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Making It Up As I Go Along

by Isahrai Azaria with Charlie Phalen

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1.
Human Rights 03:03
I believe that love is love and love is lovely for that. For without love we are alone and what's the use in that? I won't try to understand the where, when, why of the heart. But I will stand for love; I will do my part. What do I know? How can I find? Why do I believe that love will endure? The story goes the boy meets girl, meets boy meets boy, meets girl meets girl, Oh Love, what I know for sure.
2.
Cell phone rings at half past two, wants to know if I heard the news "Someone's done somebody wrong, now wouldn't that make a great rock song?" That pain is something I once knew but I kept on walking through Oh no, I won't write that song Oh, I'll keep making it up as I go along I had my notes, I had my lists I held on tight with both my fists I lived in fear of being wrong What if they thought I don't belong? 'Kept looking back and almost missed how to survive on just my bliss Oh, I might be wrong but Oh, I'll keep making it up as I go along Oh, I might be wrong but Oh, I'll keep making it up as I go along Do I stay or do I go? Am I yes or am I no? Do I cry myself to sleep or is it joy that makes me weep? Am I weak or am I strong for making it up as I go along? Am I weak or am I strong for making it up as I go along? The sun reaches into the gray but if it rains, I'll be okay The winds are fierce and the nights are long but dark inspires the sweetest song My friends all think I've lost my way when I stop in the rain and kneel to pray I find quiet in the throng if I keep making it up as I go along I find quiet in the throng if I keep making it up as I go along Do I stay or do I go? Am I yes or am I no? Do I cry myself to sleep or is it joy that makes me weep? Am I weak or am I strong for making it up as I go along? Oh, I might be wrong but I'll keep making it up as I go along Oh I'll keep making it up as I go along....
3.
I know it's not the smile that you hoped you'd see. You thought that I'd fall in love more easily. I take my time, I don't believe in meant to be. But there's moments that I feel, glances that confuse me, Pretending, almost real, chances that seduce me into ohhh... I must appear to live in hesitation. I draw my lines, have rules and limitations. It's who I am but somehow you are patience. And there's moments that I feel, glances that confuse me, Pretending, almost real, chances that seduce me into ohhh... I don't want to lose myself, Wake up with nothing left, Lose the sun while clinging to the moon. Maybe this is right, I know, But I'm afraid of letting go. I don't want to smile too soon. You give, I take, I haven't learned how to forget. I wonder when you'll take back all the words you've said. 'Cause love is blind and I'm not done with seeing yet. But there's moments that I feel, glances that confuse me. Pretending, almost real, chances that seduce me into ohhh... I don't want to lose myself, Wake up with nothing left, Lose the sun while clinging to the moon. Maybe this is right, I know, But I'm afraid of letting go. I don't want to smile too soon.
4.
Crowd of One 03:38
I don't care about all those bright lights. I don't care about all that fame. I just want you to sit and listen close enough to know my name. I've got lots of stories to tell you, things I've gone and said and done. My song is sweet and soft and simple, perfect for a crowd of one. And if the words get in the way, or I run out of things to say, please just laugh and clap and sing along, ee-oh-ee-oh-ay. Ee-oh-ee-oh-ee-oh bum bay... Now you know I've got no answers just some silly made up fun. I can't promise all you're after but I'll be your crowd of... If you've got the pen, then I've got the paper. If you've got the rhyme, then I've got the song. If lovin's a crime, then I'll pull a caper, just to keep you near, to make you my crowd of one. Ee-oh-ee-oh-ee-oh bum bay... Sometimes I get all caught up in talk of fear and not enough love. I just need to sit and listen. I need to be a crowd of... ee-oh-ee-oh-ee-oh-ee-oh ah-ee-oh ee-oh-ee-oh-ee-oh-ee-oh....
5.
I wear my prayers 'round my neck on the mala 108 ways to finance my solace Slips through my fingers, one bead, then another Lips move in silence to the clicks of the abicus Ōm namo bhagavate Vasudeyvaya Ōm shanti shanti shanti I find my faith in a wee bit of nonsense Chants sung too loud in a cloud of burnt incense Simplicity is so easily discounted Peace solved for three, the answer key to pass the test Ōm shanti shanti shanti Asato maa sadgamaya Tamaso maa jyotirgamaya Mrityor maa amritamgamaya Ōm shanti shanti shanti Count to 3... 1-2-3
