English, pinyin lyrics: Cong Qian Shuo (Live) - Yao Xiaotang, Bai Xiaobai, (Xiao Aqi) 从前说- 姚晓棠, 白小白 (小阿七) A longtime favorite on my playlist...
English, pinyin lyrics: Dao Ying Li de Xing Xing Silence Wang Sulong 倒影里的星星-汪苏泷 (Disney's Elio 地球特派员 OST) 歌词
Wang Su Long or Silence Wang sings for the latest Disney's animation movie: Elio. His song literally translated as "Stars in the Reflection" is to witness Elio bid farewell to loneliness, travel through the stars, and embrace warmly himself from his heart.
一万颗珍贵的水晶
Yī wàn kē zhēnguì de shuǐjīng
( Ten thousand precious crystals)
JJ Lin & A-Lin Take the Lead – Chinese Music Chart July Week 2
We're back with the top-charting Chinese songs for the second week of July! Leading the chart this week is the powerful debut of JJ Lin and A-Lin’s new duet. Their voices complement each other perfectly in this emotional track about a love that stays strong and connected, no matter the challenges.
Also making a notable debut is Yoga Lin's new track, which comes with an unusually long 16-character title: Tao Ma de...Bu Yuan Dui Ni Shuo Zang Hua (translated as Darn it! I Still Refuse to Curse You). Could he be going for a record with that title length?
Other fresh entries this week include Lala Hsu Jia Ying with an OST for an upcoming film, and Gao Wu Ren’s (Accusefive) new song Cheng Shi Zhi Qiu.
Top 10 Chinese Songs | July 2025 – Week 2 (Local Chart)
1. 林俊杰 /A-Lin-在月蚀里抱紧我
JJ Lin Junjie/ A-lin- Zai Yue Shi Li Bao Jin Wo
English translation, pinyin romanized lyrics: Da Zhan Hong Tu (Blueprint Supreme)- SKAI 攬佬 /AR劉夫陽- 大展鴻圖
You probably have noticed that this song is so popular it's EVERYWHERE! but especially on Tiktok. It’s one of those tracks that’s hard to ignore. "Da Zhan Hong Tu," which roughly means "Great Ambition," comes from a traditional Chinese phrase wishing someone success and a bright future.
Why did it go viral?
It opens with a haunting Cantonese opera sample, then suddenly flips into a heavy trap beat with Memphis-style rhythm. That contrast is so unexpected, it pulls you in right away. Some listeners say they were hooked within seconds.
The track also sparked a viral dance challenge — simple, catchy, and perfect for short videos. Platforms like TikTok, Douyin, and Instagram Reels ran with it, and the related hashtags have racked up over 1.5 billion views so far.
Karaoke Favorite: Zhang Yuan-Jia Bin (Guest) english pinyin lyrics 張遠 - 嘉賓 拼音歌词
Though Zhang Yuan released this song in October 2020, it still resonates with so many people till today. By 2021 December, just in China alone, the song was covered nearly 35 million times on Kugou.
"Guest" is really about the hard time letting go after a breakup, especially from a guy’s point of view—which a lot of male listeners connected with. The story hits its emotional peak when he shows up at his ex’s wedding as just a guest, sees her walk towards her happy ending while dealing with all the mixed feelings that come with it.
Even after so many years, listening and singing along with it still brings tears to the eyes...
Other Zhang Yuan Songs: HERE
分手後第幾個冬季
Fēnshǒuhòu dì jǐ gè dōngjì
(How many winters have passed since we broke up)
English, pinyin lyrics: Andy Lao Shi -Wo Yi Bu Shi Na Ge Shui (Not that Guy Anymore) 我已不是那個誰- Andy 老師 拼音歌词
This song is written by Patrick Brasca and trending in Taiwan this week.
Who is Andy 老師 (Andy Teacher) ? Andy Teacher, whose real name is Wang Chongrui, is a Taiwanese YouTuber best known for co-founding the popular channel "众量级CROWD" with his ex-girlfriend Zhang Jianing. The duo gained fame through couple prank videos and built a strong fanbase over 10 years.
After their public breakup in 2024, Andy launched his own YouTube channel, quickly gaining over 2 million subscribers. Though not an actual teacher, he adopted the nickname "Teacher Andy" as an inside joke from friends, which stuck over time. Their breakup and subsequent disputes over the channel's ownership have drawn widespread public attention.
閉上眼 我看見
Bì shàng yǎn wǒ kànjiàn
(When I close my eyes, I see )
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 )
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.)
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)
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)
花开 一无所知
Huā kāi yī wú suǒ zhī
(Flowers bloom, knowing nothing)
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.
Other en (Wang Yien ) songs: HERE
开篇是直白言语
Kāipiān shì zhí bái yányǔ
(The beginning was blunt and direct)
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.”
