TIME (NF SONG)

"Time"
"Time"
Single by NF
from the album The Search
Released	July 12, 2019
Genre	Hip hop; pop rap;
Length	4:00 (album version); 3:50 (edit);
Label	NF Real Music; Caroline;
Songwriter(s)	Nate Feuerstein; Tommee Profitt;
Producer(s)	Profitt; Feuerstein;
NF singles chronology
Music video
	"Time" on YouTube

"Time" is a song by American rapper NF, released on July 12, 2019, as the fourth single from his fourth studio album, The Search (2019). The song is NF's second highest-charting song on the Billboard Hot 100 to date, peaking at number 41.

Composition

The song opens with a violin instrumental. NF reflects on his relationship with his wife, which is characterized by misunderstandings and tensions.^[1] Nevertheless, he is still deeply in love with her and is trying to hold on to the relationship. He explains that he is willing to change, but will need to take time.^[2]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2019)	Peak position
Australia ( ARIA)^[3]	38
Canada ( Canadian Hot 100)^[4]	70
Ireland ( IRMA)^[5]	66
Lithuania ( AGATA)^[6]	37
New Zealand Hot Singles ( RMNZ)^[7]	12
Romania ( Airplay 100)^[8]	82
UK Singles ( OCC)^[9]	76
US Billboard Hot 100^[10]	41
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard)^[11]	19
US Mainstream Top 40 ( Billboard)^[12]	9
US Rhythmic ( Billboard)^[13]	7
US Rolling Stone Top 100^[14]	34

Year-end charts

Chart (2019)	Position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)^[15]	64
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)^[16]	45
US Rhythmic (Billboard)^[17]	44

Certifications


Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Australia ( ARIA)^[18]	2× Platinum	140,000^‡
Canada ( Music Canada)^[19]	2× Platinum	160,000^‡
United Kingdom ( BPI)^[20]	Silver	200,000^‡
United States ( RIAA)^[21]	2× Platinum	2,000,000^‡
^‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

^ "Rapper NF Releases Passion-Filled New Hip-Hop Single "Time"". Elicit Magazine. July 24, 2019.
^ Darus, Alex (July 12, 2019). "NF turns back "Time" in heartbreaking new music video". Alternative Press. Retrieved November 18, 2019.
^ " NF – Time". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
^ "NF Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 19, 2019.
^ "Irish-charts.com – Discography NF". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
^ "Savaitės klausomiausi (TOP 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. August 16, 2019. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. July 29, 2019. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
^ "Airplay 100 – 22 decembrie 2019" (in Romanian). Kiss FM. December 22, 2019. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 19, 2019.
^ "NF Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 19, 2019.
^ "NF Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
^ "NF Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
^ "NF Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
^ "Top 100 Songs". Rolling Stone. July 26, 2019. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2019". Billboard. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
^ "Pop Songs – Year-End 2019". Billboard. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
^ "Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2019". Billboard. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2023 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved April 3, 2023.
^ "Canadian single certifications – NF – Time". Music Canada. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
^ "British single certifications – NF – Time". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved October 6, 2021.
^ "American single certifications – NF – Time". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved May 31, 2023.

[1] "Rapper NF Releases Passion-Filled New Hip-Hop Single "Time"". Elicit Magazine. July 24, 2019.

[2] Darus, Alex (July 12, 2019). "NF turns back "Time" in heartbreaking new music video". Alternative Press. Retrieved November 18, 2019.

[sc_Australia_NF-3] " NF – Time". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved November 22, 2019.

[sc_Canada_NF-4] "NF Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 19, 2019.

[sc_Ireland3_NF-5] "Irish-charts.com – Discography NF". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved November 22, 2019.

[6] "Savaitės klausomiausi (TOP 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. August 16, 2019. Retrieved December 2, 2019.

[7] "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. July 29, 2019. Retrieved November 22, 2019.

[8] "Airplay 100 – 22 decembrie 2019" (in Romanian). Kiss FM. December 22, 2019. Retrieved December 23, 2019.

[sc_UK_-9] "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 19, 2019.

[sc_Billboardhot100_NF-10] "NF Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 19, 2019.

[sc_Billboardrandbhiphop_NF-11] "NF Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 26, 2019.

[sc_Billboardpopsongs_NF-12] "NF Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 17, 2019.

[sc_Billboardrhythmic_NF-13] "NF Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved November 22, 2019.

[14] "Top 100 Songs". Rolling Stone. July 26, 2019. Retrieved January 1, 2020.

[15] "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2019". Billboard. Retrieved December 6, 2019.

[16] "Pop Songs – Year-End 2019". Billboard. Retrieved December 6, 2019.

[17] "Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2019". Billboard. Retrieved December 6, 2019.

[AustraliaNFTimesingleCertRef-18] "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2023 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved April 3, 2023.

[CanadaNFTimesingleCertRef-19] "Canadian single certifications – NF – Time". Music Canada. Retrieved May 12, 2023.

[United_KingdomNFTimesingleCertRef-20] "British single certifications – NF – Time". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved October 6, 2021.

[United_StatesNFTimesingleCertRef-21] "American single certifications – NF – Time". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved May 31, 2023.

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v t e NF
Discography
Studio albums	Mansion Therapy Session Perception The Search Hope
Mixtapes	Clouds (The Mixtape)
EPs	NF
Singles	" Let You Down" " No Name" " Lie" " Why" " If You Want Love" " The Search" " When I Grow Up" " Time" " Paid My Dues" " Clouds" " Lost" " Hope" " Motto" " Happy"
Other songs	" Leave Me Alone"

v t e NF
Discography
Studio albums	Mansion Therapy Session Perception The Search Hope
Mixtapes	Clouds (The Mixtape)
EPs	NF
Singles	" Let You Down" " No Name" " Lie" " Why" " If You Want Love" " The Search" " When I Grow Up" " Time" " Paid My Dues" " Clouds" " Lost" " Hope" " Motto" " Happy"
Other songs	" Leave Me Alone"

Composition

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

References

Composition

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

References

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