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 Bunch of thyme is a traditional Irish folksong but versions may also be found in Britain. It is closely connected with another song using symbols, "The Seeds of Love." In the present song, thyme is a symbol for virginity and chastity. (Loesberg III, 76).
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Údar gan ainm Taraigí béithe óg 's caomh 'S sibhse atá i mbláth bhur shaoil Bí faireach 's coinnig do gharraí séimh Ná lig d'aon fhear goidead bhur dtím Curfá Mar is rud luachmhar é an tím Beireann tím gach rud chun m'intinn Tím le bhlas'na ilghnéith', in éineacht len' áthas Tím, beireann sé gach rud chun m'intinn Bhí dornán tím agam uair A cheap mé riamh nach meathadh Ach tháinig mairnéalach drúisiúil de thaisme im' threo 'S ghoid sé mo dhornán tím uaim Athuair Curfá Thug an mairnéalach rós dom-sa Rós nach meathadh anois ná riamh Thug sé dom é chun a choinneáil im' chuimhne An uair a thóg sé uaim mo thím Athuair Curfá |
Traditional Come all ye maidens young and fair And you that are blooming in your prime Always beware and keep your garden fair Let no man steal away your thyme
Chorus:
Once I had a bunch of thyme Repeat Chorus
The sailor gave to me a rose Repeat Chorus
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