Tollund Man

by The Mountain Goats

From the album: Sweden

Track 12 of 19 on Sweden (1995).

Sweden cover art

Lyrics for Tollund Man

I was sitting at the edge of the marsh When the council came to bring me the news. They handed me a bowl of cooked wild grasses and they Gave me the ceremonial shoes. Goodbye young danish women. Goodbye danish sky. Goodbye cold air I am going away. Goodbye goodbye goodbye.

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