Stan Freberg - Planned Obsolescence lyrics

Things were meant to burn out Things were meant to wear out Things were meant to break down Try and wear a pair out They think they're stocking up When they've got three or four Before they turn around They need a dozen more Planned obsolescence There is the essence Of the American way of making things Schlocky kind of breaking things Bang, clang, crash, smash Clunk, junk, fizzle Conking out according to some master plan Go try and beat the system if you can Things were meant to burn out Things were meant to crunch out Things were meant to fall down Try and wear a bunch out You make it seem to be quite sturdy whereupon You take your cue from things That say "made in Taiwan" Planned obsolescence There is the essence Of the American way of making things Schlocky kind of breaking things Bang, clang, crash, smash Clunk, junk, fizzle Conking out according to some master plan Go try and beat the system if you Try and beat the system if you Try and beat the system if you can