CD04-06: Hampyeong, Song for Weeding Dry Field
(Hampyeong, Jeonnam Province/ Yun, Su-bok(75yrs)/ 1989)
◆ The songs for weeding dry fields in South Jeolla Province, except for the popular songs of Sinan, Jindo regions, are mostly in the style of humming alone like this song. The words are composed suitable for weeding situation. The tune is that of 'Dungdangae-taryeong' that is common around the South Jeolla region.
(Content of Song)
“In the field that is so long, in the furrow full of weed like the mountain
When it's difficult to weed my own furrow, my friend is asking me to help him
After weeding one furrow, two furrows and then three, the sun is setting over the western mountains
Hurry up my friend
I've weeded many furrows already but what are you doing still weeding your first furrow?”