Foundations
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Thursday night
Everything's fine
Except you've got that look in your eye
When I'm telling a story and you find it boring
You're thinking of something to say
You'll go along with it, then drop it
And humiliate me in front of our friends
Then I'll use that voice that you find annoyin'
And say something like, "Yeah, intelligent input, darlin'
Why don't you just have another beer then?"
Then you'll 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 foundation
And I know that I should let go
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

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 foundation
And I know that I should let go
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

Your face is pasty
'Cause you've gone and got so wasted
What a surprise
Don't want to look at your face
'Cause it's 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 'til 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 foundation
And I know that I should let go
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

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

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

Overall Meaning

Kate Nash's song Foundations is a catchy tune with a deeply emotional and relatable message. The lyrics describe a tumultuous relationship between two people who seem to be constantly fighting and hurting one another. The first verse sets the scene on a Thursday night when everything seems to be fine, but there is an underlying tension brewing. The singer is telling a story, but her partner finds it boring and embarrasses her in front of their friends. She responds with sarcasm, and it leads to a fight. The chorus reveals that the relationship is plagued by cracks in its foundation, yet the singer is unable to let go.


The second verse continues with more fighting and bitterness, with the partner insulting the singer and getting aggressive. She finds it thrilling to wind him up and does not want to let go of the relationship, despite its toxicity. The final verse shows the singer's disgust as she finds her partner sick and drunk, throwing up on her new shoes. She decides to leave him there, without turning on the heating, indicating her dissatisfaction and disappointment with the relationship. The song ultimately portrays a relationship in which love is not enough to keep the foundation whole, and the cracks have become too deep to repair.


Line by Line Meaning

Thursday night
The day of the week is Thursday.


Everything's fine
The situation seems to be okay at the moment.


Except you've got that look in your eye
However, there is something in your expression that concerns me.


When I'm telling a story and you find it boring
When I'm narrating a tale, and you don't seem interested or amused.


You're thinking of something to say
You must be deliberating about what to say next.


You'll go along with it, then drop it
You may pretentiously agree with the story and then abandon it mid-way, leaving me humiliated.


And humiliate me in front of our friends
You're gradually cutting in middle of my speech and making me feel embarrassed among our common friends.


Then I'll use that voice that you find annoyin'
I'll utilize that particular tone of voice, which seems to irritate you.


And say something like, "Yeah, intelligent input, darlin'
I sarcastically comment on your contribution to the conversation about how your insight is very profound and valuable.


Why don't you just have another beer then?"
You should go ahead and drink more alcohol and forget the conversation.


Then you'll call me a bitch
Due to my biting comments, you call me a female dog.


And everyone we're with will be embarrassed
The people with who we're interacting will feel awkward and uncomfortable due to the ensuing fight.


And I won't give a shit
I will not care about your name-calling and not react to it.


My fingertips are holding onto
The tips of my fingers are gripping tightly onto something.


The cracks in our foundation
I am holding onto the last remnants of our eroding relationship.


And I know that I should let go
I am aware that I must detach myself from you.


But I can't
But, I just cannot do it!


And every time we fight I know it's not right
I realize that fighting isn't the appropriate approach to solve our issues.


Every time that you're upset and I smile
Nonetheless, I still secretly delight in seeing you mad.


You said I must eat so many lemons
You stated that my sour attitude is analogous to eating too many lemons.


'Cause I am so bitter
You say that the reason for my sullen personality is that I harbor grudges.


I said, "I'd rather be with your friends, mate
I responded by saying- 'I'd instead spend time with your pals, my love!


'Cause they are much fitter"
I meant they're in better shape- in terms of physical fitness or possibly, more attractive.


Yes, it was childish
I acknowledge that my response was immature.


And you got aggressive
In return, you showed signs of hostility in reaction to my statement.


And I must admit that I was a bit scared
I have to confess that your sudden aggressive nature frightened me.


But it gives me thrills to wind you up
And yet, I love teasing you and making you uneasy.


Your face is pasty
You have a sickly and drained look on your visage.


'Cause you've gone and got so wasted
You behaved recklessly and drank too much alcohol.


What a surprise
I feel sarcastic when I say, 'What a surprise,' indicating that it's unsurprising that you got inebriated.


Don't want to look at your face
Your appearance does not appeal to me, and I'm disgusted by it at the moment.


'Cause it's making me sick
It is making me feel nauseous, and I want to puke.


You've gone and got sick on my trainers
You vomited on my brand-new shoes!


I only got these yesterday
I purchased these shoes just yesterday.


Oh my gosh, I cannot be bothered with this
I am frustrated and fed up with your irresponsible behavior and this entire situation.


Well, I'll leave you there 'til the mornin'
I'll leave you in this terrible state until the morning.


And I purposely won't turn the heating on
I'll intentionally not turn on the heating, so you feel cold and uncomfortable throughout the night.


And dear God, I hope I'm not stuck with this one
I pray to God that I'm not trapped in this relationship forever.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kate Marie Nash, Paul Epworth

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@leighness1988

Storytime: 2008, I was twenty years old and had just gotten out of a horrible relationship. I heard this song and was stunned by how much I related to it. At the time, I was still trying to be friends with him because I hadn't realized yet that I didn't need to be friends with jerk ex-boyfriends.


And he was like "so I heard this song on the radio.... and I was really worried that was how you felt at the end of our.... thing... you know...."


And I was like "No! Of course not haha.. ha...ha."


....lies.... all lies..... this song summed up that nightmare relationship perfectly.


So, pretty much Kate Nash is amazing and that is all.



All comments from YouTube:

@dant828

'' Yeah intelligent input darling, why don't you just have another beer then?''

@natural_law

Yeah awrite then!

@jl4945

You must eat so many lemons!

@natural_law

Jamie x With Coronas and my mates who are much fitter.

@YogiAmy

😂

@conmara6492

quotes of music videos are just so intelligent

@angiescott6500

This song gave me the courage to get out of an emotionally abusive relationship 10 years ago. Thank you, Kate Nash.

@misslaurap

Angie Scott well done hun xx

@akuaku3496

❤️

@nem106

Funny I remembered this song because I am in one right now and trying work up the courage to leave it

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