: The official music video features eerie imagery, including NF levitating above a grimy couch and wearing a black, Joker-esque smile. Thematic Meaning & Lyrics
The song serves as a direct response to critics who panned his previous work. Major themes include: NF - Paid My Dues
: He contrasts himself with these critics, stating that while they get paid to critique, he gets paid because he " stays working ". : The official music video features eerie imagery,
"I read your article, it kinda hurt me / I don't know who hired you or what your friends say in your circle / But the fact that you released it tells me two things are for certain: / They get paid for trashin' people, I get paid 'cause I stay workin'" NF - PAID MY DUES las 80 millones el amor el amor. YouTube·NFVEVO NF's 'Paid My Dues' Video: Watch - Billboard "I read your article, it kinda hurt me
: NF addresses journalists and critics who "trash" his music for clickbait, specifically referencing negative reviews of The Search .