Top 10 Chart-Topping Songs Shaking Up the Vietnamese Music Scene at the End of 2019

'We walked past each other to make each other hurt. To make each other cry, not wanting to greet each other. We walked past each other, leaving behind the pain. Leaving behind deep scars that cannot be erased. We were once happy, weren't we, my dear?'

Those are the gentle, deeply sad melodies in the song Moving Past Each Other by musician Khac Viet, performed by singer Le Bao Binh. Moving Past Each Other sung by Le Bao Binh has officially surpassed Waves and Winds by Jack and K-ICM in the digital music achievements. The reason why this song becomes hot is that it evokes a sad love story of separation, loving each other but then unable to stay together, then moving past each other, leaving behind sorrows, memories, and pain.

Some say in love there is no right or wrong, only fate and empathy for each other, that's how to overcome all the ups and downs. Especially for young lovers, they are prone to break up if they don't calmly look at each other.

'His Mistake' just the name itself sounds sad already. I once read somewhere a saying: 'he loves you so much! But only he knows it.' This song made me understand this even more. It's a confession of a young man about his unrequited love, he loves a girl deeply. His love is so big that he is willing to be by her side, taking care of her. However, love alone is not enough, this young man is busy with his life, career, and wealth. Therefore, the girl fell in love with someone else. When the young man woke up to restart his life, it was also the time when the girl he loved was no longer by his side.

That's why His Mistake has some great lines like: 'His biggest mistake in life. Is losing you when we were in our twenties. Is wanting to hold you for a lifetime. But he himself couldn't even handle. Now he has everything you need. Just not you, so he's heartbroken....'

Tham Will Not Return is a song with quite similar vibes to Jack's productions. The trending list is currently dominated by rather unfamiliar names with the music listeners. Phat Ho, JokeS Bii, Sinike surpass many well-known artists in releasing MVs at the same time to rise to the top. Following closely behind this trio is Bao Anh with Who Needs Who. However, it's also challenging for Bao Anh to overturn the situation when Tham Will Not Return by Phat Ho, JokeS Bii, Sinike is experiencing significant growth.

The lyrics are simple, intimate. Some lines in the song are well-rhymed and addictive to the audience. For example: 'Once warmth by my side, now just a passing wind'. Tham Will Not Return is employing the same famous formula as Jack, K-ICM's Waves and Windfall… 'Your grandparents' tells about the difference in perceptions of love between two generations through extremely simple, cute lyrics and lively, sweet melodies. Right after appearing on the Sing My Song stage - a stage for young people who love singing and composing - the song was warmly welcomed by the audience.

Waves and Wind is currently causing a storm in the Vietnamese music market, becoming the most mentioned song and topping the trending charts. Jack and K-ICM - the creators of the song - also appear frequently in the media. The song is a creation of JACK, based on his own experiences and observations in life. When listening to Waves and Wind, you can feel the emotions, sentiments, and courage of a man who dedicates his deepest affections to the woman of his life.

Right after the MV was released, Jack and K-ICM achieved an impressive feat: nearly 300,000 views on YouTube during the premiere, which is remarkable for Vpop. The lyrics that have stirred emotions in the late months of 2019 include: 'The birds return in pairs. Why not us, husband and wife? My dear, don't be distant from me. Let the moon hold you back. Peace on the rooftop. Watching life flow backward. Are you still by my side? The sky bestows light, the years pass by. Whose figure walks the same path? Who carries the rays of sunshine? Yet why is there still darkness? Perhaps one day you stumble amidst life's changes. Looking back at me, the one who never left you alone'

Vietnamese music has seen its share of beautiful music videos, investing in both setting and creative complexity. But a music video like Let Me Tell You by Hoàng Thùy Linh has never been seen before.

In just over 4 minutes, which can't be considered long, many characters from the most famous realistic literary works have been mentioned, such as Mị, Old Hạc, Little Vàng, Chí Phèo, Thị Nở, Red-haired Xuân, Sister Dậu… However, it's not a mere list, but rather a vivid portrayal through imagery, music, and dance.

Let Me Tell You is first and foremost appealing musically. It's essentially a pop song by the DTAP team, but it also carries hints of Northwestern folk music, mixed with electronic and rap elements. This blend gives the song a lively rhythm, both familiar with its folk influence and modern with its electronic touch. This makes Let Me Tell You catchy, easy to listen to, and worthy of repeated plays.

The song is seen as a “shoe-fitting” piece for Hoàng Thùy Linh. The singer can easily handle the song as its composition doesn't demand much depth or technique.

If you used to search for Quân A.P, the results were almost vague. They were just cover videos of famous Vpop songs he posted on his personal page “for fun”. However, at the end of May 2019, news about Quân A.P started to flood in, accompanied by prideful phrases like “emerging standout Vpop rookie”, “hot boy dominating #zingchart”, or “new singing sensation surpassing Min and Chi Pu”.

Who Loves You - Quân A.P: This debut hit by Quân A.P made waves with lyrics like 'The girl you once loved, where is she now? Walking alone in the rain when sad? Tears still fall when watching sad movies? Holding onto someone tightly, crying like a child. The girl you once loved, forgotten now. There were evenings holding hands, waiting together. At sunset, we stood side by side, saying those words. That we only need each other....You like roses and winter, being hugged from behind by me' which are rich in romance. The combination of heartfelt melody and deeply personal lyrics helped the song top #zingchart for 3 weeks, reaching 312 million plays on Zing MP3. This song propelled the newcomer Quân A.P into the spotlight in 2019.

After releasing a teaser that garnered a lot of attention, Erik finally debuted the MV Everything but You on July 28th. The song is a heartfelt ballad delivered by Erik in every word.

Right from the teaser, which was filled with dramatic elements and a “flirting” musical part with a ballad vibe that “breaks hearts”, Erik's product 'Everything but You' quickly created a “fever” on social media. As expected, after the official release, Erik's new MV quickly achieved a significant milestone that any artist would desire. Specifically, within just 4 hours, the MV quickly reached millions of views on YouTube and topped the #1 Trending YouTube the next day.

In the MV 'Everything but You', Erik plays the role of a law school student. Intelligent and hardworking, he balances between studying and working to support his life. Then, he encounters an old friend whose life is completely opposite to his own. Meeting again after catching her stealing things in the grocery store, Erik helps her and gets a very casual “debt” contract from youth.

Through many incidents, the relationship between the two gradually develops into love. When love comes, the tragedy it brings also begins, as the man sacrifices his own life for the woman he loves too much.

The moment it seemed to end this painful love story, the unexpected lies in the intertwined feelings of resentment from the lawyer. He uses the contract between the two from the past to the present, along with the trust and blindness for his girlfriend's money, to “play tricks” to keep her by his side. Until the last moments, the new MV fully explains why the title of the song is 'Everything but You' with an impressive twist.