Over The River
Pentatonix & Lindsey Stirling Lyrics
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To grandmother's house we go
The horse knows the way to carry the sleigh
Through white and drifted snow
Over the river and through the woods
Oh, how the wind does blow
It stings the toes, it bites the nose
(Over the river)
Over the river and through the woods
Trot fast, my dapple gray
Spring over the ground like hunting hounds
Upon this Christmas Day
Over the river and through the woods
And straight through the barnyard gate
We seem to go extremely slow
It's just so hard to wait
(Over the river and through the woods)
(Over the river and through the woods)
(The river, we go home)
(Over the river and through the woods)
(We go)
The song "Over the River" by Pentatonix and Lindsey Stirling is a classic Christmas song that speaks about the journey to grandmother's house on a snowy winter day. The song begins with the lyrics, "Over the river and through the woods, to grandmother's house we go," which sets the stage for the nostalgic and cozy atmosphere the song creates. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a snowy landscape, where a horse-drawn sleigh carries the singer and their family to their destination. The phrase "The horse knows the way to carry the sleigh through white and drifted snow" emphasizes the familiarity of this journey- the horse and sleigh have traveled this route many times before, and the singer is comforted by the idea that they are in good hands.
As the journey continues, the wind starts to pick up, and the snow becomes harsher. The singer notes that the cold is biting at their toes and nose, but they soldier on, determined to reach their destination. The next verse depicts a more spirited, lively moment, as the horse begins to "trot fast" and "spring over the ground like hunting hounds." This juxtaposition of slow and steady versus fast and exciting reflects the ups and downs of the journey, but also emphasizes the joy and anticipation of finally reaching their destination.
The final verse emphasizes the challenges of waiting as the singer and their family slowly make their way through the barnyard gate. The lyrics "We seem to go extremely slow, it's just so hard to wait" emphasize the excitement and anticipation of being reunited with loved ones after a long journey. Overall, "Over the River" is a heartwarming and nostalgic song that manages to capture the magic of a snowy Christmas day spent with family.
Line by Line Meaning
Over the river and through the woods
We are making the journey to grandmother's house.
To grandmother's house we go
We are on our way to visit grandmother.
The horse knows the way to carry the sleigh
The horse knows where to go, so we just follow it.
Through white and drifted snow
The snow is covering everything and we are moving through it.
Oh, how the wind does blow
The wind is blowing hard and it's very cold.
It stings the toes, it bites the nose
The wind is so cold that it hurts our toes and nose.
As over the ground we go
We are still moving forward despite the cold wind and snow.
Trot fast, my dapple gray
I am encouraging my horse to move quickly.
Spring over the ground like hunting hounds
We are moving fast, like hunting dogs chasing prey.
Upon this Christmas Day
It's Christmas and we are celebrating with family.
And straight through the barnyard gate
We are entering the barnyard directly.
We seem to go extremely slow
Although it feels slow, we are still making progress.
It's just so hard to wait
We are impatient to arrive at grandmother's house.
The river, we go home
We are on our way home, over the river.
We go
We are moving forward and continuing our journey.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ben Bram, Kevin Olusola, Kirstin Maldonado, Matt Sallee, Mitchell Grassi, Scott Hoying, Traditional
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[Verse 1]
Over the river and through the woods
To Grandmother’s house we go
The horse knows the way to carry the sleigh
Through white and drifted snow
[Verse 2]
Over the river and through the woods
Oh, how the wind does blow
It stings the toes, it bites the nose
As over the ground we go
[Verse 3]
Over the river and through the woods
Trot fast my dapple gray
Spring over the ground like hunting hounds
Upon this Christmas Day
[Verse 4]
Over the river and through the woods
And straight through the barnyard gate
We seem to go extremely slow
It’s just so hard to wait
Over the river and through the woods
Over the river and through the woods
The river, we go home
Over the river and through the woods
We go
miguel 10k challenge with 0 video
Lindsey and Pentatonix are the only artists who make me listen to Christmas carols beyond the Christmas season
Bridget Nankinga
Me to
Roy Thomas
Everyday is Christmas 🤩
BrutalFashion
I AGREE
Mikela
Same!
LEEP FRAWG
That's just truly sad.☹❤🤍💙🇺🇲💯🙏
Jennifer Andersen
Everything they do is so dramatic. They blink dramatically. They straighten their jackets dramatically. OMG Kirsten's hair flip. Love it.
naturalbby🤍
I LOVE IT!! Adds so much flavour
SasukeUchiha 2002
Pentatonix is CRIMINALLY underrated
Dimitri Grubb
Pentatonix has never failed to give me chills in 10 years
They just glow no matter what they do