\"Later\" is a love song performed by Taiwanese female artist Rene Liu. The song is adapted from the Japanese singer Kiroro's \"Mirai e\" (To the Future), composed by Chiharu Tamaki, with new Chinese lyrics written by Shi Rencheng. It was included in Rene Liu's 2000 album \"Waiting for You\" and is also one of her representative works.
In 2001, the song was ranked No. 49 in Hit FM's Top 100 Singles of the Year.
The song is a cover of Japanese singer Kiroro's \"Mirai e\", composed by Chiharu Tamaki, with Chinese lyrics rewritten by Shi Rencheng. He stated that it is sung for those who regret their love; regret is human instinct, but constant regret becomes tiresome. Additionally, the harmony in the latter part of the song is performed by Malaysian female singer Fish Leong.
Song Evaluation
The lyrics of this song are very well written, heartfelt, and touching. The meaning of the lyrics conveys a sense of helplessness in love from beginning to end; it is desolate yet beautiful, and we are so small in the face of destiny that we have no choice. Later, too many stories have no ending, too many hands that were held must let go, yet who isn't learning to be strong while getting hurt? So let it be like a meteor, a brilliant moment flashing across the stars, leaving behind the eternity we long for. Maturity comes at a price, and perhaps it is regret that makes life beautiful.
The melody of the song carries a strength within its bittersweetness, with a sense of melancholy and nostalgia in its lament. Rene Liu's performance conveys understanding and cherishing, like the verdant Zhongnan Mountains, yet also carries the freshness of Jiangnan's misty rain. This song expresses feelings shared by many people, which is why it has been widely sung and remembered.[Lyrics] Later, I finally learned how to love, Sadly, you had long gone, disappearing into the crowd. Later, I finally understood through tears, That some people, once missed, are gone. White gardenia petals fell on my blue pleated skirt. 'I love you,' you whispered softly. I lowered my head and smelled a whiff of fragrance, Always recalling the starlight of that day. Why was love back then so simple? And why, when young, Must we hurt the ones we love deeply? In this similar deep night, Are you quietly regretting too? If back then we weren't so stubborn, Would we not feel such regret now? How do you remember me, With a smile, or in silence? Over the years, Has anyone made you feel less lonely? Later, I finally learned how to love, Sadly, you had long gone, disappearing into the crowd. Later, I finally understood through tears, That some people, once missed, are gone. They will never come back again. There was a boy who loved that girl.
