The Nightcore version of "Rumors" amplifies the original's message:
In the lyrics of NEFFEX’s work (and by extension, Nightcore remixes like "Rumors"), "paper" typically refers to two things:
The fast-paced Nightcore tempo mirrors the "fast" life and the hustle to make "paper" while rising above the drama.
It encourages listeners to ignore what people say behind their backs.
The most common slang usage, referring to the financial success gained through hard work and ignoring the "rumors" or negativity of others.