Asian superstar Jay Chou has captured audiences with his outstanding creativity and vocal talent, establishing himself as the king of Mandarin music with his unique musical style. The golden partnership with lyricist Fang Wenshan has given birth to countless poignant lyrics that resonate deeply. From youthful romances to classical themes, the people and memories hidden in the songs frequently resurface, serving as a shared青春印記 (mark of youth) for an entire generation.
Recently released, a track titled Improvisation has become a hot topic online, and each concert is sold out — last year, a series of four consecutive shows at Taipei Arena made them the Breaking Egg Singer (the first artist to hold a solo concert at Taipei Arena). However, fans still flocked in droves to secure tickets, even jokingly saying they’d consider crawling through the sewers just to catch the concert.
Starting tonight and for the next three days, Jay Chou’s concert is set to take the city by storm once again. It’s his first solo concert at the Kai Tak Sports Park, and the familiar melodies play like a youth mixtape in reverse, bringing back memories unbidden and promising to deliver a unique emotional impact. Everyone has a Jay Chou song in their heart. If you had the chance to request a song, which one would you want to hear Zhou Dong perform?
Before the concert, let’s dive into the playlist and pick out those songs we’ve cherished over the years. Here are 20 carefully selected tracks that will take us back to every moment filled with Zhou’s signature romance!
1.Dandelion’s Promise
(Lyrics: Fang Wenshan / Music: Jay Chou)
The promise we made growing up together, so clear and certain—I trust it because we’ve marked it with a check.
2.Fragrant rice
(Lyrics / Music: Jay Chou)
Smile a little—that’s not about achieving fame or success; true meaning lies in making yourself happy and feeling joyful.
3. 《Seven Mile Fragrance》
(Lyrics: Fang Wenshan / Music: Jay Chou)
I continue writing, weaving ‘forever loving you’ into the closing lines of my poem—you’re the only thing I want to truly understand.
4.Blue and White Porcelain
(Lyrics: Fang Wenshan / Music: Jay Chou)
The sky is blue waiting for the misty rain, and I am waiting for you. Smoke from the cooking rises gently, separated by a river thousands of miles away.
5.Clearly
(Music by Jay Chou / Lyrics by Vincent Fang)
The candy jar is full of colors, but the smile isn’t sweet anymore. Some of your happiness exists only in moments when I’m not around.
6.Back to the past
（Music by Jay Chou / Lyrics by Liu Genghong）
Want to go back to the past, trying to keep the story going—at least preventing you from leaving me behind.
7.Step back
(Lyrics: Song Jianzhang (Dantan) / Music: Jay Chou)
He solemnly made his promise, only for time to eventually prove him wrong. I know neither of us is to blame; it’s just that letting go feels like the better choice.
8.Simple Love
(Music by Jay Chou / Lyrics by Vivian Hsu)
I just want to hold your hand and never let go, hoping love can be simple and free of hurt.
9.Say You’re Not Going to Cry
(Lyrics: Fang Wenshan / Music: Jay Chou)
Watching you upset, but not saying a word to hold you back, you smile and let go, telling me not to cry as you walk away.
10.The greatest masterpiece
(Music: Jay Chou / Lyrics: Huang Junlang, Xie Di)
An era of wildness, the king of music, all creatures bow before my melodies. The journey continues, I keep creating, and the melodies at my fingertips are longing to be heard.
11.The Longest Movie
(Music / Lyrics: Jay Chou)
Give me two more minutes to freeze my memories—don’t let tears melt them away.
12.Confession Balloon
(Lyrics by: Fang Wen Shan / Music by: Jay Chou)
Darling, falling in love with you has been so effortlessly sweet since that day.
13.Adorable Woman
(Music by Jay Chou / Lyrics by Sheryl Kwan)
The world is so vast, and I am just a tiny, tiny ant. But I will do everything I can—full force, with all my might—to protect you.
14.Where’s the happiness we promised?
(Lyrics: Fang Wenshan / Music: Jay Chou)
Counting both the happy and the sad moments, no matter how reluctant you are to let go, those feelings of love have left such a deep mark—I still remember them all.
15.What kind of man is this?
(Lyrics / Music: Jay Chou)
My warmth contrasts with your indifference, causing love to fog. If love is painted on a misty window, is it blurry or more clear?
16. The sound of rain falling
(Lyrics: Fang Wenshan / Music: Jay Chou)
Moss entering the frame, wind chimes hanging from the eaves swaying—once memories, now scenes that can’t be edited. Love remains forever young.
17.Quiet
(Words / Music: Jay Chou)
You’ve already gone far away, and I will slowly walk away too. Why do I even accommodate you when we part ways?
18.The word 擱淺 translates to “Stranded” in English.
(Lyrics: Song Jianzhang / Music: Jay Chou)
The kite stranded in the overcast sky, memories still awaiting rescue. I hold the string tight, revisiting the tenderness you once gave.
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(Lyrics: Song Jianzhang (Dan Tou) / Composed by: Jay Chou)
The slowly falling maple leaves are like longing; I light a candle to warm the autumn at year’s end.
20.The Secret You Can’t Tell
(Lyrics by Fang Wen Shan / Music by Jay Chou)
The most beautiful thing isn’t the rainy days, but the awning where I once hid from the rain with you.
These 20 classics are not just melodies; they are a mosaic of stories, visuals, and emotions. Each one is a memory from the youth of You, Me, and Him. His works continuously evolve, blending piano melodies, R&B rhythms, and the poetic nuances of Chinese aesthetics, reflecting the changes of the times and, ultimately, ourselves.
Just as he said: Good music has a steady, enduring flow that can inspire and empower. It must stand the test of time and never go out of style.
At the moment the concert begins, you’ll realize it’s not just him singing, but all of us returning to the past, singing about our youth, regrets, and courage together.
