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.
I Wanna Know
The Foreign Exchange Lyrics
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You can blame it all on me tonight
Don't wanna walk away
Tonight I'll be the bigger man
You just keep on trying
To push me away
But I'm not leaving
(I wanna know)
You'll believe and me and keep away your pride
(I wanna know)
Cause I can't imagine you not by my side
(I wanna know)
That you'll share with me your hopes and all your dreams
Cause baby I love you for loving me
So glad I found you babe
So thankful for your ways
It's such a blessing
To love and be loved in return
I tried to keep myself from you
But now I finally see the truth
Can't nobody love me like you do
Everytime that I think about
Our love and everything we shared
I'll never leave never let you down
Cause I know that you'll always be there
Everybody's talking
About us and what they saying
They don't believe that we're gonna make it
But I still believe in you
You'll believe and me and keep away your pride
(I wanna know)
Cause I can't imagine you not by my side
(I wanna know)
That you'll share with me your hopes and all your dreams
(I wanna know)
Cause baby I love you for loving me
Wanna thank you babe
For always loving me
Loving me
Said thank you babe
Always loving me
Don't know what I'd do
(I wanna know)
You'll believe and me and keep away your pride
(I wanna know)
Cause I can't imagine you not by my side
(I wanna know)
That you'll share with me your hopes and all your dreams
Cause baby I love you for loving me
Okay
You can blame it all on me tonight
The lyrics to The Foreign Exchange's song "I Wanna Know" convey a sense of vulnerability and openness, as the singer pleads for their loved one to stay and share their deepest hopes and dreams. The first verse begins with a willingness to take responsibility for any problems in the relationship, hoping to prevent their partner from pushing them away. Despite any obstacles or struggles, the singer is committed to seeing the relationship through, believing that there is still so much potential for growth and shared experiences between them.
The chorus repeats the phrase "I wanna know," highlighting the singer's desire to understand their partner on a deeper level and connect with them emotionally. They want their loved one to have faith in them and be willing to set aside their pride in order to build a stronger connection. The second verse reveals the singer's gratitude for their partner's love and the ways in which they have been blessed by the relationship. They acknowledge their initial reservations and hesitation, but now see that their love is worth fighting for.
The final repetition of the chorus is followed by a bridge that thanks the partner for their constant love and support, emphasizing the singer's commitment to the relationship. Overall, "I Wanna Know" is a powerful declaration of love and vulnerability that showcases the importance of honest communication and mutual respect in a lasting partnership.
Line by Line Meaning
You can blame it all on me tonight
I am willing to take the blame tonight for any issues in our relationship.
Don't wanna walk away
I don't want to give up on our relationship and will do everything I can to make it work.
Tonight I'll be the bigger man
I will take the high road and put our relationship before any personal pride or ego tonight.
You just keep on trying
Even though you're pushing me away, I know you're still trying to make our relationship work.
To push me away
You have been trying to distance yourself from me emotionally.
But I'm not leaving
Despite your efforts to push me away, I am committed to staying in this relationship.
We got so far to go
We have a long way to go in our relationship, but I am willing to stick it out and work through any issues.
(I wanna know) You'll believe and me and keep away your pride
I need assurance that you trust me and won't let your pride get in the way of our relationship.
(I wanna know) Cause I can't imagine you not by my side
I love you so much that I can't imagine my life without you by my side.
(I wanna know) That you'll share with me your hopes and all your dreams
I want to be your confidant and have you share your aspirations with me.
Cause baby I love you for loving me
I am thankful for your love and will continue to love you in return.
So glad I found you babe
I am grateful to have found you and for your presence in my life.
So thankful for your ways
I appreciate and am grateful for everything that makes you who you are.
It's such a blessing
Our love is a gift.
To love and be loved in return
Right now, the most gratifying experience is loving and being loved in return.
I tried to keep myself from you
I initially tried to distance myself from you out of fear of being hurt.
But now I finally see the truth
I realize my love for you is stronger than my fears and I want to be with you.
Can't nobody love me like you do
I recognize that no one else can love and complete me like you do.
Every time that I think about
Our love and everything we shared
I'll never leave never let you down
Whenever thoughts of our relationship come to my mind, I am reminded of my commitment to never leave or disappoint you.
Cause I know that you'll always be there
I have confidence in your unwavering support and commitment to our relationship.
Everybody's talking
About us and what they saying
They don't believe that we're gonna make it
People around us are talking and doubting the strength of our relationship.
But I still believe in you
Despite what others may say or think, I have faith in our love and your commitment to our relationship.
Wanna thank you babe
For always loving me
Loving me
Said thank you babe
Always loving me
I am so grateful for your constant love and support.
Don't know what I'd do
I cannot imagine my life without you.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MATTHIJS ROOK, PHONTE LYSHOD COLEMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
luther Mcginnis
Phonte should be huge in the music game!! He is super multi-talented. He is putting out real music. I am sooooo late on him though.
Jason Miggins
Don't feel bad #fam,,,,I got put on #Littlebrother when I was 16 I'm 40 now,,,and I still rock this shit. #9thwonder #Jamala #foriegnexchange 💯💯💯💪💪💪
Sharynxx
I wish we had more real feel good music like this today. This song makes me so happy, beautiful storyline too!
Dia Akin
This is the oddest combination you'd think would link up together. But man...what they do together is INCREDIBLE! I've been a fan since the first album and still rocking with them today.
wil1018
special duo
DrinkMoWater
Well said bro .. I just hope to put more friends on to the Tigallerro album as it deserves the spot . Eric +Phonte kept it alive throughout it all
LaToya White
so true
Madelyn Browne-Covington
Just heard this group for the first time today on Sub-Soul . What a treat! Where have THEY been hiding from me. At 65yy I pride myself on certain genres of young artists, and not usually "hip-hop...rap! But I can actually hear the words...and they actually make sense. Thanx Foreign Exchange for instilling a renewed belief in the " spoken word".
Thinking Purposefully
I'm 57 and I might be their biggest fan....lol
King Rell
I've never heard a song so deep and real. I appreciate the music these two create.