Leave It All Behind
The Foreign Exchange Lyrics

Ba-dee-ba-dum-waaaaaay-oh...
The song begins with a playful meaningless phrase to set the rhythm and energy of the track.

Hey, baby boy
The singer addresses a sleeping child to impart some words of encouragement and hope.

Lying sound asleep
The child is sound asleep, which indicates that he is peaceful and not yet burdened with life's challenges and worries.

I hope you dream of lullabies and clowns
The singer wishes that the child has peaceful and happy dreams, where he is surrounded by playful and entertaining images.

The more you open your eyes
As the child grows up, he will become more aware of the harsh realities of life, and his innocence and optimism might fade away.

The harder to believe
It becomes difficult to maintain a positive outlook in life when faced with adversity, pain, and struggles.

So here's a song for you when you are down, are down
The singer offers the child a song to lift him up when he feels sad, hopeless or downcast.

'Cause only heaven knows
The future is uncertain, and no one knows what will happen in life, except maybe for a higher power.

What to make of these changing times
Times are changing rapidly, and it is difficult for people to know how to adapt to these changes, and how to thrive in them.

But for tonight, let's just leave it all behind
Despite the challenges of life, the singer suggests that for tonight, they forget about their problems, and enjoy the present moment.

I know this world's so cold
The world can be a harsh and cold place, where people might not always be kind, compassionate or understanding.

But don't let teardrops change your mind
The singer urges the child not to lose hope, even when he faces disappointment, pain, or loss.

So for tonight, let's just leave it all behind
The singer repeats the refrain, emphasizing the importance of living in the present moment, and not worrying about the past or the future.

They say a child like you's one of a kind
The child is unique and special, and should be cherished for who he is, rather than judged or compared to others.

(One of a kind, God will GUIDE US)
The singer acknowledges the role of faith and religion in comforting people in difficult times and providing them with guidance and direction.

We dream of life, playing in the sun
The singer encourages the child to dream of a happy and carefree life, where he can play and have fun under the sun.

So please don't ever be afraid to shine
The singer urges the child to be confident, brave and true to himself, and not to hide his talents, gifts or personality.

Leave it All behind!
The song ends with the chorus, inviting listeners to let go of their worries and enjoy the moment.