House of Cards
Foreign Exchange featuring Muhsinah Lyrics


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[PHONTE] Practiced every word
Rehearsed every line
Covered all my steps
This is why

CHORUS
[MUHSINAH] I've seen a side of you werent meant for
[PHONTE] Your house of cards is gonna fall
[MUHSINAH] Sooner or later You will pay for
[PHONTE] Your house of cards is gonna fall
[MUHSINAH] Too late to cry your gonna get yours
[PHONTE] Your house of cards is gonna fall

[MUHSINAH] Replay yesterday
Kept track of my time
Covered all my steps
This is why

CHORUS
[BOTH] Ive seen a side of you werent meant for
[MUHSINAH] Your house of cards is gonna fall
[BOTH] Sooner or later you will pay for
[MUHSINAH] Your house of cards is gonna fall
[BOTH] Too late to cry your gonna get yours
Your house of cards is gonna fall

[PHONTE] Gotta find my way home
Maybe there's a new day
Can't stand it anymore
Gotta change these dirty ways
When you dont know what to do
And there's nothing left to lose
There's no one else to blame
The worst in me is you
Gonna be such a long way down
When you fall [

MUHSINAH] When there's nothing more to say
In your bed your gonna lay
No disguise to help you hide
It's the end of your masquerade
Gonna be such a long way down
When you fall

CHORUS
[BOTH] I've seen a side of of you? werent meant for
[PHONTE] Your house of cards is gonna fall
[BOTH] Sooner or later You will pay for
[MUHSINAH] Your house of cards is gonna fall




[BOTH] Too late to cry your gonna get yours
Your house of cards is gonna fall

Overall Meaning

The song "House of Cards" by Foreign Exchange featuring Muhsinah is a warning anthem to someone who is living a false life, and that everything they have built is going to come crashing down. Phonte, the lead vocalist, sings about practicing his words and rehearsing every line to cover his tracks, indicating that he is leading a double life. He and Muhsinah take turns singing the chorus, reminding the person that they will pay for their deceit and that their house of cards will fall sooner or later. The song refers to a house of cards as an unstable and fragile structure, implying that the person's deceitful persona is unsteady and could come crashing down at any moment.


The song's verses emphasize the consequences of leading a false life. Phonte expresses his desire to change his ways and find a way back home. He sings about the burden of carrying the guilt of his actions and that the worst of him is the person he is pretending to be. Muhsinah sings about the end of the person's masquerade and their inevitable fall when their lies and deceit are exposed. The song ends with the chorus repeating, warning the person that their actions will have repercussions.


Line by Line Meaning

Practiced every word
I have prepared for this moment for a long time, and I am ready to act.


Rehearsed every line
I have memorized exactly what I need to say in order to achieve my goals.


Covered all my steps
I have taken care to plan out every aspect of my strategy, leaving nothing to chance.


This is why
All of my hard work and preparation will pay off, and I will succeed.


I've seen a side of you weren't meant for
I have learned things about you that you probably didn't intend for me to know.


Your house of cards is gonna fall
Your deceitful and fragile way of life is going to collapse under your own weight.


Sooner or later You will pay for
You will eventually face the consequences of your actions.


Too late to cry your gonna get yours
You can't escape the repercussions of your behavior, no matter how much you regret it now.


Replay yesterday
I have examined my past behavior in order to learn from it and improve my future actions.


Kept track of my time
I have made sure to monitor my schedule and use my time efficiently.


Gotta find my way home
I need to figure out how to return to a better state of being.


Maybe there's a new day
It's possible for me to start over and make positive changes in my life.


Can't stand it anymore
I have reached my breaking point and can no longer tolerate my current situation.


Gotta change these dirty ways
I need to reform my bad habits and behaviors for the better.


When you dont know what to do
When you are unsure of your next steps in a situation.


And there's nothing left to lose
When the situation is so dire that there is no more risk to be had.


There's no one else to blame
I must take responsibility for my own actions, regardless of any external factors.


The worst in me is you
You bring out the negative aspects of my character and lead me to make bad decisions.


Gonna be such a long way down When you fall
You have a long way to fall when your house of cards collapses.


When there's nothing more to say
When all the arguments have been made and all sides have been presented.


In your bed your gonna lay
You will face the consequences of your actions, and you will have to deal with them alone.


No disguise to help you hide
There will be no way for you to conceal your true intentions or motivations.


It's the end of your masquerade
Your false persona and deceptive behavior will no longer be tolerated.




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Comments from YouTube:

@jo0386

Still cry tears of joy whenever I play this. Who's still jamming with me in 2020!!๐Ÿ’ฏ๐Ÿ’ฏ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽถ

@dealowmorgan885

This song gets better with time.ย 

@soulbro7614

The evolution of FE is jaw dropping.

@jay1winner

They were at their best here

@ladyz1717

LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!! This song made me fall in love with FOREIGN EXCHANGE!!!

@wenzoedx3389

The vibratitional patern of these sounds transend too many levels from homeless to four car garages

@esw123ful

I love this track!!! I had this song on repeat all day!!! Matter fact... their whole album is coo!!!

@bodytv5629

The drum and bass ......๐Ÿ”ฅ

@rollerboychrischristopherj134

Who is still listening in 2019!!!

@martijnbraakhekke7191

Yes sir

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