“MOTTO” is the second single from NF’s 5th studio album HOPE. The second instalment represents his new ‘beliefs’ and ‘ideals,’ following the first single, “HOPE,” which converts NF as the one finally in control of his own career. The song showcases NF’s signature blend of introspective lyrics and hard-hitting beats, as he reflects on his journey from obscurity to fame. In between lines, he addresses how he does not follow the trend of mainstream music from signing with record labels, and making pop-like music to gain fame and win awards as he does not want to compromise his artistic vision or change his style to please others. The central point of “MOTTO” can be reflected in other songs from NF as well. In “WHY," he says ‘Let You Down’ goes triple platinum, yeah, okay, okay, I guess