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Sakura and the Lantern
さくらとちょうちん
A lullaby for さくら (Sakura)
A special gift for さくら
The recording
さくらとちょうちん
Sakura and the Lantern · 2:53
Music style
Lullaby
Slow and quiet, sung softly over a small arrangement - written to be played at bedtime.
Yours to keep
Sakura and the Lantern lyrics
Lyrics
Personalize this songWhere the name comes from
Sakura is the Japanese word for cherry blossom, written with the character 桜 - one of the most recognizable and literal of Japanese given names, evoking the flower's brief, celebrated bloom each spring.
Why this moment matters
A little light left on in the hallway does more to keep a child calm at night than almost anything said out loud.
The story behind this song
A paper lantern glows softly in the corridor outside her room, just enough light to keep the dark friendly.
A bedtime song with a name in it
A slow lullaby built around one child's name: a good night song for bedtime, nap time and the last song of the day.
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