NF - Warm Up Lyrics

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Yeah
Something for the fans
Yeah

I'm the type to rent a hotel room just to feel at home
I'm the type to rent a hotel room just to be alone
I got an issue with people pretending they like what they don't
Please don't bring up my issues unless you gon' deal with your own
Please don't try to pretend like you keep it real, though
Yeah it's funny that you got a lotta money
But that money doesn't buy you skills, though
I don't care if I am on the billboards
On a killing spree
I'm about to kill more
Got a chain on
You paid a mill' for
I mean what you people even live for?
I write raps, you steal yours, oh Lord (haha)
We just getting warmed up
Yeah, I said I was coming, I warned you
So close to the fans
I feel like they're right on my tour bus
You wanna know what I do in my downtime?
They come to my fortress
I apologize for all the corpses
It's a mess right now
But I haven't had time to put the rappers in the coffins
We ain't talked in like six years
Why you writing me now?
I just turned 100k down
Just to keep the brand looking right, now (that's real)
I ain't bragging about the money
I'm just saying I ain't controlled by the bank account
Or the bank amounts
I'm a business man
But don't touch my money
I don't play around
Lights out when the mics out
About to hit the West Coast
Hype crowds
I just put a record out
What you think I'm gonna pipe down?
Nah, I've been looking for a beat
Look what I found, woo
I mean everything is coming out of my mouth
Tried to tell me, yeah, I ain't had the right sound
Oh, yeah, well
Tell me what you think now
Two records in the bag
I ain't done, though
What's coming next year?
Let me hear the drum roll
Don't flow
Anybody wanna be the one to make an issue out of nothing?
Imma hit you with my iPhone
I know
I'm a little out of hand now
I ain't looking for a handout
You didn't like what I was doing last year
Which is funny 'cause you lookin' like a fan now
Are you a fan now?
I kinda miss being broke
Now let me go back to my old days
When I used to walk into high school
And hand out my CD in hallways
I told all my teachers that I'd be a rapper
They smiled and looked at me, "Okay, that's a pretty nice dream, but you better get a real job."
"Mmm, no way."
Yeah I live what you dreamin'
I could do this while I'm sleepin'
I ain't the type that will bring up your name for nothing
But please, don't give me a reason
I'm on the edge now
I ain't playin' with you
Never really been a fan of takin' pictures
I'm just being honest, yeah
I'll take it with you
Shows sellin' out
Better get your tickets, oh Lord!
I got a love for the fans
I can't express what it feels like
Sometimes I wonder if it's even real life
Sometimes I look at the past and think about how I got here in the first place
You know the glove is my birthplace
I don't wanna be rude
But I could get you on my worst days
Say nothing for me
Do it all the time
Yeah they barely workin' while I'm workin' overtime
Last year they like, "Who am I?"
Now this year they like, "You the guy."
Here's a little something for your car rides
If they said I fell off
They all lied
Yeah, you know the logo
Better recognize
Yeah it's Real Music
'Till the day we die
Yah!

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Meaning & Inspiration

NF's "Warm Up," released in late 2016, is a raw and unvarnished declaration of intent, a prelude to the larger thematic currents that would define his artistic journey. Far from being merely a collection of rhymes, this track serves as a powerful spiritual exercise, a testament to the internal battles and unwavering resolve necessary for genuine growth. It captures the essence of stepping out of comfort zones and facing adversianic challenges head-on, much like David facing Goliath. The song articulates a profound commitment to pushing past limitations and embracing the struggle as a crucible for transformation, echoing the sentiment found in Romans 5:3-5, which speaks of glorying in tribulations because they produce perseverance, character, and hope. NF’s delivery is not about the smooth melody, but about the weight of his message, reflecting the disciplined approach to spiritual warfare described in Ephesians 6:10-18, urging believers to put on the full armor of God. The relentless energy and determined lyrics speak to a deep-seated desire to be refined by hardship, to build resilience, and to emerge stronger, mirroring the process of sanctification that the Apostle Paul describes in Philippians 1:6, trusting that He who began a good work in us will carry it on to completion. "Warm Up" is an anthem for anyone who understands that true progress demands engagement with discomfort, a willingness to confront inner demons, and a steadfast reliance on a strength that transcends the self, much like the prophet Elijah’s encounter with God on Mount Carmel, where he demonstrated true power through faith, not mere spectacle.

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