From the recording Nth Degree
Lyrics
Sandman
I broke free
Grew a voice all my own
Climbed mountains outta hell
Forged armor outta stone
As I traveled far and wide
Footprints, in the sand they taught me
Reasons and lessons aside
It was ego that I used to hide
…it was empty inside
Just a shell, So I sought to fill myself
That led me here to you
I said that path led me to this room
Heart beating with no joy
Whiskey coursing through these veins
Told myself, I told myself
another shot will kill this pain
Dares me to numb it out
Be inebriated, defiant
Drowning in that bottle
Promises death yeah, I’ve tried it
…forced now to a choice
What kind of shell, should I keep for myself? (that’s right)
Cuz I know I can’t get enough of you
Never ever enough of you
Demonic desires
Consume this very soul
Never given any peace
Even when you’ve let it go
I won’t let them win
No, they can’t break me down
Desperation to fight back
With every ounce and every pound
…embryonic stone shell
Full of truth, all collected from within
No longer living in your hell
No longer possessed by you
SOLO
All that IT gave me
Replaces the craving
The music it takes me
Somewhere safe…
I am the Sandman
Put my devils to sleep?
Memories are mine to keep
Reminders of who I never ever wanna be
SOLO
…no long waiting to die
In a dry well, an adaptation of self
One that lives without the need of you
And I’m just fine
As the Sandman
I’m just fine, Doin fine …Sandman