JJ Lin and lyricist 方文山 bring drama and depth to ‘Careful with Fate,’ the theme song from the TV series ‘Pursuit of Jade.’ The musician collaborates with composers like Alex.D and Raven to craft a melody that echoes the intensity of war and love. The song asks who can stand alone in a world of chaos, setting a poignant tone for the series.
Released: February 27, 2026
Careful with Fate (Theme Song from the TV Series ”Pursuit of Jade”)
Jj Lin
Careful with Fate (Theme Song from the TV Series ”Pursuit of Jade”) Lyrics English Translation by Jj Lin
方文山 writes about a homeland in turmoil, where ‘the setting sun fades away, leaving me speechless.’ The poet mentions cooking smoke rising in an ancient town, blending war’s devastation with tender memories of love. The lyrics writer uses jade as a symbol of warmth, showing how fate intertwines with resilience.
Luan shi ma ti shui hai liu zai feng xue liWho still remains in the blizzard amidst the chaos of war?
Duo shao ren zai ming xuan yi xian de ju liHow many people are clinging to life by a single thread?
Er jia yuan xiao yan qi shui neng yi shi du liAs our homeland goes up in smoke, who can stand entirely alone?
Xi yang yin qu wo wu yu YeahThe setting sun fades away, leaving me speechless, yeah.
Qiu se luo di shui qing cai feng ye er quAs autumn colors blanket the ground, who steps lightly on maple leaves and departs?
Wu tong xi yu cheng xia chun yan xian zhe niFine rain falls on the parasol trees, and the spring swallows below the city walls remind me of you.
Zhe gu zhen de yan huo qi wei shui bu qi er yuFor whom does the cooking smoke of this ancient town rise so unexpectedly?
Xu xia sheng si xiang yi yuan shi yan ru qiMaking a vow of life and death, I hope our promise arrives just as scheduled.
Wo dui yuan fen xiao xin yi yi bu fang qiI’m careful with our fate, refusing to ever give it up.
Wu nai feng huo ma ti rao luan le jie juBut the flames of war and the galloping hooves have disrupted our ending.
Hong chen lai qu duan duan xu xu ni zhuan shen cu zhe mei hui jian li quComing and going in this mortal world, you turn around with furrowed brows and walk away with your sword,
Ye dai zou suo you mi mitaking all our secrets with you.
Wo dui yuan fen xiao xin yi yi bu fang qiI’m careful with our fate, refusing to ever give it up.
Wo men que zong zai sha chang li feng huo xiang yuYet we always find each other amidst the devastation and flames of the battlefield.
Su ming jiu chan zhong ni gei de hui yi wen run ru yuTangled in this destiny, the memories you’ve given me are as warm as jade.
Jing li wu shu ci de zhan yiHaving fought through countless battles,
Ru yuan hui dao chu shi zhi diI hope we can return to the place where we first met.
Yu luo di miao tang shui tan xiAs rain hits the ground, who is sighing in the imperial court?
Deng feng qi tian zi shou da yiWaiting for the winds to rise, the emperor upholds righteousness.
Zhe shi shi qi neng jin ren yiHow can the affairs of this world fully satisfy everyone’s wishes?
Yu dao jin er ni wo que bu liWe’ve made it to today, and yet you and I haven’t parted ways.
Feng piao ling ai zen me zheng mingAs the wind drifts around us, how can our love be proven?
Yu da ping xuan ze qu xiang xinWhen the rain hits the duckweed, I simply choose to believe.
Zou guo bian jing yu qi geng jian dingWalking past the borders, our voices become even more resolute.
Bi ci xin shou wo men de chu xin WooWe hold fast to our original intentions together, woo.
Wo dui yuan fen xiao xin yi yi bu fang qiI’m careful with our fate, refusing to ever give it up.
Wu nai feng huo ma ti rao luan le jie juBut the flames of war and the galloping hooves have disrupted our ending.
Tian ya he chu neng zhe feng yu he chu neng gou zai yi qiWhere in the world can we shelter from the storm, and where can we be together?
Xin ping jing ling ting yuan fang heng di ni zai na liWith a calm heart, I listen to a distant flute, wondering where you are.
Wo dui yuan fen xiao xin yi yi bu fang qiI’m careful with our fate, refusing to ever give it up.
Wo men que zong zai sha chang li feng huo xiang yu YeahYet we always find each other amidst the devastation and flames of the battlefield, yeah.
Zhi dao qian fang kuang feng zhou yu ye ying mian zou guo quKnowing there are violent storms ahead, we’ll still face them head-on.
Wo men jian chi shou fu shi diWe’ll persist in reclaiming our lost lands.
Wu ju di ren de lai xi lai xiWe aren’t afraid of the enemy’s attacks, so let them come.
Careful with Fate (Theme Song from the TV Series ”Pursuit of Jade”) Music Video
The ‘Careful with Fate’ lyrics offer a tale of love and war that resonates with strength. JJ Lin’s Mandarin ballad, featured in ‘Pursuit of Jade,’ captures the emotional weight of promises made amidst chaos.