Verna, A-lin: Jiu Jie Chong Qi (Struggle and reset) 糾結重啟- 琟娜 VERNA x A-Lin‪ lyrics

English, pinyin lyrics: Verna, A-lin- Jiu Jie Chong Qi (Struggle and reset) 糾結重啟- 琟娜 VERNA x A-Lin

This song is based on a heartfelt conversations between close friends, Verna and A-lin, each unlocked their own Pandora’s box of love, expressing their raw, unfiltered emotions through song. singing their truest, most honest feelings without holding back. Even if every relationship feels like starting all over again, one must still move forward with courage to discover the unique warmth of their own love.




唱了那么多首情歌
Chàngle nàme duō shǒu qínggē
(Sung so many love songs )

Xin Dong Bu Shi Da An- Xu Zichun 心动不是答案 · 徐梓淳 lyrics

English, pinyin: Xu Zichun- Xin Dong Bu Shi Da An  心动不是答案 · 徐梓淳 lyrics

A very meaningful song on douyin, literally translated as "Heart Flutter is not the answer" ,this song is all about looking back on past relationships and realizing that a spark or heart-flutter isn’t enough to make love last  — true romance comes when the heart is calm and steady. In the end, it’s not about chasing excitement, but finding peace and someone who stays. And if happiness comes a little late? That’s okay too.




也曾跟誰說晚安變成一種習慣
Yě céng gēn shuí shuō wǎn'ān biànchéng yīzhǒng xíguàn
(I once made saying “good night” to someone a habit.)

Bu Fan- Penny Dai Pei Ni (Dream Within a Dream OST) 戴佩妮-不凡 lyrics

English, pinyin lyrics: Penny Dai Pei Ni- Bu Fan (Extraordinary) 'Dream within a dream OST' 戴佩妮-不凡 歌词

Number 10 on this week's music chart, Penny Dai Pei Ni sings for the OST of  <Dream within a Dream>. 

Other 'Dream within a dream' OST songs: HERE





若风霜曾刻下过倦痕
Ruò fēngshuāng céng kèxiàguò juàn hén
(If the wind and frost have left traces of fatigue)

JJ Lin & A-Lin- Zai Yue Shi Li Bao Jin Wo (Hold me Close) 在月蝕裡抱緊我- 林俊傑, A-Lin lyrics

 English, pinyin lyrics:  JJ Lin Junjie, A-lin- (Hold me Close) Zai Yue Shi Li Bao Jin Wo  在月蝕裡抱緊我- 林俊傑, A-Lin 歌词

In describing his music video, JJ Lin shares: "JJ Lin & A-Lin — Beneath the lunar eclipse of our hearts, hand in hand, we rise — unshaken, undivided."

"Hold me close" or the literal title “Hold Me Tight in Eclipse” conveys heartfelt emotions and tells a moving story of a love that remains unwavering and interdependent, even through hardship. Through the tender voices of both artists, the song symbolizes a deep bond — not only between lovers but also between JJ and his fans — one that endures the test of time, offering mutual strength and support.

扛住了沉重 駕馭了苦痛
Káng zhùle chénzhòng jiàyùle kǔtòng
(Carried the heaviness and mastered the pain)

Princess Gambit OST: Hua Shi- Wang Zhengliang 花事 - 王铮亮《桃花映江山 OST)

 

English pinyin lyrics: Hua Shi- Wang Zhengliang (Princess Gambit OST )花事  - 王铮亮《桃花映江山 OST) 

Princess Gambit OST songs: HERE 

花开 一无所知
Huā kāi yī wú suǒ zhī 
(Flowers bloom, knowing nothing)

Shu Juan Yi Meng- Hu Yanbin (Dream within a dream OST) 书卷一梦 - 胡彦斌 《书卷一梦 OST》

 

English, pinyin lyrics: Dream within a dream OST: Hu Yanbin- Shu Juan Yi Meng  书卷一梦  - 胡彦斌 《书卷一梦 OST》歌词




















书不尽此生 未平旧意
Shū bù jìn cǐshēng wèi píng jiù yì
(Books can’t capture all I've lived., the old feelings are not settled)

An Shi Fen Li - en Wang Yien, Yao Xiaotang (live) 姚晓棠, 王翊恩-暗示分离 lyrics

English, pinyin lyrics: An Shi Fen Li (Implied separation) - en Wang Yien, Yao Xiaotang 姚晓棠, 王翊恩-暗示分离

Back in 2019, en (Wang Yien) released this song and gained recognition for his deep, emotive voice paired with a hauntingly sad melody. It tells the story of a relationship that begins with silent understanding and ends in a quiet, unspoken separation. Despite all the shared emotions and memories, one person was never truly part of the other’s story.

