How good is Jay Chou's FAMOUS song "In The Name of the Father"? 

Can't believe this song is almost 20yrs ago, still so great. Always love your detailed opinion to his songs.

当时听这首歌的时候还是磁带，没有MV，一听到第一个旋律出来就有种炸裂的感觉，那种风格是中文歌曲里从来没有过的。整首曲子听下来可以得到一个完整的故事，Jay独有的唱腔娓娓道来一段旧时回忆，随着背景旋律的铺垫出慢慢在眼前展开，有父爱、有叛逆、是每一个少年男孩都会经历的一段往日时光以及仍在内心深处的挣扎。PS：Jay是跟着妈妈长大的。

mv顶级，编曲顶级，放在今天，也是顶级

I’m a big fan of Jay Chou from 20years ago, and I’ve watched all the Jay Chou MV reactions on RU-vid. Joe’s reaction on Jay’s MV is the highest quality and professionally. Really enjoy your video. Thanks Joe

看看這首歌出的年份，就知道周杰倫走的多前面

20年前的歌放到現在還是很前衛，這才是Jay和他的團隊最屌的地方

this is a masterpiece from Jay Chou, perfect art piece

Thanks for your analysis,after listening Jay’s songs for so many years and many times,I get a new cognition of these now.

That album is truly a master piece. I miss the old Jay.

This is my favorite song, thank you Joe.

When Jay directed this MV, he did not show the plot according to the timeline, but used a memory perspective and flashbacks to express the plot. This makes the plot somewhat difficult to understand. If you don't understand the plot, I'll tell you. First of all, from the song title "In the Name of the Father", it has two meanings. The first is to pay tribute to the godfather of the classic Mafia movie. The second is revenge (in the mv) in the name of Jay's father. The theme of the song is about a story of revenge and redemption. Young jay saw his father get shot by mafia men. When he grew up he joined the mafia who killed his father for revenge. In order to gain the Mafia's trust and get closer to the man who killed his father, Jay did a lot of dirty work for the Mafia. In the end, Jay successfully completed his revenge, he successfully killed the enemy, and replaced the enemy to become the top of the mafia. But after completing his revenge, he found that he had walked too deep into the darkness and could not turn back. The dirty work he did to get revenge, to gain the Mafia's trust, had become an unwashed sin. So there is a scene in the mv where jay throws away the gun symbolizing sin on the way to church and prays to god for forgiveness for the sin he has done.

Just found your channel, really enjoying your commentary on several classic popular songs. What’s great is now I get to enjoy the artistic aspects of them because of you and that’s really interesting as well as entertaining. Music is not a language I can speak, so thank you for your translation.

Always learn a lot from you! Thanks!

这首歌虽然听了有上百遍了，但是再次听到，还是忍不住汗毛数次竖起来了。真的赞呢，这是top1的歌曲。

Very cool to see someone analyze a song like this, like to learn more detail!

Jay chou's song had lots of meaning in our old days.Thanks for Joe remained me.

I was in 4th grade when this song was released, it was the first pop song I learned, and since then I've fallen in love with singing and with Jay Chou, thanks to Jay Chou's 20 years of companionship, it's great to have his music in the world!

When this song came out I was like ten years old~ I still remember I grabbed the lyrics book and listened this album like all day long！ #classic

Really appreciate you did another song of Jay's. This is another song so many of us grew up with, and ingrained in our brains, but too young to grasp. But its also really interesting to hear your take about the overlapping double, i think sometimes there is triple voice overlay is pretty sums up the complex mind of a human/ "sinner". Using god father as theme, theres narration, overlapping prayer and the opera voice like the sound of the heart yearning for forgiveness. And really it is so interesting to hear the change of flow, but also so smooth like u said. Thx thx love ur reviews ❤

Thanks Joe for your professional review. Enjoyed it and learned a lot too. This is a masterpiece of Jay Chao's creations. On 16 July 2003, more than 50 radio stations in Asia launched this song together and about 800M people listened to it at the same time, hence this day has since been set as Jay Chou's Day. Look forward to your next review on Jay's songs. Thanks again.

