おいでラスカル
大杉久美子 Lyrics

The song "おいでラスカル" (Come, Rascal) is a nostalgic song about a boy and his beloved pet raccoon, Rascal. The song talks about how the boy remembers the times he spent with Rascal, recalling the moments when he found Rascal asleep inside a hole in the oak tree as well as the first time they played in the water together. The song also talks about the times when they picked wild strawberries together and how their shadows used to run side by side during sunset.

The lyrics of the song are full of warm memories and invoke a sense of longing for the past. The song speaks to the emotions of anyone who has ever had a close emotional bond with a pet or a loved one. The song communicates the idea that memories help keep loved ones close, even when they are no longer physically present.

"おいでラスカル" is an iconic children's song in Japan and has become a cultural touchstone. The song was part of a popular children's anime TV series in the 1970s called "Rascal the Raccoon" which was based on the book "Rascal, A Memoir of a Better Era" by Sterling North. The show and the song have since become a part of Japanese pop culture.