Metallica - Enter Sandman

"Enter Sandman" by Metallica is a heavy metal anthem released in 1991 as the opening track of their self-titled album, commonly known as "The Black Album." The song is instantly recognizable for its ominous guitar riff, which builds tension before exploding into the powerful main riff. James Hetfield's aggressive vocals and Lars Ulrich's thunderous drumming drive the song forward with relentless energy. The track's combination of intense instrumentation and evocative lyrics has made it one of Metallica's signature songs and a staple of their live performances.

Metallica - Enter Sandman Lyrics

Say your prayers, little one
Don't forget, my son
To include everyone
I tuck you in, warm within
Keep you free from sin
'Til the sandman, he comes

Sleep with one eye open
Gripping your pillow tight

Exit light
Enter night
Take my hand
We're 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, yeah

Sleep with one eye open
Gripping your pillow tight

Exit light
Enter night
Take my hand
We're off to never-never land, yeah

Now I lay me down to sleep (now I lay me down to sleep)
Pray the Lord my soul to keep (pray the Lord my soul to keep)
If I die before I wake (if I die before I wake)
Pray the Lord my soul to take (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 beasts 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, yeah

Boo!
Yeah-yeah
Yo, whoa

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
We're off to never-never land
We're off to never-never land