"Oh, Sleeper" lyrics

I wonder who I need to be today
They don't need to change, I'll relate
No matter what you have to say
It will be okay with me
No need to overcomplicate

So what's on your mind?
'Cause I'm not sure that I know what's on mine

It'll be so much easier
To follow you this time
I'll pretend
That I don't mind

What do I gain from acquiescence?
Constant social evanescence
Armed with my imagination
I forget about contention
Should I be more open?
Surrender more emotion?
Why can't everyone be happy?
Lost in reverie

See what I mean?
There's no need to get angry if you close your eyes

It'll be so much easier
To keep it all inside
I'll deny
And avoid the fight

'Cause I see where you're coming from
But it's clear that I can't see right or wrong
I can't decide what side I'm on
When I'm trying to hear my voice, it's gone
I'll ignore the raging war within my soul
To keep the peace

There's a piece of me that knows his name
Every once in a while, he'll show his face
And when he does I'll have something to say
And I'll say it like an anthem
But for now I'll overcompensate to save face

'Cause I see where you're coming from
But it's clear that I can't see right or wrong
I can't decide what side I'm on
When I'm trying to hear my voice, it's gone
I'll ignore the raging war within my soul
To keep the peace of mind

She's right in front of my eyes
But just a lie

It'll be so much easier
To take a walk outside
And save it all for another time
Or never mention it again

I'm calling off the surrender
Awake, oh sleeper
To keep the peace I may need to speak of
Waging war, trust the voice within my soul
To keep the peace