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: A smaller, portable version of the cage from Perception , the cart symbolizes baggage that is easier to move but still restrictive. At the end of the video, he crawls into the cart in a fetal position, highlighting his vulnerability.

"The Search" by NF is the title track and second single from his fourth studio album, released on May 30, 2019. It serves as a bridge from the "trapped" mentality of his previous album, Perception , toward a quest for hope and peace. Key Symbols & Imagery NF - The Search

: These represent the personal burdens, fears, and "demons" that Nate carries with him. Throughout the video, he attempts to release them to others. : A smaller, portable version of the cage

The music video and lyrics use several recurring motifs to represent NF's internal state: It serves as a bridge from the "trapped"

: Visible in the distance at the start of the video, it signifies the issues Nate has left behind from his previous work.