Better Off, first appeared on Virginia's Someone Like Me, vol. 1 of the Hush Underground Collection. That album was recorded in 2006, but never got released until 2013 and again 2016 under a new name, A Million Shades of You.
lyrics
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.
from UpSound From the Underground,
released September 24, 2016
Virginia Traut - Music, Lyrics, Composition, Arrangement, Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Percussion, Keyboards, Final Mix, Final Mastering.
Andres Karu - Production, Original Mix, Drums, Guitar, Bass, Percussion, Keyboards, Backing Vocals.
Kristjan Karu - Bass, Percussion.
Jack Casadone - Lead Electric Guitar.
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