Under the starry sky, embracing the withering warmth
爱只能在回忆里完整
ài zhǐ néng zài huí yì lǐ wán zhěng
Love can only be complete in memories
想把你抱进身体里面
xiǎng bǎ nǐ bào jìn shēn tǐ lǐ miàn
Want to hold you inside my body
不敢让你看见
bù gǎn ràng nǐ kàn jiàn
But don't dare let you see
嘴角那颗没落下的泪
zuǐ jiǎo nà kē méi luò xià de lèi
The tear that hasn't fallen from the corner of my mouth
如果这是最后的一页
rú guǒ zhè shì zuì hòu de yī yè
If this is the last page
在你离开之前
zài nǐ lí kāi zhī qián
Before you leave
能否让我把故事重写
néng fǒu ràng wǒ bǎ gù shì chóng xiě
Can I rewrite the story
想把你抱进身体里面
xiǎng bǎ nǐ bào jìn shēn tǐ lǐ miàn
Want to hold you inside my body
不敢让你看见
bù gǎn ràng nǐ kàn jiàn
But don't dare let you see
嘴角那颗没落下的泪
zuǐ jiǎo nà kē méi luò xià de lèi
The tear that hasn't fallen from the corner of my mouth
如果这是最后的一页
rú guǒ zhè shì zuì hòu de yī yè
If this is the last page
在你离开之前
zài nǐ lí kāi zhī qián
Before you leave
能否让我把故事重写
néng fǒu ràng wǒ bǎ gù shì chóng xiě
Can I rewrite the story
Song Interpretation
Short Summary
"最后一页" (The Last Page) by 姚晓棠 (Yao Xiaotang) reflects a bittersweet farewell and the reluctance to let go of a past love. The narrator longs to rewrite the ending of their story before parting ways, encapsulating the feeling of love's fragility and the desire to hold on to fleeting moments.
Detailed Insights
The song begins with a yearning to hold the person close, yet a fear of revealing the sorrow that lingers in the heart, symbolized by a tear at the corner of the mouth. This sets the tone for a love story nearing its end, where emotional distance has quietly set in, and the embrace between the lovers has cooled. The rain, a common metaphor for sorrow, is stagnating, mirroring the emotional standstill the narrator feels.
The theme of finality is strong throughout, with the narrator contemplating the end of a relationship, possibly for the last time. The sound of the tide drowning the fading sunset of farewell reflects the overwhelming grief of saying goodbye. Despite this, there is a sense of reluctant warmth that remains, hinting at the bittersweet memories left behind. The narrator wishes for one last chance to rewrite their story, to relive the moments that have already passed by. Ultimately, love can only live on in memories, making it both beautiful and sorrowful.