Her career peaked in the late 1960s with a string of pop music hits. Her best-known hit, These Boots Are Made for Walkin' - which popularized and made her synonymous with Go-Go boots - was written by Lee Hazlewood. These Boots... has been covered by many artists such as Geri Halliwell, Megadeth, Jessica Simpson, Lil' Kim, Little Birdy, Billy Ray Cyrus, Crispin Hellion Glover and KMFDM.
Nancy also co-starred in a number of films, including Roger Corman's The Wild Angels with Peter Fonda and Bruce Dern, and Speedway with Elvis Presley, made guest appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show, and starred in a number of television specials, most notable among them the 1967 Emmy Award-winning special "Movin' with Nancy", in which she appeared with her father and his Rat Pack pals Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr.. In the 1970s, she slowed down her musical activity and ceased acting in order to concentrate on being a wife and mother. She returned to the studio in 1981 to record a country album with Mel Tillis called, Mel & Nancy.
At the age of 54, she posed for Playboy in their May 1995 issue, released a new CD, One More Time, and made guest appearances on TV shows to promote the new material.
Most Recently, the song Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down) (originally recorded by Cher) was used on the soundtrack of Quentin Tarantino's hit Kill Bill.
On July 28, 2006, for the film Another Gay Movie (2006), she released the song "Another Gay Sunshine Day" from the Another Gay Movie Soundtrack.
Sand
Nancy Sinatra 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
The song "Sand" by Nancy Sinatra is a poetic piece that tells a story of a wandering man who finds himself lost and cold in a foreign place. The lyrics speak of his interaction with a young woman who offers him her fire to warm himself by. The man affectionately refers to himself as "Sand," as he is essentially powerless and insignificant in this foreign setting, like grains of sand that are blown and dispersed by the winds. The woman, while unable to give much, offers him her hand and calls him by his nickname. The song then takes a turn, as the man dreams of a passionate encounter with the woman under the stars, but she reveals that it was only a dream. In the end, the man reflects on his experience with the young woman, who despite being a stranger, was able to provide him with warmth and companionship.
The lyrics to "Sand" can be interpreted in various ways, and while the song was released in the 1960s, it holds relevance today. One theme that the song touches on is the need for human connection, even in the most challenging of circumstances. The wandering man is a metaphor for anyone who is struggling on a personal level, and the young woman is symbolic of those who selflessly offer support and comfort. The song is a reminder that sometimes it is the smallest acts of kindness that can have the most significant impact on someone's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Young woman share your fire with me
The man is asking the woman to share her warmth and love with him
My heart is cold, my soul is free
The man is emotionally distant and unattached to anyone
I am a stranger in your land
The man does not belong in the woman's world and feels like an outsider
A wandering man, call me sand
The man is a traveler, moving from place to place without any roots
Oh sir my fire is very small
The woman's love and warmth is not powerful enough to change the man's heart
It will not warm thy heart at all
The woman's love cannot heal the man's emotional wounds
But thee may take me by the hand
The woman is willing to offer herself to the man in any way possible
Hold me and I'll call thee sand
The woman is willing to give the man a sense of belonging and comfort
At night when stars light up the sky
The woman dreams of a future with the man under the night sky
Oh sir I dream my fire is high
The woman dreams of having a passionate, intense love with the man
Oh taste these lips sir if you can
The woman is inviting the man to experience her love and passion
Wandering man, I call thee sand
The woman recognizes the man's need for adventure and travel
Oh sir my fire is burning high
The woman's love and passion for the man is intense and consuming
If it should stop sir I would die
The woman cannot imagine living without the man's love
A shooting star has crossed my land
The woman sees the man as a rare and special event
Young woman shared her fire with me
The man experienced love and warmth from the woman
Now warms herself with memory
The woman remembers the love she shared with the man
I was a stranger in her land
The man did not fit into the woman's world
He was a stranger in my land
The woman did not fully understand the man's need for adventure and travel
She called me sand
The woman recognized the man's wandering spirit
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LEE HAZLEWOOD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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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
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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.💛💚💙💜