NF builds the tension toward his new EP FEAR with SORRY, a track five standout featuring the soulful pipes of James Arthur, set to drop November 14, 2025, via NF Real Music.
If you’ve followed Nate’s journey since Perception, you know his music hits like therapy on wax—raw confessions wrapped in booming beats. FEAR feels like the next chapter in that story, a six-track dive into the shadows we all wrestle, from self-doubt to redemption, and SORRY lands right in the heart of it, clocking in as the emotional pivot before the closer WASHED UP.
[Picture this: NF’s signature rapid-fire delivery, unpacking regrets and what-ifs, layered over a melody that James Arthur elevates with his gravelly vulnerability—the guy who turned heartbreak into gold with tracks like Say You Won’t Let Go. Their collab isn’t just a feature; it’s a conversation, two voices trading bars and hooks on owning your messes without the sugarcoat. Early snippets from the prerelease have fans on X breaking it down already, calling it NF’s most melodic moment yet, with Arthur’s chorus adding that aching pull that sticks long after the beat fades. It’s the kind of song that makes you hit pause and reflect, especially slotted after WHO I WAS with mgk and before the finale—perfect for the EP’s arc of facing fears head-on.Since the tracklist leaked last week via Spotify, the hype’s been building quiet but steady. NF dropped a cryptic teaser on Instagram from the studio, just piano keys and a hummed “sorry” that had everyone speculating on the theme. Arthur chimed in with a story repost, hinting at late-night sessions that poured real life into the mix. At six tracks total—FEAR, HOME, WHO I WAS (ft. mgk), GIVE ME A REASON, this one, and WASHED UP—it’s tight, no filler, all punch.
If Mansion and The Search were about building walls, FEAR tears them down, and SORRY’s the crack of light getting through. Whether you’re a longtime Real Music head or just discovering NF’s intensity, this feature promises to bridge worlds in a way only he can.
Dive into the SORRY lyrics below and unpack its heartfelt apologies. Don’t miss other FEAR tracks for more of NF’s fearless introspection.
| Lead Vocals | NF & James Arthur |
| Songwriter | NF, Aaron Chafin & Jeff Sojka |
| Music Producer | NF, Aaron Chafin & Jeff Sojka |
| Label | NF Real Music II |
| Release Date | November 14, 2025 |
| Song Language | English |
| Copyright © | NF Real Music II |
Lyrics of SORRY by NF & James Arthur
[Verse 1: NF]
I Crossed The Line And Broke An Oath
Swore I Would Never Let You Go
Blamed You For Things That Weren’t Your Fault, Yeah
I’m Sorry
I’m Sorry
[Pre-Chorus: NF]
Oh I Wish That I’d Had Held You Close And Given You What You Deserve
But That’s What Everybody Says When It’s Too Late To Fix A Bridge That’s Burned
That’s Burned
[Chorus: NF]
I’ve Been Waitin’ By The Phone Just Prayin’ That You Call Me Up
To Say That You Wish You Would’ve Stayed And Never Said Goodbye To Us
I’m Not Looking For A Fight Baby I Just Want To Talk To You
And Say I’m Sorry
I’m Sorry
[Verse 2: James Arthur]
Mmm, Yeah
I Bend The Truth And Broke Your Trust, Ooh Yeah
Treated You Like You Weren’t Enough (You Were Enough)
Said I’d Be There But Never Was (I Never Was)
But I’m Sorry, Hmm
I’m Sorry
[Pre-Chorus: James Arthur]
Oh I Wish That I’d Had Held You Close And
Given You What You Deserved (I Wish, I Wish)
But That’s What Everybody Says
When It’s Too Late To Fix A Bridge That’s Burned
That’s Burned
[Chorus: Both, James Arthur, NF]
I’ve Been Waitin’ By The Phone Just Prayin’ That You Call Me Up (Call Me Up)
To Say That You Wish You Would’ve Stayed
And Never Said Goodbye To Us (Never Would’ve Said Goodbye)
I’m Not Looking For A Fight, Baby, I Just Want To Talk To You
(I Just Want To Talk To You, Baby)
To Say I’m Sorry (I’m Sorry, Yeah)
I’m Sorry (Yeah)
To Say I’m Sorry (Yeah)
I’m Sorry (Oh)
To Say I’m Sorry
I’m Sorry
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