Karliene - Let No Man Steal Your Thyme

Another beautiful, old Irish/ British ballad that dates back to 1689. It uses botanical symbolism to warn young people of the dangers in taking false lovers.
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Let No Man Steal Your Thyme
Sung by Carey Mulligan
Composed by Craig Armstrong
(C) 2015 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation
Original: • Carey Mulligan - Let N...
- | LYRICS |-
Come all you fair and tender girls
That flourish in your prime
Beware, beware
Keep your garden fair
Let no man steal your thyme
Let no man steal your thyme.
For when your thyme it is past and gone
He'll care no more for you
And every place where your thyme was waste
Will all spread o'er with rue
Will all spread o'er with rue.
The gardener's son was standing by
Three flowers he gave to me
The pink, the blue, and the violet too
And the red, red rosy tree
And the red, red rosy tree.
But I refused the red rose bush
And gained the willow tree
That all the world may plainly see
How my love slighted me
How my love slighted me.

[@Rachel-lq9vl]

In ancient times, thyme was used to symbolize courage, bravery, and strength and by the medieval times, it was a common symbol of chivalry, so the title basically says 'let no man steal your courage'

[@bill884]

is better to say "let no man steal your honor" in other words the virginity.

[@skumar-ex2bg]

Beautiful explanation

[@janpiwowarczyk2858]

So basically Virginity as it is a part of it.

[@emilycarrots1990]

@@bill884 are these any similar songs with such meaning and nice music Its better than nowadays music

[@Bettersucksaul]

@@emilycarrots1990 Folk songs or country.

[@xDakuenjerux]

Lyrics, for those who seek: Come all you fair and tender girls that flourish in your prime beware, beware, keep your garden fair let no man steal your thyme, let no man steal your thyme. For when your thyme it is past and gone, he'll care no more for you, and every place where your thyme was waste will all spread o'er with rue, will all spread o'er with rue. The gardeners son was standing by three flowers he gave to me the pink, the blue, and the violent true and the red red rosy tree and the red red rosy tree but I refuse the red rose bush and gained the willow tree that all the world may plainly see how my love slighted me how my love slighted me

[@romeblanchard3419]

GoT, Outlander, Borgias, Far from the madding crowd and more you basically made song from my favorite period dramas. Grazie mille.

[@lillystober7496]

If you like those then i can only recommend Alias Grace it's a series on Netflix

[@romeblanchard3419]

@@lillystober7496 I’ve seen it too! Thanks!

[@TimeandMonotony]

Also: there's a beautiful old Irish/Appalachian murder ballad called Down in the Willow Garden which I would LOVE to hear you do! :)

[@aidanatkinson8961]

Love ur song so much ive got ADHD and my meds stop me from sleeping but ur voice is so calming it usuly helps me sleep when nothing else will thanks loads and keep up tha good work 😊

[@kayceeBurtonFreak]

You are really the best at old folk tale songs. You are a true songstress of the modern day. I can for sure, see you in an old tavern singing old songs from tales. Just like the Skyrim ones, in that theme. I wouldn't be surprised if I was the Dragonborn and saw you sharing songs in an Inn.

[@blazednlovinit]

Ahhh, the voice and sound of my Celtic ancestors, thank you for the beautiful song, love from Great Britain

[@YorkyOne]

It's an English folk song.

[@ninavale.]

This is beautiful, I do love your versions of Folk songs you have fitting voice for it.

[@Andaer11]

***** Aye she does doesn't she !!

[@NevG27]

I just want to say, I hope no man steals my thyme. I need it to make chicken soup.

[@jeancylefuni3021]

beautiful voice and i like this voice first time i heard it my heart was melting

[@AshleySerena]

Your voice floats like a wisp through this melody, it's just so lovely to listen to.

