Brian Sullivan, Arthur Hinds, Larry Morris and Clyde Gilbert formed Emerald… Read Full Bio ↴Brian Sullivan, Arthur Hinds, Larry Morris and Clyde Gilbert formed Emerald Rose in late 1996. Sharing a common interest in ancient religions, musical styles, fantasy, and Celtic mythology, the four began to explore music as another creative outlet for their combined talents. After a few jam sessions around the campfire with friends and families, the band performed their first live professional gig on St. Patrick's Day, 1997. Inspired by the energy the four created together on stage and in the studio, Emerald Rose released their first self-titled CD in 1998. Since then, Emerald Rose have released three independently produced CDs: "Bending Tradition" (2000), "Fire in the Head - Emerald Rose Live!" (2002), and "Celtic Crescent" (2003). http://www.emeraldrose.com/

Wild Mountain Thyme
Emerald Rose Lyrics

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Oh, the summer time is coming,
And the trees are blooming,
And the wild mountain thyme
Grows around the blooming heather.

Will you go, lassie, will you go?
And we'll all go together
To pull wild mountain thyme

All around the blooming heather,
Will you go, lassie, go?
I will build my love a bower
By yon clear and crystal fountain,
And all around the bower,
I'll pile flowers from the mountain.

If my true love, she won't have me,
I will surely find another
To pull wild mountain thyme
All around the blooming heather.

Oh, the summertime is coming
And thre trees are blooming

And the wild mountain thyme
Grows around the blooming heather.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Wild Mountain Thyme by Emerald Rose capture the essence of a romantic summer adventure in the mountains. The song describes the beauty of the surroundings as the summer arrives, with trees blooming and wild thyme growing around the heather. The main character of the song is addressing a woman, whom he refers to as "lassie," and asks her if she wants to go with him to pull wild mountain thyme all around the blooming heather. He intends to build a bower for his love by a crystal clear fountain and pile flowers from the mountains all around it.

The sense of fulfilment and happiness is evident in the lyric. However, the romantic uncertainty is equally present throughout the song. The main character is not sure of his love's feelings towards him, and he fears rejection. But he is resolved that if his true love does not accept him, he will find someone else to pull wild mountain thyme all around the blooming heather. The song's melody and lyrics capture the Irish and Scottish folk music essence with its upbeat rhythm and storytelling.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh, the summer time is coming,
Summer is fast approaching

And the trees are blooming,
The trees are flowering

And the wild mountain thyme
Wild thyme is growing

Grows around the blooming heather.
It grows near the heather that is flowering.

Will you go, lassie, will you go?
Would you like to come, lassie?

And we'll all go together
And we'll all go as a group

To pull wild mountain thyme
To pick the wild thyme

All around the blooming heather,
From around the flowering heather

Will you go, lassie, go?
Would you like to come with us?

I will build my love a bower
I will create a shelter for my lover

By yon clear and crystal fountain,
Next to the clear and pristine fountain