McKennitt blends world-music with folk, Celtic and exotic Mediterranean sounds using instruments such as the hurdy gurdy, kanoun, uilleann pipes, Turkish clarinet, bouzouki and nyckelharpa alongside traditional instruments like guitar, drums and bass and the harp, piano and accordion, the three instruments she plays.
Born in Morden, Manitoba, Canada in February 17, 1957, Loreena moved to Stratford, Ontario, Canada in 1981, where she still resides. She has acted and sung in, and composed music for, Stratford Festival of Canada productions ranging from The Tempest (1982) to The Merchant Of Venice (2001).
Her recording career began in 1985 with the album Elemental. In the fledgling years of her label Quinlan Road, Loreena ran its operations from her kitchen table, selling recordings by mail order and producing her own concert tours across the country. Quinlan Road's catalogue is currently distributed around the world by Warner Music (US), Universal Music (Canada and other territories including Italy and Spain) and a number of independents including Keltia Music (France) and SPV (Germany).
Seeds Of Love
Loreena McKennitt Lyrics
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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
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
In Loreena McKennitt's song "Seeds of Love," the singer describes sowing the seeds of love during the spring and gathering them up in the morning when the birds sing sweetly. The singer then seeks the advice of a gardener in choosing flowers, but ultimately selects the red rose bud in June, giving up the violet, lily, and pink. Finally, the singer reflects on the willow tree, which they wish they were wrapped in the arms of the one they love.
The song can be interpreted as a reflection on the complexities and challenges of love. The singer carefully chooses which flowers will represent their love, rejecting those that are too transient or overthought but ultimately waiting patiently for the right one to bloom. The willow tree can be seen as a symbol of the twists and turns of relationships, as the singer looks back on past loves and longs for the embrace of someone who once held them.
The lyrics also convey a sense of melancholy and nostalgia, as the singer reflects on past loves and romantic moments. The repetition of the opening and closing lines, "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," emphasizes the cyclical nature of love and the inevitability of heartbreak and new beginnings.
Overall, "Seeds of Love" is a thoughtful and introspective exploration of the complexities and challenges of love, framed with beautiful imagery and wistful longing.
Line by Line Meaning
I sowed the seeds of love
I planted the seeds of love in my heart
I sowed them in the spring
I planted them at a time of new beginnings
I gathered them up in the morning so clear
I collected my thoughts in the clarity of the morning
When the small birds so sweetly sing
When nature's beauty inspired me
The gardener was standing by
A wise person watched over me
I asked him to choose for me
I sought guidance from the wise person
He chose for me the violet, the lily and the pink
The wise person offered me traditional choices for love
But those I refused all three
I rejected the traditional choices for love
The violet I did not like
I did not want a love that ended quickly
Because it bloomed so soon
Because it did not last long enough
The lily and the pink I really over-think
I thought too much about the traditional types of love
So I thought I would wait till June
I decided to wait for something newer and better
In June there was a red rose bud
I found a new love in summertime
That is the flower for me
This new love is the right choice for me
I often times have plucked that red rose bud
I cherish this new love
Till I gained the willow tree
Until I found true, lasting love
The willow tree will twist
True love can withstand the test of time
The willow tree will twine
Love can grow and change, but remain strong
I often have wished I was in the young man's arms
I have missed a past love
Who once had the arms of mine
But I have found a new love now
