Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
You OK?
Yea What up?
You went out
I went out where?
You were asleep
Damn I've must of fallen asleep
All that I remember girl is turning you over
I'm having flashbacks of your feet
On my chest, around my waist, and over my shoulder
That thing was stronger than patron
Got me higher than some weed
Hit me harder than some E
I guess I took the most of whatever you gave me
And it's all I need from you
When I'm on the inside, (Bottom of the ocean)
Girl it feels like (Swimming in slow motion) I just took a sleeping pill
Girl you got that sleeping pill
Had me in a coma all night (Bottom of the ocean)
So gone that i couldn't gotten robbed (Swimming in slow motion)
Girl you got the sleeping pill, oh you got that sleeping pill
Damn you must be playing for keeps
Sex's so good my toes are numb and I can't feel my fingers
Girl what you do with your love
Got your body singing harmony but Shorty you ain't no singer
You should know that a part of me to share with you never wants to wake up, made a connection
With your love inception
When i'm on inside (Bottom of the ocean)
Girl it feels like (Swimming in slow motion) I just took a sleeping pill
Oh you got that sleeping pill
Had me in a coma all night (Bottom of the ocean)
So gone that i couldn't gotten robbed (Swimming in slow motion)
ooh you got the sleeping pill, Girl you got that sleeping pill
Kinda love I'm feeling in
I lost control, next thing I know, body wouldn't go, least I remember
Was closing my eyes, kissing your lips and went down to your thighs and then
After tonight, you changed my life, don't be surprised
TV on Oprah, broke down to my knees, promoting my book about what you did to me
When i'm on inside (Bottom of the ocean)
Girl it feels like (Swimming in slow motion) I just took a sleeping pill
Girl you got that sleeping pill
Had me in a coma all night (Bottom of the ocean)
So gone that i couldn't gotten robbed (Swimming in slow motion)
ooh you got the sleeping pill, Girl you got that sleeping pill
Kinda love I'm feeling in
When the morning inside (Bottom of the ocean)
Girl it feels like (Bottom of the ocean) I just took a sleeping pill
Oh you got that sleeping pill
Had me in a coma all night
So gone i couldn't gotten robbed
ooh you got the sleeping pill, girl you got that sleeping pill
Kinda love I'm feeling in
Oh, oh.
Yea What up?
You went out
I went out where?
You were asleep
Damn I've must of fallen asleep
All that I remember girl is turning you over
I'm having flashbacks of your feet
On my chest, around my waist, and over my shoulder
That thing was stronger than patron
Got me higher than some weed
Hit me harder than some E
I guess I took the most of whatever you gave me
And it's all I need from you
When I'm on the inside, (Bottom of the ocean)
Girl it feels like (Swimming in slow motion) I just took a sleeping pill
Girl you got that sleeping pill
Had me in a coma all night (Bottom of the ocean)
So gone that i couldn't gotten robbed (Swimming in slow motion)
Girl you got the sleeping pill, oh you got that sleeping pill
Damn you must be playing for keeps
Sex's so good my toes are numb and I can't feel my fingers
Girl what you do with your love
Got your body singing harmony but Shorty you ain't no singer
You should know that a part of me to share with you never wants to wake up, made a connection
With your love inception
When i'm on inside (Bottom of the ocean)
Girl it feels like (Swimming in slow motion) I just took a sleeping pill
Oh you got that sleeping pill
Had me in a coma all night (Bottom of the ocean)
So gone that i couldn't gotten robbed (Swimming in slow motion)
ooh you got the sleeping pill, Girl you got that sleeping pill
Kinda love I'm feeling in
I lost control, next thing I know, body wouldn't go, least I remember
Was closing my eyes, kissing your lips and went down to your thighs and then
After tonight, you changed my life, don't be surprised
TV on Oprah, broke down to my knees, promoting my book about what you did to me
When i'm on inside (Bottom of the ocean)
Girl it feels like (Swimming in slow motion) I just took a sleeping pill
Girl you got that sleeping pill
Had me in a coma all night (Bottom of the ocean)
So gone that i couldn't gotten robbed (Swimming in slow motion)
ooh you got the sleeping pill, Girl you got that sleeping pill
Kinda love I'm feeling in
When the morning inside (Bottom of the ocean)
Girl it feels like (Bottom of the ocean) I just took a sleeping pill
Oh you got that sleeping pill
Had me in a coma all night
So gone i couldn't gotten robbed
ooh you got the sleeping pill, girl you got that sleeping pill
Kinda love I'm feeling in
Oh, oh.
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Sleeping Pill Lyrics as written by Lonny Bereal James Smith
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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