CD08-09: Daegu, Funeral Song for Carrying Bier
(Daegu, Gyeongbuk Province/ Song, Mun-chang(62yrs)/ 1994)
◆ Sung while carrying the bier to the grave site. The leading singer beats the drum and everyone shouts together “Now!” and lift up the bier. Then singing 'eohong' they harmonize their steps for a while and start out slowly. They sing 'iyeocha' while walking along a narrow road, the 'Chanting Song' while crossing the bridge and 'oho-shiyong' while climbing up a hill.
(Content of Song)
“I am going in search of land of death
32 bier carriers can't go on because of their tears
Leaving the house I've lived for hundred years, I am going to one where I'll live for 10 thousand years
Born empty-handed, I return empty-handed
Like the dew drops, dying is so empty
Be careful
(The leader sing a tale about a bridegroom trying to realize a marriage against the fate)
To cross the bridge to paradise, pay me the travel money
If I cross this bridge when will I ever return?
My dear friends of my childhood
I pray you enjoy long life
Let us climb up the mountain
Put forth your strength and climb up
Now that we've climbed the mountain
The view is good and the site is good”