CD12-01: Yeongdong, Narrative Song about Pigtail Ribbon
(Yeongdong, Chungbuk Province/ Seo, Nam-sun(70yrs)/ 1995)
◆ This is a song related to the ribbon that girls wear at the end of their long pleated hair as a decoration. The emotions of the girl, treasuring her ribbon and the thoughts of the boy teasing her with the ribbon he has found is clearly described. In the past, the thing that girls treasured and boasted about most were their pretty ribbons.
(Content of Song)
“The pigtail ribbon my mother made from the cloth my father brought
The pigtail ribbon my brother and sister are envious about
Combing my hair carefully into a long pleat, I tie my ribbon at the end
Jumping seesaw at the garden, the ribbon fell out and flew over the wall
Young boys passing by, if you've found my ribbon, please give it back
(boy) I found your ribbon but I won't give it back for nothing
If you promise to marry and live with me, I'll give back your ribbon”