The Sandman

The Sandman. The Sandman.
The fear of a lifespan.
Thump! Thump! Thump!
After me, he ran.

My eyes!  My eyes!
He’s coming for my eyes!
Towards me, he comes quick,
To take my soul as his prize!

Click-lick-lick!
Here comes the clockwork maiden.
Click-lick-lick!
Is this real, or is it a trick?

Click-lick-lick!
A falsehood I adore!
Click-lick-lick!
To their tricks, I am wise!

Get away!  Get away!
Foul demon, get away!
Torment me no more,
Far from me you shall stay!

Meine Augen! Meine Augen!
Er kommt für meine Augen!
Der Sandmann! Der Sandmann!
Von ihm, ich wegfliegen!

…

Slip
Slip
Slip
Herr Nathaniel worries nevermore

Drip
Drip
Drip
Here Nathaniel lies dead on the floor

Written in reference to Der Sandmann by E. T. A. Hoffmann.