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Wikipedia article
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"'The Search'" is a song by American rapper NF, released through Capitol Records on May 30, 2019, as the second single from the album of the same name. It was written and produced by the lead artist and Tommee Profitt, and lyrically discusses the negative impact of fame and commercial success on NF's mental and physical health. A music video was released the same day as the song. It debuted at number 70 on the US 'Billboard' Hot 100.
Composition and lyrics
"The Search" lasts for a duration of 4 minutes and 8 seconds, with NF rapping 777 words throughout the track. The song's production features "prickly strings, choral backing chants and an unforgiving beat drop" and its structure contains a 30 second intro and lacks a chorus. Lyrically, it discusses the impact on NF's mental health as a consequence of his mainstream success. While the rapper initially understates the negative impact of fame on his life, he soon escalates his criticisms of commercial accomplishments, stating that "The sales can rise/ Doesn't mean much though when your health declines."
Meaning
The main message in this song is one of doing well. He starts off his song by honestly answering the casual and frequent question, Hows life? NF continues to answer the greeting throughout the track by discussing recent changes in life, depression and the world itself.
Critical reception
Danielle Chelosky of 'Substream Magazine' described "The Search" as "introspective and unapologetic," while Tyler Schmitt of 'Variance Magazine' called it "blistering." Jon Caramanica, writing for 'The New York Times', commended NF's delivery, writing that he "raps tartly and with compelling angst." Andrew Unterberger of 'Billboard' wrote that the track "proves that fame is one long anxiety attack" and added that its production gives "the meltdown overtaking his mind operatic grandeur."
Appearances in media
The song is featured in the trailer of season three of the video game Apex Legends. From October 19, 2020 to February 2022, the song was featured as the opening theme song for WWE's Monday Night Raw.
Personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal.
* Nate Feurstein composer, lyricist, producer
* Tommee Profitt composer, lyricist, producer, mastering engineer, mixer, studio personnel
Charts
Certifications
References
Category:2019 singles
Category:2019 songs
Category:NF (rapper) songs
Category:Songs written by Tommee Profitt
Category:Songs written by NF (rapper)
Category:Capitol Records singles
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