It's Like I Say, Y'know

They cut down the trees behind the bus stop
They tore down the innocent wonders of my youth

And it's like I always say you know?

I remember when bears used to live there
Indians in tepees sent out signals with a rug

And it's like I always say you know?
And it's like I always say you know?
Things used to be so big (and I used to feel so small)
Things used to be so new (when did they get so old?)
Things used to be so... Better

My father used to work in asbestos
Now I'm not exactly sure what he does with his time
His kids are all grown up now
I'll bet he's wondering what happened to all that time

And it's like I always say you know?
And it's like I always say you know?
Things used to be so big (and I used to feel so small)
Things used to be so new (when did they get so old?)
Things used to be so... Better