The lyrics of "Chaotianmen" by GAI Zhou Yan mean the inherited spirit and power brought by the land we live in.
The high Chaotian Gate, hung with bangbang’s dreams, the eighteen long staircases, leaving behind bangbang’s song,” a music aria with a distinct time and geographical imprint and a unique national melody comes out , touched the hearts of many people.
This is the opening sample of the work "Chaotianmen" performed by GAI Zhou Yan on the stage of "China Rap Showdown", which was broadcast in Chongqing in the 1990s. The ending song of the TV series "Mountain City Bangbangjun". The Bangbangjun represents the working people who are striving for success.
GAI Zhou Yan's dialectal speech explains the background of the music. When I stand at the intersection of the two rivers, the blood of working people flows on my body. I am proud of my city, I am proud of every drop of my sweat, and I am proud of my fathers. ”
The intersection of the two rivers referred to in the song is the Chongqing Chaotianmen Pier that stands between the Yangtze River and the Jialing River. Chaotianmen is not only a landmark cultural building in Chongqing, but also carries the rich culture of China The totemic existence of history and heroic spirituality. In the trendy rap stage, and in GAI Zhou Yan's powerful and natural singing, folk culture bursts out with endless vitality in a new way.