Marillion — The New Kings (iv) Why Is Nothing Ever True? lyrics

Lyrics

Remember a time when you thought that you mattered,
Believed in the school song, die for your country — a country that cared for you
All in it together?
If it ever was more than a lie or some naive romantic notion
Well, it’s all shattered now
It’s all shattered now
Why is nothing ever true?
Why is nothing ever true?
Why is nothing ever true?
Well do you remember a time when you thought you belonged to something more
than you?
A country that cared for you
A national anthem you could sing without feeling used or ashamed
You poor sods have only yourselves to blame
On your knees, peasant
You’re living for the New King
You’re living for the New King
You’re living for the New King