Shade of White

by Maria Alejandra Quintanilla

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I’m faced with quite a choice today
Do I recognize or ignore the shade
The shade of white that’s bleeding red
Cause you’re not everything I said

It’s not like this is a surprise
I just opened up my eyes
And now the guilt is shattered true
Regret for I’m not missing you

Sobered by your true reveal
Supposin' this is how I feel
Grieving all that I’ve unearthed
Idolized you for my own worth

I put you on a pedestal
Shined your shoes, held your coat
The act of being face with you
It shocked me more than you’ll ever know

I’m left with a bare windowsill
Romanticize you even still
Surrender is the word I live
Accept and not defend what you cannot give

Grateful for the chance to choose
Treasure wholeheartedly and lose
Be open and vulnerable with ashen
One day soaked in more compassion

I’m faced with quite a choice today
Do I recognize or ignore the pain
The shade of white that’s soaked in red
With God’s grace I’m wiser yet

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released November 20, 2020
Composition & Voice by Maria Alejandra Quintanilla

Piano & Arrangement by Renato Diz

Recorded & Engineered by José Diogo Neves at Douglass Recording Studios, Brooklyn, New York, USA

Mixed & Mastered by José Diogo Neves in Tallinn, Estonia.

Produced by Maria Alejandra Quintanilla and Renato Diz

Artwork by Maria Alejandra Quintanilla and Renato Diz

© 2020 Maria Alejandra Quintanilla. All rights reserved.

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Maria Alejandra Quintanilla New York, New York

Transdisciplinary Auteur | Co-Director & Recording Artist at W&J Productions

Peruvian-born and Los Angeles-raised, her insatiable curiosity has enabled her to produce work in a broad spectrum of styles and settings that stem from spontaneity and experimentation. ... more

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