I am surprised no one has pointed out a few interchangeable words that are alternated throughout the song. During the "Souverian" Chorus, I believe he is saying "So very young" on every other line; "So very young, the free". Try it next time you listen. Also, more importantly at the end, the word "Alder" is used in place of "Elder" on a few lines. It makes more sense too.
"Under the alders
The older get younger
The younger get over
Over the elders
Under the alders
Bending your branches down"
It's a song about growing old and dying as well as the contrast of youth and age I believe. The trees are used to symbolize age and themes like spring are used to symbolize youth.
"Souverian Souverian the elder
So very young the free
Souverian Souverian we feld her
So very young so very young were we"
I am surprised no one has pointed out a few interchangeable words that are alternated throughout the song. During the "Souverian" Chorus, I believe he is saying "So very young" on every other line; "So very young, the free". Try it next time you listen. Also, more importantly at the end, the word "Alder" is used in place of "Elder" on a few lines. It makes more sense too.
"Under the alders The older get younger The younger get over Over the elders Under the alders Bending your branches down"
It's a song about growing old and dying as well as the contrast of youth and age I believe. The trees are used to symbolize age and themes like spring are used to symbolize youth.
"Souverian Souverian the elder So very young the free Souverian Souverian we feld her So very young so very young were we"