# Time (NF song)

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2019 song by NF

"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 Songwriters Nate Feuerstein Tommee Profitt Producers Profitt Feuerstein NF singles chronology "When I Grow Up" (2019) "Time" (2019) "Paid My Dues" (2019) Music video "Time" on YouTube

"**Time**" is a song by American rapper [NF](/source/NF_(rapper)), released on July 12, 2019, as the fourth single from his fourth studio album, *[The Search](/source/The_Search_(NF_album))* (2019). The song is NF's second highest-charting song on the *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))* [Hot 100](/source/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 Hot 100 (Billboard)[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 Pop Airplay (Billboard)[12] 9 US Rhythmic Airplay (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] 3× Platinum 210,000‡ Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[19] Gold 20,000‡ Canada (Music Canada)[20] 2× Platinum 160,000‡ New Zealand (RMNZ)[21] Platinum 30,000‡ United Kingdom (BPI)[22] Silver 200,000‡ United States (RIAA)[23] 2× Platinum 2,000,000‡ ‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Rapper NF Releases Passion-Filled New Hip-Hop Single "Time""](https://www.elicitmagazine.com/nf-time/). *Elicit Magazine*. July 24, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** Darus, Alex (July 12, 2019). ["NF turns back "Time" in heartbreaking new music video"](https://www.altpress.com/news/nf-time-song-the-search/). *[Alternative Press](/source/Alternative_Press_(magazine))*. Retrieved November 18, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-sc_Australia_NF_3-0)** "[NF – Time](https://australian-charts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=NF&titel=Time&cat=s)". [ARIA Top 50 Singles](/source/ARIA_Charts). Retrieved November 22, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-sc_Canada_NF_4-0)** "[NF Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)](https://www.billboard.com/artist/NF/chart-history/CAN)". *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. Retrieved November 19, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-sc_Ireland3_NF_5-0)** "[Irish-charts.com – Discography NF](http://irish-charts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=NF)". [Irish Singles Chart](/source/Irish_Singles_Chart). Retrieved November 22, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Savaitės klausomiausi (TOP 100)"](https://www.agata.lt/lt/naujienos/savaites-klausomiausi-w16-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) (in Lithuanian). [AGATA](/source/AGATA_(organization)). August 16, 2019. Retrieved December 2, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["NZ Hot Singles Chart"](https://aotearoamusiccharts.co.nz/archive/hot-singles/2019-07-26). Recorded Music NZ. July 29, 2019. Retrieved November 22, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Airplay 100 – 22 decembrie 2019"](https://www.unsitedemuzica.ro/topuri/Top-Airplay-100-Piesa-asta-a-cucerit-Romania-iremediabil-p8958) (in Romanian). [Kiss FM](/source/Kiss_FM_(Romania)). December 22, 2019. Retrieved December 23, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-sc_UK_9-0)** "[Official Singles Chart on 7/6/2019 – Top 100](https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-chart/20190607/7501/)". [Official Charts Company](/source/Official_Charts_Company). Retrieved November 19, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-sc_Billboardhot100_NF_10-0)** "[NF Chart History (Hot 100)](https://www.billboard.com/artist/NF/chart-history/HSI)". *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. Retrieved November 19, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-sc_Billboardrandbhiphop_NF_11-0)** "[NF Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)](https://www.billboard.com/artist/NF/chart-history/BSI)". *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. Retrieved November 26, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-sc_Billboardpopsongs_NF_12-0)** "[NF Chart History (Pop Songs)](https://www.billboard.com/artist/NF/chart-history/TFM)". *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. Retrieved December 17, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-sc_Billboardrhythmic_NF_13-0)** "[NF Chart History (Rhythmic Airplay)](https://www.billboard.com/artist/NF/chart-history/TFC)". *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. Retrieved November 22, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** ["Top 100 Songs"](https://www.rollingstone.com/charts/songs/2019-07-26/). *[Rolling Stone](/source/Rolling_Stone)*. July 26, 2019. Retrieved January 1, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** ["Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2019"](http://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2019/hot-r-and-and-b-hip-hop-songs). *Billboard*. Retrieved December 6, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** ["Pop Songs – Year-End 2019"](https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2019/pop-songs). *Billboard*. Retrieved December 6, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** ["Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2019"](https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2019/rhythmic-songs). *Billboard*. Retrieved December 6, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-AustraliaNFTimesingleCertRef_18-0)** ["ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2025 Singles"](https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/orr9fphn3kyhykimwm11l/AC20e6S31r09Z79I9T85o9o/2025%20Single%20Accreditations.pdf?rlkey=b5et6u9n5p7f3gkxgmqhivbyf) (PDF). [Australian Recording Industry Association](/source/Australian_Recording_Industry_Association). Retrieved December 5, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-BrazilNFTimesingleCertRef_19-0)** ["Brazilian single certifications – NF – Time"](https://pro-musicabr.org.br/home/certificados/?busca_artista=NF&busca_tipo_produto=SINGLE) (in Portuguese). [Pro-Música Brasil](/source/Pro-M%C3%BAsica_Brasil). Retrieved July 14, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-CanadaNFTimesingleCertRef_20-0)** ["Canadian single certifications – NF – Time"](https://musiccanada.com/gold-platinum/?_gp_search=Time%20NF). [Music Canada](/source/Music_Canada). Retrieved May 12, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-New_ZealandNFTimesingleCertRef_21-0)** ["New Zealand single certifications – NF – Time"](https://www.radioscope.co.nz/2024/00/00/single-cert-search/). Radioscope. Retrieved March 23, 2025. *Type*Time*in the "Search:" field and press Enter.*

1. **[^](#cite_ref-United_KingdomNFTimesingleCertRef_22-0)** ["British single certifications – NF – Time"](https://www.bpi.co.uk/page/certified-awards). [British Phonographic Industry](/source/British_Phonographic_Industry). Retrieved October 6, 2021. *Select*singles*in the Formats field.* *Type*Time NF*in the "Search:" field.*

1. **[^](#cite_ref-United_StatesNFTimesingleCertRef_23-0)** ["American single certifications – NF – Time"](https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&ar=NF&ti=Time&format=Single&type=#search_section). [Recording Industry Association of America](/source/Recording_Industry_Association_of_America). Retrieved May 31, 2023.

v t e NF Discography Studio albums Mansion Therapy Session Perception The Search Hope Mixtapes Clouds (The Mixtape) EPs NF Fear 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" Promotional singles "Who I Was" "Sorry" Other songs "How Could You Leave Us" "Leave Me Alone" "Fear"

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