I Wasn't Born Yesterday

Hall And Oates · Other Songs - Hall And Oates

I forgot just how to feel



City scene ain't no big deal



Soul deep so ya say



None of that takes my breath away



Oh I always seem to see



Both sides when they disagree



And neither one seems right



Too much city life



Is messin' with my inner lite



And everybody's too cool to believe



I wasn't born yesterday



You should know by now



So let's set the record straight



And we can carry on



I wasn't born yesterday



I'll find out



I ain't innocent



Lots of room for me to doubt



I never learned to cry



So far so extreme



If I'm jaded, you're naive



But behind that cynic's steady gaze



There's a wide-eyed lover drink for days



Oh I don't want to be



One of those guys who only sees



The joke behind the lie



Too much city life



May I don't know wrong from right



But baby I ain't too cool to believe



I wasn't born yesterday



I don't die for love



Just let the record speak



Then I carry on



I wasn't born yesterday



I don't die for love



It's never too late to come of age



Never too late



Oh I wanna learn to cry

I Wasn't Born Yesterday

Hall and Oates' 1977 hit 'I Wasn't Born Yesterday' stands as a defining track of the Philadelphia soul and soft rock era. The song showcases the duo's signature blend of smooth harmonies and polished production, capturing the essence of late-night romance and urban sophistication. As a staple of their discography, the recording exemplifies the polished sound that would define their career and influence countless subsequent artists in the R&B and pop genres. Its enduring popularity highlights the timeless appeal of their songwriting and performance style.