NF - I Just Wanna Know Lyrics
Lyrics
(Verse)
Only time you ever call me is when you feeling like
don't nobody else wanna listen
When's the last time you saw me
You probably don't remember that cause that was
back when you were different
I don't wanna hear the sorry's
I'm tired of all the talking to be honest i would rather see a difference
Yeah you pass me in the hallway
But you ain't say a word to me
Lately all i ever feel is distant
You don't care that you lost me
What's wrong with ya
Had a picture of you sittin' on the dash in the car with me
Now it's in my closet with the other ones sittin' in a box i don't wanna open up
You took it all from me
Told me you would die for me
Yeah, all you ever do is lie to me
Wish that i could say that this has come as a surprise to me
Told me that i never took the time and now you ain't got the time for me, yeah
(Chorus)
I just wanna know oh, oh, oh, oh
When did you get so cold, oh, oh, oh
What happened to your soul oh, oh, oh
Don't you see me
(Verse)
We used to talk like best friends
I remember that guess i don't know what happened to us
Now you got me questioning what trust is
You told me you would be there for me
Yeah but you ain't really mean it did ya
Now you wanna jump ship
Leave me here alone well i'm used to it everybody else did
Who you having fun with
Don't tell me I don't wanna know every time I ask i just feel sick
You're the one that jumped in
Told me you had feelings
Now you're trying to tell me that it's not true
I ain't got a clue who i'm looking at right now, but I know the person that i'm looking at is not you, yeah
They say you are who you hang with
Maybe that's the reason you been changin'
Maybe that's the reason why i'm feeling like you're dangerous
And every time we talk it's like i'm talking to a stranger
(Chorus)
I just wanna know oh, oh, oh, oh
When did you get so cold oh, oh, oh
What happened to your soul oh, oh, oh
Don't you see me
I thought that we were close oh, oh
But now that door is closed oh, oh
When did we lose control oh, oh, oh
Guess you don't need me
I just wanna know oh, oh, oh
When did you get so cold oh, oh, oh
What happened to your soul oh, oh, oh
Don't you see me
I thought that we were close oh, oh
But now that door is closed oh, oh
When did we lose control oh, oh, oh
Guess you don't need me
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NF - I Just Wanna Know
Meaning & Inspiration
NF's "I Just Wanna Know," released on April 8, 2016, delves into a profound struggle for understanding in the face of life's complexities and the nature of faith. The song doesn't offer easy answers; instead, it lays bare a raw and honest wrestling with doubt, a theme that resonates deeply with the human condition. NF articulates a desire for clarity, a yearning to grasp divine purpose amidst confusion and the often-overwhelming weight of personal circumstances. This quest for knowledge is not a sign of weakness, but rather a testament to a mind actively seeking truth, much like the Psalmist who declared in Psalm 139:23-24, "Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the everlasting way." The song captures this internal dialogue, the process of questioning and seeking, rather than presenting a settled state of spiritual certainty.
The core of "I Just Wanna Know" explores the human tendency to question why things happen, particularly when faced with suffering or a perceived lack of immediate divine intervention. This echoes the sentiments found in Ecclesiastes, a book that grapples with the futility of earthly pursuits and the elusive nature of wisdom. The preacher, much like NF in this track, seeks to understand the "why" behind life's cycles and the apparent randomness of events. Yet, even in the midst of this existential questioning, there's an underlying plea for direction, a hope that understanding will ultimately lead to a closer walk with the divine. This is reminiscent of Proverbs 3:5-6, which encourages trust and reliance on God’s guidance: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." The song’s persistent questioning can be seen not as a rejection of faith, but as a deep-seated desire to align one's life with a truth that makes sense, a truth that can be known and trusted.
NF’s delivery conveys a palpable sense of urgency, a need to comprehend the unseen forces at play in life. This internal searching, this "wanting to know," is a fundamental aspect of spiritual growth. It's the honest admission that life isn't always clear, and that genuine faith often involves navigating periods of uncertainty. The song doesn't dismiss faith; rather, it underscores the active pursuit of it, the continuous engagement with questions that drive individuals toward deeper contemplation and, ultimately, a more informed understanding of their beliefs. It’s a powerful reminder that seeking to know God and His ways is not a secondary concern, but an essential component of a life lived with purpose and conviction, a journey where understanding is sought not for pride, but for the profound peace that comes from aligning one's heart with divine truth, mirroring the wisdom found in Jeremiah 29:13, "You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart."