Discover the story of the song > Why Is This Commercial? – negativland

The lyrics are about a commercial for Pepsi and how it is made to sell the drink to people. The protagonist talks about how they are using different tactics to appeal to customers and create an emotional connection to the product. They also discuss the use of black people in commercials and suggest that they should be shown in new and different settings instead of traditional roles. Finally, the lyrics mention the use of celebrities like Michael Jackson to attract viewers and the high cost of making the commercial.