Back to Sleep

Chris Brown

About Back to Sleep

"Back to Sleep", also known by the censored version title "Sex You Back to Sleep", is a song by American recording artist Chris Brown from his seventh studio album Royalty. The song was released as the album's third single and its first urban single on November 5, 2015. The song received mixed reviews from contemporary music critics, some noted it as one of the album's highlights celebrating its production, and others criticized its lyrical content. Critics compared the song to Brown's previous singles "Take You Down" (2008) and "No Bullshit" (2011), and also to Marvin Gaye's 1982 song "Sexual Healing". The song became its most successful from the album, peaking at number 20 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 5 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. 


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2015
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I know it's late, I know it's late
And baby I can't focus, focus
I just flew in to town today
I'm hoping that you notice, did you notice?
I just posted my landing, oh
Wondering if the same old understanding, stands
I know you got work pretty early, I'll be around 'bout 3:30
Usually you done by one, so baby when I wake you up

Just let me rock, sex you back to sleep girl
Don't say a word no, don't you talk
Just hold on tight to me girl
Sex you back to sleep girl, rock you back

Now where you at? Just dropped my bags
I'm coming through to meet ya, oh yeah, to meet ya oh
I know you're almost half asleep but you know I might just reach ya
Girl I need ya, oh
Gon' gimme that spare key, oh
But if you keep the door unlocked, be ready, oh
I know you got work pretty early, I'll be around by 3:30
Usually you're done one, so baby when I wake you up

Just let me rock, sex you back to sleep girl
Don't say a word no, don't you talk
Baby just hold on tight to me girl
Sex you back to sleep girl, rock you

Ain't sorry that I woke ya, I ain't sorry 'bout ya job
Call sick in the morning so I can get a little bit more of your love
I know you want me, how you feel me 'cause you never disagree
So when you wake from your sleep, girl

Just let me rock, sex you back to sleep girl
Don't say a word no, girl don't you talk
Just hold on tight to me girl
Sex you back to sleep girl, and rock you back

Ain't sorry that I woke ya, I ain't sorry 'bout ya job, sex you back to sleep girl
Call sick in the morning so I can get a little bit more of your love
Ain't sorry that I woke ya, I ain't sorry 'bout ya job, sex you back to sleep girl
Call sick in the morning so I can get a little bit more of your love

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Chris Brown

Christopher Maurice Brown (born May 5, 1989) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer and actor. Born in Tappahannock, Virginia, he was involved in his church choir and several local talent shows from a young age. Having signed with Jive Records in 2004, Brown released his self-titled debut studio album the following year. It peaked at number two on the US Billboard 200 and was later certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), selling an overall three million copies worldwide. With his first single "Run It!" peaking atop the US Billboard Hot 100, Brown became the first male artist as a lead since Diddy in 1997 to have his debut single top the chart. His second album Exclusive (2007) spawned his second Hot 100 number one… more »

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Written by: Christopher Maurice Brown, August Rigo, Anderson Hernandez, Allen Ritter, Matthew Jehu Samuels, Mark Pitts

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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12 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Back to Sleep" is a song in the linage of R&B and Pop. Additionally, it has elements of Soul and Contemporary R&B lending it a versatile sound.
Album Inclusion
"Back to Sleep" is one of the popular songs from Chris Brown's seventh studio album called "Royalty," named after his daughter.
Chart Performance
"Back to Sleep" performed exceptionally well on charts. It reached number 20 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at number one on the US Rhythmic Billboard chart.
Lyric Theme
The song has been noted for its sexual content, where Chris Brown pleads his lover for a final sexual engagement before they part ways.
Release Date
The song "Back to Sleep" was released on November 5, 2015, as the third single from his album "Royalty".
Collaborative Remakes
Chris Brown later released three more versions of this song featuring different artists such as Tank, R. Kelly, and Anthony Hamilton which are collectively known as "Back to Sleep (Legends Remix)".
Controversial Lyrics
There was a bit of controversy around the song due to its explicit lyrics and Chris Brown's manipulative pleas to his ex-lover.
Music Video
The music video for "Back to Sleep" was directed by Brown and showcases him trying to reconcile with his ex-girlfriend.
Grammy Contention
Despite not winning, "Back to Sleep" was considered for a Grammy in 2016 for Best R&B Song.
Songwriting Credits
Apart from Chris Brown, this song has been co-written by a team of artists including Vinylz, Boi-1da, Allen Ritter, Anderson Hernandez and Matthew Samuels.
Gold Certification
"Back to Sleep" has been certified Gold in the UK by the British Phonographic Industry.
Signature Phrase
The line "You want me to say your name, girl? Okay, Karrueche," in which Chris Brown name-checks his ex-girlfriend Karrueche Tran, has become a well-known phrase associated with the song.

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