Back To Sleep – English Lyrics

• By: Chris Brown

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the smooth R&B sounds and intimate storytelling of Chris Brown's "Back to Sleep." This song offers a raw, conversational look into desire and reconciliation, providing a rich context for understanding modern R&B language and themes. Its direct and evocative lyrics make it a captivating listen for anyone looking to explore the nuances of English expression in contemporary music.

[English]

I know it's late, I know it's late.

Baby, I can't focus.

Focus.

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

Did you notice?

I just posted my landing.

Ah, wonder if it's the same, oh, understanding.

Understand.

I know you got work pretty early.

I be around by 3:30, usually you're done by one.

So baby, when I wake you up.

Just let me ride.

F**k you back to sleep, girl.

Don't say a word now, girl don't you talk.

Just hold on tight to me, girl.

F**k you back to sleep, girl.

Ride it back.

Now where you at, just drive my back.

I'm coming through to meet ya.

I know you're almost half asleep.

But you know why my job need ya.

Girl, I need ya.

Gon' give me that spankin'.

But if you keep the door unlocked, be ready.

I know you got work pretty early.

I be around by 3:30, usually you're done by one.

So baby, when I wake you up.

Just let me ride.

I'm gonna f**k you back to sleep, girl.

Don't say a word now, girl don't you talk.

Just hold on tight to me, girl.

I'm gonna f**k you back to sleep, girl.

Ride it back.

Ain't sorry that I woke ya.

Ain't sorry 'bout the job.

'Cause I'm sick in the morning so I can get a little bit more of your love.

I know you want me in your family.

So when you wake from your sleep, girl, let me ride.

And let me love you, babe.

F**k you, baby.

Don't say a word now, girl don't you talk.

Just hold on tight to me, girl.

F**k you back to sleep, girl.

Ride it back.

Ain't sorry that I woke ya.

Ain't sorry 'bout the job.

'Cause I'm sick in the morning so I can get a little bit more of your love.

Ain't sorry that I woke ya.

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.