Let Me Sleep
Withers Lyrics

The opening lines of the song consist of the repeated phrase "La, lala, lala" which is a commonly used device in music to establish a relaxing or calming atmosphere. In Withers's case, these lines might have been used to create an ambiance of comfort or reassurance. The next lines "I only want to love you, Please don't push me away" are an appeal to the person he is addressing to let their guards down and allow him to be a part of their life. This suggests that there is some kind of barrier between them that needs to be traversed.

The next two lines "Let me in your life, I wasn't there when he hurt you, So why should I have to pay?" are an indication that the addressee has been hurt in some way, perhaps by a previous lover, and that this is a pain that Withers doesn't want to be held responsible for. By asking to be let into their life, Withers suggests that he is willing to be a part of his lover's healing process in some way. This is further emphasized in the line "I want to share your tomorrow, So I must beg you today." The use of the word 'beg' is particularly poignant here since it highlights the lengths to which Withers is willing to go to be close to his lover.

In the following lines, Withers seems to be addressing his lover's ex: "If he's the cause of your sorrow, Be glad that he's gone away." This line is interesting because it tells us that the hurt that his lover experienced was caused by her ex. The line also suggests that Withers views himself as the solution that would help heal his lover's wounds. Ultimately, the song is an appeal to his lover not to push him away, to let him into her life, and to allow him to love her.