很喜歡Joe的專業分析，要有多龐大的音樂知識才能解説得這麼詳細～感謝

1.夜的第七章2.七里香3.轨迹4.一路向北 5.断了的弦6.最长的电影 7.枫 8.止战之殇9.借口10.黑色幽默

Thanks to your explanation, i finally realized why i found jay’s music so interesting.

Thank you so much for doing a review on this song. I've been a fan of Jay my entire life, and this song is absolutely a masterpiece!

This is my favourite song among his. Great to see you have a reaction and review on it.

這首歌剛出來的時候我就很喜歡….但可能我當時太年輕 一直沒有特別去記歌名…所以想起這首歌 想聽的時候 都沒有順利找到….🥲 這次透過外國專業音樂人的頻道再次找到這首歌 我很感激…❤

Love jay chou. I have been a long term jay chou’s fan. It’s nice to hear your opinions too!

Back then, I was amazed by this song and became a fan of Jay ❤

這張專輯真的很讚，好聽，一直都在重複播放

This is literally the first full album I’ve ever fully listened to in my life, in the room of an older friend during my early elementary school. I was 10ish. I can’t say at that time I got the full coolness and def not the meaning and emotions in this song, but I came to memorize almost every detail of it before even understanding it. As time goes and I feel more sophisticated, every time I go back I think, man that was a great song with so much going on. He was my hiphop and rhythm teacher without me knowing it. Thanks for your review. For that synth sound, I never really pointed that out, but it seems strongly recognizable whenever I think of the song, so I personally believe it is a twisted heart feeling the protagonist always has inside in his mafia life experience. No surprise that you think it weird, my dad always said to me this guys is too noisy and mumbling lol

well done~ keep it up Joe, we all love your high-quality videos you know

This was the best mandarin album that year, almost 20 years ago. Jay chou is light years ahead of everyone.

Love ur reaction joe😍😍

I love Jay Chou's music because his music style and the technique he used. It is really new and amazing at that time.

This brings me back to my high school years when I listened to his albums on repeat, not talking to anyone. I got through my rebellious years like an emo girl. Can't believe it's been over 20 years! Still love Jay Chou.

I don't know why, but I started to tear up a bit watching how others appreciate Jay Chou's music. I am actually older than Jay Chou, but I have been a fan since 2001. I don't understand fully the technical aspects of the song, but thank you for your comments.

What's great about Jay is that he does all kinds of genre. I'd love to see you react to Jay Chou's Nocturne. Though you might enjoy "Bed Time Story" or "Extra Large Shoes" better.

highly recommend Wonds of War! it quite reflects what is happening right now tho it is an old song too

I consider this song to be the peak of Jay Chou. Just so so so good.

Love your review Joe. Other Jay songs that might be interesting for you would be my favorite "Extra Large Shoes" with its Charlie Chaplin theme because it's just so creative and fun and the lyrics are insightful; or my second fav "Bedtime Stories" just because not only does it have a really catchy beatbut the mv gives me a sort of a cool halloweeny slash alice-in-wonderland type of vibe and has some really clever artsy elements to it😎

Great stuff

U point out the pattern of his rap,, like a master class & talent

Hey, Joe. Really enjoyed this video. Well done! :)

Jay Chou is many 90s people idol. He’s the one of the most popular singer/artist at that time. Jay Chou’s music talent is ahead of his time. High productivity and high quality.

great art work

Great stuff 👍

joe好专业 多做点视频 很喜欢听你的解说分析！！！！！！！

I luv your reviews ! Music is supposed to be beyond the language barrier; and I see your sound critique is very solid :)

Your dog draws more of my attention.😂 Love him / her.❤

2022 and it still sounds great

你分析讲解得太棒了，真是专业级别的，bro.

Amazing this songs ❤ unbelievable Crete music like this... Also thanks u

Thx for doing jay chou reaction. Appreciate it.

Thank you for your reaction!

