Salesman of the Year

Read the directions, but you improvised a lot Now you don't look quite like the picture on the box But you still test well with the ladies of a target vintage Focus groups don't disapprove of your brand new image You got more going than you know You've got a good backstory Just try to relax Smile at the camera And when it smiles back Stop acting Watching the sky for the bluebirds to reappear Like when you were salesman of the year But all you get are lookie-loo's and tire-kickers Who stick to you like residue from bumper stickers Everybody wants to know You got a good backstory? Better learn to relax Smile at the camera And when it smiles back Stop acting Caught me clock-watching And sneaking coffee in the back Aw, we're just sleep-talking And managing our heart attacks There is no manual for navigating this There is no workaround or temporary fix The endless question that the day is posing How can you stay open when you're always closing? When that is out of your control Just get a good backstory Stick to the facts Smile at the camera And when it smiles back Stop acting Stop acting Stop acting