Asleep
The Smiths Lyrics

The Smiths's song "Asleep" is a haunting and melancholic track that features Morrissey's distinct voice, accompanied by Johnny Marr's melancholic guitar playing. The song is essentially a lullaby, with Morrissey asking to be sung to sleep, but it's what the lyrics suggest that makes the song so powerful. The lyrics have a deep sense of sadness and despair, and Morrissey seems to be contemplating suicide.

The opening lines, "Sing me to sleep, I'm tired and I want to go to bed," sets the tone for the rest of the song. Morrissey is tired of life and wants to escape it. He goes on to say, "Don't try to wake me in the morning 'cause I will be gone." These lines suggest that Morrissey is contemplating suicide and wants to be put to sleep forever.

However, Morrissey doesn't want anyone to feel bad for him. He says, "Deep in the cell of my heart, I will feel so glad to go." This line suggests that Morrissey is not scared of death and would rather die than continue living in his current state.

The last few lines of the song are particularly chilling, where Morrissey sings about a "better world" and says goodbye multiple times. The song is a stark portrayal of depression and suicidal thoughts and is one of The Smiths's most powerful and emotive tracks.