In 2005, he bested over 3,000 contestants from 52 countries to win the grand prize in the World Championships of Performing Arts.
There were six categories whereby Jed won the golds. For the pop category, he sang “I’m Your Angel.” For the original song category, meaning a composition from the singer’s home country, he did Martin Nievera’s old hit, “Be My Lady.” For Broadway (“Home”), pop duet (with Risa Navales, they sang (“Last Night of the World”), gospel (“Take Me Out of the Dark”), and for the final song that made him grand champion, it’s Aerosmith’s “I Don’t Wanna Miss A Thing.”
He also brought home two Champion of the World plaques, one star trophy for the award Grand Champion of the World in the singing division and a huge diamond trophy for the most coveted Grand Champion Performer of the World.
Later
Jed Madela Lyrics
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When you knew all along
That you had to go
How could you watch me sleep
So close to you
Pretending not to know
How could you memorize
My name
How could you think
You′re still the same
Believing I can
It's too late to start pretending
It′s too late for a new beginning
Later than the sunset
Later that the rain
Later than never to love you again
How could you ask for more
With an innocent smile
Trusting me to stay
How could you close the door
And leave me here
Supposing I'm okay
How could you breakdown
My disguise
And uncover my fears
How could you look into my eyes
Ignoring
My tears
It's too late to start pretending
It′s too late for a new beginning
Later than the sunset
Later than the rain
Later than never to love you again
It′s too late to start pretending
It's too late for a new beginning
Later than the sunset
Later than the rain
Later than never to love you again
Oh
It′s too late
The song "Later" by Jed Madela explores the emotions of heartbreak and betrayal. The lyrics are filled with questions directed at a former lover who has chosen to leave despite having developed a deep relationship with the singer. The opening 4 lines show how the singer is confused by their partner's actions and struggling to come to terms with what has happened. They question how their partner could have stayed with them when they knew all along that they had to go, and how they could watch them sleep so closely, but still decide to leave without any explanation.
The third verse is particularly poignant as the singer is questioning how their partner could forget who they were while still managing to memorize their name. This line showcases how, despite the memories they had created, the partner has now become a stranger to the singer. The chorus line "It's too late for a new beginning" emphasizes the fact that the relationship cannot be salvaged despite the singer's best efforts.
The song is a masterpiece of emotional expression that captures the essence of betrayal and the sadness that comes with the end of a relationship. It resonates with listeners who have gone through similar experiences in their lives. The powerful vocals of Jed Madela are incredibly moving, and the music heightens the emotions of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
How could you come with me
When you knew all along
That you had to go
Questioning why you accompanied me when you already had the intention to leave.
How could you watch me sleep
So close to you
Pretending not to know
Questioning how you could be near me while keeping a facade of ignorance.
How could you memorize
My name
And forget who I am
Questioning how you could commit my name to memory but disregard who I am as a person.
How could you think
You′re still the same
Believing I can
Questioning how you believe you can remain the same despite the changes in our relationship.
It's too late to start pretending
It′s too late for a new beginning
Later than the sunset
Later than the rain
Later than never to love you again
Realizing that it is too late to pretend and start anew, but rather it's better to start late than never to love again.
How could you ask for more
With an innocent smile
Trusting me to stay
Questioning how you could ask me for more while pretending to be innocent and doing so with the expectation that I will stay.
How could you close the door
And leave me here
Supposing I'm okay
Questioning how you could leave me behind with the assumption that I am okay when in reality I am not.
How could you breakdown
My disguise
And uncover my fears
Questioning how you were able to see through my facade and uncover my vulnerabilities.
How could you look into my eyes
Ignoring
My tears
Questioning how you could look into my eyes and not show any empathy towards my tears.
It′s too late
Reiterating that it is too late to change the situation.
Contributed by Ryan P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.