Lost at Sea

Could we stay here at the surface  
Where I know what's going on  
Nothing deeper than the shore  
And my feet still feel the sand  
 
Could we keep our heads above water  
Where I still can feel the sun  
It's so bright and there's no mystery  
A beautiful numbing effect  
 
Could we go back to the shallows  
I confess, I'm getting scared  
Things are happening too fast  
And the tide pays me no mind  
 
Could we paddle towards that driftwood  
Looks to be the one reprieve  
From the sea of life that rages  
Without warning or relent  
 
Could we just live here in ignorance  
Pretend that we can swim  
Though I don't know how to navigate  
And the undertow has come  
 
Could you grab my hand, I'm sinking  
And it's oh, so dark below  
Out of breathe, sight is dull  
And my limbs don't seem to work  
 
Could you lie to me just once more  
Would you please say it's alright  
Disregard the waves that crash in  
And ignore me as I drown