How to turn screen on during partial wake lock?

I turn my ipod off, and lock it, but it won't stay off. (lock problems)?

• I'm not stupid, this is my second Ipod, I know how to turn it off. Now, when I turn my ipod off and slide the lock button over, it will only stay off for a short while. I've tested to see what might turn it on in my pocket, and if I press flat on the top of the lock button it will wake back up (still locked). I think the lock button itself is sensitive.. any tips? I already will hold play and slide the lock without letting go of play, and then place it in my pocket face up, but lo and behold it finds a way to drain its' battery.

• Answer:

  Hold down the home + power button.