CD12-04: Boseong, Narrative Song about a Soldier
(Boseong, Jeonnam Province/ Kim, Sun-ye/ 1990)
◆ This song is a sad story about a soldier who has been drafted to war. Nearing his death, he asks to have his letter delivered to his family. Considering the lyrics, the song seems to be related to the activities of civilian soldiers but it is not clear. The singer only knows that this war happened long long time ago. It is a very rare song about a war.
(Content of Song)
“A man named Yi Gweng-pil from Naju goes to protect his country
Taking the shoes, food and clothes that his family prepared, he says farewell to each member of his family
Arriving at Jeongeup, a battle starts with cannon balls exploding
The man has fallen and before dying he asks the passing soldiers to deliver his letter with a sorrowful heart”