Lyric discussion by candycoatedmeltdown 

Cover art for Sleep lyrics by Poets Of The Fall

I believe that the song is almost telling you about someone who was... ready to give up on life.

"It's hand in your hand A shadow over you"

Grim Reaper? A shadow meaning you've lost hope and are overclouded by death. That's just what I believe it means. That you just need to time to heal.