John Barleycorn

I used to hate that song. I used to think it was a song about two contenders for the throne, John Barleycorn and little Sir John. Sir John's supporters came from the West and killed John Barleycorn, torturing him. Sir John couldn't do it because he was too little. Finally, he grew a long beard and was the "strongest man at last". Everyone liked him, because he was for the people...the huntsmen, the miller, the tinker...

Then, I actually listened to the words and realized that it was something else. But what? I started to think that Little Sir John and John Barleycorn might actually be the same person.

Then, finally, I found it on the Contemplator's website and found out the true origins. Oh, ick!...