Out of work troubled youth turn to crime Out on sidewalks begging for dimes My generation fucked up by inflation Economy is shit and I think I ought to quit It's so hard growing up today Should have it better in the USA So why are things at home so bad? Why won't mom and dad Listen to the things I say? Why can't I ever have things my way? I can't stand hanging around my home Nag and nag why don't they leave me alone Mom says I'm free to leave when I please But a life out there will never be It's so hard growing up today Should have it better in the USA So why are things at home so bad? Why won't mom and dad Listen to the things I say? Why can't I ever have things my way? It's so hard growing up today Should have it better in the USA So why are things at home so bad? Why won't mom and dad Listen to the things I say? Why can't I ever have things my way?