Shoppin' for Clothes
Sartorial Symphony: A Tale of Style and Credit Blues
Lyrics
I was shopping for a suit the other day
I went shopping for a suit recently
And walked into the department store
I entered a department store
Stepped on the elevator and told the girl
I got on the elevator and told the girl to take me to the "Dry goods floor"
"Dry goods floor"
The specific floor for general merchandise
When I got off, a salesman come up to me
A salesman approached me after I got off the elevator
He said "now, what can I do for you?"
He asked how he could assist me
I said "well go in there and show me all the sport's clothes
I requested to see all the sports clothes
Like you're supposed to"
As expected from his job
He said, "well, sure, come on in buddy
The salesman welcomed me to explore the fabrics
Dig these fabrics we got laid out on the shelf"
Showed off the available fabrics
He said
"Pick yourself out one try it on, stand in the mirror and dig yourself"
Advised me to choose a suit, try it on, and admire myself in the mirror
(Ooh-ooh-ooh) that suit's pure herringbone
Expressed admiration for the herringbone suit
(Ooh-ooh-ooh) yeah, that's a suit I'd like to own
Expressed a desire to own the suit
(Ooh-ooh-ooh) buddy, that suit is you
Assured that the suit suits me
(Ooh-ooh-ooh) yeah, I believe it too
Believed it to be a perfect fit for me
I see for the business man you featurin' a natural shoulder
Described features of a suit suitable for a businessman
That retail, wholesale, indeed
Explained it's available for sale
It's got the custom cuffs and the walking short
Mentioned specific attributes of the suit
He said "And I'm gonna let you have at a steal"
Offered a great deal on the suit
And for the playboy you have the latest in tweed
Highlighted a tweed suit suitable for a playboy
With the cut-away flap over twice
Described the suit's unique features
It's a box-back, two button western model
More details about the suit's style
He said, "Now ain't that nice"
Complemented the suit
(Ooh-ooh-ooh) them buttons are solid gold
Praised the quality of the suit's buttons
(Ooh-ooh-ooh) you made a deal, sold
Confirmed a successful deal
(Ooh-ooh-ooh) that collar's pure camel hair
Highlighted the quality of the suit's collar
(Ooh-ooh-ooh) well, you can just set it down right in that chair
Indicated a place to put the suit
Now you go back there and you get that paper and let me sign on the dotted line
Agreed to purchase and make timely payments
And I'll make sure I get all my payments in right on time
Requested paperwork to complete the purchase
Hey wait a minute buddy, let me go back there and do a little checking on you
The salesman went to check the credit
Then the man come back, he said "I'm sorry my man, but your credit didn't go through"
Returned with news that the credit application failed
Why, what you mean?
Asked for clarification
(Ooh-ooh-ooh) ain't this a shame
Expressed disappointment at the situation
(Ooh-ooh-ooh) my heart's in pain
Felt emotionally hurt by the denial
(Ooh-ooh-ooh) pure, pure herringbone
Reiterated the appeal of the herringbone suit
(Ooh-ooh-ooh) that's a suit you'll never own
Realized the suit won't be acquired
Ooh, Lord have mercy, I gotta good job, sweeping up every day...
Mentioned having a job as a sweeper, perhaps to console oneself
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