UB40 - Things Ain't Like They Used to Be lyrics

Are you wondering why no-one talks anymore
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 thanks to you

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 anymore
And all you hear is the cry for war
Are you wondering if there are people who
Hurt inside the same as you