Symbolism

This folk song could be in the Christmas section as it refers to Christ's birth, but I chose to post it seperately. It's a strange story which makes you realize that there must be a lot more going on here than a walk through an orchard. I'm sorry this song is incomplete, but just to point out a few things from what I have.

Berries and Cherries: perhaps bringing ideas of Fertility? Perhaps the red of the berries ref. to Christ's future sacrifice?

And what is going on with the baby talking to Joseph from Mary's womb? (Oh, and side note: Joseph as "old man" is a good indicator that this song is quite old. Joseph often was depicted as old as far back -at least- as the Renaissance, probably to preserve the image of Mary as virginal. If Joseph was a strapping young man, then it implied that the couple was probably getting along pretty well...you know. BUT if he was old then Joseph was not auto-connected to Mary as her husband per se, more like her kindly grandfather.