Sledgehammer
Bachman Turner Overdrive Lyrics


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For days I have tried to forget you
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
You're like a sledgehammer
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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bachman Turner Overdrive's song "Sledgehammer" tell a tale of heartbreak and longing. The singer is trying to forget someone, but he finds himself unable to do so. He compares this person to a sledgehammer, constantly beating on his mind and sneaking up on him. The first verse speaks of trying to forget this person, but realizing that you can't just erase them from your memories. The second verse further highlights the singer's struggle to forget this person, with him going nights without sleeping and wondering where they are.


The chorus serves to reinforce the comparison of this person to a sledgehammer. They are always hitting the singer's mind, either from behind or by sneaking up on him. The singer then resolves to "build [his] castle with daydreams," a metaphor for creating a new reality in his mind that doesn't involve this person. However, he knows these daydreams will eventually fade away. The repetition of the chorus at the end of the song further emphasizes the power this person has over the singer.


Overall, the lyrics of "Sledgehammer" convey the uncomfortable feeling of being unable to forget someone you once cared about. The comparison to a sledgehammer perfectly encapsulates how this person can be both unyielding and unpredictable, constantly popping up in your thoughts and causing emotional pain.


Line by Line Meaning

For days I have tried to forget you
I have made numerous attempts to get you out of my thoughts and heart but to no avail.


And not care where you are
I do not want to be bothered about your whereabouts or activities anymore.


No matter where you are
Regardless of your current location, I just need to forget you and move on.


But fables are not made from memories
I cannot fabricate happy memories to make myself feel better and forget about you.


I got to try to find
I need to figure out a way to overcome my feelings for you and move on.


A way to ease my mind
I need to find a solution that will make me calm and not constantly think about you.


You're like a sledgehammer
You have a strong impact on my mind and emotions, just like a sledgehammer that crushes anything in its path.


Clickin', clickin', on my mind
Your presence in my thoughts is continuous and repetitive, just like the sound of a click or knock.


You been beating on my mind
Your constant presence in my thoughts is overpowering and exhausting, just like a tough physical workout.


You been sneakin' all the time, wow
You have been invading my thoughts and presence without notice, just like a stealthy action that is unexpected.


Always hitting from behind
You keep influencing my mental state without direct contact or presence, just like a surprise attack from behind.


For nights I have gone without sleeping
I have been constantly thinking about you and unable to get any rest or calmness during the night.


I wonder where you are
I am curious and concerned about your current location or state of mind.


But I must build my castle with daydreams
I have to create a mental escape that is full of imaginary scenarios and hopeful dreams to distract myself from thinking about you.


And watch 'em fade away
Despite my attempt at creating a mental escape, my daydreams and hopes keep disappearing and fading away as the reality of my situation hits me.


Always hitting on my mind
You keep influencing my thoughts and emotions regardless of my attempts to forget you, just like a constant attack on my mental state.




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