When I Grow Up
NF
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Yeah, when I grow up, you know what I wanna be? Take a seat, let me tell you my ridiculous dreams I wanna rap, yeah, I know it's hard to believe And I can tell you're already thinkin' I will never succeed But I'm okay with it, I admit the lyrics are weak I been workin' on 'em, I'll be good eventually I understand you gotta crawl before you get to your feet But I been running for a while, they ain't ready for me, ah I know this probably isn't really realistic And honestly, I might not ever make a difference But that don't make a difference, I'ma have to risk it I been crunchin' numbers, you ain't gotta be a mathematician To see the odds ain't rootin' for me I can't lie though, it's kinda how I like it to be The underdog, yeah, you probably think you know what I mean But what I'm saying is they ever push me, I'm gonna swing, yeah I could go to college, get in debt like everybody else Graduate and probably get a job that doesn't pay the bills That don't make a lot of sense to me, forget the Happy Meals I don't like the dollar menu, I would rather make a meal Huh? Make a mil'? Nah, I said make a meal Home-cookin', get the grill, how you want it? Pretty well? Everything I see is overdone to me, I'm not Adele But I'ma get a record deal and say hello to mass appeal When I grow up, I just want to pay my bills Rappin' about the way I feel, oh yeah I just want to make a couple mil' Leave it to the fam in the will, oh yeah I just want to sign a record deal Maybe buy a house up in the hills, oh yeah Might not be the best in my field But I guarantee that I'ma die real When I grow up Yeah, ayy When I grow up Yeah, yeah, ayy I'ma make 'em notice me, rhymin' like it's poetry Everything I oversee, I just like to overthink Mockin' me, you pay the fee, no return and no receipts Those of you that don't believe, quiet, you don't know a thing Quiet when I'm tryna sing, quiet when I'm making beats Quiet when I'm tryna think, sorry, I don't mean to scream I just feel like no one really gets me and it's sad to see 'Cause someday I'ma grow up and show all of you it's meant to be, yeah Anybody wanna hear me rap? "No" Come on, let me play a couple tracks, "No" Come on, I can spit it really fast, "No" You think I should throw this in the trash? "No" Tricked you, haters, go away before I hit you I am not a beggar or a kiss-up You don't understand? Well, I forgive you I am not a quitter, you ain't really think that, did you? Maybe someday I could even be up on the radio Have a tour bus and maybe even play a couple shows Everybody in the crowd singin' every word I wrote Tellin' me that I am not the only one that feels alone Huh? You feel alone? Yeah, I kinda feel alone Wonder if that feelin' ever goes away when you get old Will I ever make it as an artist? I don't really know Might not make a lot of dough, I'ma have to try it, though When I grow up, I just want to pay my bills Rappin' about the way I feel, oh yeah I just want to make a couple mil' Leave it to the fam in the will, oh yeah (yeah) I just want to sign a record deal Maybe buy a house up in the hills, oh yeah (okay) Might not be the best in my field (ayy) But I guarantee that I'ma die real (ayy, oh) When I grow up, I just want to pay my bills (woo) Rappin' about the way I feel, oh yeah (yeah, the way I feel) Yeah, I just want to make a couple mil' (ayy) Leave it to the fam in the will, oh yeah (to the fam in the will) I just want to sign a record deal (woo) Maybe buy a house up in the hills, oh yeah (a house up in the hills) Yeah, I might not be the best in my field (ayy) But I guarantee that I'ma die real When I grow up (When I grow up)
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Written by: Nate Feuerstein, Tommee Profitt
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP
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15 facts about this song
Career Impact“When I Grow Up” is a song that largely contributed to NF's breakthrough and recognition in the rap and mainstream music industry.
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Peaking ChartsThe song peaked at number 78 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, making it NF's third song to enter the chart.
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Album InclusionThe song is a single from NF's album, "The Search," released in 2019, which peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 charts.
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Explores Dream“When I Grow Up” primarily talks about NF's childhood dream of being a rapper and how he overcame the doubts and neysayers to fulfill it.
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Music VideoThe music video of the song, posted on Youtube, has amassed over 100 million views demonstrating the song's global acceptance.
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GenreThe song falls under the Conscious Hip Hop genre, characterized by NF's often deep and introspective lyrics commenting on societal issues and personal experiences.
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Impactful LyricsOne of the notable verses, "Everybody want to rap, but nobody want to work", has been cited widely for its emotional intensity and candor about the music industry's challenges.
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Visual CreativityThe music video portrays NF's journey, starting as a trash collector and transforming into his current life as a rap star. This visual surpassed 1 million likes on YouTube within a month of release.
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Release strategyUnlike many artists, NF did not use any features on his album "The Search", making "When I Grow Up" a completely solo work.
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CertificationsThe song has been certified Platinum by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) in 2020, marking one million sales and streams units.
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Positive ReceptionBoth the song and its music video have often been praised for their honest storytelling and the authenticity of NF's lyrics and performance.
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Violence FreeThe song is one of the few popular rap numbers released without any explicit words or violent imagery, making it appealing to a wider audience, including young fans.
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Personality ReflectionThe song reflects NF's personal philosophy, highlighting the virtues of hard work, determination, and believing in oneself.
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Unique AestheticThe song is presented in a melodic-rap style, combining powerful lyrics with emphatic beats, a distinctive feature of NF's music.
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Live PerformanceThe song is a crowd favorite during NF's live performances, with the audience often singing along to its chorus.
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