Seeds Of Love
Divers / Loreena McKennitt Lyrics


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I sowed the seeds of love
I sowed them in the spring
I gathered them up in the morning so clear
When the small birds so sweetly sing
When the small birds so sweetly sing

The gardener was standing by
I asked him to choose for me
He chose for me the violet, the lily and the pink
But those I refused all three
But those I refused all three

The violet I did not like
Because it bloomed so soon
The lily and the pink I really over-think
So I thought I would wait till June
So I thought I would wait till June

In June there was a red rose bud
That is the flower for me
I often times have plucked that red rose bud
Till I gained the willow tree
Till I gained the willow tree

The willow tree will twist
The willow tree will twine
I often have wished I was in the young man's arms
Who once had the arms of mine
Who once had the arms of mine

I sowed the seeds of love
I sowed them in the spring
I gathered them up in the morning so soon




When the small birds so sweetly sing
When the small birds so sweetly sing

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Seeds of Love" describe a woman who metaphorically sows the seeds of love in the spring and eagerly waits for them to bloom. She enlists the help of a gardener to choose the best flowers for her, but ultimately decides to reject the violet, lily, and pink. Instead, she waits for the month of June to arrive, where she finds a red rose bud that she plucks until she gains the willow tree. The willow tree symbolizes the man she once loved and longs to be in his arms again.


The song has a melancholic tone, and the lyrics imply that the woman had a relationship with the man in the past, but it ended. She remembers him fondly and yearns to be with him again. The symbolism of the flowers reinforces this theme, as the rejected flowers represent the past and the rose bud and willow tree represent the present and future.


Overall, "Seeds of Love" is a hauntingly beautiful song about lost love and finding hope in new beginnings.


Line by Line Meaning

I sowed the seeds of love
I started a relationship with someone, planting the seeds of love


I sowed them in the spring
I started the relationship in a time of new beginnings, hoping for growth


I gathered them up in the morning so clear
I looked after the relationship and nurtured it, picking up the pieces when things were going well


When the small birds so sweetly sing
When everything was calm and peaceful, and there was no trouble in sight


The gardener was standing by
There were people around who could potentially influence my decision


I asked him to choose for me
I sought the advice of others, hoping to make the right decision


He chose for me the violet, the lily and the pink
The advice I was given was not what I wanted, but I considered it


But those I refused all three
Ultimately, I chose not to follow the advice given to me, as it didn't feel right


The violet I did not like
Of the options given to me, one was too hasty and not what I wanted


Because it bloomed so soon
It seemed like this relationship would end quickly and there was no future


The lily and the pink I really over-think
The other options didn't feel quite right, as I was second-guessing everything


So I thought I would wait till June
I decided to wait a little longer and see if something better came along


In June there was a red rose bud
Eventually, someone else caught my eye and I became interested in them


That is the flower for me
This new person felt right and I was hopeful that it could grow into something special


I often times have plucked that red rose bud
I pursued this new relationship actively, enjoying every moment with them


Till I gained the willow tree
Eventually, my pursuit paid off and the relationship became more serious and long-lasting


The willow tree will twist
A long-term relationship has its ups and downs, and the twist represents the challenges one might face


The willow tree will twine
However, the relationship can also be flexible and bend to withstand these challenges


I often have wished I was in the young man's arms
Sometimes, I might think back on past relationships and wish things had gone differently


Who once had the arms of mine
Remembering how good things were in the past and how it feels to be loved


I sowed the seeds of love
Ultimately, I took a chance on love and pursued something I was passionate about


I sowed them in the spring
I started the relationship full of hope and enthusiasm


I gathered them up in the morning so soon
I worked hard to make the relationship grow and improve at every opportunity


When the small birds so sweetly sing
Those moments when everything is in harmony and both parties are happy




Lyrics © Phonographic Digital Limited (PDL), BMG Rights Management, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ASHLEY HUTCHINGS, TRADITIONAL, ROGER WILSON, SIMON CARE, EMILY SLADE

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