The song is about unrequited love, with the singer addressing their love ("my lady Greensleeves") who has wronged and cast them off despite the singer having loved them for a long time and taking delight in their company. Greensleeves was the singer's heart of gold, joy, and delight.
The song is about unrequited love, with the singer addressing their love ("my lady Greensleeves") who has wronged and cast them off despite the singer having loved them for a long time and taking delight in their company. Greensleeves was the singer's heart of gold, joy, and delight.
The song is about unrequited love, with the singer addressing their love ("my lady Greensleeves") who has wronged and cast them off despite the singer having loved them for a long time and taking delight in their company. Greensleeves was the singer's heart of gold, joy, and delight.
to cast me off discourteously, for I have loved you so long delighting in your company. Greensleeves was all my joy, Greensleeves was my delight, Greensleeves was my heart of gold and who but my lady Greensleeves.