Foundations

Kate Nash

About Foundations

"Foundations" is a song co-written by British singer-songwriter Kate Nash for her debut album, Made of Bricks (2007). It was released as the album's lead single in June 2007, her first single since signing with Fiction Records after the success of her debut single "Caroline's a Victim".


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2008
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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 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 every time we fight I know its not right,
Every time 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 every time 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 wont 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 every time 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

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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Kate Nash

Kate Marie Nash (born 6 July 1987) is an English singer, songwriter and musician. She had a UK number-2 hit "Foundations" in 2007, followed by the platinum-selling UK number-1 album Made of Bricks. She was named Best Female Artist at the 2008 BRIT Awards. more »

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Written by: Kate Marie Nash, Paul Epworth

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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.
Introduction
The song marked Nash's introduction to the music industry and was picked as BBC's "Track of the Day" on June 7, 2007.
Album Rank
"Foundations" is from her debut album, "Made of Bricks," which topped the UK Albums Chart.
Composition
The 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.
Awards
The success of "Foundations" led to Nash winning the award for Best British Female Artist at the 2008 Brit Awards.
Genre and Influence
The 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.
Certified Sales
"Foundations" was certified platinum by the British Phonographic Industry for sales of over 600,000 copies.
Inspirational Aspect
The song often gets praised for its candid take on a crumbling relationship, which resonated with many listeners.
Contemporaries Reaction
Nash's contemporaries appreciated the song, with artists like Adele citing it as an influence.
Global Reach
Beyond 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.
Video Popularity
The music video for "Foundations," directed by Kinga Burza, has amassed millions of views on YouTube.
Remix
The success of "Foundings" also led to a remix by Metronomy, a electronic music group.
Social Impact
The 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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