Fa Ru Xue (Hair Like Snow)

Jay Chou's 'Fa Ru Xue (Hair Like Snow)' is a hauntingly beautiful song that intertwines themes of love, loss, and the passage of time. The lyrics are rich with metaphors and cultural references, painting a vivid picture of a love that transcends lifetimes. The song's title itself, 'Hair Like Snow,' evokes an image of purity and the inevitable changes brought by time, as snow can symbolize both beauty and coldness, much like the complexities of love and separation.

The lyrics speak of a deep, almost eternal love that persists despite the ravages of time and the cycles of life and death. Phrases like 'Lang ya yue, Yi ren qiao cui' (The moon on the wolf's teeth, a person is delicate) and 'Yuan zi jue, Ji fan lun hui' (The circle of fate, the cycle of reincarnation) suggest a love that is fated and cyclical, enduring through various lifetimes. The imagery of snow and moonlight further enhances the ethereal quality of this love, making it seem both fragile and everlasting.

Jay Chou's musical style, which often blends traditional Chinese elements with modern pop, adds another layer of depth to the song. The use of classical instruments and poetic language creates a timeless feel, making the listener reflect on the nature of love and memory. The repeated lines 'Ni fa ru xue, Qi mei le li bie' (Your hair like snow, has blurred the farewell) and 'Wo yong wu hui, Ke yong shi ai ni de bei' (I have no regrets, I can love you forever) emphasize the enduring nature of the narrator's love, despite the pain and separation they have endured. This song is a poignant reminder of how love can be both a source of immense joy and profound sorrow, much like the beauty and coldness of snow.