Uncle Alvarez Lyrics by Liz Phair

Uncle Alvarez Lyrics


    There's a portrait of uncle alvarez
    Hangin' in the hall
    Nobody wants to look at it
    But uncle alvarez sees us all

    Oh, oh, oh imaginary accomplishments
    Hey, hey, hey you visionary guy
    You might even shake the hands of presidents
    Better send a postcard and keep the family quiet

    He's not really part-cherokee indian
    He didn't fight in the civil war
    He's just eugene isaac alvarez
    He feels sorry for the wall

    Oh, oh, oh imaginary accomplishments
    Hey, hey, hey you visionary guy
    You might even shake the hands of presidents
    You're gonna make 'em sorry when you die

    And it's a long way down
    You were hoping for a heart-attack
    Running around, investing on this and that
    Your beautiful wife keeps your life on a shelf for you
    Safe in a better way
    There's no dust or mildew and
    It's hard to believe you were once a beautiful dancer

    Better just to shake it off
    As you write your resume
    Don't think of uncle alvarez
    And the price he had to pay

    Oh, oh, oh imaginary accomplishments
    Hey, hey, hey you visionary guy
    You might even shake the hands of presidents
    You're gonna make them sorry when you die

    Oh, oh, oh imaginary accomplishments
    Hey, hey, hey you visionary guy
    You might even shake the hands of presidents
    Better send some money to the alma mater.

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