CD01-12: Gwangsan, Song for Planting Rice Sprouts - Jajin-sangsa-sori
(Gwangsan, Jeonnam Province/ Choi, Gye-seon(78yrs)/ 1990)
◆ A 'Sangsa-sori' with a fast tempo, which is a representative song for planting rice sprouts in the South Jeolla Province. Such a fast tempo 'Sangsa-sori' as this song was frequently sung in the western plains of the South Jeolla Province while in contrast, slow one was mostly sung in the eastern mountainous regions.
(Content of Song)
“Time, please don't go (I lament that I am losing my youth)
Behind that moon the star follows, and behind my love, I follow
Under that wall, I planted a plant that will live hundred years
But instead, an annual plant has sprouted
Moon, the bright moon, the moon reflected on my love's window
Is she alone or is she with a scoundrel?
Tell me exactly what you see. I will not just stand by
Even though many have gathered, my love is in just one place”