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Enter Sandman Lyrics

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Enter Sandman Lyrics

Say your prayers, little one Don't forget, my son, To include everyone Tuck you in, warm within Keep you free from sin Till the sandman he comes Sleep with one eye open Gripping your pillow tight Exit: light Enter: night Take my hand We're off to never-never land Something's wrong, shut the light Heavy thoughts tonight And they aren't of Snow White Dreams of war, dreams of liars Dreams of dragon's fire And of things that will bite Sleep with one eye open Gripping your pillow tight Exit: light Enter: night Take my hand We're off to never-never land Now I lay me down to sleep Pray the Lord my soul to keep If I die before I wake Pray the Lord my soul to take Hush little baby, don't say a word And never mind that noise you heard It's just the beasts under your bed In your closet, in your head Exit: light Enter: night Grain of sand Exit: light Enter: night Take my hand We're off to never-never land

Meaning of Enter Sandman

“Enter Sandman” explores the unsettling anxieties of childhood and the potential for nightmares to consume a young mind. The song begins with a comforting lullaby, urging innocence and protection, but quickly descends into a dark fantasy filled with disturbing visions – war, deceit, and monstrous threats lurking beneath the bed and within one’s own thoughts. Metallica uses the imagery of the Sandman, traditionally a bringer of dreams, to represent not comfort, but an intrusion of terrifying realities. The repeated instructions to “sleep with one eye open” highlight a persistent fear and vulnerability. Ultimately, the song conveys a sense of dread and helplessness, suggesting that even in sleep, one cannot escape the potential for darkness and illusion. It’s a journey into the subconscious, revealing primal fears and anxieties through powerful, evocative lyrics.

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Enter Sandman Lyrics