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Last Ode to Rain

from My Name is Not Cinderella by Michelle Cross

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Originally recorded during the Cinderella sessions, "Last Ode to Rain" was left off the CD in favor of "Cold Light", another piano and vocal-only composition. Since then, the song has become a favorite among Michelle's fans and so we felt obliged to include it as part of the "My Name is Not Cinderella" collection.

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The last ode to rain will be written by a nun
On a warm summer's day with her habit hung
On a hook above a bed and a longing in her eyes
Put on her makeup tonight for her Jesus Christ

The last ode to rain will be sung by sailors high
On a ship half drunk by ocean gypsy tides
And they slumber tonight like children in the arms
Of mothers who sing in return, a lullaby

Hear my voice falling in the rain
See my face shimmer in the green
Don't seek me. Don't seek me.
Just let the rain wash me clean

The last act of love will be found under a bridge
Where the trains above will silence every kiss
And she takes his hand and brings it down to where
The last ode to rain, began.

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from My Name is Not Cinderella, released March 3, 1999
Piano and vocals: Michelle Cross
Music by Michelle Cross and lyrics by Ted Hazelgrove
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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