Scarborough Fair

The song 'Scarborough Fair,' performed by AURORA, is a rendition of a traditional English ballad that dates back to the late medieval period. The lyrics speak of Scarborough Fair, a large trading event in the town of Scarborough, which was a gathering place for merchants from all over England and other countries. The refrain 'Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme' represents not only herbs but also symbolizes virtues such as comfort, strength, love, and courage respectively. These herbs were believed to have properties that could remove bitterness and sadness, which ties into the song's themes of love and reminiscence.

The song's narrative revolves around a series of impossible tasks given to a former lover. The speaker asks the listener to relay these tasks to their ex-lover, stating that if these tasks are completed, he will once again be her true love. The tasks, such as making a shirt without seams or needlework, washing it where there is no water, and buying an acre of land between the sea and the beach, are paradoxical and cannot be accomplished. These tasks are metaphorical, representing the idea that the love they once shared is as impossible to rekindle as the tasks are to complete. It's a poignant reflection on lost love and the longing for what cannot be had again.

AURORA's ethereal voice and the haunting melody give the song a melancholic and introspective quality. The repetition of the refrain with the herbs serves as a reminder of the cyclical nature of love and loss. The song, through its allegorical lyrics, invites listeners to ponder the complexities of relationships and the often-unattainable nature of idealized love.