Lullabies of the World: Beloved and Popular International Songs That Soothe Children

Deputy Editor of RAG MUSICsasashina
Deputy Editor of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. I’m Sasashina, a mom currently raising an elementary schooler and a preschooler. During my student years at Kyoto College of Science and Technology, I studied a wide range of fields including sound, lighting, and video technology, building a foundation in comprehensive stage production and creative expression. After graduation, I joined a music production company, where I still work, consistently building experience in production and engaging in a variety of music-centered tasks. Currently, I mainly handle articles for children, drawing on what I’ve learned about parenting and what I feel and discover through daily interactions with my kids. I hope my work can be of help to you, even in a small way!

We’re introducing lullabies from around the world.

Japan also has many lullabies, and many of you may remember songs your parents sang to you.

Among them, there might even be foreign lullabies you thought were Japanese.

In this article, we’ll introduce classic and popular foreign lullabies that have been sung across the globe and are recommended for soothing children.

These songs often have melodies and atmospheres different from Japanese lullabies, and listening to them may feel refreshing.

You might even discover a surprising song that helps your child fall asleep.

[World Lullabies] Beloved and Popular Classics from Abroad that Soothe Children (21–30)

LELO LEDUNGJawa no Komoriuta

Java Lullaby

LELO LEDUNGJawa no Komoriuta

True to the style of Indonesian songs, it’s lively and doesn’t fit the image of a lullaby.

Still, this song also has a slightly threatening tone, gently and cheerfully encouraging the child not to cry.

Perhaps it reflects the national character.

It seems to pray that the child will become good—boisterously, and yet with affection.

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In conclusion

How did you like the lullabies from around the world? When we think of lullabies, we often imagine slow-tempo songs with a gentle feel, but among the world’s lullabies there were some that were quite the opposite, weren’t there? Lullabies are songs meant to put children to sleep, yet they also reflect various backgrounds, such as a country’s customs and wisdom. If you’re curious, try enjoying lullabies from those perspectives as well.