"You look
like you
might be
famous." He
said and she

cranberried. She
cranberried. She
always did. Cran-
berry red as
merry cran-berry-go-round.

Seventeen
eyes, a shy
smile, the
portrait of
famished
fameninity.

"Are you?
Are you famous?
you look
like you
might be."


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    JOA isn't for everyone... mostly just for English majors and heavy drug users.
    saison September 20, 2007   Link
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    I think it might be a crime to like Joan of Arc, but this is a really good song.
    Indieloseron September 06, 2002   Link
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    Yeah, good song.
    zevanson June 20, 2003   Link
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    I love joan of arc, and this song is fantastic.
    Positive_Joshuaon April 25, 2007   Link
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    General Comment
    "Cranberry red as a merry cran-berry-go-round." Greatest line ever! What a wonderful song.
    xtherootsundoxon October 02, 2008   Link
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    Great song, but the lyrics seem a little creepy to me. This guy seems to be trying to charm a 17-year-old, making her blush. Then again I suppose it could be innocent if the guy isn't like 50.
    SEofANon June 07, 2012   Link

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