Jim Johnston - A Matter Of Conscience lyrics

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 a**ume 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.