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Hush Underground vol. 1: A Million Shades of You

by Virginia

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Traveling 04:37
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Traveling Wait for it, to come your way. You're driving down, a one way street. And oh... Don't you think? You're the one, yeah you're the one.. Driving... The wrong way? The right way to me? Don't be afraid, to let down your guard. It's never too late, to start over again. No... And don't you think... You're the one? Yeah you're the one? Traveling... Traveling... The wrong way... The right way to me? Don't you see? Oh, you're the one, yeah you're the one? Traveling, traveling, the wrong way? The right way... to me? And don't be afraid, To let start... Traveling 2005, 2013, 2016 (c)(p) Virginia Traut, All Rights Reserved.
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Better Off 03:58
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Better Off People try and people fail, It’s all a part of trying. Some give up and some succeed, It’s all a part of believing. And none of this time has been a waste of time. And I appreciate the efforts all put forth. And all the enemies they subside. As I gather all my things and call it a day. I’ve come to believe there’s a greater part of me. Despite what shadow’s say, I know who I really am. I’ll keep myself safe and I’ll quiet all my mistakes. Better now, Better off, Better than I was. Better now, Better off, Better than I was. Played up and bankrupt, It’s all a part of dying. An optimist would disagree. These are the things that make us stronger. But none of this time has been a waste of time. And I appreciate the efforts all put forth. And all the enemies, they subside. As I gather all my things and call it a day. I’ve come to believe, There’s a greater part of me, That walks this life in perfect harmony. When all else fails, I’ll know which way to go. I’ll know to avoid that same old filthy road. Better now, Better off, Better than I was. Better now, Better off, Better than I was. Better now, Better off, Better than I was. People try and people fail, It’ll all a part of trying. Better Off 2005, 2013, 2016 © copyright Virginia Traut, All Rights Reserved.
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Humanized 04:19
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Humanized This is your life right here. It’s whatever lies inside. Doesn’t matter where you go. Or how far you choose to travel. You must think here and now. And the rest will come to follow. Because you are just like me. And anything, anything can happen. When you looked at me and said. That you knew this was for real. My heart stopped searching. For a reason to disbelieve. Because you gave me a reason. To open my eyes again. And I feel so humanized. But you opened me up more than enough. Cause I can’t tell when I’ve had too much. It’s hard to filter out the pain. I guess that’s all a part of this game. Because you gave me a reason. To close my eyes again. Cause when it feels good it feels amazing. And when it hurts it hurts so badly. I’ve become so humanized. Yeah, I’ve become so humanized. Humanized 2005, 2013, 2016 © copyright Virginia Traut, All Rights Reserved.
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According to Me 04:21
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According to Me When we first met, We were in love. I was an older man. Couldn't understand, What you saw in me. Barely had a dime. And as time went by, You were losing touch. You made clear to me. I've lived my life as a decent man. According to me. Never able to do the right thing. According to you. I gave you me, You took a piece. And made something sweet. Of all our mistakes, That's the one. That so innocently. Will carry part of me, Like it or not. Like it or not. I've lived my life as a decent man. According to me. Never able to do the right thing. According to you. And I don't mind if the dust, the dust accumulates. I've worked really hard. Doesn't bother me much. I'm proud of all the dirt beneath these very nails. I'm a working man. Doesn't bother me... No. And I don't care if you hate me now. We don't have to agree. But there's a new life among us now, And she needs you and me. She needs you and me. And I don't mind if the dust, the dust accumulates. I've worked really hard. Doesn't bother me much. I'm proud of all the dirt beneath these very nails. I'm a working man, Doesn't bother me... Doesn't bother me. According to Me 2005, 2013, 2016 (C)(P) copyright Virginia Traut, All Rights Reserved.
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Suddenly 02:49
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Suddenly I could never leave you, You’re the only one that keeps me alive. The only one that puts me on. The white horse that takes us away. Into the night. I put my hand on your right shoulder, I feel you’re hard. And I know that you know that I know. The misty air, Takes us to nowhere but lost. And lost is the only place, I want to be with you. We come to a redwood. With a blanket and a bottle of wine. You kneel down to kiss me. And tenderly caress my thigh. Suddenly I’m sorry, For ever having walked out on you. Suddenly I sense that you, Forgive me for all that I do. I could never leave you. You’re the only one that keeps me alive. Suddenly 2005, 2013, 2016 © copyright Virginia Traut, All RIghts Reserved.
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She Goes On 03:39
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She Goes On She leaves her body all the time. Never understanding how. But she’ll say she’s doing fine. For what her mind will allow. But I feel the answer right in front of me. I feel the danger of it avoiding me. But she still goes on. And she always will. And she imagines her reality. Never understanding why. Even the simplest things aren’t free. Even though she’s never tried. But I see the answer right in front of me. I feel the danger of it avoiding me. But she still goes on. And she always will. But I feel a stranger invading me. I feel a prayer’s not being answered… For me. But I still do believe. That she will go on. For that she is me. For that she is me. She Goes On 2000, 2005, 2016 © copyright Virginia Traut, All Rights Reserved.