[@emma_du1364]

Paroles: Come all you fair and tender girls That flourish in your prime Beware, beware, keep your garden fair Let no man steal your thyme Let no man steal your thyme For when your thyme, it is past and gone He'll care no more for you And every place your time was waste Will all spread over with rue Will all spread over with rue The gardner son was standing by Three flowers he gave to me The pink, the blue and the violet true And the red, red rosy tree And the red, red rosy tree But I refused the red rose bush And gave the willow tree That all the world may plainly see How my love slighted me How my love slighted me

[@lorenorzorro2500]

a lovely lullaby for my children in the future♡

[@CanuckSusan]

Absolutely beautiful. I love the way you take the old ancient ballads and make them your own. I always watch for your new vids/music. I listen while at work. It helps get me through my day. Thank you. :-)

[@13MaryCherry]

Ah, an another folk-song! Love it to pieces! Yep, you should check ballads from the "Poldark", there are few well-writted songs that match to your voice and style a lot.

[@julietshakespeare89]

If I could spend all day listening to your voice I would. Thank you for such beautiful melodies.

[@nadeeshaperera4892]

Thanks for this, Karliene. Been following since 2017 and you've helped me through iatrogenic injury and subsequent chronic pain, dissertation, romantic loss, parent death. And now I have a house and garden of my own. The man who stayed me through all that difficult stuff now doesn't seem to love me any more. I think he only loves me if I'm suffering and he can rescue me. I'm not suffering now; I'm happy in the garden and with the life I've built for myself, finally. So he keeps leaving me, and coming back, every few months. I think he does it to make me sad. It turns my brain to porridge, the life turning upside down every few months. He steals a lot of my time/thyme. When he goes it's hard to get up and water the plants. I listen to this so I remember to care for them. Anyway thanks love. Keep singing. Oh, also, growing rue is so much harder than people think, haha. It doesn't just "spread all over", hahahaha. If only. Pollinators love it.

[@pamelahornick8108]

You are disrespecting yourself by letting this man return to your life. Seems to me you'd be happier if you told him to stay out of your life. Without him your life would be your own and you could do as you want without wondering if he's going, coming, staying, or leaving. He likes the control he has of you. If you let a man's decision decide if you are happy, sad, unable to function then he truly has control over you and your life.

[@ladyhecate9450]

I have watched this movie so many times. I love this song. Beautiful.

[@BacardiColi]

There is a celtic song: Siúil A Rún, I really love the song and it's story. I don't know if you know it already, or if you like it, but it would be great if you'd sing it I think. Have a great day!

[@caseydunne6804]

Liesl Coli I'm Irish and I would adore if Karliene sang this!! It's truly a beautiful song

[@rose34555]

This is my favorite version!

[@johngta7172]

yes

[@sarahgunther2591]

I don't think there's a word strong enough to express what I feel when I hear you singing.

[@TimeandMonotony]

Eeeekkk I was just listening to this song after hearing it in the trailer, and now this shows up in my inbox! You never cease to amaze with your amazing voice and timing. :D

[@gaurav.anirbandutta]

Beautiful

[@salvatorebianco5019]

Beautiful song, and a good movie...when I was 20, I read "Far from the Madding Crowd" and 40 years later I am still fascinated by that immutable rural world that would have been swept out from industrialisation in a few years ...Besides, how could a 20-year-old book enthusiast not fall in love with our Batsceba?

[@xXSheltieLadyXx]

Such a beautiful voice! I could listen to all of your songs all day!

[@trueenigma7107]

Goosebumps on the very first note....Beautiful as always Forever a follower xox

[@sujoungcha]

Amazing , each song gives a special feeling of its own

[@mufidaltorok9640]

WOW Amazing voice. IT is unbelievable sense of emotions

[@thedemonicrose]

I know you did a song for Outlander, the main theme, but I would love if you did the gaelic song the bard sung about the travelling person that talks about the main character. I think it's called The Woman of Balnain, seriously hearing a woman's voice to the song would just be beautiful. You are the reason I fell in love with the show. XD

[@Karliene]

John Swartz Oh goodness, I love that song on the soundtrack. Rest assured it's on my to-do list. :-)

[@JordiFrancis]

Karliene A woman of her word, it seems :)

[@thedemonicrose]

Jordi Francis I just realized! I've been on holiday xD

[@carlafoulger6893]

R

[@johngta7172]

lovely song and rendition; bravo

[@leighness1988]

I just saw this movie last night and I am obsessed with your version! This is such a gorgeous piece!

[@HolandaChiquita]

Such a great song, lovely lyrics and amazing sound and melody!

