Annie Lennox - The Holly And The Ivy [tekst, tłumaczenie i interpretacja piosenki]

[Verse 1]
The holly and the ivy
When they are both full grown
Of all trees that are in the wood
The holly bears the crown

[Chorus]
O, the rising of the sun
And the running of the deer
The playing of the merry organ
Sweet singing in the choir

[Verse 2]
The holly bears a blossom
As white as lily flow'r
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ
To be our dear Saviour

[Chorus]

[Verse 3]
The holly bears a berry
As red as any blood
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ
To do poor sinners good

[Chorus]

[Verse 4]
The holly bears a prickle
As sharp as any thorn
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ
On Christmas Day in the morn

[Chorus]

[Verse 5]
The holly bears a bark
As bitter as the gall
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ
For to redeem us all

[Chorus]

[Verse 6]
The holly and the ivy
When they are both full grown
Of all trees that are in the wood
The holly bears the crown

[Chorus]