6.
The temple leaks, it creaks and yet, it speaks in hushed sacred tones I am here The temple breaks, it aches for mercy's sake, these holy wretched bones Are my years, the sum of all these tears, the sum all of these fears, These bones So fill my cup with wine Bitter tears taste better that way Cremator's fire burn on Keep on burning for another day When the battle is over and blood fills the streets And the people are crying for one moment's peace I will lay me down and I'll go to sleep In the temple... these bones The temple bell tries to tell what hell has come before Gloria But in the end, sacred hymn can't begin to tell the story Gloria... So fill my cup with wine Bitter tears taste better that way Cremator's fire burn on Keep on burning for another day With my battle scarred flesh painted over in ink And muted by joy I can barely speak I will lay me down and I'll go to sleep In the temple... these bones Gloria, gloria... Now I lay me down to sleep I pray the Lord my soul to keep In these bones...
7.
My Girl, there's none to compare My Girl, I wish you knew her My Girl, there's no words to describe her Some would say a blooming flower Some would say a charming rose But these words just don't have the power I searched the books I searched the stories History proved too weak Trying to understand is like trying to hold the wind I have to teach myself to speak again My Girl.... she's gotta... Do you know what I mean? Definitions elude me All I know is how she makes me feel Happy, deliriously, yes, no, maybe How can I write a song when every word seems wrong? Pathetic attempts to say I love, I love, I love this girl. My Girl...
8.
Silly Bumblebee, you don't really scare me Silly Bumblebee I've been here before 'Neath the mango tree, the heat was at 90 Sticky, sweaty, sweet you came back for more How do I say "I love you"? When I speak you don't understand ¿Como se dice "te quiero"? Cuando hablo no me entiendes Abeja Tontita, no me espantas Abeja Tontita, he estado aquí En el calor bajo el arból de mango, pegajosa, sudorosa, dulcemente Abeja Tonta, regrastaste para mi Silly Bumblebee, your sting won't protect you when your heart is on the line Abeja, la pica no te protegerá en asuntos del corazón Abeja Tonta, el corazón es mi propio Silly Bumblebee, your heart is my own Silly Bumblebee, you know the answer Pretty flowers all wait in a row 'Neath the mango tree, you are the dancer Kiss so gently, how can I say no? Abeja Tontita, tu sabes la respuesta Flores bonitas esperan para ti Bailes libre abajo el arból de mango Besas suave, como puedo decir no? How do I say "I love you"? When I speak you don't understand ¿Como se dice "te quiero"? Cuando hablo no me entiendes Silly Bumblebee, your sting won't protect you when your heart is on the line Abeja, la pica no te protegerá en asuntos del corazón Abeja Tontita, el corazón es mi propio Silly Bumblebee, your heart is my own
9.
(Mujer) Hay nadie comparar (Mujer) Deseo que la conocieran (Mujer) No hay palabras de describirla (Mujer) Dirían una flor floreciente (Mujer) Dirían una rosa encantadora (Mujer) pero estas palabras no tienen el poder Busqué los libros, busqué las historias, la historia demuestra demasiado débil Comprensión está como tener el viento Tengo que enseñarme a hablar otra vez (La Mujer) Ella tiene... Las definiciones me eluden Todo sé es cómo ella me hace me siento, feliz, sí, no, quizá ¿Cómo puedo escribir una canción cuando no hay las palabras a decir la quiero? la quiero...

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Take equal parts improvisation, faith, joyful abandon and a human rights activist's commitment and you have defined both Isahrai Azaria's approach to life and her vocal style. Making It Up As I Go Along is Isahrai's folk music debut, recorded in collaboration with longtime friend, Charlie Phalen. The album takes on the sacred, social issues, love, music and Isahrai's nomadic improvisational lifestyle with playful melodies, layered harmonies and a mix of languages. It is the story of her journey thus far, with a hopeful and not-so-serious look towards an always uncertain future.

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released March 12, 2010

music & lyrics: Isahrai Azaria
collaborative genius: Charlie Phalen
lead vocals: Isahrai Azaria
backing vocals: Charlie Phalen & Isahrai Azaria
guitar, bass & other strumming: Charlie Phalen
piano, percussion, software instruments, technology & miscellany: Isahrai Azaria

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