NF - My Stress Lyrics
Lyrics
Intro
Yeah
Chorus
(Oh) Some days, I just wanna leave the negativity in my head
I just want relief from my stress
I just want relief from my stress (Oh)
Some days, I don't wanna see or
Have a bunch of people to impress
I just want relief from my stress
Yeah, I just want relief from my stress (Oh)
Verse 1
Late nights (Late nights), starin' out the window doin' 85
Got my state of mind
Yeah, walkin' on that gray line
Hopin' that my stress dies
It's like I hate it but I love it at the same time (Oh) (Same time)
Pressure pushin' me from all sides
Insecurities of all kinds (All kinds)
Yeah, I'm a hostage to my own pride
Most important things in life to me are things I know I can't buy (Oh)
Ayy, yeah, it's me in phases
I'm not in the mood, yeah, to meet another stranger
I'm not in the mood, yeah, to have a conversation
And talk about a bunch of things that I don't feel amazed with
Gettin' too close to me (Oh), woo, could be dangerous
I don't like the energy, I leave the situation
All this negativity that I can't get away from
All this negativity, I think I need a break from
I'm thankful, but... (Oh)
Chorus
Some days, I just wanna leave the negativity in my head
I just want relief from my stress
I just want relief from my stress (Oh)
Some days, I don't wanna see or
Have a bunch of people to impress
I just want relief from my stress
Yeah, I just want relief from my stress (Oh)
Verse 2
Yo, this life got my head spinnin'
Wonder what I'd do if I knew these were my last minutes
Wonder if I had a week to live, would I stay trippin'?
Wastin' every day that I had left tryna sell tickets
Or maybe call my dad (Oh), say I love him and laugh with him
Take a couple days and get away from this fast livin'
I don't love my work the way I did
Man, this whole business has got me feelin' jaded
Friends I had, now they act different, it's all switchin', whoa (Ayy) (Oh)
Yeah, it's pretty hard to watch
Those things you used to love turn to things that you wish you forgot
Real moments that make you question the things that you want's
Got me growin' mentally, but stressin' me out 'til I drop
Over the top (Oh), that's where I live on a daily basis
I always find a way to find the bad in good situations
It's sad, huh?
Yeah, I live my life on the edge, don't want the meds
I'm just tryna get relief from my stress, you know? (Oh)
Chorus
Some days, I just wanna leave the negativity in my head
I just want relief from my stress
I just want relief from my stress (Oh)
Some days, I don't wanna see or
Have a bunch of people to impress
I just want relief from my stress
Yeah, I just want relief from my stress (Oh)
Verse 3
These stress levels are not healthy
I'm waitin' for that call sayin' records are not selling
I wonder when this all disappears and they forget me
Will I feel like I found who I was or be more empty?
I wonder was I wrong thinkin' this is where God led me
Or did I get involved with somethin' that was too heavy?
I drive until I'm lost and just sit in my car yelling
My inner critic talks, I'm just hopin' that God helps me to stop stressin'
Yeah
Chorus
(Oh) Some days (Some days)
I just wanna leave the negativity in my head (I just wanna leave it)
I just want relief from my stress (Yeah, I just wanna leave it)
I just want relief from my stress (Oh)
Some days (Some days), I don't wanna see or
Have a bunch of people to impress (Yeah)
I just want relief from my stress
Yeah, I just want relief from my stress (Oh)
Outro
Yeah
Yeah, some days
Yeah, some days
I just wanna leave, yeah
I just wanna leave, yeah
Video
NF - My Stress (Audio)
Meaning & Inspiration
NF's "My Stress," released on July 26, 2019, dives deep into the pervasive and often suffocating grip of anxiety and overwhelming pressure that so many individuals experience. This track isn't just about a bad day; it's a raw and unflinching exploration of the internal battles fought when the weight of the world feels insurmountable. NF masterfully articulates the feeling of being trapped by one's own thoughts and the relentless nature of worries that seem to have no end. The story behind the song, as with much of NF's discography, stems from his personal struggles with mental health, offering a cathartic expression of these internal conflicts. His words paint a vivid picture of a mind consumed by its own anxieties, highlighting the isolating effect this can have and the desperate search for a release.
Upon closer examination, "My Stress" resonates with a profound spiritual truth, mirroring the biblical narrative of human frailty and the necessity of reliance on a higher power. The song's depiction of feeling overwhelmed and unable to cope echoes the psalmist's cries for help in times of distress, such as in Psalm 55:22: "Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken." NF's lyrical portrayal of mental fatigue and the constant burden of thought finds a parallel in the wisdom offered in Philippians 4:6-7: "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." The song's emphasis on the internal struggle and the desire for a solution beyond oneself aligns with the scriptural encouragement to seek solace and strength not in our own capabilities, but in divine provision. Furthermore, the relentless nature of the stress described can be understood through the lens of Romans 7:15, where Paul laments, "For I do not do the good I want, but the evil I do not want is what I keep on doing," speaking to the internal war many face. "My Stress" serves as a powerful testament to the very real experience of these struggles, and in its honest depiction, it implicitly points towards the ultimate peace found in surrendering these burdens, as urged by Jesus in Matthew 11:28: "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." The song’s strength lies in its ability to articulate a universal human experience, and in doing so, it opens a door for listeners to consider where true rest and peace can be found, beyond the confines of their own anxieties.