Mr. Sandman
Blind Guardian Lyrics
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Make it the cutest that I've ever seen
Give her two lips like roses in clover
Then tell her that my lonesome nights are over
Mister Sandman, I'm so alone
Don't have nobody to call my own
Please turn on your magic beam
Mister Sandman, bring me a dream
Make it the cutest that I've ever seen
Give her the word that I'm not a rover
Then tell her that my lonesome nights are over
Mister Sandman, I'm so alone
Don't have nobody to call my own
Please turn on your magic beam
Mister Sandman, bring me a dream
Mister Sandman, bring us a dream
Give her a pair of eyes with a congeal of gleam
Give her a lonely heart like Harlehatschi
And not so wavy hair like Liberatschi
Mister Sandman, someone to hold
Would be so peachy before we're to old
So please turn on your magic bean
Mister Sandman, brings us
Please, please, please
Mister Sandman, bring us a dream
Yeah
Blind Guardian's "Mr. Sandman" is a cover of the song originally recorded by the Chordettes in 1954. The song is addressed to Mr. Sandman, a mythical figure who is believed to bring dreams to people while they sleep. The lyrics express the longing of someone who is feeling lonely and in need of love. The singer asks Mr. Sandman to bring him a dream, and to make it the cutest dream he has ever seen. He asks for a lady with two lips like roses in clover, and to let her know that his lonesome nights are over.
The second verse repeats the same request, but with a more desperate tone. The singer emphasizes that he is so alone and doesn't have anyone to call his own. He pleads with Mr. Sandman to turn on his magic beam and bring him a dream. The final verse changes the focus to a couple, asking Mr. Sandman to bring them a dream. The singer asks for a lady with bright eyes and a lonely heart, and a man who can hold her. They both ask Mr. Sandman to turn on his magic beam and bring them a dream.
The song's sweet and dream-like melody captures the hopeful and romantic tone of the lyrics, making it an enduring classic. The song has been covered by several artists over the years, and it continues to be a popular choice for movies and TV shows.
Line by Line Meaning
Mister Sandman, bring me a dream
The singer is trying to summon Mr. Sandman to bring them a dream.
Make it the cutest that I've ever seen
The singer wants the dream to be the most adorable one they have ever experienced.
Give her two lips like roses in clover
In the dream, the singer wants to see their object of affection with lips reminiscent of a rose in blooming clover.
Then tell her that my lonesome nights are over
The artist is requesting that Mr. Sandman inform their dreamed partner that they are no longer lonely in real life.
Mister Sandman, I'm so alone
The artist is expressing their feelings of loneliness.
Don't have nobody to call my own
The singer does not have anyone they can call their own or romantically attached to.
Please turn on your magic beam
The singer is calling on the magical abilities of Mr. Sandman to create a dream for them.
Give her the word that I'm not a rover
The artist wants Mr. Sandman to let their dream partner know that they are not someone who wanders from place to place without a clear purpose or direction.
Mister Sandman, bring us a dream
The artist is now including others and referring to their desire to dream with someone else.
Give her a pair of eyes with a congeal of gleam
The artist wants their dream partner to have eyes that shine and sparkle.
Give her a lonely heart like Harlehatschi
The singer desires their dream partner to have a heart that is lonely and yearning, like that of a Harlehatschi.
And not so wavy hair like Liberatschi
However, the artist does not want their dream partner to have very wavy hair, unlike that of a Liberatschi.
Mister Sandman, someone to hold
The singer wants someone to hold in their dream.
Would be so peachy before we're to old
The singer thinks it would be great to have someone to hold before they become too old or leave this world.
So please turn on your magic bean
The singer once again asks Mr. Sandman to use his magical powers to make the dream come true.
Please, please, please
The artist is emphatically requesting that Mr. Sandman bring them their dream.
Mister Sandman, bring us a dream
The song ends with a repetition of the initial request for Mr. Sandman to bring a dream to the artist(s).
Yeah
A simple exclamation to signal the end of the song.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Pat Ballard
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Dhiego Xavier
Please turn on your magic beam
Mr. Sandman, bring me a dream
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(scat "bung, bung, bung, bung")
Mr. Sandman, bring me a dream
Make him the cutest that I've ever seen
Give him the word that I'm not a rover
Then tell him that his lonesome nights are over
Sandman, I'm so alone
Don't have nobody to call my own
Please turn on your magic beam
Mr. Sandman, bring me a dream
(scat "bung, bung, bung, bung")
Mr. Sandman (male voice: "Yesss?") bring us a dream
Give him a pair of eyes with a "come-hither" gleam
Give him a lonely heart like Pagliacci
And lots of wavy hair like Liberace
Mr Sandman, someone to hold (someone to hold)
Would be so peachy before we're too old
So please turn on your magic beam
Mr Sandman, bring us, please, please, please
Mr Sandman, bring us a dream
(scat "bung, bung, bung, bung")
Read more: Chordettes - Mr. Sandman Lyrics | MetroLyrics
Matthew Ediker
This is the best version of this song I've ever heard! Their presence is fantastic, the vocal range is superb, and it's actually quite a funny video. I hope they didn't actually hurt the kid though xD
LUNAMIDNIGHT
linzi K the kid is the most important I wouldn't let you babysit jk
Daniel Anthony
Hopefully all the old videos get remastered soon. They’re classics in their own right.
Salcedin
0:31 Incredible vocal range
Flakes
Not Blind Guardians usual stuff and perhaps they've intentionally distanced themselves from this, but there's something weirdly subtly sad yet highly about about this cover that I really love.
Magda Chlebicka
One of the biggest "wtf" moments this band has ever gave me
Mateo Quintero
Con esta cancion me voy todos los dias a dormir ;)
Raúl Mataix Dobón
Great song and band.... this album is my favourite
Dim
Как же я обожаю этот кавер и смех в конце.
Janaina Souza
Que assustador. Mas amo essa música.