Are you wondering why
No one talks any more
And all you hear

Is the cry for war
Are you wondering if
There are people who

Hurt inside the same as you

There are grey-faced men always telling me

Things ain't like they used to be
You kids have got no self respect
Wake up old man to your neglect

It's dog eat dog
It's hand to mouth
It's east and west

It's north and south
Just like you drummed it into me
Things ain't like they used to be


I'll tell you why I can't afford
To hang my hopes upon your word

And when I'm done, I'll join the queue
And take my chance, no
It's in or out

It's stop and go
It isn't what
It's who you know

I've heard you, now can you hear me
Things ain't like they used to be


Ancient rules for ancient men
But this is now and that was then
Don't lay your heavy hand on me

And sink me in your poison sea
It's us and them
It's me and you

It's guessing games
It's what to do
Exactly like you said to me

Things ain't like they used to be

Are you wondering why

No one talks any more
And all you hear
Is the cry for war

Are you wondering if
There are people who
Hurt inside the same as you