Wild Mountain Thyme
The Byrds Lyrics
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And the leaves are sweetly turning
And the wild mountain thyme
Blooms across the purple heather
Will you go, lassie, go
If you will not go with me
I will surely find anotherTo pull wild mountain thyme
All across the purple heather
Will you go, lassie, go
And we'll all go together
To pull wild mountain thyme
All across the purple heather
Will you go, lassie, go
And we'll all go together
To pull wild mountain thyme
All across the purple heather
Will you go, lassie, go
The lyrics of the song Wild Mountain Thyme by The Byrds express the pure beauty and simplicity of nature itself. The song begins with the arrival of summer and the turning of leaves inviting the listener to experience the tranquility and freshness that comes with the season. The lyrics then speak about the wild mountain thyme that blooms across the heather. This imagery of blooming thyme in the wild mountains exudes a sense of freedom and liberation.
The second stanza hints at the presence of someone, possibly a lover who the singer is inviting to share the experience with. The repetition of "Will you go, lassie, go" emphasizes the urgency and the desire of the singer to have his companion with him in the mountains. The chorus represents the sheer joy and excitement that comes with spending time amidst the beautiful scenery with someone you love.
Overall, the lyrics of Wild Mountain Thyme evoke feelings of yearning, freedom, and love for nature. The song is a perfect representation of the romanticism that was prevalent in the 60s and continues to captivate listeners to this day.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, the summer time is coming
The season of summer is fast approaching.
And the leaves are sweetly turning
The leaves on the trees are changing color in a pleasant way.
And the wild mountain thyme
A specific type of herb that grows in the mountains.
Blooms across the purple heather
The thyme is blooming and covering the purple flowers on the heather plant.
Will you go, lassie, go
Asking the person addressed if they want to come along.
If you will not go with me
If the person addressed chooses not to come along with the singer.
I will surely find another
The singer will find someone else to go with instead.
To pull wild mountain thyme
To gather the thyme that grows on the mountainside.
All across the purple heather
The thyme is growing and covering the purple flowers on the heather plant.
And we'll all go together
Everyone who wants to join in the gathering of the thyme will go together.
To pull wild mountain thyme
To gather the thyme that grows on the mountainside.
All across the purple heather
The thyme is growing and covering the purple flowers on the heather plant.
Will you go, lassie, go
Asking the person addressed once again if they want to come along.
And we'll all go together
Everyone who wants to join in the gathering of the thyme will go together.
To pull wild mountain thyme
To gather the thyme that grows on the mountainside.
All across the purple heather
The thyme is growing and covering the purple flowers on the heather plant.
Will you go, lassie, go
Asking the person addressed for the final time if they want to come along.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Roger McGuinn
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@scottfrench2061
The Byrds were the greatest American rock band. Created two vital rock genres, had a unique and hugely influential sound, made a series of astoundingly great albums over six years, created some of the most beautiful music of the rock era.
@michaelwilcox6090
@Scott French
Well said Scott you've persuaded me. There were so many great bands at the time.
@kmslegal7808
hopefully Jim McGuinn will start touring again after Covid. He puts on a great show and his stories are wonderful
@munimathbypeterfelton6251
@@kmslegal7808 Yeah, I hope to be able to see and meet him live one day. On top of being such a stellar musician and storyteller, he is also enormously articulate. I love hearing him being interviewed.
@davyroger3773
The Doors beg to differ
@erdwest
What amazes me is that so many folk tunes were a large part of their repertoire. The public stil loved trad and contemporary folk but they were clearly ready for new interpretations. Their inclusion of I Stand At Every Door is one few recording of this incredible anti war song from a childs view who was burned to death at Hiroshima.
@RonaldDittrich-zc8ov
the memory of the byrds stays with me and i am 72
@jonsebastian4823
Yeah Ron me too. 12 string intro Tambourine Man turned my grey cells into scrambled egg ,been that way ever since, 73 and counting He He He
@lauraroberts2250
I'm with you, boys! 72 and still loving their sound.
@MissGaelSML
Same here!