King of Suede
"Weird Al" Yankovic Lyrics
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They're all thirty percent off from yesterday
There's Fortrel polyester, leather, wool and tweed
Just a Visa or MasterCard is all you need
We've got every color, we've got ev'ry shade
We're located next door to Willy's Fun Arcade
We got every fabric that was ever made
But I'm known in this city as the King of Suede
We got portly and regular and extra-long
(Is my size up there?)
We got tailors to fix it, if it comes out wrong
(Is my size up there?)
We got all kinds of sweatshirts, you can take your pick
(Is my size up there?)
With the collars ripped off, like that Flashdance flick
(Is my size up there?)
Our prices are low, my staff is underpaid
You can buy off the rack, or have it custom-made
And it's all guaranteed to never shrink or fade
'Cause of my reputation as the King of Suede
If you need a tuxedo for your junior prom
(Is my size up there?)
We can get you the best one that's made in Taiwan
(Is my size up there?)
We got jackets with patches on the elbows, too
(Is my size up there?)
And we'll sell 'em all factory-direct to you
(Is my size up there?)
Well, I never made it past the second grade
It took all of my life for me to learn this trade
But my friends are all thinking that I've got it made
'Cause I'm known the world over as the King of Suede
There's a two-for-one sale on our three-piece suits
Check out our suede pajamas and our suede-covered boots
You can try on our suede underwear if you choose
Do what you want, but don't step on my blue suede shoes
King of Suede
Don't miss out on our giant liquidation sale
(Is my size up there?)
Look for our color catalog in next week's mail
(Is my size up there?)
There's a sale on our double-knit slacks today
It's the same old sale as yesterday
Thirty years in the same location I have stayed
There I am, right next door to Willy's Fun Arcade
I got tough competition but I'm not afraid
'Cause it's my destiny to be the King of Suede
King of Suede
King of Suede
King of Suede
I'll always be King of Suede
I'll always be King of Suede
"Weird Al" Yankovic's song "King of Suede" is a humorous ode to a man who operates a clothing store, specializing in suede. Through the lyrics, the store owner boasts about the variety of fabrics available, including Fortrel polyester, leather, wool, and tweed. The song highlights the store owner's knowledge of fashion and his reputation as the "King of Suede" in the city. The lyrics mention that the store has a variety of sizes, and even tailors to fix clothing if something doesn't fit right. The humor of the song is highlighted through lines like "You can try on our suede underwear if you choose, do what you want, but don't step on my blue suede shoes." In the end, the store owner's friends think he has made it big, even though he never made it past the second grade, just because he's known as the "King of Suede."
Overall, the song pokes fun at the fashion industry and the importance that people place on clothing. It also highlights the absurdity of the idea of someone being known as the "King of Suede" in a particular city. The humorous lyrics and catchy tune create a fun and lighthearted song that doesn't take itself too seriously.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a sale on our gabardine suits today
We've got a discount on our gabardine suits right now
They're all thirty percent off from yesterday
We reduced the price by 30% from yesterday
There's Fortrel polyester, leather, wool and tweed
We offer a variety of materials like Fortrel polyester, leather, wool and tweed
Just a Visa or MasterCard is all you need
We accept payment with Visa or MasterCard only
We've got every color, we've got ev'ry shade
Our collection includes every possible color and shade
We're located next door to Willy's Fun Arcade
Our store is situated beside Willy's Fun Arcade
We got every fabric that was ever made
We have all fabrics that exist on the market
But I'm known in this city as the King of Suede
My reputation in this city is known as the King of Suede
We got portly and regular and extra-long
We have clothes in different sizes such as portly, regular and extra-long
(Is my size up there?)
Are clothes for my size available?
We got tailors to fix it, if it comes out wrong
Our tailors will fix the clothes if something goes wrong
We got all kinds of sweatshirts, you can take your pick
We have a wide range of sweatshirts, so you'll find what you need
With the collars ripped off, like that Flashdance flick
We even have sweatshirts with collars ripped off like in the movie Flashdance
Our prices are low, my staff is underpaid
Our prices are affordable because we don't pay our staff much
You can buy off the rack, or have it custom-made
You can either buy clothes from our collection or get them custom made
And it's all guaranteed to never shrink or fade
We guarantee that our clothes will never shrink or fade
'Cause of my reputation as the King of Suede
My good reputation is why we can make this guarantee
If you need a tuxedo for your junior prom
We also have tuxedos for junior proms
(Is my size up there?)
Are tuxedos for my size available?
We can get you the best one that's made in Taiwan
We can provide you with a good tuxedo made in Taiwan
We got jackets with patches on the elbows, too
We also have jackets with patches on the elbows
And we'll sell 'em all factory-direct to you
We'll sell everything to you directly from our factory
Well, I never made it past the second grade
I never completed more than second grade
It took all of my life for me to learn this trade
It took my entire life to master this trade
But my friends are all thinking that I've got it made
My friends believe I have made it big in life
'Cause I'm known the world over as the King of Suede
My reputation as the King of Suede has reached all corners of the world
There's a two-for-one sale on our three-piece suits
We have a two-for-one offer on our three-piece suits
Check out our suede pajamas and our suede-covered boots
We also have suede pajamas and boots covered in suede
You can try on our suede underwear if you choose
You can even try on our underwear made of suede
Do what you want, but don't step on my blue suede shoes
You can do anything you like, but please don't damage my blue suede shoes
Don't miss out on our giant liquidation sale
Don't miss the opportunity of our big sale
(Is my size up there?)
Are clothes in my size available?
Look for our color catalog in next week's mail
Our color catalog will be in your mail next week
There's a sale on our double-knit slacks today
Our double-knit slacks are on sale today
It's the same old sale as yesterday
Today's sale is just the same as yesterday's
Thirty years in the same location I have stayed
I have worked at the same location for thirty years
There I am, right next door to Willy's Fun Arcade
You can find me right next to Willy's Fun Arcade
I got tough competition but I'm not afraid
My competition is strong, but I'm not scared
'Cause it's my destiny to be the King of Suede
I am destined to be the King of Suede
I'll always be King of Suede
I will always be known as the King of Suede
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GORDON SUMNER
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