[@SnowAngel2040]

There isn't a word out there that describes the wondrous pieces of art you release. Keep releasing!

[@dundrarmy]

Sublime.

[@patricialaw1810]

My mind travels far away ❤

[@Salvationschild]

Oh Karliene, this is my absolute favorite among your songs (which says a lot since I adore all of your work, especially "Never knew I had a heart" and your cover of "Skyfall")! I can't wait to see what you have in store next!

[@victorianromantic]

This is absolutely stunning!!!! Thank you for recording this. :)

[@ravenam616]

This is so beautiful.

[@Kylurn]

Your voice is amazing. I have been listening to your songs for the past few weeks while I write and it really helps me.

[@cocasal001]

Remarkable voice!

[@kendimuchungi5333]

Hauntingly beautiful!!

[@cdsky3]

My Spotify discovery just found this one for me and o.o wow! Had to go look up the symbolism, and was blown away!

[@peacemaker1509]

Très belle chanson!

[@QODAR]

I simply love you!!!!! beautiful❤💙💚💛💜💖💗💞💝

[@zvi1803]

מדהים כל שיר נותן תחושה מדהימה מיוחדת משלו

[@medievalroses]

Thank you for bringing so much magic to the world with your otherworldly voice!

[@Kira6311]

I love the message of the song. So realistic - not that I had an experience like this, but this song should be taught to young girls, so they wouldn't fall so much for jerks (the gardener's sons) and would save themselves the pain and heartbreaks.

[@ellybellyjelly]

Once again, such a breathtakingly beautiful song with a phenomenal voice! Wonderful job, Karliene 😳

[@beverlyhayshouston2770]

❤️❤️❤️

[@mayvidal09]

Beautiful, love your voice!

[@ShannonModrell]

LOVE THIS!

[@patricklechner1]

This is so beautiful! Your music has otherworldly magical powers! Yay!

[@philomenaupston252]

Absolutely beautiful❤

[@operafan14]

Karliene as always, you did such an amazing job on this song. Your voice fits ballads like this exquisitely. Keep on singing and keep up the fantastic work! :)

[@helencorona4213]

que linda musica

[@Thunderer18]

There isn't very much of it, but I'd love to hear your take on 'the Lay of Sir Savien Traviard' from 'The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss.

[@dominikaniky9291]

Beautiful song! :)

[@EllesClorin]

I love this!! It's amazing to see you get better--- there's so much emotion in this song! Keep it up!

[@vicldm13]

Perfect ^-^~

[@SebbyCha]

Have you ever heard the song Maiden wine? It was sung by Spock in TOS Startrek and it reminds me so much of this song it's beautiful!

[@Ahiga]

This was again amazing,always looking forward to hear you sing ty for the video and hope to hear more :)

[@kvinettaf09]

I love your music, as a ginormous Outlander fan myself! Your videos based on the story and soundtracks are really beautiful 😊 I also really love traditional songs from Scotland & Ireland, and think that your vocals and artistry could be suited to doing a beautiful rendition of Wild Mountain Thyme? If you haven't heard of it, I'm sure you'd enjoy it nonetheless! All the best 😊

[@geecole8238]

Oh sht this is nice! Lovely book and lovely song to go with movie adaption :)

[@SoraOfSkye]

You should do more songs for Outlander!

[@Karliene]

SoraOfSkye They're coming soon, don't worry. I have lots and lots of Outlander ideas. :-)

[@Wiederholung1000]

So beeatifu as always ! Your voice is so clear and magical :)

[@VenomChechniski]

Amazing as always

[@tearsoflithium1]

Beautiful!! I love the wordplay! Great job

[@keithmedler537]

I don't have any thyme to be stolen

[@TimeandMonotony]

Keith Medler I've got too much thyme on my hands, it's hard to believe such a calamity.

[@EzmayGraceMusic]

so beautiful. I was inspired to cover the same song from the film. not as well produced as yours but do listen!

[@StarlightGumiho]

Amazing cover! I heard this in the movie recently and thought, wow, wouldn't it be awesome in Karliene sung this. Great minds eh ;)

[@daxyfay]

AH I didn't know you had a cover of this! I heard it originally from an Audible book Darkwater bride and needed to hear it again

[@hld836]

Awesome as always K. *kowtows* Ps you are stunning!

