Half Asleep?

You say we're living on the surface
Asked if I noticed?
Though i see tears in your eyes
I cannot bring myself to empathize
But I don't want to fight
Tell me how I'm wrong
I will try to make it right
From the sounds of your silence
You tell me that's not an acceptable reply

I don't need an earthquake to shake me awake
Can't you see what I'm trying to do
If I seem half asleep
It's cause I'm working to keep life great for you
I dont need an earthquake to shake me awake

You are asking me to search a little deeper
Maybe this is all I am?
My ocean floor might not be all that you're looking for

If I show all I've held in
I don't think that will lead to breakthrough
But if you're going to push this
Fine! Maybe part of me does resent you

I don't need an earthquake to shake me awake
What is it you're trying to do?
Though you say you want my weakness
I don't believe that's actually true
You don't want an earthquake to shake me awake

I try so hard
Everybody else thinks I'm good
I just can't win
I do more than most men would
It's worked this far
You even said it drew you to me
Which is why these new expectations feels more like hypocrisy
But you don't claim you're blameless
Your face shows that you care
Which makes it harder for me to shake this
Brush it off like it's unfair

I don't know if an earthquake is needed here
I don't know what I'm going to do
Is this too much or just tough? I don't know!
I don't know if an earthquake is needed here
I don't know what I'm going to do
Is this too much or just tough? I don't know!
I don't need an earthquake to shake me awake!