Young Captain performs Jia Dong Zuo, written by lyricist Xiao Han. The song features music composed by Xiao Han, Young Captain, Guan Tiantian, and Zhou Tianche. The piece explores the painful act of feigning indifference to push away a loved one.
Released: August 4, 2025
Jia Dong Zuo
Young Captain
Jia Dong Zuo Lyrics English Translation by Young Captain
Xiao Han writes about forcing oneself to be cold and distant. The singer describes waving goodbye as just a ‘fake action to hide myself.’ He reveals the painful choice to be misunderstood rather than cause pain to his beloved.
Yao Bu Shi Ta Zai Yan Qian Dui Ni De Ai LianIf it wasn’t for their affection for you, right before my eyes,
Wo Xiang Ai Ni De Xin Jiang Chi Xu Dong MianI think this heart that loves you would’ve just stayed asleep.
Meng Bei Jiao Xing Ru He Neng Shu YuanHow can I forgive being woken from this dream?
Yao Bu Shi Ni Zai Er Bian Dui Wo Tu Zhen YanIf you hadn’t whispered those true words into my ear,
Wo Xiang Wo Hui Zen Yang He Ni Mei Guan LianI wonder how I could’ve ever been unconnected to you.
Cong Ci Lian Jian Dao Ni De Lian Ye Neng Mian Ze MianFrom now on, I’ll avoid seeing your face if I can.
Wo Ming Bai Zhi JueI understand that our instincts,
Hui Yin Wei Shi Jue Ting Jue Chu Jue Chan Sheng Cuo Juecan create illusions through what we see, hear, and touch.
Yu Shi Yao Ni Wu JieSo, I need you to misunderstand,
Ye Bu Yao Ni Liao Jieand I don’t want you to understand.
Hui Hui Shou Zhi Shi Jia Dong Zuo Yan Shi WoWaving goodbye is just a fake action to hide myself,
Wo Shen Ai Guo De Xian Suo Bu Gai Wu Li Bo Duothe evidence of my deep love shouldn’t be so violently stripped away.
Gai Ni De Xing Fu Jie GuoIt changes your happy ending.
Jiu Suan Leng Mo Shi Jia Dong Zuo Mei You CuoEven if this indifference is a fake action, it isn’t wrong.
Wo Bei Fu Xin Sui Cang Duo Du Zi Ren Hai Piao BoI’ll carry this heartbreak in hiding, drifting alone in a sea of people,
Wei De Zhi Shi Yao Ni Neng Wang Le Woall for the sake of letting you forget me.
Yao Bu Shi Wo Kai Shi Zai Shen Xian De Bian YuanIf I wasn’t already on the verge of falling apart,
Mei Xiang Dao Na Me Kuai Jiu Bi Xu Qi QuanI never imagined I’d have to surrender everything so quickly.
Ge She Suo You De Ke Neng Bu Yun Xu Sheng Yi DianI have to let go of every possibility, not allowing even a little to remain.
Wo Ming Bai Zhi JueI understand that our instincts,
Hui Yin Wei Shi Jue Ting Jue Chu Jue Chan Sheng Cuo Juecan create illusions through what we see, hear, and touch.
Yu Shi Yao Ni Wu JieSo, I need you to misunderstand,
Ye Bu Yao Ni Liao Jieand I don’t want you to understand.
Hui Hui Shou Zhi Shi Jia Dong Zuo Yan Shi WoWaving goodbye is just a fake action to hide myself,
Wo Shen Ai Guo De Xian Suo Bu Gai Wu Li Bo Duothe evidence of my deep love shouldn’t be so violently stripped away.
Gai Ni De Xing Fu Jie GuoIt changes your happy ending.
Jiu Suan Leng Mo Shi Jia Dong Zuo Mei You CuoEven if this indifference is a fake action, it isn’t wrong.
Wo Bei Fu Xin Sui Cang Duo Du Zi Ren Hai Piao BoI’ll carry this heartbreak in hiding, drifting alone in a sea of people,
Wei De Zhi Shi Rang Ni Neng Wang Le Woall just for the sake of letting you forget me.
Liang Ren Jin Bu Qi Liu Yan De Tiao BoTwo people can’t withstand the provocations of rumors,
Gan Qing Ti Zhi Cui Ruoa relationship’s constitution is just too fragile.
Ren De Gu Zi Li Nan Mian You Xu DuoIt’s inevitable that deep down, people have so much,
Tong He Bu Tuo Jin Liang Duo Guopain and trouble that they should avoid if they can,
Cai Neng Hao Hao Sheng Huo Yeahonly then can they live a good life, yeah.
Hui Hui Shou Zhi ShiWaving goodbye is just,
Fang Kai Ni Zhi Shi Jia Dong Zuo Yan Shi Woletting you go is just a fake action to hide myself.
Wo Shen Ai Guo De Xian Suo Bu Gai Wu Li Bo DuoThe evidence of my deep love shouldn’t be so violently stripped away,
Gai Ni De Xing Fu Jie Guoaltering the outcome of your happiness.
Jiu Suan Leng Mo Shi Jia Dong Zuo Mei You CuoEven if this indifference is a fake action, it isn’t wrong.
Wo Bei Fu Xin Sui Cang Duo Du Zi Ren Hai Piao BoI’ll carry this heartbreak in hiding, drifting alone in a sea of people,
Wei De Zhi Shi Yao Ni Neng Wang Le Woall for the sake of letting you forget me.
Hei Qing Ni Wang Le WoHey, please forget me.
Jia Dong Zuo Music Video
The lyrics meaning of Jia Dong Zuo reveals self-sacrifice in love. Young Captain portrays someone willing to appear heartless if it means ensuring his lover’s ultimate happiness. The song captures the bittersweet nature of letting go.