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Herstory

by I am HER

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1.
Camel 03:42
I know violence is not my style, but I've been down now for quite some time. I feel I'm turning into someone else. I've got sabotage on my mind. This isn't how I thought I'd be, I feel their egos baring down on me. I don't want this. It's not my life. I've got sabotage on my mind. I knew a man who would sing to me, about killing and other things. About murder and other crimes but you know Angel, I can read between the lines. He's not a hustler, no he;s no dog, he's not a hero or an Indian god, he's just a man. I see what he sees. I know baby that you sing of love and you believe in your god above, but if you can't put your faith in me then you'r gonna have to let me be. You're not a devil, no Lucifer, you're not a saviour or a Jesus Christ. Looked like an angel and I wanted you in my life. So I keep hoping that someday soon I'll meet a man who won't make me blue because I 'm burning, I'm hurting too. I don't deserve this you can't tell me that I do. So I met him - his name is Blue I think I love him. Think he loves me too, think I deserve this. I think you know that I do.
2.
Debby Brown 02:25
Debby Brown was some girl, sweetest face and hair that curls. I can tell by her eyes she wants me, by her side. I make believe, she's my girl. I'm the luckiest man in the world. I take her out. I spend my money. And then she tells me, she doesn't want me. So there she lies, with no emotion. I've just killed, my love devotion. First I hit her, then knife, Now she's become my bloody wife. So now you know, she's my girl. I'm the luckiest son of a gun in the world. I'm the luckiest man in the world.
3.
Harpy 03:48
Lalala, lalala, lalala, lalalala I can see the lights that shine how i want them to be mine. I could live inside my head but what is left when I am dead? It' time to move on cos I've been here too long. I'm so frustrated, full of frustration. All I have I give to you but now its time you move up too. I don't want no accolade, I just want to know what difference I make. Lalala, lalala, lalala, lalalala Harpy, Harpy, Hell hath no fury like me, Harpy, Harpy, get the hell away from me. Harpy, Harpy, Hell hath no fury like me, Harpy, Harpy, get the f**k away from me.
4.
Blue 03:23
Lately, I've been contemplating all that I have seen. I have to say I'm not happy with everything that's been. I'm not sad because it's brought me to this place and with you and in you I've at last found grace. All in Blue. Sometimes, I get so low that all I want to do is hide. Turn me inside out throw me to the floor and cry. But I'm not sad 'cause I'm no longer alone here with you and in you I'v e found home. All in Blue.
5.
Tide 03:25
I violated all of my of my rules today I violated myself in a rite of passage I struggled with the demon inside She got the better of me again Something inside is trying to grow through the dust, the chaos the dirt and the mess. Like a phoenix from the ashes I know good can come of bad but just how long does it take? Like a frozen tortoise I hibernate for too long, wearied by the circles that I spin around myself. In a vessel pure and simple I can sail away from this hell With only ghosts and memories to remind me of my past. I can be up for a while, then there I go falling down again I can be down for a while, then I will pick me up again I can be up for a while, then there I go falling down again I can be down for a while…….. Like the tide we all ebb and flow, it’s just the way we all… Like the tide we all ebb and flow, it’s just the way we all… Like the tide we all ebb and flow, it’s just the way we all… Like the tide we all ebb and flow, it’s just the way we all… It’s just the way we all, It’s just the way we all, It’s just the way we all, It’s just the way we all, It’s just the way we all……..go.
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Heretic 03:54
I'm feeling anorexic and I'm full of dread. So goddamn heavy can't get out of bed. Lazy like a tortoise I'm living through the ages, moving very slowly gets me through these changes. I've eyes like passive window that don't see at all. And oh god I've fallen again. Oh god I've fallen again. I'm leaning on coffee like it's a dependency. I want to go to bed because I hate everything. Walking though a minefield - the edges are marked, wondering sadly dazed how I got this far. I think I need someone to help me take the strain. Oh god I've fallen again. Oh god I've fallen again. I'm your sister I'm your lover I'm your everything baby. I can't make him see so please god lead it back to me I lost it before when I was much smaller, got pushed out in the rain to make me grow taller. Give me time on my own make me learn make me grow, make me suck in the strength to bring it back home. You make me sad make wet make me want to forget make me laugh make me cry want to lay down and die make me stand up and fight with all of my might as ache and I burn I toss and I turn. I'm strong and I'm weak I fight and I bleed , I must make you see how I hurt and I need and I;m better than that, I'm better than that oh I'm better than that babe Don't make love a dirty word, don't make love a dirty word etc.
