身后 [Shēn hòu] [English translation]

I enjoy watching you walk ahead of me like a child

Exploring the world as if for the first time

Telling me how many vibrant colors there are

You were never able to rid the habit of stopping and turning back

As if to confirm something out of habit

Like you were going to hold my hand or walk together with me

All the way till the world around us fades away

I will be right behind you

Watching over, as you find out what's behind the end of the road

The skies above us, and waiting for life on the other side

Can you promise me

That when it's time to bid farewell perhaps you'll go first

Please leave all the pointless sorrow to me

And let me deal with the loneliness you left behind

Can you promise me

That when it's time to part ways you'll look back without a worry

And help me understand that once I have held your hand before

I would be able to wave goodbye to you after letting go without letting the tears fall

Remember you have loved, you must remember that you have loved

Remember where you have been, and remember to keep going

Remember that my eyes have seen you stay

And that your silhouette will always linger in my world

Can you promise me

That when it's time to bid farewell perhaps you'll go first

Please leave all the pointless sorrow to me

And let me deal with the loneliness you left behind

Can you promise me

That when it's time to part ways you'll look back without a worry

And help me understand that once I have held your hand before

I would be able to wave goodbye to you after letting go without letting the tears fall

Don't be in a rush to make me those promises

Don't say those saddening words

Just enjoy this peaceful gentleness

Can you promise me

That when we meet again you won't recognize me evermore

Don't let me endure having held your hand once

Only to have you wave goodbye to me when we meet again

• Artist:A-Mei
• Album:Story Thief