Things Are Getting Better

Every day's a struggle just to survive
I look on the world sometime with tears in my eyes
And they say, "Don't worry"
They claim that, "Things are getting better every day'

But how can you be proud of turning your head
When you see little kids on the streets, y'all, begging for bread
Said I'm worried, Lord, have mercy
That things are getting better every day

One more thing, y'all
They claim this recession is soon gonna end, but
Food prices are higher than they've ever been
Said I'm worried
They claim that things are getting better every day

Claim, it's getting better
But it ain't getting no better

They claim it's getting better
But I can't see it getting no better
Oh no, oh no
One more thing you all
Every time a man stands up for what he thinks might be right
Somebody's come along, you all, and they end his life

Said I'm worried, Lord, have mercy
That things are getting better every day
Every day, y'all
Every day, y'all

And one more thing
People die because of lack of medication
They ain't got the money sometime to pay for them operation
And they say, "Don't worry"
That things are getting better every day
I sure can't see it this morning

Peoples ain't never seen times like they are
Like being so hard
Seems like everybody everywhere has been laid off their job
And they say, "Don't worry"
Say it again

That things are getting better every day
One more time fellas now
Claim it's getting better
But I can't see it getting no better
But I sure hope it's getting a little bit better