I tried to call you
But the line was busy
Were you talking to a friend?
When I tried again much later
I didn't want to let it ring again

So you can see I've got a problem
Back by popular demand
Sometimes I want to
Keep it from you
Sometimes I think
You'll understand

Could you be my
Little movie star?
Could you be my long lost girl?
It's true that
I don't really know you
But I'm alone in the world

When I think maybe I need you
I don't care if if it's not true
'Cause it isn't so much
What I need now
As what I want from you

Could you be my
Little movie star?
Could you be my long lost girl?
It's true that
I don't really know you
But I'm alone in the world

Could you be my
Little movie star?
Could you be my long lost girl?
It's true that
I don't really know you

I feel alone
I feel alone...



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Winona Lyrics as written by Matthew Sweet

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    I bought this album in 1991 simply because there was a song on it named "Winona." I assumed it was about my hometown of Winona, Minnesota. Unfortunately it's just Matthew crushing on Winona Ryder (who, btw was born in Winona, Minnesota.)

    Milkman82on March 03, 2006   Link

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