"The Search" is a song by American rapper NF, released through Capitol Records on May 30, 2019, as the second single from the album of the same name.
[3][4] The song's production features "prickly strings, choral backing chants and an unforgiving beat drop" and its structure contains a 30 second intro and lacks a chorus.
While the rapper initially understates the negative impact of fame on his life, he soon escalates his criticisms of commercial accomplishments, stating that "The sales can rise/ Doesn't mean much though when your health declines.
He starts off his song by “honestly answering the casual and frequent question, “How’s life?” NF continues to answer the greeting throughout the track by discussing recent changes in life, depression and the world itself.”[citation needed] Danielle Chelosky of Substream Magazine described "The Search" as "introspective and unapologetic,"[7] while Tyler Schmitt of Variance Magazine called it "blistering.
"[6] Andrew Unterberger of Billboard wrote that the track "proves that fame is one long anxiety attack" and added that its production gives "the meltdown overtaking his mind operatic grandeur.".