Their sophomore album, Leave It All Behind (2008) found The Foreign Exchange much closer in geography (Nicolay becoming a resident of Wilmington, NC), but located much further from their hip-hop origins. On the strength of their exhilarating live show and several nationally programmed music videos, Leave It All Behind became the group's most successful album to date, culminating in a Grammy-nomination for the album's first single, Daykeeper.
Authenticity, released on October 12, 2010 on +FE Music, is The Foreign Exchange’s third album.
Daykeeper
The Foreign Exchange Lyrics
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Cause they wonÂ't see me
Running from the daylight
To where she keeps me
And when the sun rises, she watches over me
Waiting for the daylight
In the safety of her arms
She never leaves me
And when the sun rises, she watches over me
He tells me all his secrets
He thinks nobody knows
We lay together in daylight
I love him so
And when the sun rises, he watches over me
ItÂ's not like it was before
And she canÂ't keep me anymore
She loves meÂ…
Why donÂ't you stay here with me
I pray that our morning wonÂ't leave
Let me keep you, then youÂ'll see
DonÂ't hide the truth from yourself
ItÂ's you that IÂ'll love and protect
Let me keep you here with me
The lyrics of The Foreign Exchange's "Daykeeper" depict a person seeking refuge in someone else's arms. The singer in the song confesses to having trouble sleeping at night, and they run away from daylight to the person who keeps them safe. The song suggests that the singer has found solace in this person, who watches over them even as the sun rises. The person who keeps the singer safe is referred to as "she" in the second stanza but changes to "he" in the third. This might suggest that the person being addressed in the final verses is also a source of comfort and safety.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't sleep at night
I am restless and troubled at night
Cause they won't see me
Because I am unseen or unnoticed by others
Running from the daylight
Avoiding or fleeing from exposure to the light of day
To where she keeps me
To a place of refuge or safety where she protects me
And when the sun rises, she watches over me
She keeps a watchful eye on me and protects me from harm
Waiting for the daylight
Anticipating the arrival of daylight and the safety it provides
Cause then she'll keep me
Because that is when she is able to offer me protection and safety
In the safety of her arms
Being held and protected by someone who loves and cares for me
She never leaves me
She is always there for me, providing constant comfort and protection
He tells me all his secrets
He confides in me and shares his deepest thoughts and feelings
He thinks nobody knows
He believes that his secrets are safe with me and that no one else is aware of them
We lay together in daylight
We spend time together in the safety of the daylight, when he is free to be himself
I love him so
I have deep feelings of affection and care for him
It's not like it was before
Things have changed from how they used to be
And she can't keep me anymore
The person who used to protect and keep me safe is no longer able to do so
She loves me...
She cares for me deeply and wishes to protect me, even if she is no longer able to
Why don't you stay here with me
I want you to stay with me and find safety and comfort in my arms
I pray that our morning won't leave
I hope that our time together is not cut short by the arrival of daylight
Let me keep you, then you'll see
Stay with me and experience the safety and protection that I can offer
Don't hide the truth from yourself
Be honest with yourself and acknowledge the safety and comfort that you need
It's you that I'll love and protect
I care for you deeply and will do all that I can to keep you safe and comforted
Let me keep you here with me
Stay with me and feel the love, safety, and comfort that I can offer
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Jewell McKee🟢Nyobe💙Blu
I am still very passionate about this song in 2019-2020..<3
Dwayne Strickland
And 2021💥💯% 🔥
Cosmic Samurai
And into 2022 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Calvin Lake
Me too!
Qlasik Films
Ditto
intentionalgreatness
Me too..2023
Bro. Tolliver
Shout out to everyone who's been rocking with FE+ from back when we bought the physical CD with the fold out leaflet.
Uriamu del Toro
CHEERS!!!!
❤❤❤❤❤
A J The Introvert
"And when the sun rises he watches over me". Dope song.
Jordan
Been single most of my life...but it's all good. This makes excellent rainy-day pick-me-up music. It's as comforting as a warm blanket.