Lyric discussion by Alina 

Cover art for Scarborough Fair lyrics by Sarah Brightman

To me, this song is all about insecurity. The lover, paranoid that her partner is not in love with them any more, convinces themself that the more their partner gives them in the form of material possessions, then the closer they will be emotionally. (note- I wrote 'them' instead of s/he because on my 'very best of...' album, she is singing about a man.)