Assemblage 23 - Consequence lyrics

Mere apologies won't undo what you've done The echoes linger on, the backlash has begun Feigned indifference, your least convincing mask But deep down inside, its forgiveness that you ask When hurt and lies become the currency All it buys us is more tragedy Hide behind the veil of ignorance But every action has a consequence More sleepless nights, your conscience rouses you Self-medicate, so you can make it through Every day goes by at a slow and sickly pace You chose to live a lie, now it can't be erased When hurt and lies become the currency All it buys us is more tragedy Hide behind the veil of ignorance But every action has a consequence You're breaking up, the clock is running out Guilt eats you alive and fills your soul with doubt Brought to your knees by what you did and said The echoes linger on, resounding in your head When hurt and lies become the currency All it buys us is more tragedy Hide behind the veil of ignorance But every action has a consequence