I Don't Think That Man Should Sleep Alone
Ray Parker Jr. Lyrics


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I don't think that man should sleep alone
I don't think it's fair
Do you baby

I don't think that man should sleep alone
Some body should be there

This world that we live in
Has too many laws and too many rules
The thought of you and me sleeping here
Seems like everybody disapproves

Now I'm not I'm not saying
That I'm right and everyone else is wrong
I admit I've got a problem
I can't stand sleeping alone

I don't think that man should sleep alone
I don't think it's fair
Do you baby

I can't seem to get warm enough
Evene with four blankets and a sheet
I may as well be honest girl
I think I need a little body heat

Wake up wake up baby
Yes I know it's a quarter to 3:00 a.m.
But either you're coming here
or I'm coming there
'Cause I just can't get to sleep

I don't think that man should sleep alone
I don't think it's fair
Do you baby

Baby come on
I want to feel you lying next to me
Don't you baby

Sugar come on
Rock this baby to sleep

Come on come on
Let's hold each other real good
Come on come on
I won't try nothing baby
Come on come on
But honey it could feel good
If you'll only let loose; come on

I don't think that man should sleep alone
I don't think it's fair
Do you baby

Help me baby
Baby come on
I need body heat
Don't you baby

Sugar come on girl
I want to feel your-
Baby come on
Rock Rock me to sleep





Sugar come on girl
I want to feel your heat

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ray Parker Jr.'s song "I Don't Think That Man Should Sleep Alone" express the singer's desire to have someone to sleep with, as he can't stand sleeping alone. The song appears to be addressing a female partner, urging her to come and be next to him in bed. The lyrics suggest that there are societal norms and expectations around sleeping alone, and that the singer feels like he is breaking those expectations by wanting someone with him.


The lyrics also convey a sense of physical discomfort and a need for warmth and intimacy. The singer mentions that even with multiple blankets, he still feels cold and seems to be seeking physical closeness to alleviate this discomfort. Overall, the song feels like a plea for human connection and intimacy, even if it goes against societal norms.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't think that man should sleep alone
The singer believes that it is unfair for a man to have to sleep by himself.


I don't think it's fair
The singer thinks that it is unjust for a man to have to sleep alone.


Do you baby
The singer is asking his partner if she agrees with his opinion.


Some body should be there
The singer believes that a person should be present when a man is sleeping.


This world that we live in
The singer is referring to the current society.


Has too many laws and too many rules
The singer thinks that there are too many restrictions and regulations in society.


The thought of you and me sleeping here
The singer is referring to the idea of him and his partner sleeping together.


Seems like everybody disapproves
The singer believes that society does not approve of him and his partner sleeping together.


Now I'm not I'm not saying
The singer is clarifying that he is not trying to say that his opinion is the only correct one.


That I'm right and everyone else is wrong
The singer is acknowledging that he may not be correct and that others may disagree with him.


I admit I've got a problem
The singer is accepting that he has a difficulty or challenge regarding sleeping alone.


I can't stand sleeping alone
The singer cannot tolerate the idea of sleeping by himself.


I can't seem to get warm enough
The singer is struggling to stay warm with his current sleeping arrangements.


Even with four blankets and a sheet
The singer emphasizes that even with multiple layers, he is still struggling to stay warm.


I may as well be honest girl
The singer is being candid with his partner.


I think I need a little body heat
The singer believes that he requires the warmth of another person's body.


Wake up wake up baby
The singer is trying to get his partner's attention and wake her up.


Yes I know it's a quarter to 3:00 a.m.
The singer knows that it is very late at night, but he still needs his partner's help.


But either you're coming here or I'm coming there
The singer is presenting two possible solutions to his problem: his partner can come over, or he can go to her.


'Cause I just can't get to sleep
The singer cannot fall asleep without someone else's warmth beside him.


I want to feel you lying next to me
The singer desires physical contact with his partner.


Don't you baby
The singer is asking his partner to agree to sleep beside him.


Sugar come on
The singer is using a term of endearment to address his partner.


Rock this baby to sleep
The singer is requesting soothing physical contact to help him fall asleep.


Let's hold each other real good
The singer wants intimate physical contact with his partner.


I won't try nothing baby
The singer assures his partner that he will not make any unwanted advances.


But honey it could feel good
The singer believes that physical contact with his partner would be pleasurable.


If you'll only let loose; come on
The singer is encouraging his partner to let go and relax in his embrace.


Help me baby
The singer is asking his partner for assistance with dealing with his inability to sleep alone.


I need body heat
The singer requires another person's warmth to sleep comfortably.


Sugar come on girl
The singer is using a term of endearment to encourage his partner to help him.


I want to feel your-
The singer is implying that he wants to feel his partner's body heat to fall asleep comfortably.


Rock Rock me to sleep
The singer requests comfort or soothing physical contact to help him sleep better.


I want to feel your heat
The singer desires physical contact with his partner to feel her warmth and fall asleep more comfortably.




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@kelvinarnold2417

Great song. You can hear Marvin's inspiration all over it.🎶🎵🎶🎵

@MrPorkmann

I agree, top song. However, I feel more Billy Dee.

@FolsomBluesPrison

Benny Harvey R.I.P Miss you big man,
Gone but not forgotten.

@johnmilbourn8876

It's nice people like my music thanks

@SandyOgilvie10

BEAST

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@FolsomBluesPrison

Benny Harvey R.I.P Miss you big man,
Gone but not forgotten.

@Scienide1995_Deep_and_Dub

Yeah, that's the one! ))

@Gontse

This is some fine music! I can't believe they don't make them like this anymore... I am just a 21 year old with an old soul 😩

@reginaldward3242

Nothing wrong with that

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