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Like Home
03:26
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I feel like i’m cheating on you
When I kiss another woman
She tastes different than you did
Just trying to move on
She feels like hope
But you feel like home
I keep a clean and tidy home
Like we used to do
You taught me how to live alone
It’s almost like you knew
It feels like hope
But you feel like home
It feels like hope
But you feel like home
The dreams I’ve reached had stepping stones
Which you helped to build
You never found a path of your own
Some day I hope you will
It feels like hope
But you feel like home
It feels like hope
But you feel like home
All the the things we planned to see
I never thought that we would be
In this city in the summer without one another
You’ll always have a piece of me
And somehow nothing’s missing
I’ve started working on myself
Booked a cabin for the week
You always said that would be good for my health
I guess we’ll see
It feels like hope
When you feel like home
This feels like hope
Even when you feel like home
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Fine Without Me
04:15
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They read my tweet on the radio today
Some well placed words can get you a long way
Ever since I left you I have been unsure where I stand in the world
Used to be that your words were the only true words I needed to hear
Now I’m searching for some validating words from anyone
People change but I’m the same
Insecure self assured
I am strong I am weak
I hope you’re doing fine without me
I went on a hike with our dog today
We seem to be doing ok
All our family walks around the block
Life was simple then even when it was not
Now I have a new place that I’ve made my own
Putting up the artwork makes it feel like a home
It’s not that I don’t miss you
I do
But I’m settling into me
I hope you’re settling into you
People change but I’m the same
Insecure self assured
I am strong I am weak
I hope you’re doing fine without me
We were a rock with cracks in the core
Splintering out hoping for more
How can love so true crumble into just pieces
People change but I’m the same
Insecure self assured
Simple man with complex plans
Unrefined neatly tied
Upside down on solid ground
I stand tall as I fall
I am strong I am weak
I am strong I am weak
I hope you’re doing fine without me
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Drifting
04:12
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Coming home falling on the floor
Breathing is harder than before
Let the time pass by
Pass by
Standing in the shower till it went cold
Linger at the party till they all went home
Let the time pass by
Pass by
Would it help
Would it bring some peace to know I’m hurting too
Try to feel
Try to see it your way
But it’s just not getting through
Drifting until slumber takes a hold
Slowly the mornings aren’t as cold
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Birthday
04:17
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I got my tarot read
From a friend crossed legged sitting on her bed
She told me things are looking up
But there’s one small block
That could fuck it all up
She told me I won’t grow
If I don’t let you go
I got a win today
You would make us celebrate
If you were still around
I have never been
Much for little wins
But you made me appreciate em all
Big and small
Happy birthday
All I want to do is celebrate
Happy birthday
I hope you’re not alone
A year ago
We drove up the coast
To Santa Barbara
We joined a winery
To fool ourselves and play make believe
It was easier then to just pretend
But once again…
And the love hangs around me like a scar on my thumb
Every day it fades a little more
but it’s a part of me now
When I look down you’re around
I’m doing fine these days
I’m even starting to date
It’s exciting
I could see myself
Loving someone else
I wonder if you feel the same way
And that you’re ok
Happy birthday
Happy birthday
Happy birthday
I hope you're not alone
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Guard
05:43
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On our very first date
We dressed up like rockers from the 80s went to an awful interactive play
took a walk up my street
I took your picture with a palm tree you took my hand as we talked about our dreams
I guess you were playing pretend
While I was jumping in
I let my guard down
gave you my heart
let you in and we took a chance on a brand new start
I let my guard down
gave you my trust
I just wish we could’ve known it wouldn’t be enough
We talked for hours every night
When we went out to a party you were the one bringing it to life
I became your biggest fan
i could see your vision, all that you believed in
we started making plans
I guess you were playing pretend
While I was jumping in
I let my guard down
gave you my heart
let you in and we took a chance on a brand new start
I let my guard down
gave you my trust
I just wish we could’ve known it wouldn’t be enough
You spent the night
Giving me love looking into my eyes
I misread your signs
I thought we were starting up while you were shutting (down)
I let my guard down
gave you my heart
let you in and we took a chance on a brand new start
I let my guard down
gave you my trust
I just wish we could’ve known it wouldn’t be enough
I just wish we could’ve known it wouldn’t be enough
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You are the first to say
Don’t cross the line with a friend
It never works out in the end
So we commiserate about our recent dates
Neither of us are good
At saying the things we should
If I lean in close
Will you meet me half way
Will you meet me half way
If I make a move
Will it be our new start
Or will we break apart
You’re in a job you hate
But every week we’re making plans
You’re better than this circumstance
You’ve had a shitty year
But soon you’ll be a star
You need to be exactly where you are
If I lean in close
Will you meet me half way
Will you meet me half way
If I make a move
Will it be our new start
Or will we break apart
You’ve seen me at my worst
And you have stuck around
You’re not like the others in this town
You’re now on your way
Maybe we should just wait
It’s been a year what’s another day
Will you meet me half way
Will you meet me half way
Will you meet me half way
I’ve been in love
I’ve been in love
But something wasn’t right
I put in the time
Maybe it all lead me to you
I fell in love
I fell in love
But the timing wasn't right
I gave it a try
Maybe it all lead me to you
I’ve been in love
I’ve been in love
But something wasn’t right
I put in the time
Maybe it all lead me to you
I fell in love
I fell in love
But the timing wasn't right
I gave it a try
Maybe it all lead me to you
Will you meet me half way
Maybe it all lead me to you
Will you meet me half way
Maybe it all lead me to you
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Ari Herstand Los Angeles, California
Ari Herstand’s most recent offering, Like Home, explores the idea of what home means. And where to find it when the concept has been shattered. In a period when so many have been confined to their homes, this is an exploration that couldn’t be more worthy of the times. ... more
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