Sledgehammer
BTO Lyrics
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And not care where you are
No matter where you are
But fables are not made from memories
I got to try to find
A way to ease my mind
Clickin', clickin', on my mind
You're like a sledgehammer baby
You been beating on my mind
You're like a sledgehammer
You been sneakin' all the time, wow
You're like a sledgehammer baby
You been beating on my mind
For nights I have gone without sleeping
I wonder where you are
I wonder where you are
But I must build my castle with daydreams
And watch 'em fade away
Watch 'em fade away
You're like a sledgehammer
You been beating on my mind
You're like a sledgehammer baby
Always hitting from behind
You're like a sledgehammer baby
You been sneakin' all the time, wow
You're like a sledgehammer baby
Always hitting on my mind
You're like a sledgehammer baby
Always hitting on my mind
You're like a sledgehammer baby
Always hitting from behind
The lyrics to BTO's "Sledgehammer" are about trying to move on from someone but finding it impossible due to the constant presence they have in the mind. The singer has been trying for days to forget this person and not care where they are, but memories and daydreams keep creeping back in. The person is described as a sledgehammer, constantly beating on the mind and sneaking around all the time. The singer can't escape the thoughts of them, even to the point of losing sleep over it. The only option is to build a castle with daydreams, but even those eventually fade away.
The song uses the metaphor of a sledgehammer to convey the powerful and relentless nature of the thoughts and memories of this person. It also speaks to the difficulty in moving on from someone, even when it would be easier to do so. The line "fables are not made from memories" suggests that the singer recognizes the danger in holding on to these thoughts, as they may not be entirely accurate or helpful.
Overall, "Sledgehammer" is a compelling exploration of the struggle to let go of someone who has left a lasting impression on the mind.
Line by Line Meaning
For days I have tried to forget you
I have been attempting to remove you from my thoughts for several days
And not care where you are
I do not wish to know or be concerned about your whereabouts
No matter where you are
Whether you are close-by or far away is of no importance to me
But fables are not made from memories
Fictional stories are not created from past events or experiences
I got to try to find
I need to search for
A way to ease my mind
A method to provide relief for my troubled thoughts
You're like a sledgehammer
You carry the impact of a large, heavy tool
Clickin', clickin', on my mind
Repeatedly making a loud, jarring noise in my head
You been beating on my mind
You have been constantly and severely affecting my thoughts and emotions
You been sneakin' all the time, wow
You have been secretly and persistently causing me distress
You been beating on my mind
You have been persistently and severely impacting my thoughts and emotions
For nights I have gone without sleeping
I have spent countless nights awake without rest
I wonder where you are
I am curious about your location or situation
But I must build my castle with daydreams
I must nurture and find comfort in my hopes and fantasies
And watch 'em fade away
And observe them gradually disappear or weaken
Always hitting from behind
Consistently and sneakily impacting me without warning or notice
Always hitting on my mind
Constantly affecting my thoughts or emotions in a negative way
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