Enter Sandman Lyrics – Rina Sawayama

[Pre-Chorus]
The pre-chorus introduces a sense of unease, instructing to sleep with one eye open and grip the pillow tightly. It foreshadows the shift from peaceful slumber to unsettling dreams.

[Chorus]
The chorus seamlessly incorporates the iconic lines of Metallica's "Enter Sandman," inviting listeners to exit the light and enter the night while joining the journey to "never-never land." This marks the beginning of the descent into darker dreams.

[Post-Chorus]
The post-chorus serves as a transition, maintaining the eerie atmosphere with added vocalizations like "Yeah, yeah," reinforcing the haunting mood.

[Verse 2]
Building on the ominous tone, this verse paints a picture of disturbing dreams involving war, liars, and dragons' fire, emphasizing the shift from innocence to more sinister imagery.

[Bridge]
The bridge references a bedtime prayer and introduces a chilling element, warning of the "beast under your bed" and in your closet and head. This heightens the sense of fear and unease associated with childhood nightmares.

[Chorus]
The chorus is repeated, underscoring the journey into the night and the mysterious "never-never land." The repetition reinforces the cyclical nature of dreams and nightmares.

[Post-Chorus]
The final post-chorus repeats the atmospheric vocalizations, contributing to the song's haunting ambiance.

[Outro]
The outro reiterates the departure to "never-never land," creating a lingering sense of uncertainty and mystery as the song concludes. ...Read Less