Willows Song (along with Gently Johnny off the same soundtrack), was possibly the first 'folk song' I learned to sing a few months back. Apart from the euphemistic line which goes: 'Our maid can milk a bull' - which puts me in mind of classic fertility cult imagery. The most intesting line by far is the one which runs: 'Would you have a wondrous sight, The Midday Sun at Midnight.' And while I know little enough about occult symbolism, I know the Midnight Sun, is an image used in certain circles. Though what it means, I haven't a clue. Irrespective of all that, can't see me wanting to sing Willows Song ever again, I've just heard it too many damned times!
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