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A Million Others Like Me

by Simona Radu

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1.
Bonsai Dream 03:28
Bonsai Dream (Music & Lyrics by Simona Radu) Close your eyes It’s my lullaby That I’ll sing to you tonight They cut my branches to keep me small I live in a tiny pot And they peel my skin off to make me look old Don’t they know that I am still a child? Don’t they know that I hurt inside? All I have is my bonsai dream That I go to sleep with every night They starve me cause they want me weak My roots cannot go deep I long for the ground, for feeling my mother’s heartbeat I’m a prisoner, yet they call it art They keep me chained, but in my heart… I keep my bonsai dream That I go to sleep with every single night Someday I’ll be What I was meant to be A beautiful big tree, born to be free Open your eyes It’s YOUR lullaby That I sang to you tonight
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Not Like A Bee (Music & Lyrics by Simona Radu) I wrote a poem as a child That I felt so damn good about That I forgot it when I grew up Until the truth came back to me As if I woke up from a dream God, I was such a clever child So sing it with me and please go wild I don’t wanna live like a bee She works her whole life And then she dies, like the others Can’t you see, I wanna be free I see the world as children do It’s magic everywhere I look My childish poem holds the truth Come out of your protective shell It’s time to say it to yourself And all who told you otherwise So don’t be scared to go wild I don’t wanna live like a bee She works her whole life And then she dies, like the others Can’t you see, I wanna be free I don’t wanna live like a bee She works her whole life And then she dies, like the others Can’t you see, I wanna be free Be free, not like a bee Be free, not like a bee Be free, not like a bee Free
3.
Naked As We Come (Music & Lyrics by Simona Radu) Cry if you need to I’m here to help But I won’t follow you to Your five star hell Take back those diamonds They can’t fill the void What good is all your damn fortune If it can’t buy you joy And no, there’s nothing you can say To keep me in your chains We go naked as we come And no, there’s nothing you can do To keep me from the truth We go naked as we come Cry if you need to Cause I’m still here to help But I won’t keep on hiding I wish you’d understand It’s time to change the rules of This old foolish game Now I know what I was born for It’s not glory or fame And no, there’s nothing you can say To keep me in your chains We go naked as we come And no, there’s nothing you can do To keep me from the truth We go naked as we come What about moonlight in your eyes What about love without a price When was the last time you felt alive? What about dreams that never die What about tears in your smile When was the last time you felt divine? And no, there’s nothing you can say To keep me in your chains We go naked as we come And no, there’s nothing you can do To keep me from the truth We go naked as we come Cry if you need to I’m here to help
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Too Happy For A Rock Star (Music & Lyrics by Simona Radu) I’m not homeless And I have a loving family I’m quite healthy And I’ve never lost someone tragically I’m not ugly And I can eat a lot without getting fat My soulmate loves me And he didn’t cheat on me with my best friend So how am I supposed To write the greatest rock song? I’m tired of digging in the past There is no memory I trust Of course I’m special but I’m just Too happy for a rock star I wanna sing it from my heart But there’s no story in the dark Of course I’m special but I’m just Too happy for a rock star I’m not misunderstood Got no addictions, no heavy blame to take I lived a happy childhood And I got straight A’s in school, for God’s sake So what in the world am I supposed To confess in the greatest rock song? I’m tired of digging in the past There is no memory I trust Of course I’m special but I’m just Too happy for a rock star I wanna sing it from my heart But there’s no story in the dark Of course I’m special but I’m just Too happy for a rock star I prayed to Shiva, I prayed to God Till they gave me the sign It’s time to quit and just admit I’m too freaking happy for a rock star I’m tired of digging in the past There is no memory that special I’m special I wanna sing it from my heart But there’s no story that special I’m special Too happy for a rock star Too happy for a rock star
5.
Fairytale 03:46
