The song was originally sung by Gao Shengmei.
"A Thousand Years of Waiting" is the theme song of the Chinese classic song and dance myth drama "The Legend of the White Snake" broadcast in 1992. It was composed by Zuo Hongyuan, lyrics by Chen Ziwei, and sung by Gao Shengmei. After the series aired, the song became one of the most popular songs in the Chinese music scene. It was released on November 1, 1992, and the album it belongs to is the original soundtrack of the TV series "The Legend of White Snake".