Nobody knows what I go through
Wish you could put yourself inside my shoes
You got friends that ain't friends no more
They don't understand the life I chose
See the money and the fame
It can hurt everything you love
Got some people that depend on me
And I can't give up
They don't know what I'm going through
They don't know what I'm going through
Nobody saw the struggle they just see the reward
They focused on the peace but they never saw the war
Homies I started with ain't make it till the end
They used to be my niggas now we ain't friends
Long as I'm putting niggas on it be all good
Soon as I tell them that I can't they the first to go
I see you tryin to come around since I'm out the hood
But I see 'em being fake so I let 'em know
I had to let 'em know
Nobody knows what I go through
Wish you could put yourself inside my shoes
You got friends that ain't friends no more
They don't understand the life I chose
See the money and the fame
It can hurt everything you love
Got some people that depend on me
And I can't give up
They don't know what I'm going through
They don't know what I'm going through
Now everybody run out with their hand out
Maybe 'cause I stand out, see me in the videos
Thinking that I'm cashing out
They don't see my homies with the notice on their house
They just think I'm eating so they sitting with an open mouth
Playing mac saying I should give 'em this in my amount
I remember back when I was hurting, working selling crack
Where were all these niggas at claiming they my fam
If I lost it all tomorrow I know they won't give a damn
Nobody knows what I go through
Wish you could put yourself inside my shoes
You got friends that ain't friends no more
They don't understand the life I chose
See the money and the fame
It can hurt everything you love
Got some people that depend on me
And I can't give up
They don't know what I'm going through
They don't know what I'm going through
Nobody knows uh uh
Nobody knows uh uh
Nobody knows uh uh
Nobody knows, no no no
Nobody knows
About This Song
"Nobody Knows" is a deeply introspective track that explores the psychological toll of sudden fame and success on personal relationships and mental health. August Alsina crafts a vulnerable narrative about the isolation that comes with achievement, revealing how financial success can paradoxically destroy the very connections that once provided meaning and support. The song delves into the burden of responsibility he feels toward those who depend on him, creating an internal conflict between his desire to escape the pressure and his obligation to provide for others. Alsina's delivery alternates between weary resignation and frustrated urgency, perfectly capturing the emotional exhaustion of someone trapped by their own success. The production features a melancholic, atmospheric backdrop with subtle piano melodies and restrained percussion that amplifies the song's contemplative mood rather than celebrating his achievements. What makes the track particularly powerful is its rejection of typical hip-hop braggadocio in favor of raw honesty about depression, betrayal by former friends, and the unexpected loneliness that fame can bring. The recurring hook emphasizes the fundamental disconnect between public perception and private struggle, highlighting how observers focus on material rewards while remaining blind to the emotional warfare that preceded them. This authentic portrayal of success's dark side resonated deeply with listeners who recognized that achievement doesn't automatically equal happiness, making it a standout track that helped establish Alsina's reputation for emotional transparency in his music.
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