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I Need Air

from Smoke Like Perfume by Michelle Cross

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The moon was high on the night we met
You walked alone, your hair was wet
And I pulled you down and you made not a sound
As I wound my hair all around you

And I get angry when I'm lonely
I feel blue, like this ocean that confines me.

Darling, I need air.
Darling, I need air.
I cannot exist in this atmosphere.

The sun was red and the colors bleed
Into the water as it set.
And I wait for you, like I always do
Sometimes, you come. Sometimes, you stay away.

And I get sad when you ignore me.
I feel blue, like this ocean that confines me.

Darling, I need air.
Darling, I need air.
I belong up there in your atmosphere.

Moving pictures, cherry wine.
A stolen kiss under a street light.
Music made with strings-
You tell such lies.

The rain fell soft on the night you let
Me wrap my arms around your neck.
And I pulled you down and you made not a sound.
As you drowned I saw you reaching

I need air.
Darling, I need air.
I cannot exist in this atmosphere.

Moving pictures, cherry wine.
A stolen kiss under a street light.
Music made with strings-
You tell such lies.

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from Smoke Like Perfume, released April 4, 2004
Piano and vocals: Michelle Cross
Cello: Michael "Bebe" Duggan
Drums: Matt Walker
Bass: Dave Hiltebrant
Guitars and programming: 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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