The song lyrics were adapted from an article written by Ward Clark, columnist for RedState (https://redstate.com/wardclark/2026/05/24/young-people-drowning-in-food-costs-try-boomer-style-frugality-n2202662). Ward is a great lyricist, even though he probably won’t admit it.

Food and Frugality lyrics

Young people these days sure do complainBack in my day, ages and ages agoWe not only had to walk 8 miles to schoolThrough hip-deep blowing snowUphill both ways, out and back againWe had to fight saber-tooth cats while doing so

If you’re having cash flow problemsHey, it’s simple you knowInstead of Volvo and StarbucksTry Ford and Folgers to go

What the heck are you eating?Sugar cookies sprinkled with pixie dust?Unicorn cutlets, champagne, and caviar?Avocado toast without the crust?

Young complainers and whinersTake the delivery apps off your phoneGo to the grocery storeMake sandwiches on your own

Cook your own dinnersIf you can’t cook, learn howStop whining, stop crying, get doingYou’re not special, no how!

If you’re having cash flow problemsHey, it’s simple you knowInstead of Volvo and StarbucksTry Ford and Folgers to go

Heroes for Today is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.