Belowis a typical example of the music I heard daily in the DPRK (MP3provided for your listening pleasure). Whether or not you agreewith (or even understand) the lyrics, it kinda pumps you up in a interesting sort of way,doesn't it? That's one thing undeniable about Socialist music --it hits your emotions powerfully with a one-two punch.
Praise Song to General Kim Jong Il
| 김정일장군 찬가 金正日將軍 讚歌
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백두의 밀림처럼 그 기상 푸르고 절세의 애국자 김정일장군 붉은기 높이 날려 강산을 물들이고 강철의 사령관 김정일장군 백승의 향도자 김정일장군 | 白頭의 密林처럼 그 氣像 푸르고 絶世의 愛國者 金正日將軍 붉은旗 높이 날려 江山을 물들이고 鋼鐵의 司令官 金正日將軍 偉大한 그 사랑은 人民의 노래 되고
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RoughEnglish translation (woefully incomplete, as I only understood theChinese characters... if a fully Korean-understanding reader couldtranslate the full text, it'd be great):
Secret forest (of/in) White Head (literal translation, I'm guessing it refers to Paekdusan???)... weather...
East/west sea...
Paradise of Juche... race of the sun
unmatched... lover of the nation, General Kim Jong Il
...... flag... River Mountain (literal translation)...
... musketeers... under the sky...
Socialism strengthening the nation...
Iron... commander... General Kim Jong Il
... leader/lead...Brave... Peoples'...
unextinguishing/able... outstanding achievements...
Korea without poverty... three thousand li... forever...
hundred victorys... leader... General Kim Jong Il
... great exploits...
After listening to this, and many other similar songs from that countryas well as seeing the people there -- one thing has dawned on me: ashumans, we all deep down, long to praise someone, whomever he (or He) may be. May we seek, find and praise with equal zeal.
Comments (1)
It reminds me of the Russian national anthem. But yes, let's pray that those in N. Korea and the rest of the world to seek God, and not things of this world. Hope you're doing well, Mark! Take care and God bless.
Posted by Maiku | October 14, 2005 7:36 AM
Posted on October 14, 2005 07:36