This song was inspired by Randy Quaid’s character, “Cousin Eddie,” in the movie “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.” It’s one of my favorite movies. We watch it every year during the Christmas season.
This is a solo, acoustic guitar/vocal version of the tune. I’ll probably add electric guitars and drums eventually, and really rock it out.
When I finally finish lunch I sometimes have to shave
Cause I can never stand too close to a microwave
Last time that I tried I slipped and pissed my pants
I thought my name was Lance and that I grew up in France
I went into a trance
I’ve got a plate in my head and my brain’s filled with lead
A present from my long-lost friend named Charlie
I’ve got a plate in my head and my brain’s filled with lead
That’s how my handsome face became so gnarly
When I want to watch T.V. I never have to pay
Just plug me in and I get satellite signals all day
And I can never fly I always have to drive
Their x-rays come alive and all that jive
Don’t want the plane to dive