Fairytale (Music & Lyrics by Simona Radu) “I’m at your feet, my love Tell me what else you need If nothing, I’ll be quiet Not to disturb your dream Cause you’re so special, love Your dreams must all come true I’ll put myself on hold To give my all to you.” And so I did... time went on as happiness passed me by Until one night, when I opened my eyes and cried What about my dreams? Did you think they’d die? You made sure they were underfed, Weak and kicked to the ground But they are still alive! My time was only yours My mind and my soul too I was on life-support Giving my blood to you I’m sorry, love... it’s my fault, but I won’t do it no more And if you didn’t hear me, I’ll scream it once more What about my dreams? Did you think they’d die? You made sure they were underfed, Weak and kicked to the ground But they are still alive! What about my dreams? Did you think they’d die? You made sure they were underfed, Weak and kicked to the ground But they are still alive! You had a bright dream That made mine look pale I followed you blindly Charmed by this fairytale “It will be our dream!” You said with love in your eyes But your love was eating me alive! What about my dreams? Did you think they’d die? You made sure they were underfed, Weak and kicked to the ground But they are still alive! What about my dreams? Did you think they’d die? You made sure they were underfed, Weak and kicked to the ground But they are still alive! What about my dreams? Don’t you think it’s time To give back my soul And maybe lend yours So they’ll come to light?!
6.
Dog Lover 04:02
Dog Lover (Music & Lyrics by Simona Radu) You say you love me but you just don’t know how to show me that You’re such a nice guy, I like you a lot, so I’ll give you the key to success Take your time to observe every move that my dog makes I’m not joking, cause he found the way to love me like nobody else Watch him jump, full of joy, every single time he sees me (he sees me) How he gives me a hug, then a big kiss and makes me feel good instantly How we play in the sun, or just take long walks in the park (walks in the park) And how he sleeps at my feet, every night, protecting my life from the dark So don’t you be ashamed to learn from the best Look through his eyes to see what it means to adore me Try win him with a bone and he’ll teach you the rest My dog was here before you and he’ll always be... right next to me! I love the way he can make me laugh everytime I’m sad (everytime I’m sad) He doesn’t lie, drink, smoke, sleep around and, most of all, he’s never mad Look how he watches me, taking in every word I say (every word I say) And after that, he can barely wait to lick me all over my face To lick me all over my face So don’t you be ashamed to learn from the best Look through his eyes to see what it means to adore me Try win him with a bone and he’ll teach you the rest My dog was here before you and he’ll always be... right next to me! Now kiss me so he can see you This is it, the final test But if your love is not true He will bite your phony ass He will bite your phony ass! So don’t you be ashamed to learn from the best Look through his eyes to see what it means to adore me Try win him with a bone and he’ll teach you the rest My dog was here before you and he’ll know he won... right after you’re gone! Right after you’re gone Right after you’re gone Right after you’re gone
7.
Blood Stained (Music & Lyrics by Simona Radu) You’re too blinded to see me cry There’s no time to stop From your meaningless quest for gold I can’t breathe, smoke is in the air Fire’s everywhere, and you’re Cutting my skin to the bone Look at my face trying To whisper I’m dying Look at your hands, they’re blood stained Do you even remember my name? You took me for granted Crushed me under your feet Told me you’ve got a million others like me Please wake up, just stop hurting me Can’t you see I’m falling and I’m taking you down with me Look at my face trying To whisper I’m dying Look at your hands, they’re blood stained Do you even remember my name? I loved you, even now I still do But how long do I have to wait until you… Look at my face trying To whisper you’re dying My body is healed by rain But you still can’t remember my name It’s Earth I gave you birth My name is Earth I gave you birth It’s Earth

credits

released August 20, 2011

All music & lyrics by Simona Radu

Many thanks to all the musicians involved in bringing this album to life:
Simona Radu - vocals (ha ha, I'm thanking myself!)
Manu Savu - electric guitar, programming, arrangements
Doru Borobeica - bass
Sebastian Blaj - keyboards
Alberto Bolocan - acoustic guitar

Produced and mixed by Manu Savu at District9 Studio
Mastered by Robin Schmidt at 24-96 Mastering

Artwork by Alberto Bolocan

My unconditional love goes to those who stood by me against all odds: Manu Savu (my soulmate and musical guardian angel), Mircea Valceanu (a true friend, none of this would have happened without his help), my whole family (I have the best family, couldn't have asked for anything more) and all my friends who offered their help. Be blessed!

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Simona Radu Bucharest, Romania

Simona Radu is a singer/songwriter from Romania.
She has released the first album of her own in 2011, titled “A Million Others Like Me”.
In 2013, the "LLA" EP was released, following the instant success of the same named single.
Simona Radu is currently working on an upcoming movie soundtrack, while gathering material for her next studio album.
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