I 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.