Mary, Mary (Musical Arrangement)

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Mary, Mary, quite contrary,
How does your garden grow?
With silver bells, and cockle shells,
And pretty maids all in a row
The nursery rhyme "Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary" has a darker history than many people realize. Here's some background on the origins of this seemingly innocent children's song:
The rhyme is believed to date back to the 16th century and is thought to be a veiled reference to Queen Mary I of England, also known as "Bloody Mary." The lyrics are believed to contain coded references to the persecution of Protestants during her reign:
- "Mary, Mary, quite contrary" - This likely refers to Queen Mary I, who was a staunch Catholic and cracked down on Protestants.
- "How does your garden grow?" - This is thought to be a reference to the execution methods used during her reign, such as burning Protestants at the stake (the "garden" of religious martyrs).
- "Silver bells and cockle shells" - The "silver bells" may refer to the thumb screws used to torture prisoners, while the "cockle shells" likely refer to the scallop shells used in the Catholic pilgrim's badge, a symbol of persecution.
- "Pretty maids all in a row" - This is believed to be a reference to the many Protestant women who were executed by Queen Mary I.
So in summary, the nursery rhyme appears to be a dark, coded critique of the violent religious persecution that took place under the rule of Queen Mary I in 16th century England. The seemingly innocuous lyrics actually conceal a grim historical reality.
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