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Foundations Lyrics

by Kate Nash

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Foundations Lyrics

Thursday night, everything's fine, Except you've got that look in your eyes, when I'm telling a story And you find it boring your thinking of something to say. You'll go along with and then drop it And you Humiliate me, in front of our friends. Then I'll use that voice what you find annoyin' And say something like "intelligent input darlin' why don't you just go and have another beer then?" Then you call me a bitch and everyone we're with will be embarrassed, and I won't give a shit. My fingertips are holding onto the cracks in our foundations, and I know that I should let go, but I can't. And everytime we fight I know its not right, everytime that your upset and I smile I know I should forget, but I can't. You said I must eat so many lemons, 'cause I am so bitter. I said "I'd rather be with your friends mate, cause they are much fitter" Yes it was childish and you got aggressive and I must admit that I was a bit scared, but it gives me thrills to wind you up. My fingertips are holding onto the Cracks in our foundations, and I know that I should let go, but I can't. And everytime we fight, I know its not right, every time that your upset and I smile, I know I should forget, but I can't. Your face is pasty, 'Cause you've gone and got so wasted, what a surprise, don't want to look at your face, 'cause its making me sick. You've gone and got sick on my trainers, I only got these Yesterday. Oh my gosh, I cannot be bothered with this. Well I'll leave you there till the mornin', and I purposely won't turn the heating on and dear God, I hope I'm not stuck with this one. My fingertips are holding onto the Cracks in our foundations, and I know that I should let go, but I can't. And everytime we fight, I know its not right, every time that your upset and I smile, I know I should forget, but I can't. And every time we fight I know it's not right, every time that you're upset and I smile. I know I should forget, but I can't.

Meaning of Foundations

“Foundations” captures the frustrating and ultimately destructive nature of a toxic relationship through Kate Nash’s raw vulnerability. The song depicts a cycle of petty arguments, public humiliation, and emotional manipulation fueled by boredom and childish provocations. Despite recognizing the inherent wrongness of their dynamic – symbolized by “cracks in our foundations” she desperately clings to it, unable to let go. Nash reveals feelings of bitterness and hurt, exacerbated by her partner’s erratic behavior, culminating in a painful display of disrespect and disregard for her well-being. The repeated refrain highlights the speaker’s internal conflict: acknowledging the need to escape yet being trapped by an addictive pull. Ultimately, the song portrays a woman struggling with a relationship that she knows is damaging, finding a strange thrill in provoking her partner while simultaneously feeling repulsed by his destructive actions and inability to maintain stability – leaving her isolated and deeply unhappy.

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