Rose of Sharon Lyrics

Lyric discussion by thomthom7 

Cover art for Rose of Sharon lyrics by Mumford & Sons

Starting point: could be a reference to Steinbeck's hero character Rosasharn (Grapes of Wrath). could be a reference to the biblical 'flower of the field'.

I guess both.

Mumford uses Steinbeck references quite often (Dust Bowl Dance, Hopeless Wanderer, Timshel)

My Interpretation