Point-of-sale point-of-view lyric written to a should-have-been hit.
Songwriter
I'm nothing more than a songwriter trying to present my creations as best I can. I realized I was a composer when I noticed tunes in my head that I'd never heard elsewhere. Lyrics come almost that easy now but my performance skills are lacking. Arranging my own music is time consuming so I often write lyrics to available arrangements when commercial value is not an issue. Although I could benefit from the performing talents of others, I'm a one man band.
Story behind the song
I work part-time as a cashiere and wanted to write a song about it. I figured the refrain "Check It Out!" from a little known song ("Billy Bones And The White Bird") was a good start. I totally re-wrote the rest of the lyric.
Lyrics
Read the catalogs that Kohl's is sending.
Gee, their ways to save are never ending.
Bring a pass or try your luck from scratch.
On top of that they pay you back by handing out Kohl's Cash!
Check it out! Check it out! Check it out!
Touch these satin pants and smell these candles.
Clutch these serving bowls with scalloped handles.
Dig these greeting cards that play you songs.
This special store has so much more, so how can you go wrong?
Check it out! Check it out! Check it out!
Now the day is done. "It's closing time!" I hear the speakers cry.
So gather up your favorite stuff.
It's time for you to buy, buy, buy, buy, buy, buy, buy, bye-bye.
Check it out! Check it out! Check it out! Check it out!
Check it out! Check it out! Check it out! Check it out!
Spoken Conversation:
Hi. Will this be on your Kohl's charge?
I don't have one.
That means I can save you 15% by signing you up!
No thanks.
You'll save during scratch-off events.
No thanks.
We'll mail you shopping passes, pick-your-day cards, and $10 gifts.
No thanks.
I'll give you the Friends & Family coupon I was going to use this weekend.
I'll just pay with cash.
I'll also give you a bounce back coupon for 15% off on your next visit.
Thanks, but I don't want to go into debt.
Your total comes to $500. If you charge it to a new Kohl's card you can pay your new account off right away with $425, save yourself $75, and then you STILL won't be in debt!
I follow Dave Ramsey.
Oh, he's a smart guy. He came here yesterday and saved $100 by using his Kohl's card.
Here's the $500 I owe.
Did I tell you the last charge applicant for the day wins a brand-new boat and trailer, plus a brand-new pickup truck to tow it with?
I get sea sick, I don't like trucks, and my husband would kill me if I brought home a new charge card.
Then cash it is. Here's your receipt and a survey. You saved half of what you could have today. Have a great night and thank you for shopping at Kohl's!
Good-night.
Another shift without a credit app. Son of a (beep!)
