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My name is not Cinderella
And the sun don't reflect off my hands
I'm pretty, but I'm plain, and I prefer it that way
But still, I feel unforgiven

You always thought I was joking
When I said that you drained all my tears
Well, you know it's me who's been calling
Though the sound is never too clear

The last time I saw California,
I was wearing my red leather boots
With a smoke in my hand, and according to plan,
I ran bravely into the blue ocean

You never knew how to confuse me
You were always direct with your words
And you know it's me who's been calling
Though the sound is never too clear

And I found a way to the attic in your heart
In your heart, there's nothing but boxes and dust
And you always said I reminded you fondly
Of mothers and lovers you knew in the past
And how could you stand there and tell me so calmly
Your theory on Venus and alien beings
Well, don't turn me into your mother, your brother,
Your daughter, your puppy, your face in the glass.

Well, you vanished like some Cassanova
You, with a rose in your teeth
Well, I love you the best, baby, out of the rest
But I guess I could still be mistaken

My name is not Cinderella
And the sun don't reflect off my hands
I'm pretty, but I'm plain, and I prefer it that way
You smiled and said I'm forgiven...

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from My Name is Not Cinderella, released March 3, 1999
Piano and vocals: Michelle Cross
Cello: Michael "Bebe" Duggan
Drums: Matt Walker
Bass: Rafe Bradford
Percussion: Newt Cole
Acoustic Guitars: Mathew Prock

All music and lyrics by Michelle Cross
Produced by Mathew Prock

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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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