Scarborough Faire
Traditional. Arr. Peter McGowan

I found some interesting information that may explain the meaning behind the lyrics, Parsley, Sage, Rosemary, and Thyme

Parsley has been used as a digestant, which should take the bitterness out of certain food. Some medieval physicians used this herb in a spiritual manner.

Sage is renowned as a symbol of power.

Rosemary represents fidelity, love, and remembrance and is therefore often used in traditional wedding customs. Also: Rosemary for remembrance.

Thyme symbolizes courage and thus found its way into heraldry.

Are you goin' to Scarborough Faire
Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme
Remember me to the one the who lives there
She once was a true love of mine

Tell her to buy me an acre of land
Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme
Between the salt water and the sea strand
Then she'll be a true love of mine

Are you goin' to Scarborough Faire
Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme
Remember me to the one the who lives there
She once was a true love of mine

Are you goin' Are you goin"
Are you goin' to the faire

Love imposes impossible tasks
Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme
But not anymore than true love would ask
She once was a true love of mine