1) An Atlanta straight… Read Full Bio ↴Multiple artists are known as Foundation:
1) An Atlanta straight edge band which recently signed to Bridge 9 Records.
2) An acoustic / country / alternative band from Richmond, Virginia, USA, featuring Ann Beretta vocalist Rob Huddleston and drummer Russ Jones. Rob Huddleston’s time in the music scene has been far reaching. He was the founder and frontman of punk outfit Ann Beretta from 1996-2004 and began playing solo acoustic shows as early as 1995. Huddleston was ahead of the curve, stripping down his punk anthems and turning them into a one man show long before it was en vogue. His intention was to show that great songs can be slowed down and whittled away to their core elements and still pack the needed punch to captivate an audience.
After the release of the first self-titled Foundation record in 2001 on Fueled By Ramen and the subsequent tours that followed, Huddleston decided to expand on his solo project and invited some close friends to join his ranks. In late 2006, Foundation began performing as a full band whose set was comprised of songs from the self-titled full length as well as the new material Huddleston had been composing.
As the group evolved, the members revolved. Each show became a little bit different as the cast changed. However, Huddleston’s signature twang and heartfelt lyrics remained the constant. With a differing combination of acoustic and electric instrumentation, the songs have been proven to obtain a unique life in each new setting.
In 2008 Huddleston rejoined forces with Vinnie Fiorello the ex-owner of Fueled By Ramen to bring this new reincarnation of Foundation to life. Vinnie’s new multimedia label Paper + Plastick seemed to be an ideal place for Huddleston to showcase his new rendition of an old band with an old friend.
The approach to the record was simple. Rob would record a simple acoustic guitar track and vocals as the literal foundation of the songs, and then they were built upon to create the textured and multifaceted final product. This product would be called Chimborazo. Named after a historic district in Richmond, Virginia’s Church Hill, the album sounds like the culmination of many summer nights on an old front porch.
What separates Chimborazo from Foundation’s earlier work are the amount of additional players and instruments rounding out each song and the time and deliberation they spent producing the record. However, Chimborazo is not overly polished. The album gives the feeling of a live setting with the inclusion of everyone that had been participating in Foundation over the years. The songs range from traditional Americana to bluegrass to straight up Rock and Roll, and are bridged together with common themes and lyrical elements that give the record a strong sense of cohesion.
2008 has shown to be a busy year for Huddleston. With Foundation releasing Chimborazo in the fall, and Ann Beretta out of hiatus to play select dates, there will be no shortage of heartfelt catchy punk and rock music for the masses.
Foundation’s website can be found at foundationbandrva.com.
3) A band from Rochester, NY with a heavy, yet emotional sound inspired by Underdog and Gorilla Biscuits. Their music is characterized by slow and drawn out parts with an emotional feel to them.
4) a post-punk/emo-core band from Washington, DC, from 1985 - 1988. They put out two albums on vinyl only, "Voyage" (Fartblossom - 1987) and "Tied Up With a Monkey" (D.S.I. - 1988). Members included Mike Davis (guitar), who went on to play in Los Vampiros, Iceboxers and Macho Pinto, Davis White (drums), who went on to play in Repercussion and Lorelei , Dave Allen (bass), who went on to play in Branch Manager and The Maginot Line, Ron Winters (bass - replacing Allen), who went on to play guitar and sing in Branch Manager , and Sean Philpotts.
5) A one-hit project name of Euro-Trance producer M.A.S de Vries. The song produced under this name was a cover of Air Supply's '80s hit of the same name.
6) A Canadian experimental space rock/jam band known for its soundscapes and virtuosic solos.
7) A New Zealand reggae band led by John Chong-Nee.
At Your Mercy
Foundation Lyrics
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A guest now in the home where I once lived, I'm on the outside looking in.
Ask me to leave and I'll fucking go. Just say the word.
Like the tide dragged by the moon, I'm at your mercy.
How much longer can I bite my tongue before I sever it?
Held out your hand when I needed it most, and I haven't stopped paying for
Ask me to leave and I'll fucking go. Just say the word.
Like the tide dragged by the moon, I'm at your mercy.
Ask me to leave and I'll go.
The hefty price of your hospitality, I can no longer afford.
I don't want to argue any more.
I'm tired of the words you wield like knives,
Hoping to stab somewhere close to my heart.
At your mercy. Don't wanna be anymore.
Ask me to leave. I'll fucking go. Just say the word.
The song "At Your Mercy" by Foundation is about feeling powerless and vulnerable in a situation where one has become a guest in a place that was once their home. The lyrics express a sense of displacement and a willingness to leave if asked, but also frustration and anger towards the situation. The first verse speaks to the idea of burning bridges, suggesting that the singer is considering a permanent break from the situation. The line "I'm on the outside looking in" reinforces this sense of separation and estrangement.
The second verse describes a debt owed to the host of this new home, and a sense of resentment that has grown from feeling indebted. The line "I'm at your mercy" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the power dynamic and the singer's lack of control. The chorus repeats the phrase "ask me to leave and I'll go," indicating a desire to leave but also an underlying hope that the situation can be resolved.
The final verse expresses exhaustion and a desire to end any argument or conflict. The words of the host have become hurtful and damaging, leaving the singer feeling wounded. The repetition of "at your mercy" throughout the song underscores the theme of power imbalance, and the need for the singer to reclaim agency in their life.
Line by Line Meaning
How long will it be before we're ready to set fire to this bridge?
When will we be prepared to completely burn this bridge and move on?
A guest now in the home where I once lived, I'm on the outside looking in.
I used to feel at home here, but now I feel like an outsider looking in.
Ask me to leave and I'll fucking go. Just say the word.
I'm willing to leave if you ask me to, all you have to do is say it.
Like the tide dragged by the moon, I'm at your mercy.
I'm completely under your control, like the tide is under the control of the moon.
How much longer can I bite my tongue before I sever it?
I can't keep holding back my feelings forever, when will I reach my breaking point?
Held out your hand when I needed it most, and I haven't stopped paying for It.
You helped me when I was down, but now it feels like I owe you something.
The hefty price of your hospitality, I can no longer afford.
I can't keep paying the cost of being in your good graces.
I don't want to argue anymore.
I'm tired of fighting and just want peace.
I'm tired of the words you wield like knives, Hoping to stab somewhere close to my heart.
I'm exhausted by the hurtful things you say to intentionally hurt me.
At your mercy. Don't wanna be anymore.
I don't want to be controlled by you any longer.
Ask me to leave. I'll fucking go. Just say the word.
Again, I'm willing to leave if you ask me to, just let me know.
Contributed by Elijah P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.