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.
Hold Me Close
Foundation Lyrics
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say oo oh x2 baby eh yeah
since the day you came to me
thats when my life began
you are my girl and im your man
never knew that love could feel so good
but now i know you understand
that i want you (want you)
girl you make my world a better place
put a smile upon my face
so when i need you (need you)
to stay forever in my warm embrace
girl you make me wanna say that
oh baby (baby)
please hold me close dont ever let me go (baby)
no baby (baby)
please hold me close dont let me go oh baby (baby)
eh yeah yeah
and even after all this time
baby im still yours and your still mine
oh i know weve been through some things
we said somethings that we didnt mean
but all it takes is to let me know
that youre never gonna let me go
i want you (want you)
hey to let me know how youre feeling boo
so tell me what youre needing for me to do
and oh i need you (need you)
to know exactly how i feel for you
so hold me close and we can set the mood
baby (baby)
oh baby (baby)
(hold me close) hold me close
(baby) hey
oh baby (baby)
oh baby (hold me close)
hold me close dont let me go
Him: i doesnt take a genius to know
baby its you and i n i for sure
baby its you girl
Her: and it doesnt take a genius to know
that i will never ever let you go
baby its you boy
yeah yeah
oh baby (baby)
just hold me close (hold me close)
dont ever let me go
oh my baby (baby)
please hold me close (hold me close)
dont ever let me go (baby)
no no no
hold me close (hold me close x2 baby)
dont ever let me go (hold me close baby)
i need you to hold me close, to hold me close
i never ever ever wanna let you go
just hold me close (baby hold me close)
dont let me go
oh baby hold me close, hold me close
i never ever wanna let you go
Hold Me Close by Foundation is a love song that expresses intense emotions towards a loved one. The opening verse, "since the day you came to me, that's when my life began," depicts how the person's life has changed since they met their lover. The chorus emphasizes the need for the lover to hold the singer close and to never let them go, as they are the source of happiness and security in their life. The lyrics "all it takes is to let me know, that you're never gonna let me go" displays the vulnerability and need for assurance in love, indicating that trust is significant in their relationship. The bridge of the song has a dialogue between the couple that reinforces their commitment to each other, ensuring that they will never let go.
Line by Line Meaning
since the day you came to me
My life began when you came into it.
thats when my life began
You brought a new level of happiness and love into my existence.
you are my girl and im your man
We are meant to be together and have a deep connection.
never knew that love could feel so good
Love has surpassed my expectations and has elevated my emotions.
until you took my hand
Until you came into my life and my emotions were elevated.
but now i know you understand
You are aware of my feelings and we share a deeper connection.
that i want you (want you)
I desire to be with you always.
girl you make my world a better place
You bring happiness and positivity into my life.
put a smile upon my face
You make me happy and bring joy into my life.
so when i need you (need you)
When I require your presence and support in my life.
to stay forever in my warm embrace
I want to be with you and hold you close always.
girl you make me wanna say that
You bring out the strong emotion in me and make me want to express it.
oh baby (baby)
An expression of endearment and love.
please hold me close dont ever let me go (baby)
I want you to remain close and never leave my side.
and even after all this time
Despite facing challenges and being together for a while...
baby im still yours and your still mine
We remain committed and devoted to each other.
we said somethings that we didnt mean
We've faced difficulties in our relationship and had hurtful moments.
but all it takes is to let me know
Communication and understanding can help mend our relationship.
that youre never gonna let me go
That you will always remain devoted and committed to me.
hey to let me know how youre feeling boo
Tell me how you feel and be honest with me.
so tell me what youre needing for me to do
Communicate what you want me to do and I'll do my best to fulfill your needs.
and oh i need you (need you)
I require you and your presence in my life.
to know exactly how i feel for you
I want to express the depth of my love for you and be open about my emotions.
baby (baby)
An expression of endearment and love.
just hold me close (hold me close)
Remain close to me and provide comfort.
dont ever let me go
I never want to be away from you.
i need you to hold me close, to hold me close
I require the physical proximity and comfort that you offer.
i never ever ever wanna let you go
I never want to be separated from you and need you in my life.
hold me close (baby hold me close)
Stay close to me, provide comfort, and offer support.
dont let me go
Stay committed to our relationship and never leave my side.
Contributed by Kaylee R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Waaka Matenga
say oo oh x2 yeah yeah
say oo oh x2 baby eh yeah
since the day you came to me
thats when my life began
you are my girl and im your man
never knew that love could feel so good
until you took my hand
but now i know you understand
that i want you (want you)
girl you make my world a better place
put a smile upon my face
so when i need you (need you)
to stay forever in my warm embrace
girl you make me wanna say that
oh baby (baby)
please hold me close dont ever let me go (baby)
no baby (baby)
please hold me close dont let me go oh baby (baby)
eh yeah yeah
and even after all this time
baby im still yours and your still mine
oh i know weve been through some things
we said somethings that we didnt mean
but all it takes is to let me know
that youre never gonna let me go
i want you (want you)
hey to let me know how youre feeling boo
so tell me what youre needing for me to do
and oh i need you (need you)
to know exactly how i feel for you
so hold me close and we can set the mood
baby (baby)
oh baby (baby)
(hold me close) hold me close
(baby) hey
oh baby (baby)
oh baby (hold me close)
hold me close dont let me go
Him: i doesnt take a genius to know
baby its you and i n i for sure
baby its you girl
Her: and it doesnt take a genius to know
that i will never ever let you go
baby its you boy
yeah yeah
oh baby (baby)
just hold me close (hold me close)
dont ever let me go
oh my baby (baby)
please hold me close (hold me close)
dont ever let me go (baby)
no no no
hold me close (hold me close x2 baby)
dont ever let me go (hold me close baby)
i need you to hold me close, to hold me close
i never ever ever wanna let you go
just hold me close (baby hold me close)
dont let me go
oh baby hold me close, hold me close
i never ever wanna let you go
Kalani Kapuniai
Meanest song on my playlist right now !!!! All my boys” who’s dis bah “ 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽 KEEP JAMMIN’
J Haenga
keep burnin the Mean Maori Mean fire bah 💯
john taratu
Still love this song
Reggae Rasta
Had this for my wedding walk out song 💙
baosoulshiner
HOT, SWEET & SUNNY ! not just a song, it sounds like a summer candy for our ears !
MR FLUROUSKII2718
This song still rocking my socks off in 2021 🤙🏼✔👌🏽💯
Flo MINAJ
love it ! keep them good songs coming !!
Harlem Neto
Que música incrível!!! Brasil, 2018.
noneedtocomplicate
LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS!! TIME TO SIT BACK AND RELAX!!
Tia Walker
never gets old...nicely done guys.