ABOUT THE SONG
This song was written in 2003 or 2004, but it wasn’t until 2005 that I realized why the creativity Gods had sent it to me. In 2005, I was doing a photo shoot in NYC in a building down by Chelsea Piers; we were looking for interesting backdrops to shoot in front of. We passed by a little convention hall where an event was going. Whoever was running this random and mysterious event saw me walking around with my guitar and had asked me to come in play some songs for them. However, they were not setup for live performance and lacked a mic stand, PA, etc. We then found out that the event was for an organization called Lainie’s Angels and it was a non profit organization which benefits children and families of children with cancer and other blood disorders. I knew I wanted to get involved with this organization somehow, and it just so happened that its founders were from Metuchen, NJ, which is just a few towns over from my hometown in NJ. Small world huh? Well they hold soccer events every year to raise money for the organization and all the families that they help, so that following October I was invited to play their event. During the event they hold this balloon releasing ceremony, where all the attendees can donate a dollar to get a balloon and write the names of the loved ones they’ve lost in their lives. All the balloons are placed under a huge net, and at the end of the day of the event, they are released into the heavens to reach the angels we had written our messages to. During this releasing ceremony, I sang this song that I wrote called “Believe”. It also just so happened that they had a cute little angel postcard at their merch tent with the word “Believe” on it. I knew that the angels were giggling away upstairs as they had done their job to align the stars and make this project happen. I knew I had wanted to donate the song to the charity and upon some generous donations, we were able to record the track and reproduce it to sell at the events from then on. I had played at the soccer event every year for a few years, and every time I sang the song during the balloon releasing ceremony, it was such an emotional release and I was so happy and honored to be a part of it, and touch the lives of all who were in need of a song of hope. For more information on Lainie’s Angel’s visit www.LainiesAngels.com. Words & Music by Justina Carubia Believe CD Single © 2005 Produced and arranged by Justina Carubia, Marc Ciprut, Steve Ambielli, & Mark Henry. Verse 1: Do you believe In a little thing Called superstition It rules my life I always knew that I could rely On Intuition It’s just so right Pre Chorus: If I took your palm Placed it in my hand And read you your life Chorus: Would you believe that It can happen ? I know it can… Just say I think so… To prove to me that You do believe Believe… Verse 2: My only worry Is that other people Think I’m crazy They just don’t care They don’t believe In what I call a miracle But maybe… They’re just too scared Pre Chorus: When they’re Walkin down the street And they step on a crack Who’s back are they Breaking? Chorus: Would you believe that It can happen ? I know it can… Just say I think so… To prove to me that You do believe Believe… Bridge: You always find a way To make me feel like Such a fool But I don’t really care Cuz one day, I know that you’ll Believe… Chorus: Would you believe that It can happen ? I know it can… Just say I think so… To prove to me that You do believe Believe… Outro: (Would you believe that It can happen ?) Would you believe that It can happen ? I know it can…
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ABOUT THE SONG
I wrote this song during the first year of me learning how to play guitar. I was in art school at the time, and this song was written about my frustration with being stagnant in a place I feel like I really didn’t belong. I loved art school, but it was at this time that music had become the forefront of everything that existed to me in the world, and I really would rather have pursued it more full time, than be sitting in class. This is just a crappy scratch track, and I’m not even sure I would consider recording this full production someday, because the lyrical content just seems so juvenile to me now. Music and Lyrics by Justina Carubia Scratch Demos ©2002 Verse 1: She sits there crying Balling her eyes out She doesn’t know where her life is gonna lead She sits there pen in her hand And tears rolling down her face Hoping one day, she’ll leave this no good place, yea. So, just…. Chorus: Take me away from here Won’t you wash away all my tears Because, I really don’t wanna be here anymore… Anymore… Verse 2: She has a big dent in the side of her car door Funds are low, but I wouldn’t say She was poor, oh no… She sits there guitar on her lap And tears rolling down on her face Hoping one day she’d write herself Out of this no good hell of a place So just… Chorus: Take me away from here Won’t you wash away all my tears Because, I really don’t wanna be here anymore… Anymore… ABOUT THE SONG
I started writing this song sometime in 2007. It was just a little acoustic picking pattern that I had going for awhile, and I only had the chorus. It took me a few years to really flesh out verses that I was happy with. I never was able to record a full acoustic demo, so I scratched out a vocal to this weird dance beat instead. I don’t know if I’ll ever record it for reals one day. It’s not one of my favorites that I’ve written, but here it is for anyone who is interested. Words and Music By Justina Carubia Scratch Demos ©2009 Verse 1: He loves me He loves me not And now these broken petals Are all I got He moves me I never stay in one spot And for him I have been All that I am not Pre Chorus: He pushes me away He pushes me away He pushes me away And he always finds a way Chorus: Another way to make me fall apart Another way to make me cry Another way to keep me in the dark Another way to make me see the light Verse 2: He loves me He loves me not And now broken promises Are all I got Emotions They never stay in one spot They’re up and down Just like a broken clock Pre Chorus: It’s ticking me away It’s ticking me away It pushes me away And he always find a way Chorus: Another way to make me fall apart Another way to make me cry Another way to keep me in the dark Another way to make me see the light Bridge: I can only stand this for so long I sat here counting petals And now theyre all gone I wish this wind would just die down They’re scattered to the breeze now Maybe it’s better this way…. Repeat Chorus To End…. ABOUT THE SONG
