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.
Something To Behold
The Foreign Exchange Lyrics
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I'm gonna need you to sing this one in a minute...
You ready? (yeaaaaaah)
Uh! Sing to me
Yeah... Sing to me
Y'all know that feeling of love that just make you feel so warm inside?
I swear there ain't nothing' like it y'all...ain't in beautiful?
Love this feeling
So reminiscent of feelings before
So glad to see there's more
With you days are easier
And more alive and real
Your heart is what I'm here for
[Chorus:] (Phonte)
I want to call you everyday
When I ain't got shit to say
This must be love (be love...yeah)
Bring you some wings on your lunch break
Like, baby how's your day'?
Twelve piece, fried hard...it's all for you
[Chorus Cont...:] (Munsinah)
It's just something inside us
Something that guides us closer to truth
This is something to behold, ooh
It feels so new loving again
[Verse Two:] (Darien Brockington)
I like the place you take me
A place of love & safety
Your love's all I wanna know
Darling you're such a blessing (such a blessing)
A love refreshing (So refreshing)
You're the one I've waited for (I've waited for)
[Chorus:] (Phonte)
I want to call you everyday
When I ain't got shit to say
This must be love (be love...yeah)
Bring you some wings on your lunch break
Like, baby how's your day'?
Twelve piece, fried hard...it's all for you
[Chorus Cont...:] (Munsinah)
It's just something inside us
Something that guides us closer to truth
This is something to behold, ooh
It feels so new loving again (One more time,
baby I don't think they heard you)
[Chorus Cont...:] (Munsinah)
It's just something inside us
Something that guides us closer to truth
This is something to behold, ooh
It feels so new loving again
[Verse Three:] (Phonte) (Rapping)
Uh, Uh, Uh, Uh...
So hot you're melting
When you fall down I'll lend a helping
Hand to measure
Cause I'm your pleasure
Principle like Mr. Belding
When the bell rings
We change classes
From welter to heavyweight upgrade passes
Weekends where we resort
To all your favorite resorts
Have a couple drinks go out dancing
On the dance floor, doin' our two step
People they wonder, wanna know who the eff
Is this dude, he
Acts so cooley
I just school these niggas like UNICEF
You can do the rest
I see through your dress
Make a nigga weak in the knees
The birds & bees and the dos & don'ts
Something to behold
I know what you want...I know what you want
[Chorus Cont...:] (Munsinah)
It's just something inside us
Something that guides us closer to truth
This is something to behold, ooh
It feels so new loving again
The Foreign Exchange's song Something To Behold is a love song that describes the feeling of warmth and comfort that comes with being in love. The song's intro sets the stage for the rest of the lyrics, which is primarily made up of three verses, each with its unique melody and singer. The first verse is sung by Munsinah, who talks about the nostalgia of falling in love again with someone who makes every day worth it. She affirms that their heart is what she's here for, and with them, everything feels easier and more alive.
In the chorus (which is also sung by Munsinah), she talks about the overwhelming feeling of love that makes you want to call your significant other every day, even when you have nothing to say. It's a desire to be around them all the time, and you can feel it's love. Phonte's rap verse provides a fresh perspective and a playful expression of how hot, sexy and desirable his lover is. He describes how much fun they have together and how pleased he is to give her pleasure.
The song's message is that there is something special about falling in love, and it feels so new and refreshing every time. The singers reflect on the simplicity and beauty of love that can make life easier and more fulfilled.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gonna need you to sing this one in a minute...
The singer asks the audience to prepare to sing along to a song about the joy of love.
Love this feeling
The singer expresses love's power and the joy of feeling it.
I want to call you everyday
When I ain't got shit to say
This must be love...
The singer confesses the depths of his love by expressing his desire to be around the one he loves even when they have nothing to say.
It's just something inside us
Something that guides us closer to truth
This is something to behold, ooh
It feels so new loving again
The singers reflect on the mysterious, powerful force of love that draws them closer to each other and to the truth of what matters.
I like the place you take me
A place of love & safety
Your love's all I wanna know
The singer expresses his trust and contentment in their love, noting the place of comfort and safety that he feels.
It's just something inside us
Something that guides us closer to truth
This is something to behold, ooh
It feels so new loving again (One more time,
baby I don't think they heard you)
The singers repeat the idea that love is a powerful force that guides them closer to each other and to the truth, repeating the message so that it can be heard and appreciated.
So hot you're melting
When you fall down I'll lend a helping
Hand to measure
Cause I'm your pleasure
Principle like Mr. Belding
When the bell rings
The rapper describes the heat and intensity of the attraction to his partner, emphasizing his role in supporting and guiding her through life with pleasure and joy.
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Thaxton Waters
Musinah was such an unsung HERO on this album.
Chosen Savior
My life changed forever when I discovered Foreign Exchange randomly through Pandora. Hearing beautiful music is a feeling that cannot be described.
Mr Ghost
I did randomly to. Crazy dope sound!!
Nicole Robin
SUPER STRAIGHT FACTS❤️❤️❤️❤️SO GRATEFUL 🥲😊🥰😍🤩 DEFINITELY SOMETHING TO BEHOLD❣️❣️❣️❣️🤣🤜🏾💥🤛🏾
Burton Kelso, The Technology Expert
Me too!
FilmFan2500
Welcome!
Brit B
Still listening in 2020 🙌🏾🙌🏾💕💕 This song is pure bliss. Each time I listen to it there this wonderful feeling that comes over me. Definitely one of my favorites.
Luis Ortiz
This song moves my soul.... If you feel it then I appreciate you and your spirit
Jeffrey Richardson
Such a well-rounded song. It has everything you could ever want.
The Foreign Exchange is on a whole other level.
Harry Green
Yes indeed !