NF drops the curtain on his inner battles with FEAR, the explosive title track and opener to his new EP of the same name, set to hit on November 14, 2025, via NFREALMUSIC.
Nate Feuerstein has always been the guy who turns therapy sessions into stadium anthems, and this one’s no different, it’s a raw confrontation with the voice that’s haunted him since Mansion days, that nagging “Fear” character from Intro III, now stepping full force into the spotlight. Pre-save links went live yesterday, and the artwork alone has fans theorizing it’s his most vulnerable swing yet.
Clocking in as track one of six, FEAR builds on the cinematic intensity of The Search, with NF’s signature rapid-fire delivery over pounding drums and swelling strings that feel like a heartbeat on overdrive. It’s got that confessional punch, dissecting anxiety’s grip without pulling punches: the what-ifs that keep you up, the shadows that whisper you’re not enough. Early snippets shared on his YouTube channel hint at bars like echoes of past pain turned weapons, bridging his Christian roots with universal struggles that hit harder post-pandemic. Collaborations loom on later cuts—mgk on WHO I WAS, James Arthur on SORRY—but FEAR stands solo, a solo mission to name the monster and maybe muzzle it.
Since Perception and CLOUDS, NF’s stayed laser-focused on mental health, touring arenas while unpacking his own therapy notes. This EP feels like the next chapter, shorter but sharper, clocking under 20 minutes but packing enough emotional freight to fill hours.
X is already lit with #NFFEAREP tags, fans posting old Fear quotes from Intro III like “What, are you scared of me?” and speculating on redemption arcs. If Mansion was the blueprint and Stoic the strategy, FEAR might just be the reckoning—proof that facing down your demons doesn’t make them vanish, but it sure makes the music roar.
Dive into the FEAR lyrics below and unpack its gripping intensity. Don’t miss other FEAR EP tracks for more of NF’s unflinching truth.
Lyrics of FEAR by NF
[Intro]
Hello Darkness, My Old Friend (Hello)
Knocking At My Door Again (Knock Knock Knock)
Begging Me To Come Outside
Let You Back Into My Life
Now Usually I’d Be Strong Enough
To Lock The Doors And Keep ’em Shut
But Not Today I’m Desperate (Desperate)
So Go Ahead And Come On In
So Go Ahead And Come On In
So Go Ahead And Come On In
[Verse]
Ocd Is Worse Than Ever, Hands Are Bleeding
Maybe I Should Take The Pills, Don’t
Know What’s Going On With Me Somedays
Actually I Think I Might Be Schizo-
Phrenic, Prolly Not But Even Writing This Is Beginning To Make Me Spiral, Oh God
Made A Promise To Myself I Wouldn’t Let The Fear Back In But Then I Did Though
Told The World I Was Sick Of Running, Then Went Back To Running, What A Joke
Disappointed, Yeah Me Too, I Thought I Finally Had Made A Breakthrough
Guess Not
It’s The Same Song And Dance, You’ve All Seen It Before
Darkness Holds Out His Hand, Then We Walk To The Floor
Every Decision Made Isn’t Mine Anymore
Like A Puppet With Strings, I Just Don’t Have A Choice
What’s The Truth? What’s A Lie?
Help Me God, Help Me Lord
Face Your Fears, Dry Your Eyes
Grandma Died, What’s The Point?
Lost The Keys, Lost My Hope, Lost My Will, Lost My Joy
Lost A Friend, Lost A Home, Lost My Faith, Lost My Voice
[Chorus]
Standing Back Watching My Mansion Burn To Ash
While I Hold The Gas Can
Asking God If He Started This Fire
Is This What You Wanted?
Is This What You Wanted?
Make All My Hopes And My Dreams Come To Life
Just To Lay Them To Rest
Is This What You Wanted?
Is This What You Wanted?
Gave Me A False Sense Of Peace Just To Show Me What Peace Really Is
Is This What You Wanted?
[Bridge]
On The Verge, On The Edge
Is This What You Wanted?
Petrified, Scared To Death
Is This What You Wanted?
Praying To God Desperate
Is This What You Wanted?
What You Wanted
Is This What You Wanted?
Hanging On By A Thread
Is This What You Wanted?
Empty Heart, Nothing Left
Is This What You Wanted?
Breaking Down Spiraling
What You Wanted
[Chorus]
Is This What You Wanted?
Standing Back Watching My Mansion Burn To Ash
Is This What You Wanted?
While I Hold The Gas Can
Asking God If He Started This Fire
Standing Back Watching My Mansion Burn To Ash
Is This What You Wanted?
What You Wanted
While I Hold The Gas Can
Is This What You Wanted?
Asking God If He Started This Fire
What You Wanted
