| Jay Chou's Bedtime Stories | |
| Type: | studio |
| Artist: | Jay Chou |
| Cover: | JayChouBedtimeStories.jpg |
| Caption: | Digital cover |
| Recorded: | 2016 |
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| Length: | 37:53 |
| Language: | Mandarin |
| Label: | JVR Music |
| Producer: | Jay Chou |
| Prev Title: | Opus Jay World Tour |
| Prev Year: | 2016 |
| Next Title: | The Invincible Concert Tour |
| Next Year: | 2019 |
Jay Chou's Bedtime Stories is the fourteenth studio album by Taiwanese singer Jay Chou, released on 24 June 2016, by JVR Music.[1] [2] [3] The album was nominated for three Golden Melody Awards.
The lyrics of "Bedtime Stories" are about various bedtime stories being told to children. "Let's Go" incorporates the elements of American cowboy folk music into the structure of rock music. The lyrics speak about one's urge to travel freely without boundaries. "A Little Bit" is a slower song incorporating piano and strings. The lyrics speak of a man who never paid any attention to his girlfriend, who then eventually leaves him. "Lover of Past Life" is a song dedicated to his daughter, with its lyrics describing Chou's unceasing love for his daughter and what's in store for her future. The song is in 3/4 time, and features a R&B rock beat.
"Hero" is a rock song with heavily incorporated electric guitar. This song was made for the online multiplayer game, League of Legends. "Shouldn't Be" is a duet between Jay Chou and A-Mei. This song begins with piano, but later incorporates electronic sounds. The lyrics are about how fate does not allow two lovers to be together. It was featured in Ice Fantasy as the opening theme. "Turkish Ice Cream" is a mixture of rock, hip-hop, and a tinge of middle eastern elements, while its lyrics emphasize how Chou can do anything he wants with his songs. The music video features NBA star and friend Jeremy Lin.
The lyrics of "Love Confession" describe someone wanting to confess their love to another. The music video is set in Paris, with clips of Jay Chou singing along the Seine River. "Now You See Me" was featured in the Hollywood film Now You See Me 2, which Chou made a cameo in. This song blends Chinese folk elements with a modern hip-hop rhythm, and contains influences from Arabian and Indian musical styles. The music video for the ballad track "Failure at Love" features Chou walking through Prague in the winter.
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Golden Melody Awards | Jay Chou's Bedtime Stories | [4] | ||
| "Love Confession" | |||||
| Best Music Video | "Bedtime Stories" |
| Chart (2016) | Peak position | |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Albums (HKRMA)[5] | 1 | |
| US World Albums (Billboard)[6] | 3 |