Alex Chilton

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 millions sing for Alex Chilton when he comes round

They say, "I'm in love, what's that song?

I'm in love with that song"



Cerebral rape and pillage in the village of his choice

Invisible man who can sing in a visible voice

Feelin' like a hundred bucks, exchanging good lucks face to face

Checkin' his stash by the trash at St. Mark's Place



Children by the millions wait for Alex Chilton when he comes round

They say, "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 a Tarot card

Fallin' asleep with a pop-pop video on

And 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 to 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?

Yeah, I'm in love with that song"