Waking Up

Sitting in my parents' drive
Wondering how I’ve become
The woman that I am
When all I ever wanna do is run
Far from my obligations
Far from my country
Far from all I love
My sister thinks that I should
Find myself a man
To help me carry the weight
Someone to understand
But I tried that all before
And I don’t think
I’m cut out to be adored
What keeps me here
What keeps me waking up?
My cousin’s getting married
In the church today
I will wear a mask
Keep my pessimism at bay
I will bite my tongue
When I hear the vows
And I’ll join the cheering crowds
What keeps me here
What keeps me waking up?