| Simon and Garfunkel – Scarborough Fair/Canticle Lyrics | 22 years ago |
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as far as I am aware, the first version of the song sang of a "Whittington Fair" and did not include the subtle yet stabbing harmony about impending war. I had always assumed, given this information, that the song was anti-war, sort of reaching out to those who preach a love of tradition by making their statement an addition to an old popular folk song. It should also be noted that Scarborough is a town in England notorious for it's quick dealings with criminals- being hung without trial. For the meanings of the folk song itself, it seems to be about the loss of a true love; parsley sage rosemary and thyme are all herbs that were used to subdue bitterness in cooking- perhaps these were used to display the mournful lover's wish for a resolution of bitter feelings. |
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| Simon and Garfunkel – Cecilia Lyrics | 22 years ago |
| I have always taken this song to be about his relationship with his music, with the dating type relationship as a well placed metaphor. (taking "Cecilia" as a religious refference to St Cecilia, the patron saint of music; a catholic figure- taking note also that it is quite common to find religious refferences in Simon and Garfunkel's music) | |
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