I remember a time, not long ago
Before myspace and phones to go.
Jessica Simpson was still unknown
And Mr. T. was bad to the bone.

I pity the fool who can’t recall
When Michael Jackson still had it all.
When MTV played videos and
Little girls didn’t dress like hos.

Time and again I start to reflect
“What was so wrong with that?”
Kids grew up showing adults respect
Discipline kept the brats in check.

Now a days you’ll hardly see
Any sense of accountability.
Customer service is now outsourced
And George Lucas ruined the force.

Paris Hilton is a star
Joey Lawrence lives in his car.
Martha Stewart went to jail
Your favorite songs are up for sale.

When it seems that times are hard
We’ll all whip out the credit card.
As we’re drowning in our debt
The government takes a cue from it

College is not affordable
Kids learn out or portables.
Playstations are good to go
While young bellies grow and grow.

800 channels and a DVR
Kids watch Disney in the car.
Ritalin, more oft than not
Has replaced things like pot.

Our drugs get stronger, self control weaker
Is happiness really in a beaker?
Fox News feeds us lines of crap
Suburban kids just love the rap.


It seems that I may never see
The world just as it use to be.
So I throw both hands in the air
And just admit it’s no longer there.