Go to Sleep
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GO TO SLEEP

The light is fading it's the end of the day, she's lying awake,
Wondering if tomorrow's gonna be her friend,
She's too young to understand but knows something's wrong,
Now mama has gone, and daddy's doing all that he can to recompense,

BRIDGE 1

And out of these lonely days, she's trying to make the most,
This unfamiliar place, she's trying to make it home,
She's working hard to get the kind of love her mama gave, oh

(Go to sleep my little baby)
Go to sleep my little baby,
(Go to sleep my little baby)
Go to sleep my little baby,
Your mama's gone away and your daddy's gonna stay,
Don't leave nobody but the babe,

She takes the pressure and she hides it away,
Still wakes everyday, and always sets the table for an extra place,

BRIDGE 2
This ain't what she chose, this is what she's got,
Hope that when she grows old, no one needs to pay the cost,
She's working hard to be the kind of girl her mama was, oh

OUTRO
Go to sleep, go to sleep,

Your daddy's gonna stay,
Your daddy's gonna stay

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Simon Webbe’s “Go To Sleep” tell the story of a young girl who is left to navigate through life's hardships after her mother leaves and her father does his best to make up for her absence. The opening lines describe a gloomy, melancholic atmosphere with the fading light and the girl being awake, worried about her future. The line "she's too young to understand but knows something's wrong" suggests that the girl might have picked up on the problems in her parents' relationship, yet, she is unable to make sense of them.

The first verse also highlights how the girl is keeping up a brave face despite the adversity she faces. The lines "Out of these lonely days, she's trying to make the most" and "This unfamiliar place, she's trying to make it home" show her determination to create some sense of familiarity and comfort despite facing a difficult time. The chorus offers the girl some comfort, with the repeated lyrics of "Go to sleep my little baby", as if to reassure her that everything will be alright.

The second verse describes how the girl is expected to take on more responsibilities in the absence of her mother. Despite the pressure and the weight of the situation, she continues to push herself and to work hard to create a better life for herself. The bridge offers a glimmer of hope that the girl will be able to break the cycle of hardship and pain that her family has been through. Overall, the lyrics of “Go To Sleep” are an emotional and honest portrayal of a young girl's resilience and her ability to thrive despite the challenges she faces.

Line by Line Meaning

The light is fading it's the end of the day, she's lying awake,
The day is ending and the young girl is staying up, wondering about the future.

Wondering if tomorrow's gonna be her friend,
She is unsure about whether the next day will be good or bad for her.

She's too young to understand but knows something's wrong,
Although she does not comprehend the situation, she senses that something is out of place.

Now mama has gone, and daddy's doing all that he can to recompense,
Her mother has passed away, and her father is attempting to make up for it in every way he can.

And out of these lonely days, she's trying to make the most,
Despite facing loneliness, she is trying to create meaning out of her life.

This unfamiliar place, she's trying to make it home,
She is working hard to make her current living space feel like a place of comfort and security.

She's working hard to get the kind of love her mama gave, oh
She is striving to recreate the kind of love and care that her mother provided.

(Go to sleep my little baby) Go to sleep my little baby,
The artist is soothing the young girl to sleep.

(Go to sleep my little baby) Go to sleep my little baby,
The artist continues to lull the young girl to sleep.

Your mama's gone away and your daddy's gonna stay,
The young girl's mother is no longer with them, but her father will remain by her side.

Don't leave nobody but the babe,
The young girl is the only one left in the family.

She takes the pressure and she hides it away,
She conceals the stress and strain she feels.

Still wakes everyday, and always sets the table for an extra place,
She continues to wake up each day and sets the table for her missing mother.

This ain't what she chose, this is what she's got,
Her current situation is not what she would have chosen for herself.

Hope that when she grows old, no one needs to pay the cost,
She wishes for a better, more joyous future for herself and others.

She's working hard to be the kind of girl her mama was, oh
The young girl is working hard to cultivate the same traits and characteristics as her beloved mother.

Go to sleep, go to sleep, Your daddy's gonna stay, Your daddy's gonna stay
The artist again puts the young girl to sleep, and reassures her that her father will always be there for her.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MATTHEW PRIME, TIMOTHY DANIEL WOODCOCK

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