"JC Penny Blues" original by Hardlock

[hardlock]

My last song didn't have enough lyrics, this one has too many!  My wife came up with most of them as well as the theme.  Something we can all relate to I'm sure!

It's a fun little boss-a-nova rap(?) deal about the perils of shopping.  

Again, excuse my voice.  Anyone got an auto-tune cheap?  


JC Penny Blues (c) 2010 Ken J & Patricia Hill
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Headed to the mall one sunny day
   A half-off sale, things goin my way

Lots of traffic in the parking lot
   Even had trouble, finding a spot
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Once I did someone started a race
   They cut me off and gloted, saw it on their face

Push and shove, crowd and sneer
   If this keeps up I'm gonna need a beer
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   It must be time again to pay my dues
      You know it's really hard for me to choose   

   I just don't want to buy things I won't use   
      I guess I've got those JC Penny blues
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In the sea of shoppers is the clearance bin
   Got to find the bargins, please let me in

Hey you shoppers can't you give me a break
   It's just a friggin sale oh for goodness sake
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Love getting something,  for a song
   But all those lines are looking way too long

Grab those pants before they get away
   Hope I can still make it home today
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Found me a deal that looks just right
   But I don't know if it's worth the fight

Don't want'a try it on in the store
   Lights too bright, no lock on the door
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It's dog-eat-dog out there everywhere
   No one ever said that life was fair

Not my size, come back next week
   Patience's short, no more hide and seek
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All is fair in love and war
   The same must be true, for this here store

Way too much stress for me today
   Guess I'll just go home and order on E-bay
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[launched]

I hate malls, department stores unless it's cars, music or tools

Excellent tune - I felt the frustration!

Mark

[Facemask93]

I hate malls, department stores unless it's cars, music or tools

right on brother , i'm with you there

nice tune guys , the vox are fine my friend , save your money

Rob

[Nelson]

Hey you bet everyone can relate to this.
I love the idea of stores... a place to go to see a lot of stuff I like but I hate the idea of actually being in the store amongst the throngs. 

Dig that groove and cool guitar work.

Fun story as well.

[stoman]

I try to avoid going to book or CD stores ... as I ALWAYS come out with bunches of books (or CDs).

Nice song idea, and a topic I'm sure everybody can relate with.

Regards,
  Steffen

[Satchwood]

This is a fun listen with great lyrics and well sung!!   CooL island guitar solo too!

[Kenneth]

Great song Ken! Was it Boxing day?!!!

No need for auto tune, terrific singing, love the song!

I have a daughter that always wants to go to the mall!
Shoes, clothes, aaaaaahhhh!!!!
I always spend about 2 hours reading magazines in Chapters and drinking cofee, who needs more stuff?!
That's where i'll be every Saturday!
Great song!

[Vanncad]

hahahahahahahahahahhahahaahah!!!!

I love this song Hardlock (and the Carribean flavour)

I just bought some jeans at JC penny a couple weeks ago (we don't have stores like that in my neck of the woods).
I can relate to this song BIG TIME!!

NOTE "Kohls" was 10x worse!!

Great tune man!!
P.S. - Tell your wife "great job" too!

[hardlock]

Thanks everyone for the great comments!  Shop on! ......

[danieldesete]

This is a hit, I just loved it. I had to look up JC Penny, we don't have them in France... Your voice is really good IMO

Click to view image which may be inappropriate in some situations (work, family, etc.)

cheers
Daniel