Noo Phuoc Thinh owns many spring-themed songs that are loved by many audiences. These songs not only represent the blooming of flowers, New Year's lucky money, or trips back home – for Generation Z, they are also an opportunity for music to tell stories that are most relatable to modern life: family values, homesickness, youthful memories, and even new perspectives on tradition.
Spring music finds its own
Recently, spring-themed music has seen a trend of songs that go beyond simple "dancing" and delve into the deepest emotions of young people, causing these songs to spread across social media platforms.
While older audiences remain loyal and captivated by timeless spring songs, for younger generations, especially Gen Z, spring music isn't about traditional Tet songs with apricot and peach blossom motifs, but rather a lyrical hip-hop/pop ballad, using warm melodies to tell stories of homesickness and the plight of those who have left their hometowns after pursuing their dreams.
Noo Phuoc Thinh owns many spring-themed songs that are loved by many audiences. Photo: Leon
The song "Returning Home" by rapper Wxrdie ft. JustaTee became a spring hit for young audiences because they found themselves reflected in it. Each person's inner feelings were expressed in their own unique way, distinct yet complete.
"Returning Home" emphasizes the value of "returning to oneself," where family is a source of support, and evokes the moment of "packing one's bags" to return home for Tet after a year away – something many Gen Z young people have experienced in their studies and work.
Or take "If you're too miserable, go home and let your mother take care of you," a song that doesn't mention peach blossoms, apricot blossoms, lucky money, sticky rice cakes, candies, and jams... but it's the most meaningful spring song.
The song focuses on the feelings of a child far from home, the pressures of work, and the gentle reminder from their mother: "We don't need money, we just need you to be healthy and come home."
This content resonates with young people living in a world of deadline pressure, studying abroad, or working independently, making them "want to go home immediately."
The simple yet profound lyrics, combined with the singer's expressive voice, will transform the song into an emotional symphony for Gen Z during the Lunar New Year season. This is the common formula for spring songs nowadays.
Recently, singer Ha Anh Tuan released the song "One Year Gone By" on New Year's Day 2026, a song destined for springtime music lovers. "One Year Gone By" is not only a dialogue with a past love, but also a confrontation with seemingly unmentionable aspects of oneself. The song doesn't carry resentment or pain that needs explaining, but instead chooses to look back with calmness, acceptance, and understanding.
Love becomes a focal point for discussing broader losses, learning to forget, and retaining what is necessary to move forward. Pham Toan Thang's music, through Ha Anh Tuan's vocals, evokes memories of a love affair that has ended, where regret for its presence outweighs resentment.
There are questions that don't need answers, alongside things that absolutely must be said, even when they seem "so difficult." That's precisely why Ha Anh Tuan's music is always so beloved by young audiences.
Spring music 2026 brings generations closer together.
According to Quang Hung MasterD, "Stepping Towards a New Tet" conveys the message that Tet 2026 will be a new Tet – where young people become leaders, proactively renewing Tet from the smallest things. A Tet whose appearance is changed by small but practical and warm actions from the step-up of Gen Z. The younger generation will not only enjoy Tet, but will also actively participate, change, and connect all members of their families and communities.
From transforming trendy social media activities into shared family moments, connecting generations closer together, fostering joy, and understanding, Quang Hung MasterD believes that: "When young people are ready and proactive, every small detail will create a new look. The 2026 Lunar New Year, with the participation of young people, will be warmer, gentler, and full of sharing and connection."
Spring music that doesn't necessarily mention Tet (Vietnamese Lunar New Year) is the common formula for spring music today. In recent years, the spring music season has been marked by songs that not only have lively melodies but also touch the deep emotions of Gen Z – a generation living fast-paced lives, far from home, and viewing Tet as a time to return to their emotional roots.
The general formula for spring music today has broken the mold of "spring is just about joy," and now also includes deep personal emotions such as homesickness, work pressure, and the desire to return to family—things many Gen Z young people have experienced.
Nevertheless, the songs don't abandon Tet culture but instead "reinterpret" it with popular music styles such as light rap, pop ballad, and storytelling elements through visuals in the music videos, making spring music not only more poignant but also closer to the experiences of young people.
Popular spring hits
The strong support of social media platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and streaming – where Gen Z primarily engages in music – helps young audiences recreate their Tet (Lunar New Year) experiences through video clips, lyrics, and shared emotions. Therefore, these songs become beloved spring hits, such as "Returning Home" by Wxrdie ft. JustaTee, or "If You're Too Hard, Go Back Home and Let Mom Take Care of You," and "What Did We Do This Past Year?" by Noo Phuoc Thinh…
Source: https://nld.com.vn/nhac-xuan-cho-gen-z-thoi-nay-196260213101442877.htm
