Most people probably rock to this song without paying much attention to more lyrics than those in the chorus, but a line-by-line breakdown could disgust sensitive feminists. While the original features phrases like "Let's make love tonight" and "the love you give to me will free me," Chris Brown's modern-day version is a more crude plea for sex. The song is inspired by "Sexual Healing," a popular Marvin Gaye song from the '80s that became an instant R&B classic. However, its lyrics reveal much less pleasant things about the way men and women interact. "Back to Sleep," Chris Brown's latest hit, has a catchy bass line, smooth vocals, and an undeniable sway to the rhythm. Once again, R&B has proverbially topped the woman.
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