"Foundations" by Until I Wake is a song about betrayal and the loss of trust in a relationship. The lyrics express the feeling of being deceived by someone who has been hiding their true intentions and actions. The narrator discovers the truth and confronts the person, exposing their lies and manipulations. The song opens with the narrator realizing that the truth is evident on the other person's face, despite their attempts to hide it. They accuse them of throwing stones while living in a fragile glass house, implying that the person is hypocritical and their actions will lead to their downfall. The narrator emphasizes that they have the upper hand now, leaving the other person with nothing to say or defend themselves. They express their anger and frustration, demanding that the person just shut their mouth. The chorus highlights the toxic effect that the person's words and actions have on the narrator. They refer to the words as poison, indicating that the person's deceit has deeply hurt them. The narrator wants the person to leave and save their empty apologies, suggesting that it's too late for reconciliation. The verse speaks about the futility of trying to build a foundation of trust with someone who has never shown any trustworthiness. The narrator believes that trust has never existed between them and never will, indicating that the relationship is beyond repair. The chorus repeats, reinforcing the damage caused by the person's betrayal. The narrator questions the person's identity, accusing them of fooling everyone but not themselves. They feel a sense of triumph as the tables have turned, and the person's mistakes have caught up with them. The bridge implies that the person's actions have sealed their fate and that one mistake is enough to ruin their chances. The narrator reflects on their own mistake, which was trusting someone who turned out to be deceptive. The chorus is repeated, with the narrator reconsidering the possibility of forgiveness. They acknowledge that forgiving might be an option, but they will never forget what has happened. The final verse expresses the narrator's struggle with trying to have faith in the person multiple times, only to be continuously let down. They feel that they have sacrificed their own well-being for someone who constantly makes excuses and tells lies. The song concludes by reiterating the impossibility of building a foundation without trust. While the narrator forgives the person, they make it clear that they will never be able to forget the betrayal.
