Things Ain't Like They Used To Be Lyrics - Promises & Lies - Ub40

[Chorus] 

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 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 

[Chorus] 

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