[Verse 1] Pulled in on a Friday night Just looking for a little bite Menu looked tattered and torn And the grease smell hit me before long The table wobbled, the coffee cold Waited on a smile, got left on hold Paid too much for a paper plate Man, that kind of welcome feels too late [Pre-Chorus] Where did we lower the bar How'd good service get this hard I don't need gold I don't need fancy Just one place that treats me kindly [Chorus] Where have our expectations gone Where have our expectations gone Bad food, bad service, bad prices I just want one honest kindness Where have our expectations gone Where have our expectations gone Can't I get a good experience Somewhere that feels like it still makes sense [Verse 2] Tried the diner by the county line Same old story, same old dime Soggy fries and a shrug for free Like courtesy left the room on me I ain't asking for a velvet seat Just a hot meal and a little decency A friendly voice, a fair-sized bill A place that leaves me feeling filled [Pre-Chorus] Where did we lower the bar How'd good service get this hard I don't need gold I don't need fancy Just one place that treats me kindly [Chorus] Where have our expectations gone Where have our expectations gone Bad food, bad service, bad prices I just want one honest kindness Where have our expectations gone Where have our expectations gone Can't I get a good experience Somewhere that feels like it still makes sense [Bridge] Maybe I'm old-fashioned, maybe I'm not Maybe a little goes a long, long way A warm hello, a fair enough check Leaves a better taste making me want to stay. [Chorus] Where have our expectations gone Where have our expectations gone Bad food, bad service, bad prices I just want one honest kindness Where have our expectations gone Where have our expectations gone Can't I get a good experience Somewhere that feels like it still makes sense
