Don't Let Me Fall Asleep
Drake & PARTYNEXTDOOR Lyrics
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I got something in my drink, babe
And it's pink, baby (And it's pink, baby)
Don't let me fall asleep, no
Don't let me catch no Zs, no
Keepin' it on "read", keep an eye on me
Oh, Keisha, oh, when you
Get done, done, done
Girl, come over (O oh) come over girl (Girl)
You don't need no panties, no
No, no, no, no, no
Oh, oh
Do you feel? I feel, baby
I see all your emotions tonight, I'm floatin'
Rollin', rollin', rollin', rollin', rollin'
How many more shots until you're rollin'?
More blue dot, more champagne
More girl-love to feel the pain
Don't let me fall asleep i'm tryin' not to
Keisha get done, done, done, done at work
Come over you got a lot on your shoulders
Listen to me 'cause I'm older
Long distance, I need you
When I see potential I just
Gotta see it through
If you had a twin, I would still choose you
I don't wanna rush into it, if it's too soon
But Keisha get done, done, done, done
If you come over
Sorry if I'm way less friendly
I got niggas tryna end me
I wish you had met me way before I met you
You have no idea what I
Have seen and been through, no
I spilled all my emotions tonight, I’m sorry
Rollin', rollin', rollin', rollin', rollin'
You don't even drink at all, you're sober
More blue dot, more champagne
More girl love to heal our pain
Don't let me fall asleep
Don't let me fall asleep
I got something in my drink, babe
And it's pink, baby (And it's pink, baby)
Don't let me fall asleep, no
Don't let me catch no Zs, no
Keepin' it on "read", keep an eye on me
Oh, Keisha, oh, when you
Get done, done, done
Done that work come over
Girl, come over (O oh) come over girl (Girl)
You don't need no panties, no
No, no, no, no, no
Oh, oh
The song "Don't Let Me Fall Asleep" by Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR is an open love letter that explores the singer's willingness to let their guard down and express their emotions. The song employs a vivid imagery of drinking and trying to stay up late to avoid falling asleep. The artists emphasize on their need for comfort and companionship while wrestling with their own demons. The singer is intrigued by Keisha, who they believe is a solution to their problems. They say that Keisha has a lot on her shoulder and needs a break, but they also need her to come over and help them stay up. The singer admits to having emotional baggage, and they apologize for sharing too much. The repetitive chorus, "Don't let me fall asleep," creates a sense of urgency and vulnerability that underscores the need for human connection.
The use of distinct Imagery and metaphors adds depth and meaning to the song. The pink drink symbolizes the singer's vulnerable state and their desire to look to others for help. The imagery of "rolling" adds a sense of excitement and pleasure. The reference to Keisha reinforces the idea that people are not islands. Although the singer admits they are trying to avoid rushing things, their need for companionship outweighs their fears.
In conclusion, "Don't Let Me Fall Asleep" is a beautiful and emotional song about the importance of human connection. It emphasizes that everyone needs someone to rely on, irrespective of their occupation, social status or gender. The song touches on themes of vulnerability and emotional support and should be listened to with an open mind.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't let me fall asleep
I don't want to sleep because I have something in my drink
I got something in my drink, babe
I consumed something that's causing me to stay awake and alert
And it's pink, baby (And it's pink, baby)
The drink I consumed is pink in color and potentially containing a substance that has me on edge
Don't let me fall asleep, no
Please help me stay awake and keep an eye out for me
Don't let me catch no Zs, no
I don't want to fall asleep, so don't let me do so
Keepin' it on "read", keep an eye on me
I want you to stay attentive to me and keep me in check
Oh, Keisha, oh, when you
Referring to someone named Keisha
Get done, done, done
Finishing their work
Done that work come over
Come see me after you finish your work
Girl, come over (O oh) come over girl (Girl)
I want you to come over to my place
You don't need no panties, no
You don't have to wear panties when you come over
No, no, no, no, no
I mean it, you really don't have to wear them
Oh, oh
Expressing excitement
Do you feel? I feel, baby
Asking if they are feeling the same emotions
I see all your emotions tonight, I'm floatin'
I can sense all of your emotions and it's impacting me positively
Rollin', rollin', rollin', rollin', rollin'
Repeating the word rollin, perhaps indicative of how they feel
How many more shots until you're rollin'?
