I'm not sure if sleep refers to sex in this song. I don't think the problems of nerves being shot, being tired and having no dreams are cured by sex. The tone of the song also suggests fatigue, rather than the yearning for sex.
Instead, I prefer the literal meaning: she needs someone who gives her, for some reason or another, comfort and stability. Instead of acting as a metaphor, the lyrics support the importance of being able to provide these things. It's a counter-argument against a common theme which I see a lot of: that good relationships start off with romance and excitement and become bad relationships when "the fire dies out" and only peace remains. Sure, stasis isn't a good thing, but don't underestimate the importance of the peace that someone else provides. You'll only miss it when it's gone.
I'm not sure if sleep refers to sex in this song. I don't think the problems of nerves being shot, being tired and having no dreams are cured by sex. The tone of the song also suggests fatigue, rather than the yearning for sex.
Instead, I prefer the literal meaning: she needs someone who gives her, for some reason or another, comfort and stability. Instead of acting as a metaphor, the lyrics support the importance of being able to provide these things. It's a counter-argument against a common theme which I see a lot of: that good relationships start off with romance and excitement and become bad relationships when "the fire dies out" and only peace remains. Sure, stasis isn't a good thing, but don't underestimate the importance of the peace that someone else provides. You'll only miss it when it's gone.