I Can't Sleep Baby
R. Kelly Lyrics


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Girl I must have been crazy
To say that it was over
I had to be a fool
To yell out we were through

And now I'm all alone
And feeling down and out baby
When I never meant for this to end
It was so so crazy of me

Sometimes we say things
That we really don't mean
Well I'm sorry baby
Bring your lovin' back to me

I can't sleep babe, I can't think babe
I can't live babe without you in my life
I can't go on babe this is my song baby
I don't wanna do nothin' if I go away baby
And I can't do nothin' if you're not around

Though I must admit
That things got out of hand
When you told me
That he was just a friend

I should of had my trust in you
From the very start darlin'
'Cause I never meant for this to end
How can we get it back again?

Oh sometimes a man can say things
That he really don't mean
Well I'm sorry baby
Bring your lovin' back to me

'Cause I can't sleep babe, I can't think babe
I can't live babe without you in my life
I can't go on babe this is my song baby
I don't wanna do nothin' if I go away baby
And I can't do nothin' if you're not around

Baby can we meet somewhere and talk about it
Oh baby, can we work it out
I'm not gonna let you go my baby
Before I let you know that I

Can't sleep babe, I can't think babe
I can't live babe without you in my life




I can't go on babe this is my song baby
I don't wanna do nothin' if I

Overall Meaning

go away baby
And I can't do nothin' if you're not around


The lyrics of R. Kelly's "I Can't Sleep Baby" describe the regret and desperation of a man who realizes he has made a mistake in ending a relationship. The song starts with the singer admitting that he must have been crazy to have broken up with his partner and acknowledges that he was a fool to end things. Now alone and feeling down, he confesses that he never meant for the relationship to end and that it was crazy of him to let it happen.


The verses suggest that the breakup was caused by a misunderstanding. The singer apologizes for saying things he didn't mean, and for not trusting his partner from the beginning. He explains that he didn't intend for things to get out of hand, but now he's realizing that he can't sleep, think, or live without the other person in his life. He begs for a chance to work it out, asking to meet somewhere to talk about it and promising not to let his partner go.


Overall, "I Can't Sleep Baby" is a poignant song that reflects the pain of regret and the longing for a lost love. The lyrics and melody convey a sense of vulnerability and raw emotion, while R. Kelly's expressive delivery adds to the heartfelt nature of the song.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBERT S. KELLY

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@trillxfizzy

Girl I must've been crazy
to say that it was over
I had to be a fool
to yell out we were through
And now I'm all lonely
and feelin down and out babe
When I never meant for this to be
It was so so crazy of me

Sometimes we say things that we really don't mean. Well I'm sorry baby. Bring your loving back to me

I can't sleep babe
I can't think babe
I can't live babe
without you in my life
I can't go on babe
This is my song baby
I don't wanna do nothin if I
And I cant do nothin if you're
not around...

Oh I must admit
that things got out of hand
When you told me that
he was just a friend
I should've had my trust in you
from the very start darlin
Cause I never meant for this to end
How can we get it back again?

Sometimes we say things that we really don't mean. Well I'm sorry baby. Bring your loving back to me

Cause I cant sleep babe
I can't think babe
I can't live babe
without you in my life
I cant go on babe
This is my song baby
I don't wanna do nothin if I
And I can't do nothing if you're
not around baby

Can we meet somewhere and talk about it?
Ooohh baby can we work it out?
I'm not gonna let you go my babe
before I let you know that I

Can't sleep babe
I can't think babe
I cant live babe
without you in my life
Don't wanna go on babe
This is our song baby
I don't wanna do nothin if I (3x)



All comments from YouTube:

@trillxfizzy

Girl I must've been crazy
to say that it was over
I had to be a fool
to yell out we were through
And now I'm all lonely
and feelin down and out babe
When I never meant for this to be
It was so so crazy of me

Sometimes we say things that we really don't mean. Well I'm sorry baby. Bring your loving back to me

I can't sleep babe
I can't think babe
I can't live babe
without you in my life
I can't go on babe
This is my song baby
I don't wanna do nothin if I
And I cant do nothin if you're
not around...

Oh I must admit
that things got out of hand
When you told me that
he was just a friend
I should've had my trust in you
from the very start darlin
Cause I never meant for this to end
How can we get it back again?

Sometimes we say things that we really don't mean. Well I'm sorry baby. Bring your loving back to me

Cause I cant sleep babe
I can't think babe
I can't live babe
without you in my life
I cant go on babe
This is my song baby
I don't wanna do nothin if I
And I can't do nothing if you're
not around baby

Can we meet somewhere and talk about it?
Ooohh baby can we work it out?
I'm not gonna let you go my babe
before I let you know that I

Can't sleep babe
I can't think babe
I cant live babe
without you in my life
Don't wanna go on babe
This is our song baby
I don't wanna do nothin if I (3x)

@davidnoel4388

Thx!!! ;-)

@trillxfizzy

@David Noel haha you're welcome. Its edited because of spelling errors. I knew the lyrics. Jussayin😅

@Jbaxter85

👍👌✌✊👊🙏👏😉

@coolbjay5518

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@versacethedog6127

Bob

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@Camalean

Hands down, one of R. Kelly's best love songs. This song has always been my favorite.

@alleniverson4420

Ditto

@charlesburton1386

For those of us who know. We know. This is a soulful throwback.

@MB-df3tg

Amen

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