Confessions & Lies album
SONGS
The Truth Will Set You Free (McDonnell)
I woke up hurting in the government jail
There were six militiamen with cigarettes and rifles
Standing dangerous, avoiding the sun
Leaning casual, bravado bored
One said … Boy!
You got a big mouth and you gonna be sorry
You been talking filth about the Presidente
Well it didn’t sit right with the hopes in my heart
Or the words of my teacher when he urged me on
He say … Speak the truth. Speak the truth
Speak the truth because the truth will set you free
It’s hard to blame Loretta for the five inch wound
With it’s nineteen stitches, like a red railroad
After all.. I had choices. Freedom of will
When she asked of Carmelita and what happened on the hill
I could have told her anything. Tried it with a smile
Instead of .. I .. we … I … listen baby
She say … Speak the truth. Speak the truth
Speak the truth and the truth will set you free
Well they rage at the Iscariot and burn down his name
But they take as Gospel all the supernatural game
I have just one question. There is just one question.
Hell!
Am I true to myself. Am I ready for the blame
Cause the truth is subjective and it’s always been the same
Certainty is Satan and doubt is your friend
If Jesus and heroin don’t get you in the end
If you … Speak the truth. Speak the truth
Speak the truth and the truth will set you free
PERSONNEL
Phil McDonnell - Vocals, Piano, Organ
SamanthaLee - Backing vocals
Andy Bratt - Drums
Phil Scragg - Bass
Dan Maitland - Saxophone
Al Cherry - Guitar
Hugh Wilkinson - Vibraphone and Percussion