Chinese American Bear premieres new single ‘Kids Go Down 孩子们的时光’
Seattle-based duo Chinese American Bear have shared their latest single, ‘Kids Go Down 孩子们的时光,’ a playful and nostalgic track from their upcoming album Wah!!!, set to release on October 18.
‘Kids Go Down’ embodies the band’s signature mix of Chinese mando-pop and Western indie pop, with lyrics inspired by a classic Chinese nursery rhyme. The song playfully captures the carefree essence of childhood, blending child-like joy with infectious energy. Its melody is light and catchy, making it an ideal preview of the album’s upbeat and quirky vibe.
“This song really encapsulates the essence of Chinese American Bear for me. It’s meant to be bright, happy, child-like, and fun to dance to, with nonsensical lyrics that doesn’t have deep meaning. The verses actually reference a Chinese children’s nursery rhyme and it means “1, 2, 3, 4, 5, climb a mountain to kill a tiger, count with me, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.” I thought it would be fun to share a very familiar childhood nursery rhyme with a Western audience and connect with the Chinese diaspora who may have heard this when they were younger.”
Accompanying the track is a charming music video shot in a single take on a llama farm, capturing a sense of youthful wonder and fun. As Bryce Barsten describes, working with children in the video brought back fond memories of his own creative beginnings, sparking inspiration.
‘Kids Go Down 孩子们的时光’ is now available alongside a whimsical music video.
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