Born and raised in Washington, DC, YahZarah started singing at the age of 7 in her church choir. Her love for performance began after winning a youth talent search at the Kennedy Center at age 10. After years of honing her talent in churches, talent shows and local concerts, she entered high school at DC’s prestigious Duke Ellington School of the Arts. Upon graduation in 1997, she was accepted to North Carolina Central University in Durham on a full scholarship to the school’s jazz program.
In 1998, she left NC Central and began touring as a background singer for Erykah Badu. While touring, YahZarah contributed background vocals and vocal arrangements to Badu’s platinum-selling “Mama’s Gun” LP, and was featured in the video for the album’s lead single, ‘Bag Lady.’ In 2001, she left the Mama’s Gun tour and released her debut album “Hear Me” on the KEO Music label. A follow up LP, 2003’s “Blackstar,” was issued on the Three Keys label and reached #44 on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums chart.
2004 found YahZarah reuniting with longtime collaborator and fellow NC Central classmate Phonte Coleman (Little Brother, The Foreign Exchange) for a series of crucial guest appearances. With the release of The Foreign Exchange’s debut album “Connected,” YahZarah was featured on the lead single “Sincere.” The following year she appeared on Little Brother’s “Minstrel Show” LP (Atlantic Records), and was featured on the debut single “Lovin It.” She later contributed two vocal performances to The Foreign Exchange’s GRAMMY-nominated “Leave It All Behind” LP in 2008. That same year, she released an EP of new material entitled “The Prelude.” To support the EP, she toured nationally and internationally with artists such as Chaka Khan, Musiq Soulchild, The Roots, Rahsaan Patterson, and R. Kelly.
YahZarah’s latest album “The Ballad Of Purple Saint James,” is scheduled for release in May 2010 on the Foreign Exchange Music label.
All My Days Ft. Darien Brockington
Yahzarah Lyrics
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Buried me up to my neck in your love
You are the dream I've had for so long
I've tried to hold back from my feelings before
Thought you could just running out to score
You hold me in your arms and
All disappears but you and I, I, I
To start shining in our universe
I know I'll never be alone 'cause
(Chorus:)
I don't believe in fairytales or the perfect one
More than a friend
Yet something greater than lovers
Much, much more than a passing phase
A masquerade
'cause I wanna spend all my days with you
Spend all my days with you, baby
(Darien:)
Lovin' when I'm coming home from work
You always ask me "How's your day?"
I love you for lovin' the man that I am
You don't even try to change (me)
Most of all, I love you for lovin' me
When I had nothing to give in return
Darling, you are the best thing for me
Your love has changed me and it's open my eyes
(Yahz:) oo-ooh, ooooh, oo-oooh
(Darien:) no longer scared
My feelings I can't describe in my heart
(Yahz:) love
(Darien:) and desire
(Yahz:) and desire
A burning quiet fire in my heart
Now that love's
(Darien:) love's
(Yahz:) taking control
(Darien:) control
(Yahz:) of
(Both:) everything
(Chorus x2 w/ ad-libs)
(Darien:) baby
(Yahz:) baby
(Darien:) I wanna spend my
(Both:) days with you
(Darien:) you're my dream come true
Ohhh-ohhhh, oh, baby
(more than a passing phase, a masquerade)
(more than a passing phase, a masquerade)
The song "All My Days" by YahZarah featuring Darien Brockington is a love song that expresses the depth of feeling and commitment between two lovers. The lyrics speak of being buried up to the neck in love and the desire to spend every day with the person. The singer talks about trying to hold back their feelings in the past, but now realizing that they want to build a universe built on love alone with their partner. The chorus talks about the singer's belief that their love is more than a fairytale or passing phase, that it's something greater than just being friends or lovers.
Darien Brockington's verse speaks of his appreciation for his partner's unwavering love and support, even when he had nothing to give in return. He says that her love has changed him and opened his eyes, and that his feelings of love and desire for her are burning like a quiet fire. The song ends with the singers reaffirming their desire to spend all their days together, declaring that they are more than a passing phase or a masquerade.
