Discover the story of the song > Sledgehammer – Peter Gabriel

The protagonist is telling his romantic partner that he can be anything she needs and help her achieve anything she wants, using metaphors such as laying down tracks for a steam train or bringing back a blue sky for an aeroplane. He wants to be her "sledgehammer" to help her overcome obstacles and achieve her goals. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus and the protagonist expressing his desire to build up power and feed the rhythm, encouraging his partner to show herself and join him in this journey.