Asleep (The Smiths cover) Lyrics

Lyric discussion by kisslikekids 

Cover art for Asleep (The Smiths cover) lyrics by Xiu Xiu

oh lord. people need to stop trying so hard to find the hidden meaning! it's very plain, and simply written. it's basically a suicide note, or someone explaining they're about to commit suicide. I'm guessing the person is either taking pills to put them to sleep, and never wake again; either that or the song is speaking of carbon monoxide from a car engine singing him to sleep/death.