I sowed the seeds of love
Love is something that we cultivate and grow within ourselves
I sowed them in the spring
Love takes root in the spring of new beginnings
I gathered them up in the morning so soon
We must tend to our love early and often
When the small birds so sweetly sing
When nature reminds us of the beauty of love
Lyrics © Phonographic Digital Limited (PDL), BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ASHLEY HUTCHINGS, TRADITIONAL, ROGER WILSON, SIMON CARE, EMILY SLADE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@in3sun2
Seeds Of Love / Loreena Mckennitt
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
난 사랑의 씨앗을 뿌렸지요
봄에 사랑의 씨를 뿌렸어요
너무나 맑은 아침에 모두 거두어 들였어요
작은 새들이 감미롭게 노래하던 때
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
곁에 서 있던 정원사에게
나를 위해 꽃을 골라달라고 부탁했어요
그는 나를 위해 제비꽃, 백합 그리고 분홍꽃을 골라주었죠
하지만 난 모두 거절하고 말았어요
The violet I did not like
Because it bloomed so soon
The lily and the pink I really overthink
So I thought I would wait till June
So I thought I would wait till June
제비꽃을 좋아하지 않은 이유는
너무 빨리 활짝 피기 때문 이었어요
백합과 분홍꽃은 정말 곰곰히 생각해봐야 했어요
그래서 6월이 될 때까지 기다려야겠다고 생각했죠
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
6월에 피어난 한 송이의 붉은 장미 봉우리
그 꽃이 바로 날 위한 꽃이에요
난 가끔은 그 붉은 장미 봉우리를 땄지요
내가 버드나무를 얻게 될 때까지
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
버드나무는 뒤틀려 엉키겠죠
난 그 청년의 품안에 있었으면 하고 가끔은 바라기도 했어요
한때는 나의 품안에 있었던
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
난 사랑의 씨앗을 뿌렸어요
봄에 사랑의 씨를 뿌렸지요
아침이 되자 곧 모두 거두어 들였어요
작은 새들이 아주 달콤하게 노래하던 때요
@irysirys3694
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Zasiałam ziarno miłości
Zasiałam je na wiosnę
Zebrałam je rano tak wyraźnie
Kiedy małe ptaszki tak słodko śpiewają
Ogrodnik stał obok
Poprosiłam go, żeby wybrał dla mnie
On dla mnie nazbieral fiołki, lilie i róże
Ale odmówiłam wszystkim trzem
Fiolet mi się nie podobał
Bo zakwitł tak szybko
Lilia i róż to one naprawdę byly do przemyślenia
Pomyślałam więc, że poczekam do czerwca
W czerwcu był pączek czerwonej róży
To jest dla mnie kwiat
Często zrywałam te czerwone pąki róży
Dopóki nie zdobyłam wierzby
Wierzba się skręci
Wierzba będzie się splatać
Często żałowałam, że nie jestem w ramionach młodego człowieka
Kto kiedyś miał moje ramiona?
Zasiałam ziarno miłości
Zasiałam je na wiosnę
Zebrałam je rano tak szybko
Kiedy małe ptaszki tak słodko śpiewają
🌹
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@dianecollins9426
Love Lorena’s voice ❤The words are so meaningful 😊❤
@in3sun2
Seeds Of Love / Loreena Mckennitt
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
난 사랑의 씨앗을 뿌렸지요
봄에 사랑의 씨를 뿌렸어요
너무나 맑은 아침에 모두 거두어 들였어요
작은 새들이 감미롭게 노래하던 때
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
곁에 서 있던 정원사에게
나를 위해 꽃을 골라달라고 부탁했어요
그는 나를 위해 제비꽃, 백합 그리고 분홍꽃을 골라주었죠
하지만 난 모두 거절하고 말았어요
The violet I did not like
Because it bloomed so soon
The lily and the pink I really overthink
So I thought I would wait till June
So I thought I would wait till June
제비꽃을 좋아하지 않은 이유는
너무 빨리 활짝 피기 때문 이었어요
백합과 분홍꽃은 정말 곰곰히 생각해봐야 했어요
그래서 6월이 될 때까지 기다려야겠다고 생각했죠
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
6월에 피어난 한 송이의 붉은 장미 봉우리
그 꽃이 바로 날 위한 꽃이에요
난 가끔은 그 붉은 장미 봉우리를 땄지요
내가 버드나무를 얻게 될 때까지
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
버드나무는 뒤틀려 엉키겠죠
난 그 청년의 품안에 있었으면 하고 가끔은 바라기도 했어요
한때는 나의 품안에 있었던
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
난 사랑의 씨앗을 뿌렸어요
봄에 사랑의 씨를 뿌렸지요
아침이 되자 곧 모두 거두어 들였어요
작은 새들이 아주 달콤하게 노래하던 때요
@Teddyb1939
This is so lovely, known the song for a long time, beautiful version.
@roxannekabotsky2997
Which album is this from please? I haven't heard it before and I would love to get it.
@Teddyb1939
Roxanne Kabotsky A midwinter nights dream
@TosiaCeglarek
Pięknie śpiewa i piękne video... Dziękuję
@carolinareguerofullier6595
Magnífica si música su voz, su interpretación y cada una de las imágenes que acompañan a este genial video. Mil gracias por compartirlo. ¡FELICITACIONES!
@butelusmagnus
perfect music and voice from Loreena McKennitt. i used to listen to her for so many years...nice video and wonderful pictures..thank you so much for posting this song here...i do really enjoy it...
@kerrfal
One of her best songs ever....
@lauratasistro4557
I LOVE this song...