Scarborough Fair - Song of a betrayed lover. Ronnee Fullerton

Scarborough Fair - An old English Ballad. Arranged and performed by Ronnee Fullerton - voice, viola da gamba, guitar, keyboards.
A jilted lover asks someone to ask his ex-love to perform impossible tasks. Only then will she be a 'true love of mine."
Lyrics:
Are you going to Scarborough Fair?
Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme,
Remember me to one who lives there.
For once she was a true love of mine.
Tell her to make me a cambric shirt.
Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme,
Without no seam and fine needlework.
For then she'll be a true love of mine.
Tell her to wash it in yonder dry well.
Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme,
Where water never sprung, nor drop of rain fell.
And then she'll be a true love of mine.
Tell her to dry it on yonder thorn.
Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme,
Which never bore blossom since Adam was born.
And then she'll be a true love of mine.
Are you going to Scarborough Fair?
Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme,
Remember me to one who lives there.
For once she was a true love of mine.

[@vichoy6575]

allways wondered what this wonderful 😪😪old folk song was about thanks Ronnee

[@nuancedmusings-ronneefullerton]

I did too! The words always seemed mysterious. Now knowing what the words mean helps me with the sentiments that are timeless if you have ever been jilted in love.

[@davewilson9738]

Its a duet? A back and forth between two lovers...

[@brianhodgson9547]

Do you know who the lovers were, their names ???

[@nuancedmusings-ronneefullerton]

No I don't, but that would be interesting!

[@brianhodgson9547]

@@nuancedmusings-ronneefullerton Over the years, there has been articles in papers outlining the back story to countless songs, so i was just curious .... i would love to know the back story to Terry Jacks song 'Black sheep of the family'

[@brianhodgson9547]

@@nuancedmusings-ronneefullerton sorry Terry Jack's 'Seasons in the Sun'

[@nuancedmusings-ronneefullerton]

@@brianhodgson9547 I don't know the song, but will look into it. You have me curious. If I find out I will definitely let you know. Thank you!

[@nuancedmusings-ronneefullerton]

@@brianhodgson9547 ok I will look into the song and meaning. I love finding new songs and finding out what they mean as well!

[@nancyomalley6286]

This song is a trap the guy is setting on the girl! He's 'asking her to do these tasks, that are only possible by magic. If she succeeds, then he'll call her out as a 'witch'!

[@fulteacup]

Grim!