Holy Mountain
Sleep (rock) Lyrics
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Dreamer wakens to spectral gaze of light rays shining
Black steed carries him across the astral sand
Rides alone is the man from the magic caravan
I believe the signs of the reptile master
Sunbound spacepod rising faster
Earth drenched in black under starless sky above
Look onto the rays of the new stoner sun rising
Sonic Titan rides out on clouds of new horizon
Look onto the rays of the new stoner sun rising
Sonic Titan rides out on clouds of new horizon
The lyrics to "Holy Mountain" by Sleep evoke an image of a mystical journey, with references to mythical creatures and cosmic elements. The song begins with the image of someone waking up from a dream and being carried away on a black steed across an “astral sand,” suggesting a voyage into another dimension or realm. The mention of the “spectral gaze of light rays shining” reinforces this image of otherworldly travel.
As the song progresses, the lyrics reference a “reptile master” and a “spacepod rising faster,” suggesting a science-fiction element to the journey. This is balanced out by the reference to the “man on the mountain” who sets free the “holy dove,” evoking a more spiritual or religious experience. These seemingly opposite elements combine to create a sense of something new and powerful being unleashed.
The closing lines of the song repeat the imagery of the “new stoner sun rising,” suggesting a new era or awakening, and the “Sonic Titan” riding out on “clouds of new horizon,” reinforcing the idea of something epic and transformative taking place.
Overall, the lyrics of “Holy Mountain” by Sleep create a vivid and mysterious atmosphere, suggesting a journey into the unknown that combines elements of science fiction, mysticism, and spiritual revelation.
Line by Line Meaning
Slumber killed by rays of the new red sun arising
The person wakes up because of the bright red sun's rays slaying their sleep.
Dreamer wakens to spectral gaze of light rays shining
The person who dreamt wakes up to the bright and shining spectral lights.
Black steed carries him across the astral sand
The person rides on a black horse that carries them through the astral sand.
Rides alone is the man from the magic caravan
The person rides by themselves who is from the magic caravan.
I believe the signs of the reptile master
The person trusts in the signs of the reptile master.
Sunbound spacepod rising faster
The sunbound spacepod is ascending at a fast pace.
Earth drenched in black under starless sky above
The ground is completely covered in black under a sky without stars.
Man on the mountain sets free the holy dove
The person on the mountain releases the holy dove.
Look onto the rays of the new stoner sun rising
Focus your attention on the bright and new stoner sun as it rises.
Sonic Titan rides out on clouds of new horizon
The Sonic Titan is riding on clouds into an unexplored new horizon.
Look onto the rays of the new stoner sun rising
The bright new stoner sun is still rising, so keep looking at it.
Sonic Titan rides out on clouds of new horizon
Again, the Sonic Titan is riding on clouds towards an unknown, new horizon.
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Darkcorb Band
Dragonaut
Ride the dragon toward the crimson eye
Flap the wings under Mars red sky
The reptile pushes itself out into space
Leaving behind the human race
Swim inside the solar seas
The Nebula cries out to me
Passing where I've gone before
I fly through the crimson door
Ride the dragon toward the crimson eye
Flap the wings under Mars red sky
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DRAGONAUT - Lyrics
Ride the dragon toward the crimson eye
Flap the wings under Mars red sky
The reptile pushes itself out into space
Leaving behind the human race
Swim inside the solar seas
The Nebula cries out to me
Passing where I've gone before
I fly through the crimson door
Ride the dragon toward the crimson eye
Flap the wings under Mars red sky
Source: Musixmatch
Songwriters: Cisneros Alberto R / Hakius Chris / Pike Mike
Dragonaut lyrics © Emi April Music Inc., Sony/atv Music Publishing Allegro (uk), Crewglen Ltd., Ebonytree Ltd
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A Helgerson
Sleep and Electric Wizard have so much sabbath influence, love it
Roberto Ricci
Just like any doom/stoner/sludge band
jackie the detestator
well, most doom & stoner is basically a continuation of Sabbath, same with sludge but with the grittiness of Black Flag.
Marcus Burris
Black Sabbath?
DerEchteBold
@Marcus Burris
Haha, yes!
Btw, is there a band called just 'Sabbath'? I never heard of one.