: Uniquely for Chou, the lyrics were written by his long-time collaborator Vincent Fang before the music was composed. Although Chou initially didn't plan for a Chinese-style track on this album, he was so moved by Fang's lyrics that he composed the music in just two hours.
The music video, which was , tells a tragic, reincarnation-themed love story set in two different eras:
: The song won the Best Buzz ASIA - Taiwan award at the 2005 MTV Video Music Awards Japan. : Uniquely for Chou, the lyrics were written
: Vincent Fang's lyrics are celebrated for their poetic beauty, using classical Chinese allusions like "Wolf Tooth Moon" and "Bronze Mirror" to evoke deep sorrow and eternal love.
Experience the cinematic tragedy of this Chinese-style masterpiece in the official 4K music video: : Vincent Fang's lyrics are celebrated for their
"Hair Like Snow" (髮如雪) is one of Jay Chou's most iconic "Chinese-style" (Zhongguofeng) pop songs. Released on November 1, 2005, as part of his sixth studio album, , it remains a masterpiece of modern Mandopop that blends traditional Eastern aesthetics with contemporary R&B. Background and Composition
: The "la-er-la" ending section incorporates a Beijing Opera-inspired singing style, which was an improvised addition by Chou in the studio. Music Video Storyline Background and Composition : The "la-er-la" ending section
: A warrior is torn between two women: his original lover (in red) and a new love (in white). In a fit of jealousy, the woman in red poisons the woman in white, who dies in the warrior's arms.