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Better Girl

from Smoke Like Perfume by Michelle Cross

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You've got me swimming in circles,
got me chasing my tail.
You've got me vowing my first born
child to the devil.
And you're making me swallow your fishing line.

And am I really a mermaid, a crazy mistake
I said, Baby- could you lend me a hand?
Cause I'm sinking a little, sinking a little, with every turn.

And I pray for a moonless night.

And I could rid myself of my bitter tears,
If only I could be your baby.
All my misery shall surely disappear
if only I could be your baby.
And with the run of things, how could I know
I though I would have been the Better Girl.

She must be quite the treat....

Your devilish smile is in my head,
Your cynical style, your holy bed,
And there's always a reason, always a reason
To keep that notion out.

And I could rid myself of my bitter tears,
If only I could be your baby.
All my misery shall surely disappear
if only I could be your baby.

And with the run of things, how could I know
- somebody help me understand
And with the run of things, how could I know
- somebody make this wanting end

And with the run of things, how could I know
I though I would have been the Better Girl.

Your man- he got me again.

credits

from Smoke Like Perfume, track released April 4, 2004
Piano and vocals: Michelle Cross
Drums and programming: Matt Walker
Bass: Rafe Bradford
Guitars: Mathew Prock

All music and lyrics by Michelle Cross
Produced by Mathew Prock and Matt Walker

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Michelle Cross Chicago, Illinois

Michelle is a musician and artist based in Chicago. Sprinkled with classical influences and firmly supported by strong vocals, Cross’s songs tend to have a darker, moodier feel to them. At times, there is a lot of aggression and rhythm in her piano playing, yet even at its most gentle moments her powerfully emotional and melodic piano-based songs have caused listeners to sit-up and pay attention. ... more

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