Liz Phair - Uncle Alvarez Lyrics
Theres a portrait of uncle alvarezHangin in the hallNobody wants to look at itBut uncle alvarez sees us allOh, oh, oh, imaginary accomplishmentsHey, hey, hey, you visionary guyYou might even shake the hands of presidentsBetter send a postcard and keep the family quietHes not really a part cherokee indianHe didnt fight in the civil warHes just eugene isaac alvarezWe feel sorry for the wallOh, oh, oh, imaginary accomplishmentsHey, hey, hey, you visionary guyYou might even shake the hands of presidentsYoure gonna make em sorry when you dieAnd its a long way downYoure hoping for a heart attackRunnin aroundInvesting in this and thatAnd your beautiful wife keeps your life on a shelf for youSafe in the bedroomWhere theres no dust or mildewAnd its hard to believe you were once a beautiful dancerBetter just to shake it offAs you write your resumeDont think of uncle alvarezAnd the price he had to payOh, oh, oh, imaginary accomplishmentsHey, hey, hey, you visionary guyYou might even shake the hands of presidentsYoure gonna make em sorry when you dieOh, oh, oh, imaginary accomplishmentsHey, hey, hey, you visionary guyYou might even shake the hands of presidentsBetter send some money to the alma mater