I like your professional review of the song3. I think you have to try the song“她的睫毛 Her eyelashes”. No matter how many times I listen to this song, I feel incredible! More than ten years later, I am still in awe and love of this beautiful and impressive music. I recommend it to you! You have to try!

Jay Chou is a genius, period! Love him!

First time listen to this song I was 12 years old. How lucky I am.

Jay chau is a legend in Chinese pop music industry. I guess no one can surpass him up to now. He’s really talented and his songs are always modern. Another legend and diva, I would like to recommend Faye Wong. Her songs in “寓言” fable, are very avant-garde and never goes out of style.

That synth ritme stays in ur mind after listening many times the song, and let the song be unforgettable for u, that's why I like it, personal opinion

Joe 也開始被Jay的音樂迷住了:)

Hello, Joe! I really like the detail of your comments and how you disassemble the song to let us know how many elements in one song. After watching your videos and I began to pay attention all the details and the combination, and I am wondering this two songs. Is it possible to compare the song between Joy Division - Transmission and Oaeen (魚丁系) - Regret (後悔莫及).

Thank Jay for creating this work of art.

The synth loop which in the middle is the most remarkable label of the song, remind me immediately after 20 years

He is the best composer in the world, no one can surpass him by now.

this whole album is a master piece.... jay got a lot of love because of this album... great job jay... 👏👏👏👏👏

This is my absolute favorite from him. Master piece

This song was ahead of it's time.

This song is one of the best song in the world, at least for me....he's genius, my most fave musician ever...i even bought the cd yrs ago n the only chinese artist i love...😂😂😂 he's king of mandopop for a reason

*《葉惠美》是最牛逼的一張專輯*

非常喜欢你的解读。所以追过来关注你。希望你能解读更多中文歌曲非常专业！爱

Dopeee Dope

The video quality is amazing! Can I ask how do you add bilingual subtitles?

Joe表述跟形容的能力好强

Jay Chou is a very talented signer and song writer. This song is one of his greatest songs that was done 20 years ago, in 2003. Can you believe that?

This is my favorite song of Jay Chou.

聽完你的解說 在認真聽一次 會雞皮疙瘩...

r voice is so peaceful

九爷的节目，先赞为敬

This is my childhood song, In Thailand this song is so famous.

谢谢九哥分享，周杰伦也是我很喜欢的一位歌手

乔，谢谢你认真分析我的偶像的歌曲，下次听听“夜曲”吧

Also, its best to focus on the melody of the song and not the Music Video. Jay is known as a composer and singer. He once said to treat his vocals as part of a musical instrument in the song.

太讚了 我小時候還有買CD整天在家狂播這首歌

Do more reactions about Jay chou’s songs,pls from first album maybe

It’s interesting when you looked at these classic Chinese pop stars, they all came back a Taiwan background. It is worth to know that liberty and a free society are essential in producing great art, music and cultures, it’s the same everywhere!

Jay Chou is a generational talent.

接近20年的歌啦！啊啊啊！我的青春啊

i blast this now and again in my car...im korean but with a chinese wife, seems inevitable i came across this channel...#liked

I'm a simple minded person,when I see jay chou, I just click🤣🤣🤣🤣I hope one day u make a video about jay chou’s singing voice from the beginning to now days since jay chou’s voice is so damaged now and analysis some of his most recent songs, tells us the difference between the old jay chou style and the damaged voice style

want to see more Jay

i have to say that the MV is so nice！

I can’t stop looking at your dog.

I can never recommend Jay enough to others cuz my youth is all about him

I feel equally jealous of and sad for people that discovers Jay Chou in the 2020s. This is the most musically gifted man alive. He’s constantly effing around and ended up with hundreds of classics. Just listen and learn. I have never met a producer in California that is even on par with Jay’s musical intelligence. That “synth” is not a synth but a tweaked Oboe. Roland has a similar sound. This song is arranged by a really talented musician. The Oboe line is the best thing of this song. After you listen to it every month for 19 years -I have- the Oboe line is the one thing that stands out.

