Exposure
Shelley Marshaun Massenburg-Smith (born August 3, 1988), formerly known by … Read Full Bio ↴Shelley Marshaun Massenburg-Smith (born August 3, 1988), formerly known by the stage name D.R.A.M. (หˆdrษ‘หm; an acronym for Does Real Ass Music), now performing mononymous under his first name, Shelley, is an American musician, singer, rapper and actor from Hampton, Virginia. He is signed to Atlantic Records and Empire Distribution. His debut single was "Cha Cha", followed by his breakout single "Broccoli", featuring Lil Yachty, which peaked at number five on the US Billboard Hot 100. In October 2016, he released his debut studio album, Big Baby DRAM.

Exposure
Shelley FKA DRAM Lyrics


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Ooh, ooh-ooh
Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh
Hey, baby

Let me love you inside-out and outside-in
Let me touch your soul before I touch your skin
You expose yourself to me
You have my consent, I wanted to see
What lies underneath
'Cause beauty to me is more than skin-deep
The woman of my dreams
Right here in real life
Right there when I sleep
Every memory
That you and me share means everything

And I, I just wanna be your man
And I, I already think I am
And I, wanna be the best of friends
And I, but first you gotta let me in

Let me love you inside-out and outside-in (yeah, yeah)
Let me touch your soul just like I touch your skin (yeah, ayy, ayy, yeah, woah, woah)
Let me love you inside-out and outside-in
Let me love you over and over again (oh-oh, oh-oh)

And I expose myself to you
You took off your clothes before I did too
You showed me something new
You're vulnerable side, you gave me the proof
There's no such thing as cool
When passionate love sets fire to the room
All I wanna do
Is make you love me too

I, I just wanna be your man
And I, I already think I am
And I, wanna be the best of friends
And I, but first you gotta let me in

Let me love you inside-out and outside-in (come on, oh)
Let me touch your soul just like I touch your skin (let me touch more, yeah, ayy)
Let me love you inside-out and outside-in (let me love you, girl)
Let me love you over and over again (oh-oh, oh-oh)

Hopefully, I really am prepared ('pared)
To split my life in half so we can share
The good times (good times)
And this time (this time)
It's better than the last time (last time)
I'll do more than just promise, girl, I swear

Let me love you inside-out and outside-in (woah, oh, oh)
Let me touch your soul just like I touch your skin (I touch your skin)
Let me love you inside-out and outside-in (oh-oh, oh)
Let me love you over and over again (oh-oh, oh-oh)

Hey, hey
I, I just wanna be your man
And I, I already think I am




And I, wanna be the best of friends
And I

Overall Meaning

The song "Exposure" by Shelley FKA DRAM is a heartfelt declaration of love and desire. The lyrics express the singer's deep longing to truly know and connect with the person they love on a profound level, beyond just physical attraction. The chorus repeats the plea to be allowed to love the other person intimately, both inside-out and outside-in.


The song emphasizes the importance of emotional intimacy and vulnerability in a relationship. The singer acknowledges that the person they love has exposed themselves to them, both physically and emotionally, and expresses gratitude for being allowed to witness their true self. They believe that true beauty lies beneath the surface and admire the depth and complexity of the person they are in love with.


The lyrics also highlight the desire for a deep and authentic connection with the other person. The singer wishes to be their partner, their best friend, and ultimately, a source of love and support. They want to go beyond just being lovers and build a lasting bond. However, they understand that trust and acceptance are necessary prerequisites for this kind of connection. The line "but first you gotta let me in" represents the need for the other person to open their heart and allow the singer to love them fully.


In the bridge of the song, the singer acknowledges the challenges that may arise in their relationship. They express their commitment to overcoming any obstacles and making this love last. The line "It's better than the last time, I'll do more than just promise, girl, I swear" showcases their determination to go the extra mile and make this relationship special and enduring.


Overall, "Exposure" is a passionate and sincere expression of love and the desire for a deep emotional connection. It highlights the importance of vulnerability, trust, and intimacy in a relationship, emphasizing that true beauty lies within a person's soul.




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Written by: Julian Nixon, Sean Cook, Shelley Marshaun Massenburg-Smith

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Aunt Jemima

Yeah-ay

Let me love you inside-out and outside-in
Let me touch your soul before I touch your skin

Expose yourself to me
You have my consent
I wanted to see

What lies underneath
'Cause beauty to me, is more than skin deep

A moment of my dreams
Right here in real life
Right there when I sleep

Every memory
That you and me share means everything

And I (I just want to be your man)
And I (I already think I am)
And I (Want to be the best of friends)
And I (But first you gotta let me in)

Let me love you inside-out and outside-in
Let me touch your soul just like I touch your skin

Let me love you inside-out and outside-in
Let me love you over and over again

And I expose myself to you
You took off your clothes, before I did too
You showed me something new
You're vulnerable side, you gave me the proof

There's no such thing as cool
When passionate love sets fire to the room
All I want to do
Is make you love me too

I (I just want to be your man)
And I (I already think I am)
And I (Want to be the best of friends)
And I (But first you gotta let me in)

Let me love you inside-out and outside-in (Come on)
Let me touch your soul just like I touch your skin
(Touch your, yeah)

Let me love you inside-out and outside-in
(Let me love you girl)
Let me love you over and over again

Hopefully I really am prepared
To split my life in half so we can share

The good times (Good times)
And this time (This time)
Is better than the last time (Last time)
I'll do more than just promise, girl I swear

Let me love you inside-out and outside-in
Let me touch your soul just like I touch your skin
(I touch your skin)

Let me love you inside-out and outside-in (Oh-oh)
Let me love you over and over again, and

I (I just want to be your man)
And I (I already think I am)
And I (Want to be the best of friends)



All comments from YouTube:

Morgan James

A friend sent me the album a few days ago & itโ€™s been on repeat ever since! Canโ€™t wait for a concert!!

R&B is not dead!! Weโ€™re going to be okay. ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿฅฐ

Kathleen Keo

๐Ÿ’“๐Ÿ˜Š

Gregory

That's a real friend... cause real friends don't RnB alone.... cherish them

Stara S

This song is pure genius, literally passion in lyrics ๐Ÿ˜ฉ poetry at its finest !! Obsessed

DreaBabbie Awesome

Been listening to this since 6am this morning and canโ€™t stop!!..perfect ridin song when the sun is out and the sunroof is open!!!..needed some good music for spring!!!

Dreezy

FACTS!! ๐ŸŽฏ

Abril

Este hombre no hace mรบsica, este hombre le hace el amor a tus oรญdos

Good Day

People dont even realize how deep this song is..The television concept was a metaphor for him saying he can dive in her world and connect with her on any level,because their common interests are the same.He put his face in all the tv segments because apart of him is felt through every form of love and communication they share because they reside on the same wavelength ,and its apart of him in everything that they have in common.So deep, it went over so many heads

For Reals

Great explanation

Keema Mack

Very poetic inclined lov his mind an perspectives ๐ŸŒŽ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ–ค๐ŸŒŽ

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