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[Intro]
Dm A Dm A
[Verse]
Dm"Hey, NaGmte, Ahow's life?"
I don't kAnow, it's alright
DmI've been deaGmlin' with some things like Aevery human being
And really didn't sBbleep much last niAght
"DmI'm soGmrry," thAat's fine
DmI just think GmI need a little me Atime
DmI just think GmI need a little freAe time
BbLittle break from the shoAws and the bus rides, yeah
DmLast year I hGmad a breAakdown
Thoughts tellin' me I'm lAost gettin' too loud
HDmad to see a tGmherapist, then I fAound out
Somethin' fBbunny's goin' on up in mAy house
DmYeah, I started thinkGmin' maybe I should Amove out
You know, pack my cAart, take a new route
DmClean up mGmy yard, get the Anoose out
HBbang up my heAart, let it air out
IDm've bGmeen sAearchin'
"What does that meAan, Nate?" I've been learning
Grabbin' my keeDmpsakes, leavin' my bGmurdens
WAell, I brought a few Bbwith me, I'm not pAerfect
Lookin' at the vDmiew, like this concGmerns me
APickin' up the cues, right? I'm quite nervous
Hate it when I lDmose sight, life gGmets blurry
And thiAngs might hurt Bbme
It's prolly gonna be a loAng journey, but hey
It's woDmrth it, GmthougAh
Cold world out there, kids, grab your coats
It's been a mDminute, I know, noGmw I'm back to rAoam
LooBbkin' for the antidotAe to crack the code
Pretty viDmvid; I adGmmit it, I'm in Aclassic mode
Don't need pity gAiven to me, but I can't condone
Talkin' dDmown to me, I'ma have to crack Gmyour nose for cArackin' jokes
I'm looBbkin' for the map to hopAe, you seen it?
Been makin' a whDmole lot Gmof chaAnges
Wrote a sAong about that, you should play it
I get scDmared when I Gmwalk on these sAtages
I look at Bbthe crowd and see so Amany faces, yeah
TDmhat's when I sGmtart to get aAnxious
That's when my thAoughts can be dangerous
TDmhat's when I Gmput on my maAkeup and drBbown in self-hatred
ForgAet what I'm saying, and-
N.C.
Where'd the beat go?
DmOh, aiGmn't that sAomethin'?
Drums came iAn, you ain't see that comin'
DmHands on my hGmead, can't tell me nothin'
AGot a taste of the famBbe, had to puAmp my stomach
TDmhrow it back up like GmI don't waAnt it
Wipe my fAace, clean off my vomit
ODmCD, tryna Gmpush my buttAons
BbN.C.
I said don't touch it, now y'all done it
I can be crDmitical, never typGmical
IntricaAte with every syllable, I'm a criminal
Intimate, but neDmver political, prGmetty visual
Even if you Ahate it, I'll mBbake it feel like you'rAe in it, though
Dm GmN.C
You call me what you wanna, but never call me forgettable
AN.C
Leave you deep in thought, I could never swim in the kiddie pool
WaDmy that I been thinkin' is Gmcinematic, it's Abeautiful
Man, I don't knoBbw if I'm makin' movies or Amusic videos (Videos, videos)
Yeah, the saDmles can Gmrise
DAoesn't mean much though when your health declines
See, we've aDmll got somethin' Gmthat we trapped Ainside
That we try to suBbffocate, you know, hoApin' it dies
Try to hDmold it underwaGmter but it always sAurvives
Then it coAmes up out of nowhere like an evil surprise
Then it hoDmvers over you to tGmell you millions of lAies
You don't relBbate to that? Must not be as Acrazy as I am
The poDmint I'm makin' Gmis the mind is a pAowerful place
And what you fAeed it can affect you in a powerful way
It's pretty Dmcool, right? YGmeah, but it's not alAways safe
Just hang Bbwith me, this'll only tAake a moment, okay?
Just think about it fDmor a second, if yGmou look aAt your face
Every dAay when you get up and think you'll never be great
You'll neDmver be great, nBbot because yoAu're not, but the hate
Will always finBbd a way to cut you up and Amurder your faith (Woo)
I've been deveDmlopin', takGme a look at the Abenefits
Nothin' to medAdle with, I can never be delicate
Am DmI even relevant? ThGmat depends how you meaAsure it
Take a measurement, tBbhen bag it up and give Ame the evidence
Pretty eviDmdent; dependable can nGmever be tAentative
I'm a gentlAeman, depending on if I think you're genuine
Pretty elDmegant, but not afrBbaid to tell you Ato get a grip
Proper eBbtiquette, I keep it to mAyself when I celebrate, ah
IDmt's thGmat time Aagain
Better grAab your balloons and invite your friends
DmSeatbelts back Gmon, yeah, strAap 'em in
Look at me, everBbybody, I'm smiAlin' big
On a roDmad right now thGmat I can't pAredict
Tell me "TAone that down," but I can't resist
Y'all knoDmw that sounGmd, better raiAse your fist
The search beBbgins, I'm back, so enjAoy the trip, huh
[Outro]
Dm Gm A
Dm Gm A Bb A
Dm Gm A
Dm Gm A Bb A
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The Search
by NF
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Dm
A
Gm
Bb
[Intro]
Dm A Dm A
[Verse]
Dm Gm A
"Hey, Nate, how's life?"