This week, en and Yao Xiaotang gave a live performance of the song. You can find the original version by en at the bottom of this post.

 开篇是直白言语
Kāipiān shì zhí bái yányǔ
(The beginning was blunt and direct)

Top Chinese Songs – July 1st Week 2025

Top 10 Chinese Songs This Week: Jolin Tsai Hits #1, Jay Chou Slips 

Pop queen Jolin Tsai (Cai Yi Lin) rockets to the #1 spot this week with her latest hit “DIY”, taken from her 15th studio album, released in June 2025. It’s a powerful comeback, with her earlier single “Pleasure” also re-entering the chart at #9.

Meanwhile, Jay Chou slips one position to #2 with “Ji Xing Qu,” making room for Jolin at the top. The only other new entry on this week’s chart is Penny Dai (Dai Pei Ni) at #10, with “Bu Fan,” a track from the OST of the recent Chinese drama “Dream Within a Dream.”

Dream within a dream OST: Cuo Jian - Jane Zhang Jing Ying 错茧 - 张靓颖 (书卷一梦)

English, pinyin lyrics: Dream within a dream OST: Jane Zhang-  Cuo Jian 错茧 - 张靓颖 (书卷一梦) 歌词

Other 'Dream within a dream' OST songs: HERE




尘世萦绕 多少凄冷 迷雾
Chénshì yíngrào duōshǎo qīlěng míwù
(The world entangles, how cold and dim in this mist)

Suo You- Yu Dong Ran (All ) 所有- 于冬然 lyrics

 English, pinyin lyrics: Yu Dong Ran- Suo You   所有- 于冬然 

This song is about having given everything—love, passion, dreams—to someone, but in the end, it all felt one-sided and unreciprocated. Despite feeling burned out and unappreciated, they still accept everything, both the good and the pain, realizing maybe this was all the other person had to give.




我给你所有热情
Wǒ gěi nǐ suǒyǒu rèqíng
(I gave you all my passion)

please Bie Li Qu ( Wo Zhui Gan Bu Shang Ni)- Tz安竹 An Zhu - please 別離去 (我追趕不上你) lyrics

English, pinyin lyrics: Tz安竹 An Zhu  - please Bie Li Qu ( Wo Zhui Gan Bu Shang Ni)  please 別離去 (我追趕不上你)

This song is gaining traction on Douyin and TikTok right now, thanks to its super catchy beat and chorus — "wo zhui zhui, zhui gan bu shang ni," which means "I chase and chase, but I can't catch up with you." If you’re into songs like "Bie Rang Ai Diao Luo" ("Don’t Let Love Wither"), you’ll probably vibe with this one too. 




 我追追
Wǒ zhuī zhuī
(I chase and chase)

追趕不上你
zhuī gǎnbushàng nǐ
(But I can’t catch up to you)

Yoga Lin- Tao Ma de...Bu Yuan Dui Ni Shuo Zang Hua ( Darn it! I Still Refuse to Curse You) 林宥嘉 -討罵的 直到今天還是不願對你說髒話 lyrics

 English, pinyin lyrics: Yoga Lin- Tao Ma de...Bu Yuan Dui Ni Shuo Zang Hua ( Darn it! I Still Refuse to Curse You)  林宥嘉 -討罵的 直到今天還是不願對你說髒話  lyrics

Yoga Lin’s New Song Has a Title So Long, Even He Can’t Remember It

Yoga Lin just dropped a new song—and the title is seriously long. So long that even he jokes he can’t quite remember it himself. He’s told fans to just call it “Asking for Scolding...討罵的” or “Don’t Say Dirty Words 不願對你說髒話 ” for short. Hilarious!