Are You Going To Scarborough Fair? Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme …

Are you going to Scarborough Fair? Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme Remember me to one who lives there He once was a true love of mine Tell him to make me a cambric shirt Without no seams nor needle work Then you'll be a true love of mine Tell him to find me an acre of land Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme Between the salt water and the sea strands Then you'll be a true love of mine Are you going to Scarborough Fair? Are you going to Scarborough Fair? Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme Remember me to one who lives there He once was a true love of mine Tell him to make me a cambric shirt Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme Without no seams nor needle work Then you'll be a true love of mine Tell him to find me an acre of land Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme Between the salt water and the sea strands Then you'll be a true love of mine Are you going to Scarborough Fair? * The story behind the English folk song, "Scarborough Fair" : A number of theories surround the song lyrics, especially the cooking spices - rosemary, sage, thyme, & parsley. Three of the most popular ones are as follows: Some experts theorize that the song is meant as a riddle for the composer’s lover. The young man is actually dead as the four herbs of parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme were once associated with death. The four herbs are actually ingredients for a love potion used by witches in the medieval times. The mention of the herbs could also be simply to accommodate a line forgotten over time, thereby not really meaning anything in particular. However, the herbs, nonetheless, had serious associations back in the day. Parsley was a symbol of evil and sorcery. Further associations have also been made with hell. Sage is thought to bring the blessings of a long life and possible immortality. There is also a reference to it warding off the effects of the Evil Eye. Rosemary is a great element of love and relationships. As such, it is the primary ingredient of love potions and eliminates love problems. Thyme, the final herb, is of an ethereal significance, believed to get you in touch with fantastic creatures and apparitions. A solid bringer of luck and exuding good vibes, it would also assist in searching for one’s true love. * Music in this footage: Scarborough Fair Singer: 山田タマル Artist: 加藤達也 Album: 青い記憶 * Drone: DJI Mavic Air 2