A
I don't know, it's alright
Dm Gm A
I've been dealin' with some things like every human being
Bb A
And really didn't sleep much last night
Dm Gm A
"I'm sorry," that's fine
Dm Gm A
I just think I need a little me time
Dm Gm A
I just think I need a little free time
Bb A
Little break from the shows and the bus rides, yeah
Dm Gm A
Last year I had a breakdown
A
Thoughts tellin' me I'm lost gettin' too loud
Dm Gm A
Had to see a therapist, then I found out
Bb A
Somethin' funny's goin' on up in my house
Dm Gm A
Yeah, I started thinkin' maybe I should move out
A
You know, pack my cart, take a new route
Dm Gm A
Clean up my yard, get the noose out
Bb A
Hang up my heart, let it air out
Dm Gm A
I've been searchin'
A
"What does that mean, Nate?" I've been learning
Dm Gm
Grabbin' my keepsakes, leavin' my burdens
A Bb A
Well, I brought a few with me, I'm not perfect
Dm Gm
Lookin' at the view, like this concerns me
A
Pickin' up the cues, right? I'm quite nervous
Dm Gm
Hate it when I lose sight, life gets blurry
A Bb
And things might hurt me
A
It's prolly gonna be a long journey, but hey
Dm Gm A
It's worth it, though
Cold world out there, kids, grab your coats
Dm Gm A
It's been a minute, I know, now I'm back to roam
Bb A
Lookin' for the antidote to crack the code
Dm Gm A
Pretty vivid; I admit it, I'm in classic mode
A
Don't need pity given to me, but I can't condone
Dm Gm A
Talkin' down to me, I'ma have to crack your nose for crackin' jokes
Bb A
I'm lookin' for the map to hope, you seen it?
Dm Gm A
Been makin' a whole lot of changes
A
Wrote a song about that, you should play it
Dm Gm A
I get scared when I walk on these stages
Bb A
I look at the crowd and see so many faces, yeah
Dm Gm A
That's when I start to get anxious
A
That's when my thoughts can be dangerous
Dm Gm A Bb
That's when I put on my makeup and drown in self-hatred
A
Forget what I'm saying, and-
N.C.
Where'd the beat go?
Dm Gm A
Oh, ain't that somethin'?
A
Drums came in, you ain't see that comin'
Dm Gm
Hands on my head, can't tell me nothin'
A Bb A
Got a taste of the fame, had to pump my stomach
Dm Gm A
Throw it back up like I don't want it
A
Wipe my face, clean off my vomit
Dm Gm A
OCD, tryna push my buttons
Bb
N.C.
I said don't touch it, now y'all done it
Dm Gm
I can be critical, never typical
A
Intricate with every syllable, I'm a criminal
Dm Gm
Intimate, but never political, pretty visual
A Bb A
Even if you hate it, I'll make it feel like you're in it, though
Dm Gm
N.C
You call me what you wanna, but never call me forgettable
A
N.C
Leave you deep in thought, I could never swim in the kiddie pool
Dm Gm A
Way that I been thinkin' is cinematic, it's beautiful
Bb A
Man, I don't know if I'm makin' movies or music videos (Videos, videos)
Dm Gm
Yeah, the sales can rise
A
Doesn't mean much though when your health declines
Dm Gm A
See, we've all got somethin' that we trapped inside
Bb A
That we try to suffocate, you know, hopin' it dies
Dm Gm A
Try to hold it underwater but it always survives
A
Then it comes up out of nowhere like an evil surprise
Dm Gm A
Then it hovers over you to tell you millions of lies
Bb A
You don't relate to that? Must not be as crazy as I am
Dm Gm A
The point I'm makin' is the mind is a powerful place
A
And what you feed it can affect you in a powerful way
Dm Gm A
It's pretty cool, right? Yeah, but it's not always safe
Bb A
Just hang with me, this'll only take a moment, okay?
Dm Gm A
Just think about it for a second, if you look at your face
A
Every day when you get up and think you'll never be great
Dm Bb A
You'll never be great, not because you're not, but the hate
Bb A
Will always find a way to cut you up and murder your faith (Woo)
Dm Gm A
I've been developin', take a look at the benefits
A
Nothin' to meddle with, I can never be delicate
Dm Gm A
Am I even relevant? That depends how you measure it
Bb A
Take a measurement, then bag it up and give me the evidence
Dm Gm A
Pretty evident; dependable can never be tentative
A
I'm a gentleman, depending on if I think you're genuine
Dm Bb A
Pretty elegant, but not afraid to tell you to get a grip
Bb A
Proper etiquette, I keep it to myself when I celebrate, ah
Dm Gm A
It's that time again
A
Better grab your balloons and invite your friends
Dm Gm A
Seatbelts back on, yeah, strap 'em in
Bb A
Look at me, everybody, I'm smilin' big
Dm Gm A
On a road right now that I can't predict
A
Tell me "Tone that down," but I can't resist
Dm Gm A
Y'all know that sound, better raise your fist
Bb A
The search begins, I'm back, so enjoy the trip, huh
[Outro]
Dm Gm A
Dm Gm A Bb A
Dm Gm A
Dm Gm A Bb A
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