Metallica: Enter Sandman
Enter Sandman is a classic hard rock song by the American heavy metal band Metallica. It was released as the lead single from their…
Enter Sandman is a classic hard rock song by the American heavy metal band Metallica. It was released as the lead single from their self-titled fifth studio album in 1991. The song has become one of the band’s most popular and recognizable songs and is often used as a concert opener.
Lead singer and guitarist James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich wrote the song. It was inspired by a dream Ulrich had about a child being sent to bed with the fear of a monster coming to get him. The song’s title references the traditional English lullaby “Hush Little Baby.”
The song begins with a slow, ominous guitar riff, followed by a heavy drum beat. Hetfield’s vocals come in shortly after, singing the lyrics.
Say your prayers, little one, don’t forget my son, to include everyone
The song then builds to a powerful chorus, with Hetfield singing
“Enter Sandman, take my hand, take me away to never never land”
The song has become a staple of Metallica’s live shows and is often used as an opener. Numerous other bands, including Iron Maiden, Megadeth, and Slipknot have covered it. It has also been featured in numerous films and television shows, including The Simpsons, South Park, and The Big Lebowski.
Enter Sandman is a classic hard rock song that has stood the test of time. Its powerful lyrics and heavy riffs have made it a fan favorite for decades. It is a song that will continue to be enjoyed by generations to come.
(10) Metallica: Enter Sandman (Official Music Video) — YouTube
Lyrics
Say your prayers, little one
Don’t forget, my son
To include everyone
Tuck you in, warm within
Keep you free from sin
’Til 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
Somethings 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, yeah
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
Now I lay me down to sleep
I pray the Lord my soul to keep
I pray the Lord my soul to keep
If I die before I wake
If I die before I wake
I pray the Lord my soul to take
I 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, yeah
Uh
Yeah, yeah
Yo, oh
We’re off to never-never land
Take my hand
We’re off to never-never land
Take my hand
We’re off to never-never land