喜歡專業的joe

This song Lyrics： 微涼的晨露　沾濕黑禮服　 The cool morning dew moisten the black robes 石板路有霧　父在低訴 There's mist on the flags. God's whispering 無奈的覺悟　只能更殘酷　 I know the only choice is to be cruel 一切都為了　通往聖堂的路 All these are for the way to the holy ground 吹不散的霧　隱沒了意圖　 The thick fog has concealed my intention 誰輕柔踱步　停住 Who goes on the prowl and stops? 還來不及哭　穿過的子彈　就帶走溫度 By the time the victim cried,the bullet had taken his breath 我們每個人都有罪　犯著不同的罪　 Each of us is guilty of the different sins we've committed 我能決定誰對　誰又該要沈睡 I decide on who's right and who shall rest in peace 爭論不能解決　在永無止境的夜 The debate couldn't be ended in the endless night 關掉你的嘴　唯一的恩惠 Shutting mouth of yours was the only grace 擋在前面的人都有罪　後悔也無路可退　 Those who get in the way are sinful. There's no leeway for regret 以父之名判決 Judge in the name of God. 那感覺沒有適合字彙 就像邊笑邊掉淚 There's no proper word for the feeling like smiling through my tears 凝視著完全的黑 阻擋悲劇蔓延的悲劇會讓我沈醉 I gaze at the pure darkness. The tragedies for tragedies will intoxicate me 低頭親吻我的左手　換取被寬恕的承諾 Bowed my head to kiss my left hand in exchange for forgiving pledge 老舊管風琴在角落　一直一直一直伴奏 In the corner the old pipe organ kept on accompanying 黑色簾幕被風吹動　陽光無言的穿透 The black curtain were fluttering. The sunshine tranquilly pierced through 灑向那群被我馴服後的　獸 and shed on the beasts that I've tamed 沈默的喊叫　沈默的喊叫　孤單開始發酵 There was silenct scream. There was silent scream. Loneliness fermented 不停對著我嘲笑　回憶逐漸延燒 It kept on deriding me. The fire of recalls spread 曾經純真的畫面　殘忍的溫柔出現　 The frames had been innocent, but the cruel meekness emerged 脆弱時間到　我們一起來禱告 Time for frailty. Let's pray to God together 仁慈的父我已墜入　看不見罪的國度　 God the father! I've lapsed into Babylon, where sins run wild 請原諒我的自負 Please forgive me for my pride 沒人能說沒人可說　好難承受　 Having none to pour out is so unbearable 榮耀的背後刻著一道孤獨 Behind the honor inscribes the loneliness 閉上雙眼我又看見　當年那夢的畫面　 Closing my eyes, again I see the frame in dreams of that year 天空是濛濛的霧 The sky was covered with fog 父親牽著我的雙手　 My father led me by the hand. 輕輕走過　清晨那安安靜靜的石板路 We walked in light steps on the peaceful and serene flags at dawn 仁慈的父　我已墜入　看不見罪的國度 God the father! I've lapsed into Babylon, where sins run wild 請原諒我　我的自負　刻著一道孤獨 Please forgive me. Forgive my pride. Inscribes the loneliness 斑駁的家徽　擦拭了一夜　 I wiped the dapple badge throughout the night. 孤獨的光輝　才懂的感覺 Merely I know the lonesome radiance. 燭光　不　不　停的搖晃　 The candlelight kept on swaying. 貓頭鷹在窗櫺上　對著遠方眺望 On the sash the owl overlooks somewhere faraway 通向大廳的長廊　一樣說不出的滄桑 The passage to the hall had suffered many vicissitudes 沒有喧囂　只有寧靜圍繞　 Without clamor,only silence surrounds. 我　慢慢睡著　天　剛剛破曉 I drop off slowly. The day was dawning 317

Awesome

你說的真好！👌

Hi, Joe, you can notice the five shots of the revolver were for revenge in the middle, and the last bullet was left to me at the end of the whole song, for salvation

Can’t believe you can get the meaning just from the melody and singing stuff. Cause I know the language so I could get more info from it. But If you can understand what the lyrics mean, you will know the mv is a short movie. It’s a similar story as