Sleep
T-One Lyrics


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I know it's late
I shouldn't call at this hour
But yet, my fate
I need lips to devour

My nervous system is shot alright
I won't sleep unless you
Sleep with me tonight
Deep with me tonight

I know it's late
We've known each other a while
I can't wait
To see your twisted smile

Kindred spirit of candle light
I won't sleep unless you
Sleep with me tonight
Deep with me tonight

And my thought to my saint
I'm so tired but I faint
Sleep with me tonight
Sleep with me tonight

Drown out the machinery in my head
Bring your peace of mind to my bed
Without sleep there are no dreams
Without dreams, we fall apart at the seams

Kindred spirit of candle light
I won't sleep unless you
Sleep with me tonight
Deep with me tonight

And my thought to my saint
I'm so tired but I faint

Sleep with me tonight
Sleep with me tonight
Sleep with me
Sleep with me tonight
Sleep with me
Sleep with me tonight
Sleep with me
Sleep with me tonight
Sleep with me tonight
Sleep with me tonight





Sleep

Overall Meaning

in this song by T-One is about the singer's inability to sleep and his craving for a companion to share the night with, someone whose lips he can devour. He acknowledges that it is late, but he can't help but call for her. The song has a sensual tone and expresses a desire for intimacy with his love interest. He reveals his exhaustion, his nervous system being shot, and how all he needs is someone to be by his side for him to fall asleep. The lyrics "Without sleep there are no dreams. Without dreams, we fall apart at the seams" hints that the singer needs the comfort of companionship to keep himself whole, capable of dreaming and living.


The line "We've known each other a while" shows that this is a relationship that's been around for some time with some history. He wants to see her twisted smile, meaning he finds her quirks adorable and charming. The line "Kindred spirit of candlelight" expresses how he feels about her, he sees her as his soulmate, a kindred spirit that he connects with on a deeper level.


In the end, the singer pleads with his love interest to sleep with him tonight, to bring her peace of mind to his bed, and create a shared dream space that they can experience together. The song communicates a universal human experience of longing for closeness and comfort in the arms of someone you love.


Line by Line Meaning

I know it's late
I am aware that it is late


I shouldn't call at this hour
It may not be appropriate for me to call at this time


But yet, my fate
However, I feel that it is my destiny


I need lips to devour
I desire to passionately kiss someone


My nervous system is shot alright
I am very anxious and stressed


I won't sleep unless you
I will not be able to rest unless you


Sleep with me tonight
Spend the night with me and share a bed


Deep with me tonight
Have an intimate connection with me


We've known each other a while
We have been acquainted for some time


I can't wait
I am very excited and eager


To see your twisted smile
To witness your mischievous grin


Kindred spirit of candle light
We share a similar connection in the ambiance of the candle light


And my thought to my saint
My plea goes out to my saint or God


I'm so tired but I faint
I am exhausted to the point of almost losing consciousness


Drown out the machinery in my head
Suppress or silence the continuous thoughts in my mind


Bring your peace of mind to my bed
I want to experience the calmness and relaxation that you bring


Without sleep there are no dreams
If I am not able to sleep, I will not be able to dream


Without dreams, we fall apart at the seams
Without having aspirations, we tend to lose our motivation and direction


Sleep with me
Rest with me


Sleep with me tonight
Spend the night with me and share a bed


Sleep
Rest




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: EARL LEBIEG

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Steverz

@Tone and Tighten
I am forced to sleep on my Right side all night long. And I do mean... ALL NIGHT LONG
(Without) ever Rolling Over onto my Left side, Stomach or my Back.
I have moderate Cerebral Palsy from a birthing complication.
Anyways... In my Ones, Teens, 20s, 30s, 40s,,, it was so EASY for me to Roll Over and change my Sleeping Position.
I am 59 years old now. And I just do not have the Torso-Flexibility anymore to Roll myself Over to my Left side or my Back.
Even IF I could Roll Over on my Left side or my Back, over the decades I've gotten (Hyper-Right-Leg Syndrome.) now.
So, choosing to sleep on my Right side all night long is my best bet. Cause my Right Leg wont jump up in the air every
time I'm about to fall asleep. Yes... Having (Hyper-Leg Syndrome) stinks!! =)



All comments from YouTube:

Murray Blyth

Great advice, appreciate you sharing this insight, I am a side sleeper and have been sleeping with pillow between knees and smaller pillow under side and surprisingly comfortable so I slept much better, as I normally wake several times through the night, I also was less stiff and achey in the morning when I get up. Good advice 👍🏽

Sherine Leyla

Well I try that with pillow last night felt comfatable but when got up had pain in my knees

Tone and Tighten

Sounds like you've got it dialed in, Murray! I'm glad to hear you're sleeping better and can endorse these methods. 😂 Thanks for commenting!

Floxendoodle

As a lifelong stomach sleeper, I just intuitively learned to put a pretty flat pillow on one side of my pelvis while having my forearm and hand tucked underneath the other side of my pelvis for support. It puts my spine in a more neutral position and works like a charm! . . . And I put a dark piece of clothing over my eyes to keep the bogie-man away. 😂

Tone and Tighten

Thanks for sharing!

Juan Cortez

Brother, you've got a real easy to understand way of explaining things... thank you... in my head I'm also saying I couldn't ever sleep like your suggesting because I also toss and turn too much at night, mostly readjusting for the pain I feel in different places... lower back, hips, shoulders, ankles, sciatica, etc... I'm gonna try several of your suggestions, thank you!! Many blessings your way!

Tone and Tighten

Thanks so much, Juan! I hope you find these tips helpful!

siegeaye

So glad I came across this vid… my back had been killing me for a few weeks to the point where I couldn’t bend and felt like I had nerve damage or a slipped disc or something, but since giving these changes a try, it’s helped improve my back within in a few days! Still going to do physio though, but things a looking good!

ChloChlo

im laying down right now trying to sleep and i’ve been having back pain for a while, i tried the sleeping side-ways and i can already feel the relief, thank you :) i really needed these sense i work retail

Tone and Tighten

You are welcome! So glad this was helpful!

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