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MISTAKE Lyrics by NF

HOPE

2023

[Chorus]
I feel like I'm at a standstill
Waitin' for you to tell me I'm okay
If time heals, tell me, why do I kill
Myself tryna show you I'm not a mistake?
I've got qualities that I'm not proud of
I've made promises that I walked out on
I've had days I feel I don't deserve love
So think what you think, just don't call me a

[Verse 1]
Mistake, might've made some
Can't argue with that, but I ain't one
Even though I sometimes get afraid of
Havin' to face the wrath of an anxious me
I get it 'cause I actually
Feel the same, sometimes I think
I might be a lost cause
Who turns off, 'cause the way I read
Into what I've been through
You think I'm mental, but it pays off though
When the rent's due, I pursue what I love
And if it goes south and falls down, just know
I stand on my own two feet
Don't you see those that oppose on me?
Most won't leave, thinkin' I might retreat
Show my teeth quick if you turn on me 'cause

[Chorus]
I feel like I'm at a standstill
Waitin' for you to tell me I'm okay
If time heals, tell me, why do I kill
Myself tryna show you I'm not a mistake?
I've got qualities that I'm not proud of
I've made promises that I walked out on
I've had days I feel I don't deserve love
So think what you think, just don't call me a—

[Post-Chorus]
Just don't call me a—
Just don't call me a

[Verse 2]
Mistake 'cause I'm not one
Misplaced, but I found a
Lot of resentment causes a mess
When you let it get to the place of
No confidence
Struggle with it, that's obvious
But not enough to make me second-guess
If I'd die for the ones I love
So don't you get confused, thinkin' if you bring me down
I'ma just choose to let myself get used
I don't live like that, I feel trapped
I might lash out, I gotta watch my back
Cross my path, 'specially with ill intent
You'll regret you ever took that task
If and when this thing could all go bad
Don't you act like no one warned you yet 'cause

[Chorus]
I feel like I'm at a standstill
Waitin' for you to tell me I'm okay
If time heals, tell me, why do I kill
Myself tryna show you I'm not a mistake?
I've got qualities that I'm not proud of
I've made promises that I walked out on
I've had days I feel I don't deserve love
So think what you think, just don't call me a

[Outro]
Mistake
Credits
NF

NF

About “MISTAKE” by NF

Read the complete lyrics to "MISTAKE" by NF from the album "HOPE" in 2023. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under USA, In English, Conscious Hip-Hop.

"MISTAKE" is performed by NF. from the album "HOPE" in 2023 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "MISTAKE", explore more songs by NF using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"MISTAKE" is credited to NF. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"MISTAKE" appears on "HOPE" in 2023.

Visit the NF artist page at /artist/nf for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.

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