Time (NF song)

"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.

"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
"When I Grow Up" (2019) "Time" (2019) "Paid My Dues" (2019)
Music video
"Time" on YouTube

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 Pop Airplay (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‡
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.