Enter Sandman
Fade To Bluegrass 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
sleep with one eye open
gripping your pillow tight
refrain:
Exit, light
Enter, Night
Take my hand
we're off to never-never land
Somethings 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
refrain
Now I lay me down to sleep (2x)
I pray the lord my soul to keep (2x)
If I die before I wake (2x)
I pray the lord my soul to take (2x)
hush little baby, don't say a word
never mind that noise you heard
it's just the beasts under your bed
in your closet, in your head
Exit, light
Enter, Night
grain of sand
refrain
boom
We're off to never never-land
Take my hand
We're off to never never-land
Take my hand
We're off to never never-land
We're off to never never-land
The song "Enter Sandman" by Metallica is often associated with nightmares and fear, as it deals with entering a dark and dangerous dream realm. In the bluegrass cover by Fade to Bluegrass, the song takes on a haunting and eerie quality, emphasized by the twangy banjo and dueling fiddle. The beginning of the song is a reverent plea to God to protect the singer's child from harm until the Sandman comes, then the tone shifts as the lyrics delve into the singer's own unsettled dreams.
The second verse takes a darker turn as the singer describes nightmares of war, fire-breathing dragons, and things that bite. The chorus features a play on words with "Exit, light / Enter, Night," cleverly connecting the concept of going to sleep to entering a new realm. The "grain of sand" at the end of the chorus most likely refers to an hourglass, symbolizing the passing of time and the inevitability of sleep.
The final verse brings a sense of security, as the singer assures their child that any strange noises are simply imaginary monsters. The song ends with a triumphant repetition of the chorus, with the band speeding up the tempo and the vocals becoming more intense.
Overall, Fade to Bluegrass's cover of "Enter Sandman" adds a haunting dimension to Metallica's classic metal hit. The bluegrass instrumentation and twangy vocals add a sense of rustic unease to the dark lyrics, making this version of the song perfect for a spooky Halloween party or a late-night campfire gathering.
Line by Line Meaning
Say your prayers little one
Begin your evening prayer, young child
Don't forget, my son
Remember to include everyone in your prayer, my dear child
To include everyone
Ask for blessings for all, not just yourself
Tuck you in, warm within
Wrap you up and keep you warm and safe inside
keep you free from sin
Protect you from wrongdoing
till the sandman he comes
Until you fall asleep
sleep with one eye open
Be vigilant, even in your sleep
gripping your pillow tight
Hold onto your pillow tightly, as if for protection
Exit, light
Leave behind the brightness and clarity of the waking world
Enter, Night
Enter the darkness and obscurity of the dream world
Take my hand
Follow me
we're off to never-never land
We're going on a journey to an imaginary place
Somethings wrong, shut the light
There is something unsettling happening, turn the light off
heavy thoughts tonight
Deep, disturbing thoughts are on my mind
And they aren't of snow white
These thoughts are not happy or pleasant
dreams of war, dreams of liars
I am haunted by dreams of conflict and deceit
dreams of dragon's fire
I am plagued by dreams of danger and destruction
and of things that will bite
I am afraid of things that could harm me
Now I lay me down to sleep (2x)
Now I am going to bed
I pray the lord my soul to keep (2x)
I ask the Lord to protect my soul
If I die before I wake (2x)
If I die before I wake up
I pray the lord my soul to take (2x)
I ask the Lord to take my soul
hush little baby, don't say a word
Quiet down and don't speak
never mind that noise you heard
Ignore that sound you just heard
it's just the beasts under your bed
The noises are just imaginary creatures hiding under your bed
in your closet, in your head
Or they could be lurking in your closet or in your mind
grain of sand
A tiny piece of matter
boom
A loud noise, possibly an explosion
We're off to never-never land
We continue on our journey to an imaginary place
Take my hand
Follow me
We're off to never-never land
We continue on our journey to an imaginary place
Take my hand
Follow me
We're off to never-never land
We continue on our journey to an imaginary place
Contributed by Blake F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dave Hill
I have enjoyed listening to this version so much for a long time.
Driving to work each morning it was my go to track and I sang along like no one was watching.
I feel kind of guilty for the value I have had from this performance and I haven't paid a bean for it.
Thank you Iron Horse.
🍻
Wave Trains
Metallica did a great cover of this bluegrass classic.
Old Man from Scene Twenty Four
Now THAT was funny!
Rick Matthews
Metalica bluegrass
Joe Mama
grassica
THX-0381
Dixielandica
THAT BITCH!
John Goode i'm going to the last Metallica concert ever in Edmonton can't wait sweet and theses guys are really good
Dave Hill
I have enjoyed listening to this version so much for a long time.
Driving to work each morning it was my go to track and I sang along like no one was watching.
I feel kind of guilty for the value I have had from this performance and I haven't paid a bean for it.
Thank you Iron Horse.
🍻
Cris Bessette
The lyrics of this song so perfectly fit the bluegrass genre. lots of religious imagery, and dark subjects. I would suspect some old bluegrassers around here would love the song ,never having heard the original.
Shannon Badgett
I have never in my life been so impressed by the variety of covers Iron Horse has chosen to play. Thank you, so much and look forward to ‘new’ stuff! Your rendition of ‘Rocket Man’ had me in tears, as it was such a tribute to Sir Elton John! Five days in a row I said ‘yes, yes’ I heard it...but, when I did...I was....I can’t get enough people to listen to it! Please, don’t stop what you’re doing!
Wayne A.
This performance takes this song to another level. Completely erie and delightful. Fantastic.