NF - 3 A.M. Lyrics
Lyrics
Chorus
Call me at 3 a.m., tellin' me that I could be the one, oh, yeah
Maybe I was in love from the outside, guess I ain't what you want no more
If you got someone else inside of your life, yeah, that's good for you, I'm happy
You got someone that makes you smile more than I ever did, yeah, that's great
Verse 1
Listen, why they always tryna hurt me?
Why they always tryna burn me?
I swear to God, shoulda never even happened in the first place
Only time you hit me's on my birthday
Wish that I could tell you that I got a lot of love for you
Wish that I could tell you I got trust for you
Once you put some money in the bank you understand that the money ain't enough for you
Yeah, look what it's done to you
Everyone's your friend when the music start buzzin'
I'm closer to the people that were there when I was nothin'
Tryna talk about the past but you always changin' subject
I ain't good at shakin' hands but I'm good at holdin' grudges
Why you always frontin', huh? Always tryna play wit' me (woo)
Yeah, whatchu gotta say to me?
I am not a slave to the people writin' checks to me
This is destiny, they ain't never had respect for me, ah!
Chorus
Call me at 3 a.m., tellin' me that I could be the one, oh, yeah
Maybe I was in love from the outside, guess I ain't what you want no more
If you got someone else inside of your life, yeah, that's good for you, I'm happy
You got someone that makes you smile more than I ever did, yeah, that's great
Bridge
I don't like that!
I don't like that, no! (I'm really sorry)
I don't like that!
Why you actin' shady on me?
Why you always tryna-
Why you always tryna play, I ain't got a clue right now
Everything I ever wanted was someone, I'm watching them go
Verse 2
Yeah, you said I'm scared for you
Lemme say a prayer for you
Hope you never make it to the top just to find out there ain't nothing there for you
And now the people tryna tell you that they care for you, never cared for you
First time that you ever told me that you loved me, I know that was probably weird for you
'Cause I didn't say it back, I'm so caught up in the past, and I know I wasn't fair to you, woo!
Maybe I don't see the world like I'm s'posed to
Maybe I'm just living in a nightmare
Maybe all the people that I thought that I was close to
Wouldn't be around if it wasn't for my career
Yeah, this third record doesn't pop off, how many people 'bout to drop off?
I know how it works, if the record doesn't work, then it's my fault
I'm in a room full of fans singin' my thoughts, my God, woo!
Chorus
Call me at 3 a.m., tellin' me that I could be the one, oh, yeah
Maybe I was in love from the outside, guess I ain't what you want no more
If you got someone else inside of your life, yeah, that's good for you, I'm happy
You got someone that makes you smile more than I ever did, yeah, that's great
Bridge
I don't like that!
I don't like that, no! (I'm really sorry)
I don't like that!
Why you actin' shady on me?
Why you always tryna-
Why you always tryna play, I ain't gotta clue right now
Everything I ever wanted was someone, I'm watching them go
Outro
Yeah, yeah, I'm done with that
Reminiscing 'bout all we had
We got nowhere to go, you got all the things you wanted
Got everything that you wanted
Yeah
Video
NF - 3 A.M. (Audio)
Meaning & Inspiration
"3 A.M." by NF, released on October 6, 2017, plunges listeners into the raw, often disquieting landscape of the late-night hours, a time when anxieties can amplify and the mind grapples with its deepest struggles. The song's narrative centers on an internal battle, a wrestling match with intrusive thoughts and the feeling of being overwhelmed by negativity. NF’s unflinching portrayal of vulnerability speaks to the human condition, the moments when the facade cracks and the internal turmoil becomes undeniable. This isn't a song about easy answers or simple solutions; rather, it's a stark depiction of facing one's own shadows, a common experience amplified by the quiet solitude of early morning.
Thematically, "3 A.M." resonates with the biblical struggle against discouragement and the temptation to succumb to despair. The relentless nature of the thoughts described finds a parallel in verses that speak of the enemy's attempts to sow doubt and fear. Proverbs 18:14 reminds us, "A person's spirit can sustain him in illness, but who can bear a crushed spirit?" NF's expression of feeling crushed by his own thoughts directly addresses this vulnerability. The lyrics touch upon the feeling of being trapped, a sentiment echoed in Psalm 42:11, where the psalmist questions, "Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God." The song captures the raw emotion of that internal questioning, the desire to break free from the mental prisons we can construct.
Furthermore, the persistent, almost haunting quality of the thoughts NF describes can be understood through the lens of spiritual warfare. The Apostle Paul, in Ephesians 6:12, reminds us, "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." While NF's lyrics are personal and introspective, they tap into a universal experience of facing internal resistance that feels external, the battle for one's own mind. The overwhelming nature of these thoughts, leading to a feeling of paralysis, can be seen as a spiritual adversary attempting to steal peace and joy. The song's power lies in its honest depiction of this internal wrestling, a testament to the courage it takes to confront these difficult moments and seek a way through them. The very act of articulating these struggles, as NF does, can be a step towards finding solace and ultimately, resilience, aligning with the biblical call to cast our anxieties on God, knowing that He cares for us, as stated in 1 Peter 5:7.