Holiday Ayo - Some people must be familiar with the lyrics of this song. Especially for parents whose children usually watch the Cocomelon YouTube channel. London Bridge is Falling Down is a children's song usually sung in the game which became popular in 19th century England and the United States.

Did you know, it turns out that this song has a scary fact? Several sources actually say that there is no certainty about what this children's song means, but in fact there are several theories related to this song. Here are some of them.

1. Child Sacrifice Theory

source: Quora

Launching from MyLondon, this theory refers to the burial of children alive in the foundation of the bridge. Basically, it's like the theory of the death penalty inside London Bridge.

This burial was based on the idea that the bridge would collapse if there were no bodies buried in its foundations. They believe the spirits of these buried children will become guardian spirits of the bridge so that the bridge remains sturdy. However, to date no archaeologists have managed to find human remains in its foundations

2. The Viking Attack Theory

source: Brilio.net

There is a verse related to the destruction of London Bridge by Olaf II of Norway in 1014 (or 1009). When translated, this poem has a similar meaning to the song London Bridge is Falling Down.

3. The Theory of Age and Decay

source: The Times

In reference to the Walt Disney animated film The Truth of Mother Goose, the song is said to refer to the damage suffered by London Bridge from a combination of old age and a conflagration.

A major fire that occurred in London in 1666 did damage the structure of London Bridge. Finally in the 19th century, London Bridge was reconstructed.

4. The Theory of the Death Penalty in the Bridge

source: IDN Times

Reported by Sporcle, it is suspected that London Bridge or London Bridge was built with immurement practices. Immurement is a practice of capital punishment where a person is locked in a building with no way out and left to die from starvation and dehydration.

This tradition was carried out by ancient European peoples. They believe that the building will be stronger after the execution of this death sentence.

5. The 'Fair Lady' Theory of Identity

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Reported by All That's Interesting, there are three results obtained from efforts to reveal who the Fair Lady really is, namely:

The Virgin Mary. The Viking raid took place on September 8, 1009, the traditional date of Our Lady's birth. In the nursery rhyme, even though the Vikings can destroy London Bridge they cannot take over the city because the Virgin Mary is protected which is written as 'fair lady'.

Matilda of Scotland, she was queen consort of Henry I who from 1110 to 1118 was responsible for building the series of bridges across the river Lea.

Eleanor of Provence, a queen consort of Henry III who owned the rights to the revenues from the bridge from 1269 to 1281.