Overall, the lyrics of "All My Days" emphasize the deep emotional connection and commitment between the two lovers. The song speaks to the idea that love is something more significant than just a fleeting feeling, and that a true connection can survive through all of life's ups and downs.
Line by Line Meaning
Buried me up to my neck in your love
I am completely immersed in your love
You are the dream I've had for so long
You are the person I have been longing for
I've tried to hold back from my feelings before
I have attempted to suppress my emotions previously
Thought you could just running out to score
I assumed you were only interested in a casual fling
You hold me in your arms and
When you embrace me
All disappears but you and I, I, I
Everything fades away except for us
To start shining in our universe
To begin glowing in our own world
That's built on love alone, ooh
Which solely thrives on love
I know I'll never be alone 'cause
I am aware that I will never be solitary because
I don't believe in fairytales or the perfect one
I do not trust the concept of fairy tales or the perfect partner
More than a friend
Closer than a friend
Yet something greater than lovers
However, something beyond just romantic love
Much, much more than a passing phase
Significantly more than a temporary infatuation
A masquerade
A façade or disguise
'cause I wanna spend all my days with you
Because I desire to spend every day with you
Spend all my days with you, baby
Invest my entire life with you, my love
Lovin' when I'm coming home from work
Adoring when I return home from work
You always ask me 'How's your day?'
You always inquire, 'How was your day?'
I love you for lovin' the man that I am
I appreciate and adore you for loving me for who I am
You don't even try to change (me)
You never attempt to alter me
Most of all, I love you for lovin' me
Above everything else, I love you for loving me
When I had nothing to give in return
When I had nothing to offer in exchange
Darling, you are the best thing for me
My dear, you are the greatest thing that has happened to me
Your love has changed me and it's open my eyes
Your love has transformed me and opened my eyes
(Yahz:) oo-ooh, ooooh, oo-oooh
Vocal ad-lib
(Darien:) no longer scared
I am no longer afraid
My feelings I can't describe in my heart
I am unable to articulate the emotions in my heart
(Yahz:) love
Love
(Darien:) and desire
As well as lust
(Yahz:) and desire
And passion
A burning quiet fire in my heart
A simmering yet intense flame in my heart
Now that love's
Now that love has
(Darien:) love's
Love has
(Yahz:) taking control
Taken over
(Darien:) control
Control
(Yahz:) of
Of everything
(Both:) everything
Every aspect
(Darien:) baby
My love
(Yahz:) baby
My love
(Darien:) I wanna spend my
I desire to spend my
(Both:) days with you
Entire life with you, my love
(Darien:) you're my dream come true
You are my ideal, finally realized
Ohhh-ohhhh, oh, baby
Ad-lib
(more than a passing phase, a masquerade)
Vocal ad-lib
(more than a passing phase, a masquerade)
Vocal ad-lib
Contributed by Allison O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Corey Green
Shout out to Pandora for putting me onto this groove. This is the R&B that I miss listening to on the radio.
Andrew Gorny
this whole album deserves a grammy for the next 5 fuckin years. Yahzarah is fuckin FINAL
OjBlack100
Lawd have mercy..this is straight up pure classy dope,mind blowing,smooth,soul touching music <3 it <3 it <3 it
urstruly83
I cant stop listening to this song, I think its going to be my FAV on the album!!!!! Can't wait until next week when she comes to ATL along with her group
mangoshibe
so smooth and the beat is awesome.
Paul Donovan
The beat is awesome,and I've listened to it constantly and never tire of it!!
Ahki eL
This is classic next level r&b soul right here.. Its really a shame that Foriegn Exchange Music is not in heavy rotation on radio stations nationwide...
michael Merrida
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👍👍👍👍👍❤❤❤❤❤💯💯💯💯 love this song
kelvin88keyes
This is my favorite joint on this CD!! I love the way Darien Brockington comes in! love love love this joint!! Yah......sick CD ms. lady! COP THIS CD!!!
Big Taco
God i love this song...