"Barley Field" (Boribat) is a profoundly nostalgic and iconic masterpiece from the monumental repertoire by the legendary South Korean tenor Eom Jeong-haeng, a defining figure in the history of Korean lyrical art songs (Gagok).
Composed by the esteemed maestro Yoon Yong-ha and written by the poet Park Hwa-mok, the song serves as a masterful showcase for Eom Jeong-haeng's signature emotive power and resonant vocal delivery, which flawlessly capture the bittersweet essence of yearning for one's childhood memories, the tranquil beauty of golden barley fields swaying in the wind, and the deep emotional resonance of the Korean soul.
By blending a sweeping, warm melodic progression with deeply poetic and evocative lyrics, this track remains a cornerstone of the Korean classical music scene, representing
the collective longing for simpler times and the timeless connection to one's roots.
Today, it stands as an immortal treasure, universally recognized as one of the most beloved anthems of pastoral nostalgia and national sentiment in the history of Korean lyrical art music.
[보리밭]
[Barley Field Lyrics & English Translation]
보리밭 사잇길로
boribat saitgillo
Along the path through the barley field
걸어가면
georeogamyeon
When I walk
뉘 부르는 소리 있어
nwi bureuneun sori isseo
There is a sound of someone calling
나를 멈춘다
nareul meomchunda
That makes me stop
옛 생각이 외로워
yet saenggagi oerowo
Out of loneliness from old memories
휘파람 불면
hwiparam bulmyeon
When I whistle
고운 노래 귓가에
goun norae gwitgae
A beautiful song in my ears
들려온다
deullyeoonda
Is heard
돌아보면 아무도
dorabomyeon amudo
When I look back, no one
보이지 않고
boiji anko
Is to be seen
저녁놀 빈 하늘만
jeonyeongnol bin haneulman
Only the empty sky with the evening glow
눈에 차누나
nune chanuna
Fills my eyes
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