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Someone Like Me 03:51
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Someone Like Me You say, you want, but you cannot have. Oh no, oh no. He’s out of your league, but it’s not for sure. Oh no, oh no. You don’t stand a chance, why don’t you accept, Something less? He will never have, what you have, You’re in control. She’s got your hands, tied behind your back. Oh yeah, oh yeah. She’s out of your reach, but it’s not for sure. Oh yeah, oh yeah. You don’t stand a chance, why don’t you accept, Something less? Woah... She won’t give in, she’s afraid to lose, She’d rather walk away. Woah... You don’t stand a chance, why don’t you accept, What you have? She’s no better, he’s no less, You’ve been blessed. You think that I don’t have faith in you. I do, I do. It’s just, that I don’t wanna’ see you hurt. I don’t, I don’t. Woah... You don’t stand a chance, why don’t you accept? What you have? She’s no better, he’s no less, You’ve been blessed. Someone Like Me 2005, 2013, 2016 © copyright Virginia Traut
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I Can't Imagine 03:59
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I Can't Imagine Tell me what you're thinking, Tell me what we're doing. Do we belong here? I can't even imagine. Oh... La da da da da. La da da da da da. La da da da da da da. La da da da da. Where did you think we were going? How did you think we would get there? And now that we are here, Do we belong here? No... La da da da da da da. La da da da da da da. La da da da da da da. La da da da da. Well I can' t let you have me, more than you've got. I must start rebuilding a life for myself. It's where I'll start. La da da da da da, La da da da da da. La da da da da da, La da da da da da. Ooh... Ooh... Yeah... Ohh... Yeah, yeah... Ohh... Ohh... Ohh... La da da da da da, La da da da da da. I Can't Imagine 2005, 2013, 2016 (c)(p) copyright Virginia Traut, All Rights Reserved.
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No One But Yourself 03:28
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No One But Yourself It's better to fall apart, And cut your losses. Than sticking with something you hate, Forever you're suffering in pain. And ooh... Ahh... And ooh... Ahh... Feeling sorry for no one but yourself. Guilt stricken, cause you feel it can't be helped. You know that you lost the only thing, You had... Yourself. You lost... Yourself. You know it's getting harder, And extremely frustrating. When you know that you lost the only thing, When it's stands in front of you. And ooh... Ahh... And ooh... Ahh... Feeling sorry for no one but yourself, Guilt stricken, cause you feel it can't be helped. You know that you lost the only thing, You had... Yourself. You lost... yourself. No One But Yourself 2005, 2013, 2016 (c)(p) copyright Virginia Traut, All Rights Reserved.
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Wasted 04:20
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Wasted Don't ask me to stay, I'm here, but I won't jump into... This hell that you've made. It's not what I'm here to do. Your mind is twisted, And you are wasted. And I was mystified. You had me before, I know, you had a tight grip... On me. But not this time, I'm here, and here I'll stay. Your mind is twisted, And you are wasted. And I was mystified. But now you're locked, in this box. That I'll never open. And you'll stay locked, without a key. And I'll never open, ever again. Your mind is twisted, And you are wasted. And I was mystified. Wasted 2005, 2013, 2016 (c)(p) copyright Virginia Traut, All Rights Reserved.
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Promise Me 03:35
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Promise Me You've got a chance with me now, Tell me that you'll, you'll take it. You've got my heart, In your hands. Promise that you won't break it. Cause when you're here, I'm gone. And that's the kind of love that goes on. You've got a way with words, Tell me you'll use them wisely. You've got a look in your eyes, Promise me they'll never be blinded. Cause when you're here, I'm gone. And that's the kind of love that will always grow strong. Cause when you're here, I'm gone. And that's the kind of love that will always grow on... on. Cause when you're here, I'm gone. And that's the kind of love that's yours and mine... mine. Promise Me 2005, 2013, 2016 (c)(p) copyright Virginia Traut, All Rights Reserved.

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This is the first half of my 'Hush Underground' collection of work, originally entitled 'Someone Like Me' until I recently changed it to 'A Million Shades of You'. This eleven song collection was written and performed by Virginia, produced by Andres Karu of Dog Haus Studios, mixed and mastered by Virginia Traut. Originally recorded in 2005, but was never officially released until 2013 and then again, with a more upbeat vibe, in 2016.

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released January 20, 2016

Virginia - Composition, Lyrics, Vocals, Rhythm Guitar & Percussion
Andres Karu - Producer, Drums, Keyboards, Bass Guitar & Percussion
Kristjan Karu - Bass Guitar
Jack Casadone - Lead Guitar

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Virginia™, the U.S. singer/songwriter, kicked off her career as a multiple year, AMA winner for Top Female Vocalist and Top Female Solo Performer. Her music has been featured in independent films and documentaries while receiving nominations for both song of the year and album of the year at the Asbury Music Awards. She has shared the staged with many big name artists, including Tracy Chapman... ... more

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