The Great European Department Store

It's a triumph, material triumph

mass consumption and conformity.

Down in hardware, the shelves are stacked up

with the latest line in luxury.

The perfume counter has make-up ladies

all immaculately make-believe;

they sell you lifestyle package

and you'd better buy, because you're never going to leave.

Nations of shoppers consume in a frenzy

the security of branded names;

they're fighting in the food hall

for exotic vegetables and fruit, eco-friendly game.

It doesn't matter which currency you use

becasue they're all exactly the same.

And it's all on offer, everything's on offer

multi-national door-to-door

in the Great European Department Store.

It's on offer, it's all on offer, you can pack it flat to take away:

Scottish heather to Spanish leather,

German turniip to Dutch weather-vane.

If you've got the money the door's wide open,

they are only here to pamper you.

The ethnic art room has plundered several continents

to decorate your living room.

It doesn't matter which credit card you use

or if you even sign your real name

because they're all exactly the same.

And it's all on offer, guaranteed natural, quality control assured

in the Great European Department Store.

Hey, let's shop; let's go!

In the Great European Department Store....

Ooh, the shopping's something shocking now;

ooh, will the shopping neve stop

in the Great European Department Store?

In the Great European Department Store.