Back To Sleep – English Lyrics

• By: Chris Brown

Lyrics & Translation

Delve into "Back To Sleep," an R&B slow jam by Chris Brown, to explore themes of intimacy and reconciliation. The song's smooth vocals and sensual lyrics offer a contemporary take on R&B, reminiscent of classic "baby-making" tracks. Learning the lyrics can help users understand expressions of desire, apology, and the complexities of relationships within a modern R&B context.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
late /leɪt/ A1	adjective - happening or occurring after the usual or expected time adverb - at or after the usual or expected time
focus /ˈfoʊkəs/ B1	verb - to pay particular attention to or concentrate on noun - a center of activity or interest
tired /ˈtaɪərd/ A1	adjective - in need of sleep or rest
notice /ˈnoʊtɪs/ B1	verb - to become aware of or conscious of noun - information about something or someone that is widely known
understand /ˌʌndərˈstænd/ A2	verb - to perceive the intended meaning of (a word, sentence, or text)
early /ˈɜːrli/ A1	adjective - happening or done before the usual or expected time adverb - before the usual or expected time
wake /weɪk/ A2	verb - to stop sleeping
ride /raɪd/ A2	verb - to sit on and control the movement of (a bicycle, motorcycle, or horse) verb - to travel in (a vehicle)
sleep /sliːp/ A1	noun - a condition of body and mind which typically, for the most part, during the night, when voluntaryations are suspended, the eyes closed, the postural muscles relaxed, and consciousness practically suspended verb - to rest in sleep
word /wɜːrd/ A1	noun - a single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing
tight /taɪt/ B1	adjective - fixed, fastened, or held firmly in place adverb - firmly or securely
drive /draɪv/ A2	verb - to operate and control the direction and speed of a motor vehicle verb - to propel or move something
meet /miːt/ A2	verb - to come into the presence of (someone) by chance or arrangement
asleep /əˈsliːp/ B1	adjective - in a state of sleep
need /niːd/ A1	verb - to require (something) because it is essential or very important noun - a thing that is necessary
spankin /ˈspæŋkɪŋ/ C1	noun - a beating with the hand on the buttocks, typically as a punishment.
unlocked /ʌnˈlɒkt/ B2	adjective - not fastened or secured by a lock
ready /ˈrɛdi/ A1	adjective - prepared for or willing to do something
sorry /ˈsɒri/ A1	adjective - feeling regret or sympathy
morning /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/ A1	noun - the period from sunrise to noon
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - an intense feeling of deep affection verb - to feel deep affection for

Key Grammar Structures

• I just flew in and I'm tired today, hoping that you notice.

  ➔ Present Perfect & Present Continuous, Infinitive of Purpose

  ➔ The phrase "I just flew in" uses the **present perfect** to indicate a recent completed action. "I'm tired" is **present continuous** describing a temporary state. "hoping" is a gerund functioning as an adverb of purpose, showing *why* the speaker states their tiredness – to be **noticed**.

• I know you got work pretty early.

  ➔ Modal Verb 'got' (informal), Simple Present Tense

  ➔ "got" here functions as an auxiliary verb, a colloquial way of saying "have". The rest of the sentence is in the **simple present** to state a general truth or habitual action – that the person usually has work early.

• So baby, when I wake you up.

  ➔ Subordinate Clause with 'when', Simple Present in a Time Clause

  ➔ This sentence begins a conditional statement. The **'when'** clause introduces a time condition. The **simple present** "wake" is used in the 'when' clause to refer to a future action, a common grammatical structure.

• Just let me ride.

  ➔ Imperative Mood

  ➔ This is a direct **imperative** command. The subject ('you') is implied, making it a concise and forceful request.

• F**k you back to sleep, girl.

  ➔ Informal/Vulgar Language, Adverbial Phrase

  ➔ This line uses highly informal and vulgar language. "back to sleep" functions as an adverbial phrase, indicating *where* the action of "f**k" is directed – to return the girl to a state of sleep.