Enter Sandman
Cold Blue Rebels Lyrics
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Don't forget, my son
To include everyone
Tuck you in, warm within
Keep you free from sin
Till the sandman he comes
Gripping your pillow tight
Exit light
Enter night
Take my hand
Off to never never land
Something's 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
Sleep with one eye open
Gripping your pillow tight
Exit light
Enter night
Take my hand
Off to never never land
Now I lay me down to sleep
Pray the lord my soul to keep
If I die before I wake
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 beast 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
The lyrics to Cold Blue Rebels’s song Enter Sandman are undoubtedly dark and evoke a sense of impending danger. The song is about a person telling a child to say their prayers and to include everyone in them, perhaps indicating a sense of protection and safety. The imagery of “Tuck you in, warm within” is very powerful and is an image of safety and warmth that the child is supposed to feel. The chorus is where the song becomes darker and more dramatic as it talks about “Exit light, Enter night” and takes the listener “off to never never land.”
The second verse of the song further extends the idea of danger with the lyrics talking about “dreams of war, dreams of liars, dreams of dragon’s fire, and of things that will bite.” This lyrics reinforces the idea of danger and the fact that the child might be experiencing nightmares, perhaps because of the atmosphere they live in. The lyrics "Hush little baby, don't say a word, And never mind that noise you heard, It's just the beast under your bed, In your closet, in your head," are haunting and create a sense of fear and anxiety in the listener.
The song seems to be about the fears that children and even adults, at times, experience. The world is dark and full of danger, and children often have to navigate these dangers alone. However, the song also talks about the importance of saying your prayers and having faith in a higher power, even in the face of danger.
Line by Line Meaning
Say your prayers little one
Begin your nightly prayer, young child
Don't forget, my son
Remember to include everyone in your prayer, my child
To include everyone
Ask God to bless all your loved ones
Tuck you in, warm within
Get settled under the covers, feeling cozy and protected
Keep you free from sin
Ask God to protect you from wrongdoing
Till the sandman he comes
Relax and wait for sleep to arrive
Sleep with one eye open
Keep alert during the night
Gripping your pillow tight
Hold on tight to your pillow for comfort and safety
Exit light
Leave the light behind
Enter night
Embrace the darkness
Take my hand
Come with me
Off to never never land
We're going somewhere unknown and mysterious
Something's wrong, shut the light
There's a feeling of unease, turn off the light
Heavy thoughts tonight
Deep and troubling reflections
And they aren't of snow white
These thoughts aren't happy or peaceful
Dreams of war, dreams of liars
Sleep brings visions of conflict and deceit
Dreams of dragon's fire
Imagery of fierce and destructive beasts
And of things that will bite
These dreams include dangerous creatures
Now I lay me down to sleep
I'm ready to go to bed
Pray the lord my soul to keep
Ask God to protect my soul
If I die before I wake
If I were to pass away in my sleep
Pray the lord my soul to take
Ask God to have mercy on my soul
Hush little baby, don't say a word
Be quiet and calm, baby
And never mind that noise you heard
Don't worry about that sound
It's just the beast under your bed,
The cause of the noise is something imaginary
In your closet, in your head
These fears exist only within your mind
Grain of sand
Tiny and insignificant
Take my hand
Follow me
We're off to never never land
We don't know where we're going, but it's exciting
Writer(s): Kirk Hammett
Contributed by Kayla I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Entraya Crosshill
This is awesome.. Specially the instrumental. Neat cover
retalho
This is insane!!!
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Bloody hell that’s ace
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So crazy !!!!metal billy
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Huh i didnt know Metallica was pop
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A FcKinG greAt AlBum....
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Metallica turned into GOOD!
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