"Sandmann" is a single

Single (music)

In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...

 from German

Germany

Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...

 Neue Deutsche Härte

Neue Deutsche Härte

Neue Deutsche Härte is a genre of industrial metal. The term was invented by the German music press after the release of the debut album Herzeleid by Rammstein....

 band Oomph!

Oomph!

Oomph! is a German rock band that was formed in Wolfsburg, Germany in 1989. The band is considered to be the original Neue Deutsche Härte musical group. In the 22-year history of the band, there have been no line-up changes.-Early years :...

. It is the 4th and last single from the band's tenth album Monster

Monster (OOMPH! album)

-Re-issue track listing:-Singles:* "Wach Auf!"* "Beim ersten Mal tut's immer weh"* "Labyrinth"* "Sandmann" -B-sides:* "Unter deiner Haut" [Müller ltd. version bonus track, appears on "Labyrinth" premium single] - 3:45...

as it was included in the reissue of the album.

Music video

The music video seemingly takes place in Germany in the 1930s during The Great Depression. It carries the message that the lyrics of the song are trying to present, and depicts the differences between a rich family and a poor family. The video follows a wealthy young girl and a young boy that lives in poverty. The two meet when the boy is playing with a ball, and the little girl retrieves it for him. The girl's father disapproves of her befriending the boy because he is poor. The children attempt to run away together, and are found by their parents in the woods by the end of the video. Throughout the video, the story is interrupted by the band playing the song, and images of a grim reaper-like character often shows up. The band also can be seen dressed in suits walking in the main street of the video. Dero is getting his shoes shined, the boy runs into Flux when he steals an apple, and Crap is also in the town.

Limited track listing

1. "Sandmann" ("Sandman")
2. "Sandmann ([:SITD:] Remix)"
3. "Du lügst" (You lie)
4. "Auf Kurs" (On course)
5. "Sandmann" (Videotrack)
6. "Auf Kurs" (Videotrack)
7. "Labyrinth" (Videotrack)

External links

• Oomph! official website