Sand
Nancy & Lee Lyrics
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My heart is cold, my soul is free
I am a stranger in your land
A wandering man, call me sand
Oh sir my fire is very small
It will not warm thy heart at all
But thee may take me by the hand
Young woman share your fire with me
My heart is cold, my soul is free
I am a stranger in your land
A wandering man, call me sand
At night when stars light up the sky
Oh sir I dream my fire is high
Oh taste these lips sir if you can
Wandering man, I call thee sand
Oh sir my fire is burning high
If it should stop sir I would die
A shooting star has crossed my land
Wandering man
She whispered sand
Sand
Young woman shared her fire with me
Now warms herself with memory
I was a stranger in her land
A wandering man, she called me sand
He was a stranger in my land
A wandering man
She called me sand
In this song, Nancy & Lee describe a conversation between two strangers, a young woman and a wandering man who refers to himself as 'sand'. The man is portrayed as being an outsider in the woman's land, seeking warmth and connection. He asks the woman to share her fire with him, and despite her warning that it is small and may not warm his heart, he accepts the offer. The woman expresses her dream of a passionate connection with the man, and refers to him as 'sand'. In response, the man reveals that he too is burning high with desire, but he fears that it may not last. The song ends with the woman reminiscing about the warmth that 'sand' brought into her life, and her acknowledgment that he was a stranger in her land.
The lyrics explore themes of loneliness, longing, and the human need for connection. The man is portrayed as a wanderer searching for warmth and companionship, while the woman is depicted as offering him a temporary refuge. The image of fire as a symbol for warmth and light is used throughout the song, and the reference to sand may imply that the man is an insignificant and transient presence in the woman's life.
Overall, the song suggests that even brief encounters with strangers can have a profound impact on our lives. The fleeting connection between the man and woman is portrayed as a source of warmth and comfort, despite the knowledge that it will not last.
Line by Line Meaning
Young woman share your fire with me
The singer is asking the woman to share her warmth and passion with him.
My heart is cold, my soul is free
The singer is emotionally detached and in search of something to warm him.
I am a stranger in your land
As an outsider, the singer feels isolated and disconnected.
A wandering man, call me sand
The artist sees himself as a nomad, an aimless wanderer who is blown wherever the wind takes him.
Oh sir my fire is very small
The woman feels inadequate in offering the artist the affection he desires.
It will not warm thy heart at all
The woman doubts her ability to comfort the singer.
But thee may take me by the hand
Despite her reservations, the woman invites the singer to take her hand.
Hold me and I'll call thee sand
By holding onto the woman, the artist finds a sense of direction and purpose.
At night when stars light up the sky
During moments of clarity and inspiration.
Oh sir I dream my fire is high
The woman's passion is heightened in her dreams.
Oh taste these lips sir if you can
The singer challenges the man to prove his worthiness of her affections.
Wandering man, I call thee sand
The woman calls the artist 'sand' as a symbol of his transient, wandering nature.
Oh sir my fire is burning high
The woman's passion has been lit.
If it should stop sir I would die
Without the singer's love, the woman feels like she would lose everything.
A shooting star has crossed my land
The woman sees the singer as a fleeting force that has had a powerful impact on her.
Young woman shared her fire with me
The woman gave the artist the warmth and love he desired.
Now warms herself with memory
The woman now looks back on their time together for comfort.
He was a stranger in my land
The woman reflects on the fleeting nature of their relationship.
She called me sand
The singer's transient nature is etched in the woman's mind.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LEE HAZLEWOOD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@syel2219
Young woman share your fire with me
My heart is cold, my soul is free
I am a stranger in your land
A wandering man, call me sand
Oh sir my fire is very small
It will not warm thy heart at all
But thee may take me by the hand
Hold me and I'll call thee sand
Young woman share your fire with me
My heart is cold, my soul is free
I am a stranger in your land
A wandering man, call me sand
At night when stars light up the sky
Oh sir I dream my fire is high
Oh taste these lips sir if you can
Wandering man, I call thee sand
Oh sir my fire is burning high
If it should stop sir I would die
A shooting star has crossed my land
Wandering man
She whispered sand
Sand
Young woman shared her fire with me
Now warms herself with memory
I was a stranger in her land
A wandering man, she called me sand
He was a stranger in my land
A wandering man
She called me sand
@KyawKyaw-lk8sr
Sand
Nancy Sinatra
Young woman share your fire with me
My heart is cold, my soul is free
I am a stranger in your land
A wandering man, call me sand
Oh sir my fire is very small
It will not warm thy heart at all
But thee may take me by the hand
Hold me and I'll call thee sand
Young woman share your fire with me
My heart is cold, my soul is free
I am a stranger in your land
A wandering man, call me sand
At night when stars light up the sky
Oh sir I dream my fire is high
Oh taste these lips sir if you can
Wandering man, I call thee sand
Oh sir my fire is burning high
If it should stop sir I would die
A shooting star has crossed my land
Wandering man
She whispered sand
Sand
Young woman shared her fire with me
Now warms herself with memory
I was a stranger in her land
A wandering man, she called me sand
He was a stranger in my land
A wandering man
She called me sand
Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: Lee Hazlewood
Sand lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Very very nice song!
@edweichsler5051
The album 'NANCY & LEE" was so well done in so many different ways. The tragedy (to me) is that Lee Hazelwood died without ever receiving the recognition he so richly deserved for a catalogue of music that spanned 35+ years.. Not only did he write & produce almost all of Nancy's music, I believe he managed her for quite a while. One could fairly say he was the reason for her musical success. Also, it should be know that he discovered Duane Eddy, wrote and produced many of his early hits.
@MrSodapop78
He was recognized by artist that mattered. Nick Cave. Einsturzende Neubauten. Just to name a few.
@alwynshaw6197
Roland s Howard before Cave. Look him up you might learn something.
@marcelo2306
When I was met to Hazlewwod´s music, I had been listening only his musics by 6 months....... a genius.
@john111257
Certainly a top talent Lee, overlooked here in the UK
@owenrees7544
Not to mention the Jesus and Mary Chain
@tinafreeman422
I love all their songs! Nancy has such a beautiful voice. Nancy and Lee were a perfect match.
@hollywoodcowgirlusa5369
Falling for the music of these two all over again. Lately I have been intrigued with the beauty and talent that magically happened here. Legendary.
@mickhudson100
This brings back so many memories.. Great music
@jennifermclachlan9248
I bought this album at a time in my life when I was confused about a lot of things. Their music helped me get through and here I am 46 years later enjoying my life and still listening to this great album.💛💚💙💜