They Just Don't Make Them Like You Anymore
Kenny Rogers · Back Home Again [1991]
I've looked every where there is a love affair
I must replace racing through the people chase
But still surrounded by memories of your face.
They just don't make 'em like you anymore
Not up in the mountains or down by the shore
Something shine in the fashion
In the smile that you wore.
They just don't make 'em like you anymore
In the eyes of someone new
I wait for a glance of you.
But it's never there
Among the precious few
Your kind of person is becoming so rare.
They just don't make 'em like you anymore
Not up in the mountains or down by the shore
Something shine in the fashion
In the smile that you wore.
Like those whiteless dresses
At the second hand store
Or sweet old songs filtering out through the floor.
The fashion comes and the fashion goes
And the gossip magazines and the videos
A bran new actress on a screen
In a brand new style of clothes
But by any other name.
A rose is still a rose
And it grows in my memories
Wonder if you still are the same
While I look for a remedy
Someone with a tender heart
To clean your name.
They just don't make 'em like you anymore
Not up in the mountains or down by the shore
Something shine in the fashion
In the smile that you wore.
It's an easy thing to learn, but so hard to ignore
Now I know exactly what I'm looking for
They just don't make 'em like they made 'em before.
They just don't make 'em like you anymore
Not up in the mountains or down by the shore
Something shine in the fashion
In the smile that you wore...
I must replace racing through the people chase
But still surrounded by memories of your face.
They just don't make 'em like you anymore
Not up in the mountains or down by the shore
Something shine in the fashion
In the smile that you wore.
They just don't make 'em like you anymore
In the eyes of someone new
I wait for a glance of you.
But it's never there
Among the precious few
Your kind of person is becoming so rare.
They just don't make 'em like you anymore
Not up in the mountains or down by the shore
Something shine in the fashion
In the smile that you wore.
Like those whiteless dresses
At the second hand store
Or sweet old songs filtering out through the floor.
The fashion comes and the fashion goes
And the gossip magazines and the videos
A bran new actress on a screen
In a brand new style of clothes
But by any other name.
A rose is still a rose
And it grows in my memories
Wonder if you still are the same
While I look for a remedy
Someone with a tender heart
To clean your name.
They just don't make 'em like you anymore
Not up in the mountains or down by the shore
Something shine in the fashion
In the smile that you wore.
It's an easy thing to learn, but so hard to ignore
Now I know exactly what I'm looking for
They just don't make 'em like they made 'em before.
They just don't make 'em like you anymore
Not up in the mountains or down by the shore
Something shine in the fashion
In the smile that you wore...
They Just Don't Make Them Like You Anymore
Kenny Rogers delivers a poignant reflection on the changing landscape of country music with 'They Just Don't Make Them Like You Anymore.' Released on the 1991 album Back Home Again, the track showcases Rogers' signature blend of smooth vocals and heartfelt storytelling. The song addresses the evolution of the genre, suggesting that the authentic sound of traditional country has faded over time. As part of Rogers' extensive discography, this recording stands as a testament to his ability to capture the spirit of the era while acknowledging its shifts. The composition serves as both a nostalgic tribute and a commentary on the enduring appeal of classic country styles.