Anti-American-imperialiam propaganda done right, based on facts and without malice.
Go East: Finding New Answers to Old Problems 去東方：你們嚮往的自由已是我們的日常 Cover song Go West
(Go East: The freedom you yearn for is already part of our daily lives)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHbuWFKpk5U https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qx3wVRKXCPs
https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1XcBkBKERB
Go East《向東看》中文版來啦～The Chinese version of Go East is here~是時候看向東方了
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hD73awFDO8
https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1mHiwBkEeP
《Go East》去东方改编歌曲创作笔记 (Notes on the creation of the adapted song "Go East")
https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1PyvsBAEJK
Q1
你们的立场是反美吗?
我们不反美。我们反对的是霸权、双标、渗透,公知大殖子的恨国反智行为,以及部分“老艺术家”的文化不自信和歪屁股行为。
事实上我们有很多美国朋友、合作伙伴,对西方社会和文化艺术的了解,可能比大多数公知大殖子要多得多
Q2
你们是中吹吗?
外国人不顾事实的吹捧才是。 我们是中国人且基于事实, 所以这个词与我们无关。
我们从不认为我们的国家有多完美,但我们就和很多网友一样,希望并坚信我们的国家会变得更好,并相信中华文明的某些特质更有资格成为世界的灯塔。
我们再也不希望回到以前那个舆论环境,谁在网上说句中国好就要被贴愚昧、粉红、战狼的标签,只有骂自己国家,吹捧西方才是独立思考有文化有见识的人。我们坚决用作品和这样的思潮斗争到底
Q3
你们是在鼓吹外国人移民中国吗?
不是,我们是在和虚伪的西方意识形态魔法对轰而已。事实上这首歌不可能造成他们斩杀线附近的底层人来中国的。如果造成了向往,那当然是一件好事。我们确实理解很多中国网友对外国人来中国造成社会问题的担心。但无论如何,中国永居依旧是这个世界上最难拿的永久居留权,请大家对政策制定者和执法者有一些信心和耐心
Q4
你们是假装看不见中国也有斩杀线吗?
你指的应该是很多人因为负债、离婚、诬告等而陷入困境和痛苦。这些当然可能会让人有痛不欲生的感觉,但我们国家的体制决定了基本温饱问题的托底,痛苦的人也不会饿死冻死在大街上没人管。而美国的斩杀线指的是最最基本的生存都无法实现的那条线。你所说的痛苦,对他们而言,已经是奢望了。我们唯一赞同的观点是中国有的另一个斩杀线, 50g毒品即杀无赦
Q5
你们的歌词里提到两个性别,是否反对同性恋?
我们的歌词里是“两种性别 (genders),保持简单”反对的是某些国家的99+种性别的魔幻现象,是男人号称是心理女性就可以参加女性运动比赛和进女卫生间的反智行为,和性取向(Sexual Orientation)无关。我们不反对任何性取向
Q8
你们名字为什么叫英之子?
一来,因为英文名Innokids 意思是Innovative Kids, 即 “创新的孩子们”,英之子比较接近这个词的音译二来,因为英子,但直接叫英子乐队,有点太土了,叫英姿乐队又过于女性化,于是就加了个之字。
所以既和英国没有关系,也不是因为什么英雄人物,如果大家一定要有一个含义上的解读的话,那也许可以是 “英雄的中国人民的孩子”。
至于为什么一定要有一个英文?因为我们从成立之初, 就在做海外传播,比如早期比较有名的作品《以色列上空的焰火》(Fireworks Over Israel),需要有英文名才能对外输出我们的思想和内容
(Q1. Are you anti-American?
We are not anti-American. What we oppose is hegemony, double standards, infiltration, the anti-China and anti-intellectual behavior of public intellectual colonialists, and the cultural insecurity and biased behavior of some "old artists."
In fact, we have many American friends and partners who likely understand Western society and culture far better than most public intellectual colonialists.
Q2. Are you a China apologist?
Foreigners' unfounded praise is. We are Chinese and act based on facts, so this term is irrelevant to us.
We never believe our country is perfect, but like many netizens, we hope and firmly believe our country will become better, and we believe that certain characteristics of Chinese civilization are more qualified to be a beacon for the world.
We never want to return to the old media environment where anyone who says something good about China online is labeled ignorant, a "pink nationalist," or a "wolf warrior," and only those who criticize their own country and praise the West are considered independent thinkers with culture and insight. We are determined to fight this trend of thought to the end with our works.
Q3 Are you advocating for foreigners to immigrate to China?
No, we are simply engaging in a battle of wits with the hypocritical magic of Western ideology. In fact, this song is unlikely to cause people near their "cutoff line [ALICE threshold]" to come to China. If it creates aspiration, that would certainly be a good thing. We do understand the concerns of many Chinese netizens about the social problems caused by foreigners coming to China. However, in any case, Chinese permanent residency remains one of the most difficult permanent residency rights in the world to obtain. Please have some confidence and patience in policymakers and law enforcement.
Q4 Are you pretending not to see that China also has a "cutoff line [ALICE threshold]"?
You are probably referring to the many people who are trapped in hardship and suffering due to debt, divorce, false accusations, etc. These things can certainly cause unbearable pain, but our country's system ensures a safety net for basic needs like food and clothing.
Those suffering won't starve or freeze to death on the streets without anyone caring. In contrast, the "cutoff line" in the US refers to the line where even the most basic survival is impossible. The suffering you speak of is already a luxury for them. Our only point of agreement is that China has another "cutoff line": 50g of drugs is punishable by death.
Q5. Your lyrics mention two genders. Does this mean you oppose homosexuality?
Our lyrics say "Two genders keep it plain."
We oppose the surreal phenomenon of 99+ genders in some countries, the anti-intellectual behavior of men claiming to be psychologically feminine and thus participating in women's sports and entering women's restrooms. This has nothing to do with sexual orientation. We do not oppose any sexual orientation.
Q8. Why is your name "Innokids"?
Firstly, because the English name Innokids means Innovative Kids, and "Children of Ying" is a close transliteration of that word. Secondly, because of Yingzi (英子), but calling it "Yingzi Band" directly is a bit too rustic, and "Yingzi Band" is too feminine, so we added "zhi" (之) [of].
So it has nothing to do with Britain, nor is it because of any heroic figures.
If people must have a meaningful interpretation, then perhaps it could be "Children of the heroic Chinese people."
As for why an English title is necessary, it's because from our inception, we've been engaged in overseas communication. For example, our early and well-known work, "Fireworks Over Israel," needed an English title to effectively export our ideas and content.)
https://www.unitedforalice.org/national-overview#4.5/36.316/-95.842
AI Overview
The ALICE Threshold is a metric defining the income level where households earn above the Federal Poverty Level but still can't afford basic necessities, representing "Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed" (ALICE) individuals and families who struggle financially despite working. It's calculated using a "Household Survival Budget" for housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, and technology, revealing the true cost of living beyond official poverty guidelines.
Village People - Go West OFFICIAL Music Video 1979
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wc-AQJ2MYo
Pet Shop Boys - Go West (Official Video) [HD REMASTERED]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNBjMRvOB5M