I wrote this song in 2008 upon my frustration with a somewhat dysfunctional relationship with a guy who never really treated me the way a guy should treat a girl. I went above and beyond to just try to make things fair, and the lack of reciprocation on his end often created much tension and many an argument over childish things. In retrospect, this was actually quite more of a fling, that I was hoping would result in more, at the time… but again, in retrospect, I’m so glad it didn’t, hahah! * I apologize for the F bomb in the first verse.. If cuss words offend you, hurry click away before you melt! Words & Music by Justina Carubia Rough Demos ©2008 Capo 2 Verse 1: So maybe we’re a little messed up But maybe that’s the thing that makes us So interesting So baby why you gotta hang up? When I’m mid conversation… I’d like to crack you in the face Prechorus: We’re both looking for reasons to argue It’s not an excuse, but just let me say Chorus: When I spazz at you don’t take it personal Feelin a little on edge, feelin a little bit crazy A little pre-menstrual, but it’s not all my fault You’re just as guilty, maybe we both need Anger Management Verse 2: So baby admit it I know that you hate me right now But you can’t not talk to me forever Who’s the only girl around to write you songs And bring you juice when your throat is swollen Cuz you’re too much of a little bitch To go out and get it for yourself… JUST KIDDING Chorus: When I spazz at you don’t take it personal Feelin a little on edge, feelin a little bit crazy A little pre-menstrual, but it’s not all my fault You’re just as guilty, maybe we both need Anger management Bridge: I gave you so many chances When you couldn’t even meet me halfway So what could I have done so wrong That you won’t let me bounce back from Why you gotta push me away? Chorus: When I spazz at you don’t take it personal Feelin a little on edge, feelin a little bit crazy A little pre-menstrual, but it’s not all my fault You’re just as guilty, maybe we both need Anger management Anger management… Outro So maybe we’re a little fucked up But maybe that’s the thing that makes us So interesting... ABOUT THE SONG
This song was written in 2005 or 2006. I remember coming up with the melody and words to the last line of the song, around 5 am while I was in the shower, getting ready for work. At the time I was going through a rough patch with breaking up with my live band, rockiness in friendships, and rejection from labels I was shopping my music around to. I was feeling pretty low, and I hate to say it, but the pity party was in full swing. Writing this helped me alleviate all of that frustration of rejection and the fallouts that just came with growing up. I was about 22 or 23 at the time, so with the writing of my Last One Standing EP, came many lessons that I learned about life. I never did feel like I belonged, growing up, so this is dedicated to my fellow misfits everywhere. Lyrics and Music by Justina Carubia (Last One Standing EP 2007) ©2007 Verse 1: Every single day, I step into the crowd Maybe someone will see me Camouflaged in faces, voices loud And I wonder why no one hears me Pre Chorus: I’m like the last kid standing When everybody else already has their team Chorus: Am I the only one That they don’t see? Am I the only one to yell When inside I wanna scream Am I the only one, To hate me? Verse 2: All I ever give is sympathy To the ones who needed me Now everyone’s hiding And I’m left here to seek Pre Chorus: Cuz even when the sun is out And the day is shining, All I ever see is rain… Chorus: Am I the only one That they don’t see? Am I the only one to yell When inside I wanna scream Am I the only one, To hate me? Bridge: Ooooh, ooooh (Guitar Solo) Chorus: Am I the only one That they don’t see? Am I the only one to yell When inside I wanna scream Am I the only one, To hate me? Am I the only one That they don’t see? Am I the only one to yell When inside I wanna scream Am I the only one, To hate me? Coda: Cuz when I look at myself I see someone else That’s anyone but me ABOUT THE SONG
This song was written around 2004 with some lyrics I had taken from a poem I had written a few years prior during a road trip to see family in North Carolina. We always pass through Roanoke, Virginia, and the name of that town just stuck with me. When writing this song, I wanted to keep it really folky and whimsical as the subject matter of the lyrics themselves are about taking chances and fate. The characters in the song are completely fictional and were not based off of anyone I had known in real life. The quirky characters you find in this lyrical story both go through scenarios in which they are setup to take their chance at something extremely risky, whether it’s love or a hand of poker. I’d like to think of this song as a fable that teaches the lesson that life is a risk. It could work in your favor, or you could completely miss the mark. It is up to you to decide what the right choice might be! Words & Music by Justina Carubia From Break of Day EP ©2005 Verse 1 Betty Lou Smith From Roanoke, Virginia Fell in love with a man She met just a day ago Whoa-whoa She wants to take It another step further He pushed her away And he told her Good things come to Those who wait Chorus: He said “Hey, whatta ya know, there’s a first time for everything” He said “Might as well make it on the first try” La da dee da Hey, whatta ya know There’s a first time for everything It just might, go the other way It just might go All downhill from here… Yea Verse 2 Old Billy Young From Butterfly, Kentucky Thought he was Getting lucky Until he gave poker a try He has a family To support And he lost everything He worked so damn hard for Chorus: He said “Hey, whatta ya know, there’s a first time for everything” He said “Might as well make it on the first try” La da dee da Hey, whatta ya know There’s a first time for everything It just might, go the other way It just might go All downhill from here… Yea Bridge: Would you take your chances And nail it on the head? Chorus: He said “Hey, whatta ya know, there’s a first time for everything” He said “Might as well make it on the first try” La da dee da Hey, whatta ya know There’s a first time for everything It just might, go the other way It just might go All downhill from here… Yea Credits From Break of Day, track released 24 May 2005 Produced by Jason Moscartolo & John Harvey |
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