7.
Sister 04:04
Have you met my little sister. Some people call her my skin and blister. She hurts me so bad it kind of fits her, but if she goes I know I'll miss her. She's always wanting something else, her biggest fear is knowing herself. Until she does she'll never change but I'll always love her just the same. I'll be your big sister baby, fight for you as best I'm able. Love you til the day I day. You know its true because I don't lie. I am the dog that sits at your feet. i'm the devil that haunts your dreams I am the dog. I am the devil. .
8.
Moving On 04:24
Lying still upon the stones, lying in the sun. The heat draws all my trouble out and calms them one by one. The sea is beating on the shore like a heart beats in a cage. Washing in and washing out it takes the care away. I'm moving on. I stand still or so it seems so you can run around. Sometimes I'm hurt, sometimes I'm stunned when you pull me down. But I know its just a moment, I know my work is done and we're moving on. I was here when you were small. I'm still here now you're not. I'll give you all the love I have, I'll give you all I've got. It doesn't matter where you are I am with you all the way and you're moving on. It ebbs it flows it's here it's gone and it. takes the weight away. of everything that bears me down and I carry every day. I'm like you and you;re like me and we've all got something on so let's moves this on.
9.
Heroine 03:52
You're like an addiction of my soul, heroine. I cut you off and it it cuts me deep. I take a dose and `I am calm again. I swim to you as I swam from you. Water like sea. Washes over your head. Little drops, they fall from your eyes. Something trickles in and twists your mind. You shake you head so I turn from you. I can walk away but I will always come back to you. I never knew it ran so far. I never knew I could hurt so bad. Heroine, come swim with me let it all flow into you and out of you. Heroine, come swim with me let the water carry you and set you free.
10.
Little Girl 04:30
When I was little girl, when I was little girl, I did not know what lay in the rest of the world. When you were a little boy. when you were a little boy did she tell you all the things you ought to avoid. People come an people go and tell things you ought to know, but only you can know what is right for you. So do it right and do it good, live your life the way you should. Only you can know which path to choose. Now I have three little girls, now I have three little girls, I watch them as they make their way in this world. I tell them right I tell them good to live their lives the way they should but only they can know which way to go. When they have grown and they have flown, they’ll have to make it on their own. All that I can do is send my love with you.
11.
Snow on the beach Sisters in the cold sun "Don't hit out at me I'll pop you with my word gun" Grey on pinky grey World's made of Harris Tweed "Be kind, unkind day The love you give's the love you need” Sky whisp'ring to sea Sea whisp'ring to stones "We will never leave We are forever, never alone”(X2) Swollen oval moon Gold glowing under clouds "Let our love shine through The stupidity of crowds” (Snow on the beach) DON’T HIT OUT AT ME (Sky whisp'ring to sea) YOU ARE NOT ALONE (Grey on pinky grey) WE WILL NEVER LEAVE (Swollen oval moon) LET OUR LOVE SHINE THROUGH (X2) Be kind, unkind day Be kind, unkind day

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released June 29, 2018

Vocals / Guitar - Julie Riley
Drums - Jeff Townsin
Piano - Evie Wakefield
Recording/production - Yioti Chapman @ Yiayia's Studio

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I am HER London, UK

Debby Brown kicks up a wonderful original noise with just the two of you. A fine modern take on the murder ballad' - Tom Robinson.Sitting somewhere between punk and acoustic, East Sussex and London, I am HER's first album is full of dark,heartfelt stories of love, life and humanity. Julie Riley, formerly of 90s cult band Rosa Mota paired up with drummer Jeff Townsin to create 'Herstory'. ... more

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