"Aka Tombo" or "Red Dragonfly" is a traditional Japanese Children's song
The lyrics are from a poem written by Rofu Miki (1889-1964)
The poem first appeared in the nursery song book Shinjujima ("Pearl Island") in 1921
The musical version of the poem was later composed by Kosaka Yamada (1886-1965) in 1927
This song is beloved by all generations and is typically sung in the autumn when the red dragonfly first appears
The lyrics and melody combine to create a feeling of nostalgia for a childhood passed and with it the former comforts of home
The lyrics are from a poem written by Rofu Miki (1889-1964)
The poem first appeared in the nursery song book Shinjujima ("Pearl Island") in 1921
The musical version of the poem was later composed by Kosaka Yamada (1886-1965) in 1927
This song is beloved by all generations and is typically sung in the autumn when the red dragonfly first appears
The lyrics and melody combine to create a feeling of nostalgia for a childhood passed and with it the former comforts of home
Red Dragonfly
Lyrics by Rofu Miki, Music by Kosaka Yamada Dragonflies, as red as sunset, Back when I was young In twilight skies, there on her back I’d ride When the day was done Mountain fields, in late November Long ago it seems Mulberry trees and treasures we would gather Was it only just a dream? Just fifteen, she went away one day Married then so young Like a sister, lost, I loved and missed her Letters never seemed to come Dragonflies, as red as sunset, Back when I was young Now in my eyes, when I see dragonflies Tears are always sure to come |
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