See Through Their Lies

I can't forget what seemed like yesterday

The memories of war they just won't fade

See through their lies

The years I was there, it seems so far away

Everyone tried to ignore it, saying it'll go away

It never went away, no matter how much we pretend

The lives that were lost, the wounds will never mend

See through their lies

The living envying the dead, many will never know

It's hard to believe in a cheap thing called hope

Slept under mosquito nets, we used kerosene lamps

I remember the discomfort, the air was so damp

See through their lies

At times I couldn't even breathe cos the nights were so hot

I remember scratching my arms till they almost bled

They kept telling me war never hurt anyone

It's all part of life, you got to take it if you want to be strong

See through their lies

They were only lying to themselves cos the war is still going on

And my heart sank for a past that's gone