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Transcends its "Kingdom Hearts" fame

Patrick | Japan | 01/26/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Though I'm an American I've lived in Japan for greater than 5 years and I've watched Utada Hikaru grow from a confused but talented girl with her "First Love" album into an exquisite woman with amazing talent and expressiveness. This song, though advertised as a single here for its fame in the PS2 game "Kingdom Hearts" appears in its original form on her "Deep River" album.I cannot begin to describe how much feeling is in this song. Few songs carry the weight that Hikari does. Perhaps it is my understanding of her own life that conveys so much meaning into this tune.I guarantee that anyone will enjoy this song whether you can understand the lyrics or not. It's moving, very well performed and quite simply one of the best songs that was released in 2002.There's a music video for this song that is quite simply done but gives so much extra meaning to the theme in the lyrics of being in love and wanting to be successful in a relationship -- the video is a single camera feed that never cuts away and it is a shot of her washing dishes in a kitchen sink.I get asked a lot, so the lyrics in English are (excuse my translation):Quietly stand at the exit
And shoot a light into the darkness Nowadays promises
Just make me uneasy, I guess
I just want to put my wishes into words
I'll introduce you to my family
Surely it'll go well No matter when, always the two of us
Because no matter when, I'll be by your side
You're the light that finds me
In the middle of the night No matter when, always the two of us
Because no matter when, I'll be by your side
You're the light that finds me
In the middle of the night Enter a noisy street
And take off the mask of fate You're reading too far ahead
Stop such meaningless things
Let's eat something delicious today
The future is so far ahead
I can't even understand it Don't let this be complete--make it better
Because it's good to shoot one scene at a time
You're the light that reveals
My trust Let's talk some more
About the tomorrow before our very eyes
Turn off the TV and watch
Only me alone No matter how often, I can't stop believing
I'll be next to you in times like those
You're the light that finds me
In the middle of the night Let's talk some more
About the tomorrow before our very eyes
Turn off the TV and watch
Only me alone Let's talk some more
About the tomorrow before our very eyes
Turn off the TV and watch
Only me alone"

Hikaru!!!

Patrick | 05/26/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Hikaru Utada is the single most popular singer in Japan :] Her new CD Deep River, which comes out next month on the 19th, is the number one seller at cdjapan.co.jp, amazon.co.jp, and probably all over Japan. Her music is upbeat and she also has some great love songs like "Eternally" and the famous "First Love". This new single is especially upbeat and it also serves as the theme song for the PS2 video game Kingdom Hearts. Hikaru is the one and only princess of Jpop, although there are new up-and-comers like Mai Kuraki and BoA. I also recommend Namie Amuro, she's another one of Japan's greats."

This is truely one of hikaru's best singles yet!!!!

Patrick | 12/30/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"In my opinion one of Utada Hikarus best cd singles is Hikari. It was released in 2002 and was the second Utada Hikaru cd that I purchased.





There are four tracks on the cd:





1. Hikari

2. Hikari - Godson Mix

3. Hikari - PLANITb Remix

4. Hikari - original karaoke







The first track, Hikari, is about five minutes long. It is a very nice song with well thought out lyrics. I think that many people can relate to the lyrics of this song, and I think that is one of the reasons why it is so popular.





The song is very well written, both the music and lyrics. When you listen to this song you get all kinds of feelings.





It can make you cry, but it also can also be encouraging, and very inspiring.





Hikaru combines saddens, hope, and joy in one song.





Track number two, Hikari - PLANITb Remix, is something good to dance to.





It has the same lyrics as track one, but it is sung faster.





Some songs are sung too fast in remixes, and it makes the song seem too rushed, like someone is shoving it down your throat.





In this remix, the song is very fast paced, but instead of sounding like she's just rushing threw the song, Hikaru adds lots of life to it, making it sound more natural.





The third song on this cd, Hikari- Godson Mix, is kind of a mix between the first two songs. While the first song is sung slowly, and the second is sung fast, this song is sung at a pace some were in between the two. It is a good song that has a fun pop sounding side to it.







The fourth track is simply the Karaoke for the first track. This is one of my favorite things that Hikaru does. I love it when she includes karaoke's, and/or instrumental versions of her songs.





I think this track is great whether you're singing along, or just listening to it. It is nice to listen to, and makes you realize how much work is put into the back ground music.



I think the cover and back pictures are good. The back picture is my favorite because it is a nice picture of Hikaru.





The cd is a simple grey color with white writing on it, but I think it looks great and is perfect for the whole look and feeling of the single.





The cd also comes with the lyrics for Hikari. That's another thing I love. Hikaru always includes the lyrics to her songs.





Over all I rate this single five stars. Whether you can understand the lyrics or not I think you will enjoy it.









If you like this cd I recommend Colors, another single by Hikaru. It includes the songs, Colors, Simple and Clean, Simple and Clean- PLANITb Remix, and Colors-Karaoke.



I also recommend the sound track of Kingdom Hearts, which includes the instrumental version of Hikari, and other songs by Hikaru, and other artists.



allso, check out fukai mori -dai (do as infinity)









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