Nf - That's A Joke (audio) -

NF’s "THAT’S A JOKE," the second track from his 2021 project CLOUDS (THE MIXTAPE) , serves as a high-energy anthem of self-assertion and a direct rebuttal to critics who have long dismissed him as an outsider in the rap industry. Core Themes and Message

: The lyrics highlight his journey of proving competitors wrong by turning "impossible" odds into profit and growth. Lyrical Nuances NF - THAT'S A JOKE (Audio)

"Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on you. Fool me three times, hold up, rewind, that’s not even possible!" NF’s "THAT’S A JOKE," the second track from

: He emphasizes that he was "made to play" this game and doesn't need his "hand held" to make successful records, asserting dominance through both his commercial success and lyrical output. Fool me twice, shame on you

: Produced by long-time collaborator Tommee Profitt , the beat features hard-hitting percussion and high-pitched woodwind elements (possibly a piccolo) that provide a sharp contrast to the heavy bass.

One of the track’s most discussed elements is its subversion of a classic idiom in the chorus:

The song’s title and recurring hook, "," function as a sarcastic dismissal of anyone who underestimates his technical ability or longevity in the genre.