刘若英 - 后来 (Rene Liu - Later)
hòu lái wǒ zǒng suàn xué huì le rú hé qù ài kě xī nǐ zǎo yǐ yuǎn qù xiāo shī zài rén hǎi
Later, I finally learned how to love, but unfortunately you had already gone far away, disappearing into the crowd
hòu lái zhōng yú zài yǎn lèi zhōng míng bái yǒu xiē rén yī dàn cuò guò jiù bù zài
Later, finally in tears I understood, some people, once missed, never return
Loving you, you softly say, I lower my head and smell a burst of fragrance
nà gè yǒng héng de yè wǎn shí qī suì zhòng xià nǐ wěn wǒ de nà gè yè wǎn
ràng wǒ wǎng hòu de shí guāng měi dāng yǒu gǎn tàn zǒng xiǎng qǐ dāng tiān de xīng guāng
Making me recall the starlight of that day whenever there's a sigh in the time that follows
ér yòu shì wèi shén me rén nián shào shí yī dìng yào ràng shēn ài de rén shòu shāng
And why is it that when people are young, they always hurt the ones they deeply love
zài zhè xiāng sì de shēn yè lǐ nǐ shì fǒu yī yàng yě zài jìng jìng zhuī huǐ gǎn shāng
In this similar deep night, are you also quietly regretting and feeling sad
rú guǒ dāng shí wǒ men néng bù nà me jué jiàng xiàn zài yě bù nà me yí hàn
If at that time we could have been less stubborn, now we wouldn't be so regretful
hòu lái wǒ zǒng suàn xué huì le rú hé qù ài kě xī nǐ zǎo yǐ yuǎn qù xiāo shī zài rén hǎi
Later, I finally learned how to love, but unfortunately you had already gone far away, disappearing into the crowd
hòu lái zhōng yú zài yǎn lèi zhōng míng bái yǒu xiē rén yī dàn cuò guò jiù bù zài
Later, finally in tears I understood, some people, once missed, never return
hòu lái wǒ zǒng suàn xué huì le rú hé qù ài kě xī nǐ zǎo yǐ yuǎn qù xiāo shī zài rén hǎi
Later, I finally learned how to love, but unfortunately you had already gone far away, disappearing into the crowd
hòu lái zhōng yú zài yǎn lèi zhōng míng bái yǒu xiē rén yī dàn cuò guò jiù bù zài
Later, finally in tears I understood, some people, once missed, never return
hòu lái wǒ zǒng suàn xué huì le rú hé qù ài kě xī nǐ zǎo yǐ yuǎn qù xiāo shī zài rén hǎi
Later, I finally learned how to love, but unfortunately you had already gone far away, disappearing into the crowd
hòu lái zhōng yú zài yǎn lèi zhōng míng bái yǒu xiē rén yī dàn cuò guò jiù bù zài
Later, finally in tears I understood, some people, once missed, never return
Song Interpretation
Short Summary
"Later" by Rene Liu reflects on love, regret, and the passage of time. The singer recalls a love that was lost, expressing sorrow for the missed opportunities and the fleeting nature of youth and affection.
Detailed Insights
The song begins with a sense of nostalgia, as the singer reflects on how they have learned to love, but too late, as the person they loved has already disappeared. The lyrics convey a deep sense of regret and longing, as the protagonist recalls a beautiful memory from their youth—an eternal summer night when love seemed simple and pure.
The central theme of the song is the realization that once a person is gone, they can never return. The imagery of gardenia petals falling on a blue pleated skirt and the tender memory of a kiss capture the bittersweet emotions of lost love. The singer contemplates why, when young, people often hurt those they love, and whether the person they loved still thinks of them with either fondness or silence.
The song ends with a deep sense of finality, echoing that some things, once lost, can never be regained. The final lines are filled with a longing for a love that will never return, reflecting the universal experience of regret and the fleeting nature of youth and passion.