The old folks say
Things have changed in every way
They see something new
Something that changes the point of view
Something they haven’t seen before
Something that triggers their core
Things they once treasured
Are no longer measured
What they used to hold dear
Is no longer here
They say someone stole
What used to make them whole
They see replicas of the past
That don’t always last
Principles aren’t there
Does anyone care
The old folks say
Love is what’s missing
Along with kissing
Things that fill the heart
From the very start
They think what eases the mind
Is very hard to find
Along what filled them with pride
As they walked stride for stride
They wonder what young people know
What will help them grow
They long for something pure
To feel safe and secure
They want to smile
Have the smile last awhile
They want to remember the time
They were in their prime
What was set in stone
How they were never alone
They long for a chance
To do a victory dance
We need a better day
The old folks say
