The Countdown Kids sound like a group of Canadian kids singing well-(and not-so-well-)known children's folk songs of the United Kingdom and its descendants.
There is a different group of kids called Countdown Kids released by the Suite 102 music label.
The Bear Went Over The Mountain
The Countdown Kids Lyrics
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The bear went over the mountain
The bear went over the mountain
To see what he could see
To see what he could see
To see what he could see
The bear went over the mountain
The bear went over the mountain
To see what he could see
The other side of the mountain
The other side of the mountain
The other side of the mountain
Was all that he could see
Was all that he could see
Was all that he could see
The other side of the mountain
The other side of the mountain
The other side of the mountain
Was all that he could see
The lyrics to "The Bear Went over the Mountain" seem light and nonsensical, but they are actually quite insightful. The bear is on a journey, a quest for knowledge. He climbs a mountain in search of something to see. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for the human desire for exploration and knowledge. We are always seeking greater understanding and insight into the world around us. The mountain represents a challenge, something difficult to overcome. The bear's journey reminds us that the quest for knowledge is not always easy, but it is worth it in the end.
The repetition of the lyrics emphasizes the bear's determination to see what is on the other side of the mountain. The fact that all he could see was the other side of the mountain could be seen as a metaphor for the limitations of knowledge. We may climb mountains and seek greater understanding, but there will always be more to explore and more to learn. The song leaves us with a sense of curiosity and wonder, encouraging us to keep seeking knowledge in our own lives.
Line by Line Meaning
The bear went over the mountain
The bear climbed over the peak of a mountain
The bear went over the mountain
The bear traversed across the mountaintop
The bear went over the mountain
The bear journeyed above the mountain
To see what he could see
To discover what was visible from the top
To see what he could see
To explore the surroundings from a high point
To see what he could see
To observe the landscape from an elevated position
The other side of the mountain
The opposite slope of the mountain
The other side of the mountain
The facing side of the mountain
The other side of the mountain
The part of the mountain not seen from the starting point
Was all that he could see
That was the limit of his line of sight
Was all that he could see
That was the extent of the landscape visible from the mountaintop
Was all that he could see
That was everything that the bear could observe
Writer(s): Trad.
Contributed by Caroline M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.