周兴哲 - 明天我在你身边 (Eric Chou - Tomorrow, I'm by Your Side)
作词 (Lyrics): 吴易纬
作曲 (Composer): Eric Chou 周兴哲
再也无法往回走
zài yě wú fǎ wǎng huí zǒu
No way to go back anymore
云被风击落 梦不堪残破
yún bèi fēng jī luò mèng bù kān cán pò
Clouds are struck down by the wind, dreams are unbearably broken
不害怕失去所有
bù hài pà shī qù suǒ yǒu
Not afraid of losing everything
唯一的软弱 怕期待落空
wéi yī de ruǎn ruò pà qī dài luò kōng
The only weakness is fearing expectations will fall short
如果能 预知结果 预习不难过
rú guǒ néng yù zhī jié guǒ yù xí bù nán guò
If we could foresee the outcome, we wouldn’t have to rehearse the sorrow
将我们 患难回忆 换来温柔
jiāng wǒ men huàn nàn huí yì huàn lái wēn róu
Turning our memories of hardships into gentleness
相信着 绝望尽头 万里晴空
xiāng xìn zhe jué wàng jìn tóu wàn lǐ qíng kōng
Believing that at the end of despair lies a boundless clear sky
我愿用 余生成全 你的自由
wǒ yuàn yòng yú shēng chéng quán nǐ de zì yóu
I’m willing to use the rest of my life to fulfil your freedom
有你的世界 我才有明天
yǒu nǐ de shì jiè wǒ cái yǒu míng tiān
In a world with you, I finally have a tomorrow
重生瞬间 因为你笑脸
chóng shēng shùn jiān yīn wéi nǐ xiào liǎn
Reborn in an instant because of your smile
会出现 奇迹的火焰
huì chū xiàn qí jì de huǒ yàn
Miraculous flames will appear
哪怕命运残酷 不谈条件
nǎ pà mìng yùn cán kù bù tán tiáo jiàn
No matter how cruel fate is, we’ll make no demands
有你的世界 能航向明天
yǒu nǐ de shì jiè néng háng xiàng míng tiān
In a world with you, we can sail towards tomorrow
重逢那天 爱终于理解
chóng féng nà tiān ài zhōng yú lǐ jiě
On the day we reunite, love will finally be understood
足够我 去牺牲一切
zú gòu wǒ qù xī shēng yī qiè
Enough for me to sacrifice everything
直到最后答案 不是错觉
zhí dào zuì hòu dá àn bù shì cuò jué
Until the final answer is not an illusion
你在我身边
nǐ zài wǒ shēn biān
You are by my side
人的存在很淼小
rén de cún zài hěn miǎo xiǎo
The existence of humans is so insignificant
遗憾和荣耀 都微不足道
yí hàn hé róng yào dōu wēi bù zú dào
Regrets and glories are equally insignificant
如果能 预知结果 预习不难过
rú guǒ néng yù zhī jié guǒ yù xí bù nán guò
If we could foresee the outcome, we wouldn’t have to rehearse the sorrow
将我们 患难回忆 换来温柔
jiāng wǒ men huàn nàn huí yì huàn lái wēn róu
Turning our memories of hardships into gentleness
相信着 绝望尽头 万里晴空
xiāng xìn zhe jué wàng jìn tóu wàn lǐ qíng kōng
Believing that at the end of despair lies a boundless clear sky
我愿用 余生成全 你的自由
wǒ yuàn yòng yú shēng chéng quán nǐ de zì yóu
I’m willing to use the rest of my life to fulfil your freedom
有你的世界 我才有明天
yǒu nǐ de shì jiè wǒ cái yǒu míng tiān
In a world with you, I finally have a tomorrow
重生瞬间 因为你笑脸
chóng shēng shùn jiān yīn wéi nǐ xiào liǎn
Reborn in an instant because of your smile
会出现 奇迹的火焰
huì chū xiàn qí jì de huǒ yàn
Miraculous flames will appear
哪怕命运残酷 不谈条件
nǎ pà mìng yùn cán kù bù tán tiáo jiàn
No matter how cruel fate is, we’ll make no demands
有你的世界 能航向明天
yǒu nǐ de shì jiè néng háng xiàng míng tiān
In a world with you, we can sail towards tomorrow
重逢那天 爱终于理解
chóng féng nà tiān ài zhōng yú lǐ jiě
On the day we reunite, love will finally be understood
足够我 去牺牲一切
zú gòu wǒ qù xī shēng yī qiè
Enough for me to sacrifice everything
直到最后答案 不是错觉
zhí dào zuì hòu dá àn bù shì cuò jué
Until the final answer is not an illusion
你在我身边
nǐ zài wǒ shēn biān
You are by my side
Song Interpretation
Short Summary
"明天我在你身边" (Tomorrow, I'm by Your Side) by Eric Chou is a heartfelt song about love, sacrifice, and the belief in a better tomorrow. It explores themes of devotion, overcoming challenges, and the comfort of being with a loved one despite life's difficulties.
Detailed Insights
The song opens with an image of irreversible change, symbolized by the line "No way to go back anymore," as the singer reflects on a broken dream. Despite facing hardships, the narrator is not afraid to lose everything, but rather fears unmet expectations. This sets the tone for the deep emotional longing expressed in the song.
The chorus introduces a powerful sense of hope, as the narrator expresses a willingness to sacrifice everything for the freedom and happiness of the loved one. The recurring idea that "In a world with you, I finally have a tomorrow" highlights the transformative power of love and the optimism it brings, even in the face of despair.
The lyrics suggest that love has the power to heal and create miracles, as evidenced by lines like "Reborn in an instant because of your smile." The song's narrative follows the journey from sorrow to hope, with the narrator believing that with the loved one by their side, they can overcome any obstacle and sail towards a brighter future.
The final verses emphasize sacrifice, devotion, and the eventual realization that love and commitment transcend fleeting moments of doubt. "Until the final answer is not an illusion" suggests that love, even in its most uncertain forms, is the truth the narrator clings to, symbolized by the enduring presence of the loved one.