As for the dreadful Wicker Man-ish imagery.

Lol, well I misread that quite badly..


Actually you were right the first time - it is brilliant imagery. I meant "dreadful" as in "inspiring dread" - not as in "not another Wicker Man knock-off!"

If you're new to the song, track down Tony Capstick's version if you can; otherwise June Tabor's (on Youtube) is probably the best.