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.
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Hikaru Utada’s classic and popular songs (21–30)
Be My LastUtada Hikaru
Released on September 28, 2005 as the 14th single, it was chosen as the theme song for the film “Spring Snow.” With the somber, melancholic tones of an acoustic guitar, the vocals—sung like a plaintive “ahh”—make it feel like a song that candidly reveals her true feelings at the time.
Beautiful WorldUtada Hikaru
It was the 19th double A-side single, released on August 29, 2007, and it was chosen as the theme song for the film Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone.
Apparently they hadn’t known about it at first, but at the recommendation of Kazuaki Kiriya, they watched it so engrossed they even forgot to sleep! By the way, the theme of this song is “wish.”
COLORSUtada Hikaru
Released on January 29, 2003 as the 12th single, it was featured in a commercial for the Toyota Wish.
It’s a highly popular song, notable for the many “colors” scattered throughout its lyrics.
After this single, she entered a roughly one-year hiatus.
Can You Keep A Secret?Utada Hikaru
Hikaru Utada’s seventh single.
Released on February 16, 2001, as the lead single from her second album, Distance.
It was used as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama HERO.
The song is notable for its intro that begins with the chorus phrase.
It’s a medium-tempo, poignant love song that portrays a woman’s feelings in love.
Can’t Wait ‘Til ChristmasUtada Hikaru
A Christmas song by Hikaru Utada that was also used as the theme for Suntory’s “Pepsi Nex” commercial.
In 2010, after announcing a “Hiatus from Human Activities,” she decided to take a break, but before that hiatus she released the album “Utada Hikaru SINGLE COLLECTION VOL.2” as a gift to her fans.
This song was introduced as a new track on that album.
It’s a calm and gentle piece.
Come Back To MeUtada Hikaru
A song released as a single from the all-English album “This Is The One.” Two tracks were released as singles from this album, but this song was chosen first because it’s the catchiest and easiest to listen to while still having depth.
She herself has said, “Look, I can write something this pop.”
DEEP RIVERUtada Hikaru
The title track included on her third album, Deep River, released on June 19, 2002, is said to have been inspired by Shusaku Endo’s Deep River.
The world depicted by the lyrics is sublime, and the accompanying sound seems to embrace it, making this a song that resonates deeply with the heart.