Alex Chilton - Alternate Version

by The Replacements

From the album: Pleased to Meet Me

Track 17 of 22 on Pleased to Meet Me (1987).

Duration: 3:37

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Lyrics for Alex Chilton - Alternate Version

If he was from Venus, would he feed us with a spoon? If he was from Mars, wouldn't that be cool? Standing right on campus, would he stamp us in a file? Hangin' down in Memphis all the while. Children by the million sing for Alex Chilton when he comes 'round They sing "I'm in love. What's that song? I'm in love with that song." Cerebral rape and pillage in a village of his choice. Invisible man who can sing in a visible voice. Feeling like a hundred bucks, exchanging good lucks face to face. Checkin' his stash by the trash at St. Mark's place. Children by the million sing for Alex Chilton when he comes 'round They sing "I'm in love. What's that song? I'm in love with that song." I never travel far without a little Big Star Runnin' 'round the house, Mickey Mouse and the Tarot cards. Falling asleep with a flop-pop video on. If he was from Venus, would he meet us on the moon? If he died in Memphis, then that'd be cool, babe Children by the million wait for Alex Chilton when he come around They sing "I'm in love. What's that song? I'm in love with that song." I'm in love. What's that song? I'm in love with that song. I'm in love. What's that song? I'm in love with that song.

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