Uncle Alvarez Lyrics - Liz Phair

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 

We feel 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 

And 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 'em 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