Wild Mountain Thyme
Papa M Lyrics


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O the springtime is a-coming
And the leaves are sweetly blooming
And the wild mountain thyme
Grows among the purple heather
Will you go, mama, go
And we'll all go together
To pull wild mountain thyme
All across the purple heather
Will you go, my sweet potato, go
I will build my love a tower
By yon crystal flowing fountain
And on it I shall pile
All the flowers of the mountain
If my true love will not go
Then I'll surely find another
To pull wild mountain thyme
All across the purple heather
Will you go, sugar, go
And we'll all go together
To pull wild mountain thyme
All across the blooming heather
Will you go, lover, go
I will build my love a shelter
By yon clear mountain stream
And my true love shall be the fairest
That the summer sun has ever seen
And we'll all go together
To pull wild mountain thyme




All across the blurple heather
Will you go, lover, go

Overall Meaning

The song "Wild Mountain Thyme" by Papa M is a celebration of springtime and the beauty of nature. The lyrics paint a picture of blooming flowers, wild thyme growing among the purple heather, and a crystal flowing fountain. The singer invites their loved one to go with them to pull wild mountain thyme and enjoy the beauty of the surroundings together. However, if their current love interest is unwilling to accompany them, they will find another to join them in the adventure.


The song is filled with poetic imagery that is both descriptive and emotional. The singer's desire to build a tower for their true love, and fill it with flowers from the mountain, is a testament to their deep feelings for the person they are addressing. The repetition of the chorus, "Will you go, (my sweet potato/sugar/lover) go, and we'll all go together, to pull wild mountain thyme, all across the (purple/blooming) heather," adds a sense of urgency and excitement to the invitation.


Overall, "Wild Mountain Thyme" is a joyous celebration of nature and the bonds of love. It captures the beauty of springtime and the desire for companionship and adventure.


Line by Line Meaning

O the springtime is a-coming
The season of spring is upon us


And the leaves are sweetly blooming
The plants are thriving and bearing fruit


And the wild mountain thyme
A wild herb is growing freely in the mountains


Grows among the purple heather
It can be found among the other wild flowers in the region


Will you go, mama, go
Would you like to join me, mother?


And we'll all go together
We'll be doing this as a group


To pull wild mountain thyme
We'll be harvesting the herb


All across the purple heather
We'll be covering the entire region


Will you go, my sweet potato, go
Would you like to join me, my love?


I will build my love a tower
I will create something grand for my beloved


By yon crystal flowing fountain
Next to the clear and beautiful waterfall


And on it I shall pile
I will decorate it with


All the flowers of the mountain
All the beautiful flowers from the surrounding mountains


If my true love will not go
If my beloved doesn't want to come along


Then I'll surely find another
I will definitely find someone else to keep me company


To pull wild mountain thyme
To harvest the herb


All across the purple heather
All across the purple heather


Will you go, sugar, go
Would you like to come along, sweetheart?


And we'll all go together
We'll be doing this as a group


To pull wild mountain thyme
To harvest the herb


All across the blooming heather
All across the blooming heather


Will you go, lover, go
Would you like to come along, my love?


I will build my love a shelter
I will create a home for my beloved


By yon clear mountain stream
Next to the clear mountain stream


And my true love shall be the fairest
My beloved will be the most beautiful


That the summer sun has ever seen
More beautiful than any other person the summer sun has ever shone upon


And we'll all go together
We'll be doing this as a group


To pull wild mountain thyme
To harvest the herb


All across the blurple heather
All across the blurple heather


Will you go, lover, go
Would you like to come along, my love?




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN BALDRY, DAVID JOHNSTONE

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