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)
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.
Other Yu Dong Ran songs: HERE
我给你所有热情
Wǒ gěi nǐ suǒyǒu rèqíng
(I gave you all my passion)
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)
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!
English, pinyin lyrics: Cong Qian Shuo (Live) - Yao Xiaotang, Bai Xiaobai, (Xiao Aqi) 从前说- 姚晓棠, 白小白 (小阿七)
A longtime favorite on my playlist (and a go-to karaoke pick since 2021), "从前说" was originally sung by Xiao A Qi. Recently, Yao Xiaotang and Bai Xiaobai did a live cover of the song — and it was absolutely stunning! (You can find the original version at the bottom of this post.)
Album Version of this Live Performance:
English, pinyin lyrics: 3P - ’555 666 888 33 拼音歌词
3P, for the first time in 7 years has their first full album "Xin 鑫". This song from their album talks about the difficulties of moving on from a past relationship. Even though it's over, they keep seeing the person in their dreams.
Who is this group 3P?
3P is made up of three fun-loving guys — Danny, Caven, and Kevin — who originally bonded over their love for dancing. They met through a top street dance group called Rejuvenate Dance Crew, which was super successful in Asia and even won awards for choreography. While dancing together, the three built a strong friendship and decided to start making content as a team. That’s how 3P was born.
English, pinyin: Wen Fu- Bei Zhe Feng Liu Lei 背着风流泪 · 文夫 lyrics
A popular song on Douyin, this song is all about the heartbreak of loving someone you can’t have—and all the fears that come with it. The word “怕” (fear) runs through the whole piece, showing just how scared the person is: scared of crying, scared of holding on too long, and even more scared that the past will fade, but the pain will stay.
In the end, there’s this quiet hope that maybe today’s sunshine can dry up all the hurt from yesterday.
我怕难过爬上双眼
Wǒ pà nánguò pá shàng shuāngyǎn
(I am afraid of sadness climbing up my eyes)
English, pinyin lyrics: Dream within a dream OST:
Liu Yuning- Zhi Pian Ren 纸片人 - 刘宇宁 (书卷一梦 OST)
Other 'Dream within a dream' OST songs: HERE
一纸书卷 未读完 且再看
Yī zhǐ shūjuàn wèi dú wán qiě zài kàn
(A scroll of words, though not finished reading yet, let it be read again)
English, pinyin lyrics: Yu San Wang Le Dai Zou '雨傘忘了帶走 (Left in the Rain)-Samuel Chou/ Zhou Zi Xiang 周子翔 (Ozone)
Ozone’s Samuel Chou/ Zhou Zixiang is back with a new love song, literal title: Forgot to Take the Umbrella, and it’s the kind of track that quietly tugs at your heart.
The song paints a picture of someone who was once needed, but in the end, left behind — like an umbrella used during a storm, then forgotten when the skies clear. Sometimes, love shows up, stays for a while, and leaves without a big goodbye. And even if you don’t end up together, the time spent in the same rain still meant something.
我像把雨傘忘了帶走
Wǒ xiàng bǎ yǔsǎn wàngle dài zǒu
(I was like an umbrella, left behind in the rain)
English, pinyin lyrics- Hui Yi Cheng Le Da Wen Ti- In-k 回忆成了大问题 歌词
This song is actually the same track as Di 57 Ci Qu Xiao Fa Song (第57次取消发送), originally performed by Fei Fei Gong Zhu (陆绮菲). Both the lyrics and music were written by IN-K, who later released her own version titled Hui Yi Cheng Le Da Wen Ti (回忆成了大问题).
Interestingly, on the QQ Music Top 50 Singles Chart (as of May 17, 2025), Fei Fei Gong Zhu’s version ranked at No. 4, while IN-K’s own rendition landed at No. 10. In the weeks that followed, Fei Fei Gong Zhu's version continued to outperform IN-K’s, maintaining a higher chart position.
Which version do you like?
好像只能禮貌的問候
Hǎoxiàng zhǐ néng lǐmào de wènhòu
(It seems that I can only greet you politely.)
English, pinyin lyrics: The Princess's Gambit OST: Tia Ray- Tao Hua Lao Tia Ray 桃花烙 - TIA袁娅维《桃花映江山 OST )
The Princess's Gambit《桃花映江山》is a 2025 drama starring Liu Xueyi, Meng Ziyi. 刘学义、孟子义. The story tells about how Shen Zaiye was forced to marry the princess Jiang Taohua due to someone else's scheme. The two fought and cooperated with each other, and secretly fell in love in the crisis.
Princess Gambit OST songs: HERE
桃花落尽 昨日寻无迹
Táohuā luò jǐn zuórì xún wú jì
(The peach blossoms have all fallen, yesterday is nowhere to be found)