Lyrics

I wish I had lived in 1813
Where I could stay home
And take care of my family
Be there for my children
And all of their needs

For new shirts and sweaters
You all needed me
Making goods for the
Entire family
Cooking was done
With honor, love and dignity
Home was my pride
Not produced in
Mass quantity

That’s the way it seemed
It would and should always be
But technology changed
Everything between you and me

I no longer needed you
And you no longer need me
We’re free… free from the family
We’re free… free from the family

It was advertised at first
Just as a stupid dream
In a home and garden magazine
Designed to make your life
So easy
Washer and dryer set the women free
Microwave oven dinner and a TV

A 72-hour workweek
All in the name of productivity
To pursue selfish economic dreams

Sexy women are everywhere to be seen
You don’t have to look at me
Now you’re making love to your
Computer screen

I’m free… free from the family
We’re free… free from the family

Computer programs left out
Love and morality
Games of destruction and murder
Keep our children happy

Maybe in 1813 it wasn’t any better
But it helps to dream
Of a time when things weren’t better
Than they may have seemed

Maybe in 1813 it wasn’t any better
But it helps to dream
Of a time when things weren’t better
Than they may have seemed