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Lowlands of Holland

from The Maiden​’​s Lament by Bronwyn Claire Asha

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Written at the beginning of the 18th century possibly by a young woman from Galloway in Scotland. This is a Scottish folk song telling the tale of a young woman left behind mourning the loss of her lover who has drowned at sea. It is not clear (and it is contested) whether or not the geographic location referred to in the ballad is the particularly rough crossing on the North Sea or the West Indies or even a place in Australia, which was called New Holland at the time. Either way, our protagonist is bereft and refuses to adorn herself or marry again.

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The love that I have chosen I therewith be content
The salt sea shall be frozen before that I repent
Repent it shall I never until the day I die
But the lowlands of Holland has twined my love and I.

My love lies in the salt sea and I am on the side
It's enough to break a young thing's heart that lately was a bride.
But lately was a bonny bride with pleasure in her e'e.
But the lowlands of Holland have twined my love and me.

My love has built a bonny ship and set her on the sea
With none but twenty mariners to bear her company
But the weary wind began to rise, the sea began to roll,
And my love and his bonny ship turned withershins about.

My love has built another ship and set her on the sea,
With seven score good mariners all for to bring her in.
But there's three score of them have sunk and three score dead at sea
And the lowlands of Holland have twined my love and I.

Shall not a quiff come on my head, nor comb come through my hair
Shall neither coal nor candlelight shine in my bower mair.
And neither shall I marry until the day I die,
For I never had a love but one and he's drowned in the sea.

“Oh hold your tongue my daughter dear, be still and be content.
There's men enough in Galloway, you need not sore lament.”
“Oh there's men enough in Galloway, alas there's none for me
For I never had a love but one and he's drowned in the sea.”

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from The Maiden​’​s Lament, released December 5, 2022

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Bronwyn Claire Asha British Columbia

Bronwyn Claire Asha is a Canadian multi-instrumental folk artist. Her music breathes new life into the traditional folk ballad genre, and her unique arrangements of traditional songs on fiddle, guitar, harmonium and banjo with loop effects create a sound that feels both elemental and ancient. Her live performances combine storytelling and history for a powerful and engaging listening experience. ... more

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