Words and music: jim johnston

Solo: jim brammer

Keys: clyde wilson



I know what you're telling me to do, but i can't ignore the bended truth.

I will always remember, what the world will forget,

A future once filled with promise is not filled with anything - except with regret.



I know what i want is not what i need, what are you taking me for?

It consumes every thought - the air that i breathe,

Don't let it trouble your conscience anymore.



There's no way to make me understand the perfect reality,

And there's always a scapegoat right at hand, - just paint the target on me.

We fell for all of the jargon, i can still hear the cry,

Join a volunteer army that never did anything, and never asked why.



I know what i want is not what i need, what are you taking me for?

It consumes every thought - the air that i breathe,

Don't let it trouble your conscience anymore.



The past is a noose that dangles just under my chin,

You swear that you don't despise us, take a stand, and lie to us once more.

We are what we are... think about it.



I will always remember, you assume i'll forget,

A future once filled with promise, replaced by a memory, that's filled with regret.

I know what i want is not what i need,

But it just comes back again and consumes every thought - the air that i breathe,

I guess i'd still like to know what might have been.



You can say what you want, i know what i need. what are you taking me for?

You know that i can't accept my defeat.

It's not a matter of conscience anymore.


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