Asking how many more shots it will take for them to feel intoxicated
More blue dot, more champagne
More alcohol to help numb their emotions
More girl-love to feel the pain
Talking about how the love they receive from the women in their life helps them cope with their pain
Don't let me fall asleep i'm tryin' not to
Asking for help staying awake because they're actively trying not to fall asleep
Keisha get done, done, done, done at work
Referring to Keisha finishing her work
Come over you got a lot on your shoulders
Asking Keisha to come over because they can help lighten her load
Listen to me 'cause I'm older
Asking her to listen because they have more life experience
Long distance, I need you
Admitting they need Keisha's emotional support
When I see potential I just
When they see potential in someone
Gotta see it through
They feel compelled to pursue it
If you had a twin, I would still choose you
Expressing their loyalty and devotion to Keisha
I don't wanna rush into it, if it's too soon
Not wanting to rush anything if it's not the right time
But Keisha get done, done, done, done
Asking Keisha to finish her work
If you come over
Inviting Keisha over
Sorry if I'm way less friendly
Apologizing if they're not acting as friendly as usual
I got niggas tryna end me
Acknowledging that they have people trying to harm them
I wish you had met me way before I met you
Wishing they could have met Keisha earlier in their life
You have no idea what I
They have had experiences that Keisha may not be aware of
Have seen and been through, no
They've been through a lot that they haven't shared with her
I spilled all my emotions tonight, I’m sorry
Acknowledging that they've been vulnerable and emotional and apologizing for it
Rollin', rollin', rollin', rollin', rollin'
Repeating the word rollin, which may indicate they're feeling high or intoxicated
You don't even drink at all, you're sober
Pointing out that Keisha isn't drinking and is sober
More blue dot, more champagne
More alcohol to numb their emotions and make them feel good
More girl love to heal our pain
Referring to the love they receive from women to help them feel better
Don't let me fall asleep
Asking not to be allowed to fall asleep
I got something in my drink, babe
There is something in the drink they consumed that is causing them to be on edge and alert
And it's pink, baby (And it's pink, baby)
The drink they consumed is pink in color and may contain substances that are affecting them
Don't let me fall asleep, no
Asking to be kept awake and alert
Don't let me catch no Zs, no
Not wanting to fall asleep
Keepin' it on "read", keep an eye on me
Asking to be kept under watch and monitored
Oh, Keisha, oh, when you
Referring to Keisha once again
Get done, done, done
Finishing her work
Done that work come over
Inviting Keisha over once she's finished with her work
Girl, come over (O oh) come over girl (Girl)
Reiterating the invitation to come over
You don't need no panties, no
Telling Keisha she doesn't have to wear panties when she comes over
No, no, no, no, no
Emphasizing that she really doesn't need to wear any
Oh, oh
Expressing excitement once more
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Ilvert Gjata
I think I speak for everyone when I say we need more!! Love it but please if you don’t mind just drop some new new
Latrice Roman-Perry
I love it 😩🍯
WESLEY VLOGS
I love it
Wesley Cuban
Wow had no idea this was the original version of Work.
Ja’Nissa Ray
I have the link for the original version of this / work . It’s called Don’t Let Me Fall Asleep
Wesley Cuban
@S. Jeam Castaneda Lara This was the original version or concept for the song work. Party said it on IG when he played this originally when he was steaming when he dropped his last album.
Magic Connect
Probably cos it’s not
S. Jeam Castaneda Lara
wdym? is there another version u know abt?
juan coronel
Who here after his live?
Keneth Parada
juan coronel need the drake version