
Something GREAT !
Okay,
First scene,
You noticed ... NF Is Out In the open, Floating on a wooden raft, along what might be Representative of a Body of LIVING WATER On his Journey To HOPE !
The Map NF Is holding ... Is The "MAP TO HOPE" Referenced In NF "The SEARCH"
Side note :
I Believe NF might be Personifying "HOPE".
NF likes to Personify Different feelings, emotions, demons, Unclean spirits, Such as fear, ...
he likes to give them an Entire Personality, Attitude,
like It's Another being he can talk back and forth with.
I BELIEVE NF Is Personifying "HOPE".
YOU Can Call It JESUS.
Woah 👀 Got chills ?
alright,
So ...
Fear is trying to throw off hope the whole music video even tried to push him back to his dark place the mansion.
Part 3/3
You can go back and read part 2 before This ...
... Then You see a second version of NF Pop Up ! In his usual darker attire,
directing NF what direction to go. Pointing, In attempt to lead NF In ALL WHITE, astray.
This could be a Representation of the devil/satan, Master of Deception, the serpent, Temptation,
Or It Could be NF's (Nate's) alter ego,
his dark side VS. What he Knows Is RIGHT.
This GOD Given WISDOM Is NEXT LEVEL.
Then he's walking uphill (almost climbing up the side of a mountain) On his way to "HOPE".
Think about It 💭
A Mountain/Mountains Represent a problem(s).
YES.
The dark side (Whether It's satan, Or his alter ego) Is Directing Nate's way to go, ...
But Nate Doesn't want to Listen This Time, Because You can see the hesitation,
...
But he goes anyway,
And
The dark side leads him Right Back To the Island.
Exactly Where he Started, like going In circles.
Now, the dark side Is laughing at Nate In White,
and then You can see the dark side floating away on the the wooden platform Nate floated In on.
Nate Is discouraged, feeling lost again, without the Other side, Because he's Probably So Used to having him around.
Now, You can see NF wandering around, feeling stranded,
...
he picks up the map again,
Realizing he was headed the wrong way.
There's Probably a Reason Nate Is On the beach This Whole Time To Begin With ...
It Could be Representative of "building Your house (Life) on the sand.
Not wise. Meaning Your way, Listening to the Lies, Apart From GOD,
Instead of building Your House (Life) On THE ROCK.
Making GOD Your Foundation Of Your Life. The RIGHT Way.
I Don't think that Is Too much of a reach.
Nate Is holding up the map, directionless.
The darkness shows Back Up, and Shoves him !
Nate Falls THOUGH The Sand Into what looks like an abandoned Church.
...
At This point,
NF's Hit 2015 chorus to his song "Mansion" starts playing In the background ...
Keep In mind ...
NF's 2015 Hit record "Mansion" Is About his mind ...
NF References his mind as a mansion, With Many different rooms ...
Full of pain, hurt, abuse, darkness ...
Some rooms he feels trapped Inside of,
Some rooms he often revisits, and Other rooms taunt him Daily.
Okay,
So NF falls Into the Church ...
Or
More likely, an abandoned mansion.
You can see a few of his burdens (Black balloons) sitting to the side of the room.
Black balloons represent his burdens.
Nate walks Through a Giant door,
frustrated & confused
...
he Decides to Explore.
Then he walks Into a room FULL Of Black balloons, and a depressed version of himself In dark clothing, Is sitting In the middle of his burdens, Surrounded by his burdens, Out of sorts, feeling Hopeless.
It's a Reflection !
A Flashback to previous music videos.
The black painted smile, represents a fake smile, Because Everybody was Always telling Nate to smile More.
Notice : NF dressed In ALL WHITE Doesn't have the black painted smile.
NF Is basically Confronting his old self, looking at his old demons, standing face to face with different chapters of his Life, and he Can See These Different parts of his Life CLEARLY For The FIRST TIME, From The OUTSIDE Looking In.
Call It the "HEALING Process".
AMAZING❕
NF Even said "HEALING Process" If You Listen to the lyrics Carefully.
Nate walks out, and walks Into Another Room.
It's the CAGE !
Also Representing his mind.
Remember,
NF was trapped Inside of This mental prison For Many Years.
In NF "Outcast" ... Youll See NF sitting, rocking, feeling locked Inside of the cell (his mental prison) But he Is Holding the KEYS In his hand.
VERY IMPORTANT !
This References NF In his Triple Platinum single "LET YOU DOWN" music video.
In the music video For "LET YOU DOWN" ...
You Are Convinced the elderly man In the music video Is his Dad,
But If You stick around until the very end of "Let You Down" ...
the camera zooms In on the man's arm Revealing NF's "REAL" Tattoo.
Then a woman walks out, and calls ONE NAME.
