Foundations
Kate Nash
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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, then drop it And humiliate me in front of our friends Then I'll use that voice what 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
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Written by: Kate Marie Nash, Paul Epworth
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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13 facts about this song
Release & Popularity"Foundations" was released in 2007 by British singer-songwriter, Kate Nash. It peaked at number 2 on the UK Singles Chart, making it her biggest hit to date.
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IntroductionThe song marked Nash's introduction to the music industry and was picked as BBC's "Track of the Day" on June 7, 2007.
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Album Rank"Foundations" is from her debut album, "Made of Bricks," which topped the UK Albums Chart.
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CompositionThe song is a piano-driven pop track, with elements of pop-rock and indie music, showcasing Nash's lyrical wit and ability to weave stories through her songs.
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AwardsThe success of "Foundations" led to Nash winning the award for Best British Female Artist at the 2008 Brit Awards.
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Genre and InfluenceThe style of the song often gets compared to the works of Lily Allen and Regina Spektor, highlighting Nash's sardonic lyrical style and distinctive pop sensibility.
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Certified Sales"Foundations" was certified platinum by the British Phonographic Industry for sales of over 600,000 copies.
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Inspirational AspectThe song often gets praised for its candid take on a crumbling relationship, which resonated with many listeners.
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Contemporaries ReactionNash's contemporaries appreciated the song, with artists like Adele citing it as an influence.
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Global ReachBeyond the UK, "Foundations" also became a hit in many countries, reaching the top 10 in Ireland, Germany, Canada, and reaching the top 20 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart in the United States.
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Video PopularityThe music video for "Foundations," directed by Kinga Burza, has amassed millions of views on YouTube.
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RemixThe success of "Foundings" also led to a remix by Metronomy, a electronic music group.
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Social ImpactThe song, with its brutally honest lyrics, became a millennial anthem, with many listeners associating with the flawed relationship that Nash describes.
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