Let Me Sleep
Del Rey Lyrics

Baby, you understand me now
Addressing the listener, the artist acknowledges their mutual understanding.

If sometimes you see that I'm mad
The artist requests that the listener interpret their occasional anger as a temporary lapse rather than a fundamental flaw.

Don't you know no one alive can always be an angel?
The artist points out that everyone makes mistakes or has negative emotions at times.

When everything goes wrong, you see some bad
The artist notes that negative emotions are often triggered by external events.

But I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
The artist asserts that their inner motivations are pure and positive.

Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood
The artist pleads with a higher power to help others understand them.

You know sometimes, baby, I'm so carefree
The artist admits to experiencing periods of joy and lightheartedness.

With a joy that's hard to hide
The artist feels happy, and wants to share that happiness with others.

And then sometimes again it seems that all I have is worry
The artist acknowledges that negative emotions can eclipse positive ones.

And then you're bound to see my other side
The artist recognizes that others may observe their negative emotions and behaviors.

If I seem edgy
The artist acknowledges that they may appear irritable or tense.

I want you to know
The artist wants to ensure that their intentions are clear to the listener.

I never meant to take it out on you
The artist apologizes for any negative impact their edginess may have had on the listener.

Life has its problems
The artist acknowledges that everyone faces difficulties.

And I get more than my share
The artist feels that they are personally burdened with more than their fair share of problems.

But that's one thing I never mean to do
The artist reiterates their lack of intention to take their problems or frustrations out on the listener.

'Cause I love you
The artist affirms their emotional connection with the listener.

Oh-oh-baby, I'm just human
The artist acknowledges their basic human imperfections and limitations.

Don't you know I have faults like anyone?
The artist reminds the listener that everyone has flaws, and asks for understanding and empathy.

Sometimes I find myself alone
The artist admits to occasional feelings of isolation or loneliness.

Regretting some little foolish thing
The artist realizes that they have made minor mistakes or errors in judgment.

There's some simple thing that I've done
The artist identifies a specific action or decision that they now regret.

I try so hard, don't let me be misunderstood
The artist acknowledges the effort they put into overcoming negative emotions and behaviors, and pleads for understanding and acceptance.