Sandman
America Lyrics
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All the planes have been grounded
Ain't the fire inside?
Let's all go stand around it
Funny, I've been there
And you've been here
And we ain't had no time to drink that beer
'Cause I understand you've been running from the man
That goes by the name of the Sandman
He flies the sky like an eagle in the eye
Of a hurricane that's abandoned
Ain't the years gone by fast
I suppose you have missed them
Oh, I almost forgot to ask
Did you hear of my enlistment?
Funny, I've been there
And you've been here
And we ain't had no time to drink that beer
'Cause I understand you've been running from the man
That goes by the name of the Sandman
He flies the sky like an eagle in the eye
Of a hurricane that's abandoned
I understand you've been running from the man
That goes by the name of the Sandman
He flies the sky like an eagle in the eye
Of a hurricane that's abandoned
I understand you've been running from the man
That goes by the name of the Sandman
He flies the sky like an eagle in the eye
Of a hurricane that's abandoned
I understand you've been running from the man
That goes by the name of the Sandman
He flies the sky like an eagle in the eye
Of a hurricane that's abandoned
The lyrics of America's song Sandman paint a picture of two old friends reuniting after years apart. The first stanza describes the chilly weather, and how all the planes have been grounded due to fog. Despite these conditions, the singer mentions a fire they can all stand around. The second stanza delves deeper into the idea of time passing quickly, with the singer asking about his friend's experiences during his own enlistment.
The refrain repeats the fact that they haven't had time to enjoy a beer, but the true heart of the song lies in the idea of running from the Sandman. This ominous figure is described as flying through the sky like an eagle and being associated with hurricanes that have been abandoned. It's unclear who or what the Sandman represents, but the sense of danger and unease is palpable. Overall, the song seems to be about appreciating the people who have been in your life for a long time, but also acknowledging that life can be fleeting and unpredictable.
Line by Line Meaning
Ain't it foggy outside
It is foggy outside and visibility is low.
All the planes have been grounded
The planes cannot fly due to bad weather.
Ain't the fire inside?
Isn't there a fire burning inside of us, a passion or desire to do something?
Let's all go stand around it
Let's come together and share our passion and desires.
Funny, I've been there
It's funny that I have experienced something similar.
And you've been here
And you too have been through similar situations.
And we ain't had no time to drink that beer
We haven't had the time to relax and enjoy ourselves with a beer.
'Cause I understand you've been running from the man
I know that you have been avoiding someone or something.
That goes by the name of the Sandman
This person or thing is known as the Sandman.
He flies the sky like an eagle in the eye
The Sandman moves quickly and effortlessly like an eagle in flight.
Of a hurricane that's abandoned
In a stormy situation that has been left behind or forgotten.
Ain't the years gone by fast
Haven't the years passed by quickly?
I suppose you have missed them
I assume that you have missed the passing of time or neglected to enjoy it.
Oh, I almost forgot to ask
I almost forgot to inquire about something.
Did you hear of my enlistment?
Have you heard that I have joined the military?
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DEWEY BUNNELL
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