Ogiyodiora

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"Ogiyodiora" (어기여디어라) is a Korean phrase used as a chant when rowing a boat. It is a song title and phrase with multiple layers of meaning:

• Literal meaning: It's a chant or call used when rowing, similar to a sea shanty.
• Figurative meaning: It symbolizes life's journey, comparing it to rowing a boat. The phrase suggests that even through difficult times, people can overcome challenges, especially with the support of loved ones. It embodies a message of hope and perseverance, encouraging people to row together towards a brighter future.
• Song and Film: "Ogiyodiora" is the title of a song by Lee Tzsche (Lee Sang-eun) that was used as the theme song for the 1998 Japanese film *Ganbatte Ikimasshoi* (also known as *Give It All*). The movie's setting in Matsuyama, Japan, connects to the themes of rowing and journey conveyed in the song.
• Lyrics' Deeper Meaning: Sung in English, the song include imagery like, "Sun is rising and down. Moon does all the same dance. Roads tell us how to reach the sky". The lyrics of the song describe the ups and downs of life, symbolized by the rising and setting sun and the moon's constant cycle.