Sleepy hollow
Gothic Knights Lyrics
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At a town called
Sleepy Hollow
The people gathered at the bridge outside of town
To see a solemn sight, the horseman would be found
The lyrics of Gothic Knight's song Sleepy Hollow describe a scene in a town located in the northern part of the United States. The town is called Sleepy Hollow, and it is the site of a solemn gathering by the townspeople at a bridge located outside of town. The purpose of the gathering is to witness the arrival of a horseman. The description of the setting as "on a cold winter day" sets a somber and eerie mood for the scene.
The song refers to a well-known legend of Sleepy Hollow where a headless horseman is said to ride his horse every night looking for his lost head, which was supposedly taken from him during a battle. The townspeople allegedly see him frequently, and they have strange and eerie encounters with him. The song captures the morbidity of the legend and the eerie tension of waiting for the horseman to appear, creating a dark and moody atmosphere.
Line by Line Meaning
On a cold winter day, up far to the north
During the coldest winter day, in a distant northern location
At a town called Sleepy Hollow.
In a place known as Sleepy Hollow
Contributed by Jayden T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.