Rose In The Mor
Qntal Lyrics


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,,Im Moor liegt eine Frau seit sieben Tagen,
was war ihre Speise, was war ihr Getränk?
Die Blumen, das Quellwasser
Wo war ihre Wohnung?
Bei den Lilien und den Rosen"

Maiden in the mor lay,
in the mor lay,
sevenight fulle, sevenight fulle.
maiden in the mor lay,
in the mor lay,
sevenightes fulle and a day.

Welle was hire mete,
what was hire mete?
the primerole and the-
the primerole and the violet.

Welle was hire dring.
what was hire dring?
the chelde water of the-
the chelde water of the welle spring.

Welle was hire bour.
what was hire bour?
the red rose and the-
the red rose and the lilie flour.





[Text: Anonym, England]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Qntal's song "Rose in the Mor" are adapted from an anonymous English poem that dates back to the 14th century. The song tells the story of a young maiden who lies in the marsh for seven nights and a day, with only flowers and spring water to nourish her. The lyrics ask what she ate (primrose and violet), what she drank (spring water), and where she lived (among the lilies and roses).


The story of the maiden in the mor has been interpreted in multiple ways. Some see it as a romantic love story, where the maiden is waiting for her lover to return. Others see it as a symbol of death and rebirth, with the maiden emerging from the marsh renewed and transformed.


Musically, Qntal's version of "Rose in the Mor" is haunting and atmospheric, capturing the mystery and melancholy of the lyrics. The song features traditional medieval instruments such as the hurdy-gurdy, harp, and recorder, giving it an authentic medieval sound.


Line by Line Meaning

Maiden in the mor lay, in the mor lay, sevenight fulle, sevenight fulle.
A young woman has been lying in the moor for seven full nights, seven full nights.


Welle was hire mete, what was hire mete? the primerole and the- the primerole and the violet.
What did she eat? She ate the primrose and the violet.


Welle was hire dring. what was hire dring? the chelde water of the- the chelde water of the welle spring.
What did she drink? She drank from the child water of the wellspring.


Welle was hire bour. what was hire bour? the red rose and the- the red rose and the lilie flour.
Where was her dwelling? It was among the red rose and the lily flower.




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Jack Cromwell

Absofuckinglutely beautiful song.

LutennCom

such good souvenirs.. Me and Anne-Lise, in Jena (DE)
do you remember the "french hotel" truck and the champagne to thank u all ? oh ! and before that, the "twix" break offer, it was so kind Sigrid :) u rock on a Roller !!

Marcel Strömer | FM STROEMER

wunderschön