It's What They Sold!

[CHORUS]

From the time we’re four, until the day we die,

TV commercials try to catch our eye.

Some are cute, some are dumb, some make us laugh.

And a thousand get remembered as we travel our path..

 

[Verse]

Got Milk? They’re great! Don’t leave home without it.

It’s finger lickin’ good! Hey Mikey, he likes it!

Just do it!  Where’s the beef? A diamond is forever.

Can you hear me now? Rich Corinthian leather.

 

[Verse]

Please don’t squeeze the Charmin. Try it, you’ll like it!

Nationwide is on your side. Gotta have it!

Stay thirsty my friends! Because you’re worth it.

Thanks for your support! It’s the best a man can get.

 

[Verse]

Wanna get away? Nothing stops a Trane...

You’re in good hands! Away goes trouble down the drain.

I am stuck on Band-Aid! We go the extra mile.

Like a good neighbor! Have a Coke and a smile!

 

[CHORUS]

From the time we’re four, until the day we die,

TV commercials try to catch our eye.

Some are cute, some are dumb, some make us laugh.

And a thousand get remembered as we travel our path..

 

[Verse]

Mm-mm good! It's gotta be the shoes!

Think different! What can Brown do for you?

We’ve got the meats! Where America shops.

Hot eats, cool treats. Once you pop you can’t stop.

 

[Verse]

Wassup? Just a pinch between your cheek and gum.

Bo knows! Double your pleasure--double your fun.

We’ll keep the light on for ya’!  Do the Dew.

Wouldn’t you like to be a Pepper too?

 

[Verse]

No rules, just right. The few, the proud--the Marines.

The Un-cola! The ultimate driving machine.

Zoom, zoom! The best part of waking up.

Sorry Charlie! I've fallen and I can't get up!

 

[CHORUS]

From the time we’re four, until the day we die,

TV commercials try to catch our eye.

Some are cute, some are dumb, some make us laugh.

And a thousand get remembered as we travel our path.

 

[Verse]

Choosy mothers choose Jif! How doers get more done.

Up, up, and away! Reach out and touch someone.

Plop plop, fizz fizz oh what a relief it is.

I don’t wanna grow up, I’m a Toys R Us kid!

 

[Verse]

It’s Miller Time! Time to make the donuts.

Who wears short shorts? They’re magically delicious!

The Breakfast of Champions! The wings of man.

Like a rock.  Melts in your mouth, not in your hands!

 

[Verse]

Have it your way! The champagne of bottled beers.

Me and my RC! Nothing runs like a Deere

Fly the friendly skies! Betcha can’t eat just one.

Beef, it’s what’s for dinner! Think outside the bun...

 

[Bridge]

They told us what to want, and told us who to be…
Sold a thousand dreams, between shows on TV…

We never really noticed, never questioned why…
But we sang along with every line their money could buy.

They wrapped ‘em up in jingles, made ‘em feel like truth,

And their slogans still echo from the days of our youth!

 

[Verse]

The dogs kids love to bite.  Snap Crackle Pop!

Dirt can’t hide from Tide.  Good to the last drop.

Thanks for your support.  Cats ask for it by name.

Pepperidge Farms remembers.  His prices are insane!

 

[Verse]

You can trust your car to the man who wears the star.

What would you do for a Klondike bar???

You’re in good hands.  I’m Cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs.

Go Greyhound... and leave the driving to us!

 

[Verse]

My baloney has a first name.  Bags fly free!

Avoid the Noid!  I want my MTV!

You’ve come a long way, baby.  Eat more Chick’n.

Timex takes a lickin’ and it keeps on tickin’.

 

[CHORUS]

From the time we’re four, until the day we die,

TV commercials try to catch our eye.

Some are cute, some are dumb, some make us laugh.

And a thousand get remembered as we travel our path.

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