"NATHAN" !
At This Point,
You Realize NF was talking about Letting himself down The Whole Video !!!
At This Point, the Listener/viewer doesn't have Any brain cells left, Haha
What a Twist !
...
Let's Get Back To "HOPE".
NF,
standing In the room, Is Looking at This mental Prison Cell From the Outside For Once.
The Elderly man Is Locked Inside.
That Is the elderly version of NF.
The Elderly man removes his "REAL" hat (NF's hat),
There's a piece of black tape over his mouth, This could mean ...
NF Can See
If he Would have Stayed Bound Inside of his mental Prison long enough, maybe he would have trouble getting the TRUTH out as Effectively,
he would've eventually felt Silenced, Because he would be To distracted, constantly battling demons In his head.
You Can See the older version of NF Is
Holding the KEYS to his Own Cell ...
NF In ALL WHITE Can Now See This CLEARLY From The Outside Looking In.
Now It's ALL Making Sense.
NF In ALL WHITE, walks up and Sees the older version of himself locked Inside of the cage/prison of his mind.
Then slowly steps back.
I'd like to Know What/Who threw a bag over his head, kidnapped him, and Put him on the Everglades lol
But
You Can Tell
NATE IS FREE NOW 🙌🙌🙌❕❕❕
FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER❕❕❕❕❕❕❕
🕊
Because he's ON THE OUTSIDE LOOKING IN,
AT ALL Of These Different Versions of his Old Self.
It Took him 30 YEARS.
OH
JESUS
JESUS
JESUS
This TIMELESS ((( EARTH SHAKING ))) MASTERPIECE IS
SOMETHING TO CELEBRATE ❕❕❕
FREEDOM IN SURRENDER TO JESUS❕❕❕❕❕❕❕
IT'S VICTORY IN CHRIST
🙌😭🙌😭🙌😭🙌
The BEST Yet !
Furthermore, This MESSAGE Is REVIVAL❕ FOR ALL.
Oh, But the devil Is Crafty, and
those demons Can Re-Surface If he Doesn't Close Those Those open doors, Through REPENTANCE.
Finally, Nate Is Attempting To DECLARE his FREEDOM IN CHRIST On top of the mountain, Still battling the darkness within, trying to Re-Surface.
Nate Must Walk This Out With JESUS, Make REPENTANCE a Daily Practice, Keep SURRENDING To JESUS,
Stay In The WORD OF GOD, Renewing his mind Daily, And Keep FIGHTING THE GOOD FIGHT OF FAITH, Until GOD COMPLETELY DELIVERS him.
Temptation Will stick around,
But Nate will No longer be Ignorant of satan's devices.
Nate has Self Awareness,
and The Willingness To BE SET FREE ! From the chains,
SET FREE FROM the Bondage,
SET FREE FROM himself,
SET FREE FROM Mental Torment IN JESUS NAME.
Nate Is Giving GOD his YES,
and HE Wants To Become ALL GOD Has Created him To Be.
Nate Is An OVERCOMER.
We Are PRAYING ! And ROOTING For Nate From the Sidelines.
To Express What We Just Experienced Is Far Beyond words.
NF Made HISTORY,
WE Can ALL RECEIVE PERPECTIVE, HEALING & TRANSFORMATION From It
*RAY REACTS*
This comments will be In 3 or 4 parts Bro. "HOPE"fully they ALL stick ...
Here's Part 1.)
THIS WAS OUTSTANDING❕
YOU GET IT ! FROM THE JUMP !!!
...
There's So Much To Unpack In The music video For NF - "HOPE", and You Are In a GREAT ! Place Ray, Because You've Been On Your #nfrealmusic Journey.
and
In order To Understand the Profound Symbolism Incorporated throughout the "HOPE" music video,
Somebody Would have to be Following Nate's Storyline strategically weaved throughout his earlier albums & the music videos Leading Up To "HOPE".
NF Is a Creative Genius for Purposely setting It up Like This, Because It Birthed a MOVEMENT Called the #nfrealmusic Journey.
You Are On Top Of It Ray.
YESSSSSUHHHHH
...
In addition,
I'll do my Best to Break down the MESSAGE behind "HOPE" For You ...
Please Read This,
and Then You'll Probably want to watch the music video Again ...
NF - "HOPE"
Visual Breakdown . . .
NF Is wearing ALL WHITE ! For The FIRST TIME EVER😲😲😲❕
In a music video !!
"How Could You Leave Us" was a close second, In regards to attire, But
his latest wardrobe CHANGE Is DEFINITIVE !!!❗
It Is CRISP, and PRISTINE, OVERFLOWING With NEWNESS OF CHRIST.
Because, ...
*RAY REACTS* 💯
I had fun dropping a few Original bars In your comments ( This comments section )