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Hikaru Utada’s famous and popular songs

Let me introduce some songs by Hikaru Utada, a singer-songwriter who made her debut at the young age of 15.

She abruptly announced a hiatus from artistic activities in 2010, calling it a period of “human activities,” but resumed her work as an artist in 2016.

Utada is the daughter of enka singer Keiko Fuji and was born and raised in the United States.

On television she comes across as lighthearted and humorous, but while attending school in the U.S.

she reportedly skipped grades, and later enrolled at the prestigious Columbia University.

Utada Hikaru’s Masterpieces and Popular Songs (61–70)

Hold me in the great skyUtada Hikaru

Utada Hikaru – Oozora no Dakishimete (Hug me in the Heavens) (English Subs + Lyrics)
Hold me in the great skyUtada Hikaru

This is a song by Hikaru Utada, one of Japan’s leading female artists.

It became a hot topic when it was featured in a Suntory Natural Mineral Water commercial.

The song has a bright and refreshing feel.

If you haven’t listened to it yet, you should definitely give it a try.

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Fast LoveUtada Hikaru

This song is known as one of the signature tracks by singer-songwriter Hikaru Utada, who is especially popular among women in their 20s and 30s.

It’s a heartbreak song that signals the end of a first love, with Hikaru Utada’s clear, translucent vocals gently softening the weight and pain of the lyrics.

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Time LimitUtada Hikaru

This is a smash hit by Hikaru Utada, a songstress Japan is proud to share with the world.

She gained explosive popularity by penning lyrics that, even as a minor, depicted a profound worldview that seemed to grasp the truth.

This song, too, richly expresses a haunting longing for time itself, making it a work truly worthy of being described as romantically transcendent.

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Wait & See ~RiskUtada Hikaru

I can’t help but feel a bit of that New York vibe after all.

What’s really cool is how, just when it seems like a typical song would end near the finale, it rebuilds itself once more with a different pattern.

The lyrics feel a bit brisk and matter-of-fact, but they’re surprisingly deep.

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Hikaru Utada – First Love
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Hikaru Utada enjoys great popularity not only in Japan but also in South Korea.

In particular, her 1999 debut album, First Love, gained explosive support across Asia.

Her sweet, translucent voice and delicate, emotionally rich melodies captured the hearts of many listeners.

Her music incorporates a variety of genres, such as R&B and dance pop, and its innovative sound remains fresh to this day.

Paired with lyrics that carry meaningful messages, her songs have a universal appeal that makes them easy to recommend to anyone, in any situation!

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BAD modeUtada Hikaru

This is the title track of Hikaru Utada’s album, released digitally in January 2022, about three years after her previous work.

Utada has been known for her exceptional talent since her debut, and her expressive vocal artistry shines in this song as well.

You can enjoy her voice, which has become even more refined and mature.

The song’s tempo and rhythm are very light and upbeat, so when you sing it at karaoke, be careful not to push too hard—aim for a light, resonant tone.

You’ll definitely catch people’s attention.

A good tip for achieving a beautiful sound is to place the voice as if it’s hitting the upper palate.

Give it a try!

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Devil InsideUtada Hikaru

For Hikaru Utada’s initial U.S.

debut, this was the first track on the album.

With drum arrangements that evoke Japanese taiko, bon odori, and a ritualistic feel, along with a sound and lyrical worldview that seem influenced by Björk, it generated quite a buzz.

For those who only know her recent, more subdued, expressive singing style, this might be an essential listen.

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Fist LoveUtada Hikaru