The Mart 11/25/2005
Chinese underwear, some goo for your hair
A white plastic chair, a gift for Aunt Claire
Why not buy it from the billionaire?
So lets be smart right from the start.
Mr. Mart has every part
To fill in your plastic cart.
Quick now, get there soon.
The sale ends by noon.
No money? That’s OK.
We got layaway. But don’t delay
Get in quick before Christmas Day.
Still no money? That’s Ok
Just send in your resume
For a $6 dollar pay
Be a part of the team. Build self-esteem
Let’s build a successful Chinese dream.
Ta hell with mom and pop.
We got the one stop shop
Why support the neighbor
If it ain’t cheap labor
Local Joe down the street
Could not compete
(And) went obsolete
Let’s build big white square boxes everywhere
Let’s fill the pockets of our billionaire
Why pay a dollar more
At the local store
Walk up the next floor
And buy four more.
Why it’s such a chore
To walk out the door.
We have everything right here
In this lovely atmosphere
And furthermore, please don’t ignore
Everything is made offshore
Just over in Singapore
Why take a look on every shelf
The quality speaks for itself
Even if it lasts a year or two
There’s plenty of space in the junkyard zoo
And for a buc eighty four
You can buy a million more
Why even my neighbor‘s got one too
The exact same barbeque
But who is to blame
That we all look the same.
We all look quite smart
with the deal at the mart
A local store is not to be found
All around, in any town
Before long we’ll only have the Marts
Stuffing our carts with these Chinese parts
Thomas Schroyer
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