Jim Johnston - A Matter Of Conscience Lyrics
Words and music: jim johnstonSolo: jim brammerKeys: clyde wilsonI know what youre telling me to do, but I cant 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,Dont let it trouble your conscience anymore.Theres no way to make me understand the perfect reality,And theres 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,Dont let it trouble your conscience anymore.The past is a noose that dangles just under my chin,You swear that you dont 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 Ill forget,A future once filled with promise, replaced by a memory, thats 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 Id 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 cant accept my defeat.Its not a matter of conscience anymore.
