How Could You Leave Us Lyrics – NF
How Could You Leave Us Lyrics
[Intro: NF]
How could you leave so unexpected?
We waited, we waited
For you, but you just left us
We needed you, I needed you
[Verse 1: NF]
Yo, I don't know what it's like to be addicted to pills
But I do know what it's like to be a witness, it kills
Mama told me she loved me, I'm thinking this isn't real
I think of you when I get a whiff of that cigarette smell, yeah
Welcome to the bottom of hell
They say pain is a prison, let me out of my cell
You say you proud of me, but you don't know me that well
Sit in my room, tears running down my face and I yell
Into my pillowcases, say you coming to get us
Then call a minute later just to tell us you're not, I'm humiliated
I'm in a room with a parent that I don't barely know
Some lady in the corner watching us while she's taking notes
I don't get it, Mom, don't you want to watch your babies grow?
I guess pills are more important, all you have to say is "no"
But you won't do it, will you?
You gone keep popping 'til them pills kill you
I know you're gone, but I can still feel you
[Chorus: NF]
Why would you leave us?
Why would you leave us?
How could you leave us here?
How could you leave us?
Why would you leave us? Oh
Hey!
[Verse 2: NF]
I got this picture in my room and it kills me
But I don't need a picture of my mom, I need the real thing
Now a relationship is something we won't ever have
But why do I feel like I lost something that I never had?
You shoulda been there when I graduated
Told me you loved me and congratulations
Instead you left us at the window waiting
Where you at, Mom?
We're too young to understand, where you at, huh?
Yeah, I know them drugs have got you held captive
I can see it in your eyes, they got your mind captured
Some say it's fun to get the high, but I am not laughing
And what you don't realize and what you're not grasping
That I was nothing but a kid who couldn't understand it
I ain't gone say that I forgive you 'cause it hasn't happened
I thought that maybe I'd feel better as time passes
If you really cared for me, then where you at then?
[Chorus: NF]
Why would you leave us?
Why would you leave us?
How could you leave us here?
How could you leave us?
Why would you leave us? Oh
Hey!
[Verse 3: NF]
Our last conversation, you and I sat in the living room
Talking 'bout my music and I brought you some to listen to
You started crying, telling me this isn't you
A couple weeks later, guess you were singing a different tune
You took them pills for the last time, didn't you?
They took you from us once, I guess they came back to finish you
Crying my eyes out in the studio is difficult
Music is the only place that I can go to speak to you
It took everything inside of me, not to scream at your funeral
Sitting in my chair, that person talking was pitiful
I wish you were here, Mama, but every time I picture you
All I feel is pain, I hate the way I remember you
They found you on the floor, I could tell you felt hollow
Gave everything you had, plus your life to them pill bottles
You gave everything you had, plus your life to them pill bottles
Don't know if you hear me or not, but if you're still watching, why?
[Chorus: NF]
Why would you leave us?
Why would you leave us?
How could you leave us here?
How could you leave us?
Why would you leave us? Oh
Hey!
[Outro: NF]
Sometimes I think about like...
Sometimes I think about things like, you know
When I'd have kids, I'm like...
You won't be there, you know?
You won't be there for any of that
And I'll never get to see you again
Sometimes I wish I would've just called you
I wish I would have just picked up the phone
I wish you were here
I mean you should've been there for us
You should have been here!
Them pills got you, right?
Them pills got you, right?
I wish you were here
How Could You Leave Us Lyrics Meaning
The lyrics of "How Could You Leave Us" by NF is expressing his feelings of pain and betrayal towards his mother who struggled with addiction to pills and ultimately left him and his family. He talks about the impact her addiction had on him emotionally, mentally, and psychologically. He expresses his confusion, hurt, and anger at her choices, and he reflects on the moments he wished she was there for him. The lyrics also convey his longing for closure and understanding as he grapples with the loss of his mother.
[Verse 1]
NF begins by acknowledging that he may not fully understand what it's like to be addicted to pills, but he knows the pain it causes. He talks about his mother's addiction and how it affected their relationship. He expresses his disappointment and frustration at her choices, especially when she prioritizes pills over her family. The line "Welcome to the bottom of hell" emphasizes the depth of despair and suffering caused by addiction.
[Chorus]
In the chorus, NF repeatedly asks why his mother left them, expressing his confusion and longing for answers. He questions how she could leave them in such a painful way and wonders why she chose to abandon them.
[Verse 2]
NF reflects on specific moments when he needed his mother, such as when he graduated, but she wasn't there for him due to her addiction. He expresses his feelings of abandonment and betrayal, highlighting the impact her absence had on him as a child. The lines "But why do I feel like I lost something that I never had?" and "Yeah, I know them drugs have got you held captive" illustrate his struggle to reconcile his feelings.
[Chorus]
The chorus repeats, with NF continuing to question why his mother left them and expressing his pain and confusion over her absence.
[Verse 3]
NF recounts a conversation with his mother before her death, where she expressed regret and sadness over her addiction. He reflects on the pain of losing her and the emptiness he feels without her. The lines "Gave everything you had, plus your life to them pill bottles" highlight the destructive power of addiction and its toll on his mother's life.
[Outro]
In the outro, NF expresses his regret for not reaching out to his mother more and wishing he had done things differently. He mourns the loss of his mother and wishes she were still alive to see him achieve milestones in his life. The repetition of "I wish you were here" reflects his longing for her presence and the pain of her absence. The phrase "Them pills got you, right?" acknowledges the grip addiction had on his mother and the tragic consequences it led to.
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Cast & Crew
- Album
- NF (Singles)
- Artist / Band
- Producer(s)
- Tommee Profitt
- Writter(s)
- NF & Tommee Profitt
- Released On
- April 22, 2016
NF (Singles) Songs
- 1.Clouds
- 2.How Could You Leave Us
- 3.If You Want Love
- 4.Leave Me Alone
- 5.Let You Down
- 6.Lie
- 7.Paid My Dues
- 8.Remember This
- 9.The Search
- 10.Time
- 11.When I Grow Up
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FAQs & Knowledge
Who is the singer of "How Could You Leave Us" song?
"How Could You Leave Us" song is sung by NF.
Who is the lyrics writer of "How Could You Leave Us" song?
"How Could You Leave Us" song lyrics written by NF & Tommee Profitt.
Who is the music producer of "How Could You Leave Us" song?
"How Could You Leave Us" song music composed & produced by Tommee Profitt.
When was "How Could You Leave Us" song released?
"How Could You Leave Us" song was released on April 22, 2016.