[@johngta7172]

there is music in you voice

[@claug1214]

This is so magical. I love your voice, it's so beautiful!

[@callistaflores1615]

I was so happy to see that you'd done another Celtic piece! They are some of may favorites. I was wondering if you had ever watched Penny Dreadful? There was a folk song that they used in the season 2 trailer that made me think of some of your darker songs. I believe the name of the piece is The Unquiet Grave.

[@YorkyOne]

Both this song and The Unquiet Grave are English folk songs - nothing 'Celtic' about them at all.

[@rawds6422]

Damnnn

[@weronikakarabella9798]

Love it!! :*:*

[@BriseisKenobi]

This is really so gorgeous

[@julietshakespeare89]

love your music! Maybe you could look into making a song from Moulin Rouge.

[@Vertasoie]

Beautiful as always, I have a question. Is "garden" a substitute for heart or for the virginity ?

[@Victoriacariad]

MsLorania The 'Thyme' bit represents virginity, I think 'garden' would be your "lady parts" ;P

[@marniekonker848]

Could you please sing "Lament for Theodred"? It is one of my fav songs in the lord of the rings and I would love to hear it sung by you! You have an awesome voice and I envy you for that!

[@fatimahaidra6250]

wooow it will be my favorite love it too much , plz the lyrics

[@liseverniest7882]

really nice ! (and your new profile picture is sooo cute

[@saulwinchester512]

This is so beautiful! You should do songs from Final Fantasy like "A Place To Call Home"!

[@MateusVIII]

Can you do Poldark themed songs? And when the Witcher 3 comes out we will be needing some of those obviously! Keep up the wonderful work!

[@sleepyowlsleeps]

What about covering "Wanderin' Star?" I kept hearing it from an ad and feel like you'd do a beautiful job with it.

[@fatimahaidra6250]

looove it so much please i want the lyrics

[@Vantablack92]

I remember my only love ... Sara

[@Mangai0301]

[@xornxenophon3652]

Also do not let any man steal your oregano!

[@StormchaserKnight]

It bugs me that he is wearing his sword incorrectly....

[@SpaceDionosaurBlog]

Could you do the parting glass? :)

[@sarahstoepel9955]

Please, make a cover of time after time from cyndi Lauper. *-*

[@johngta7172]

isnt that andy murray in the red jacket?

[@dailyh.2668]

What does thyme mean ?

[@DamnItsJake]

My answer may be a bit late, but here it is: Thyme is a herb. I read that it is a symbol for virginity. It also sounds lile "time". Either way it does make sense. :) hope I could help! Best wishes, Jakob

[@RanbowWarrior1031]

Cover some Enya!!! Please. 💕🍻

[@andressarlc]

Music movie?

[@MaryChrisMaryCdiliapo]

💖ヽ🦋

[@user-kh6rz4qf4g]

go sweety go, no one can catch you or even touch you, run my baby and i will catch you where even you will become

[@albinotatertot]

It's unfortunate that virginity isn't as sacred as it once was...

[@youshimimi]

I love your singing here but.. is the song suggesting that a woman's worth is based on her virginity?? Sorry, but I can't get behind that.

[@seragoodnight7877]

So she should change the lyrics to a problematic song?

[@youshimimi]

Joshua Goodnight where did I said that? ?

[@seragoodnight7877]

youshimimi sorry, a bit of a pet peeve of mine is taking issue with old things because of their outdated values. We have to remember how those times were so we can stay away from that be. I apologize

[@Karliene]

youshimimi Yes, it is really saying that a girl should hold onto her virginity but you have to remember, this is a song from the 17th century when life was very, very different for women. If a girl lost her innocence, she would have become a social outcast. I certainly don't agree with the songs meaning but it's a beautiful piece and I love the melody. I wouldn't want to change the lyrics because they're a little piece of history and they're fascinating. It would be like painting modern clothes over an old portrait. History can't be changed and it shouldn't be brushed under the carpet, we should always remember our past and how far we've come. :-)

[@MerryMerryQuiteContrary]

youshimimi Would you like to get an opened box of chocolates?