WE ARE NOT INSANE, JUST RECKLESS

I’m not a big pop/ballad fan, but when it comes Utada Hikaru @ Hikki, she’s an exception! The first song I heard from her was First Love. It was her first official debut album in Japan and it was a big hit! And I really mean BIG HIT! like 34 x Platinum! and that was only in Japan alone. But, I didn’t get this album though (hehe, so much for being a fan huh?)

I finally got myself her 2004: Utada Hikaru Single Collection Vol.1. and that got me hooked as a fan! Didn’t hear much from her after that, until I watched Hana Yori Dango and heard her stunning voice singing the theme song Flavor of Life! As much as I was excited about the drama, I was also extremely happy to hear something from her after a long hiatus! Needless to say, Flavor of Life also became a big hit, making it the best seller single in 2007. Hey, even MatsuJun (of Arashi and holding the lead role in Hana Yori Dango as Doumyoji) admitted during a backstage talk with Hikki (in Music Station) that he have that song as his handphone ringtone! Kyaaa!! Sugoi ne?

Another one of her song, Prisoner of Love was also used as a theme song for a Japanese televison drama : Last Friends (I would recommend this drama as a must watch!). Currently, I am very much hooked on her song STAY GOLD! Definitely an outstanding ballad from Hikki!

Here’s the lyrics, in Japanese and with the english translation as well!

STAY GOLD (Utada Hikaru)

Kanashii koto ha kitto
Konosakinimo ippai aruwa
My Darling, Stay Gold
Kizutsuku koto mo daijidakara
            I’m sure there are a lot of sad things
            Waiting for us up ahead
            My darling stay gold
            Because pain is precious too

Daisuki dakara zutto
Nannimo shinpai iranaiwa
My Darling, Stay Gold
Mujakini waratte kudasaina
Itsumademo…
           *I’ll always love you
           So there’s nothing to worry about
           My darling stay gold
           Smile innocently for me, forever

Shuushoku mo kimatte
Asondebakari irarenaine
Otona no joushiki ya chie mi ni tsukeru no mo ii
Aah Kyou ha konomama
Good Night
           Once you’ve got a job, you can’t waste all your time having fun
           You should learn to have common sense and wisdom like an adult
           Ah, that’s all for today, good night

Kawariyuku no ga
Hito no kokoro no tsune dato iimasuga
Ne daarin Your Soul
Yasashiku kagayaki tsuzukeruwa
           They say the thing that’s always changing
           Is people’s hearts
           But hey darling, your soul
           Continues to shine gently

Daisuki dakara zutto
Nannimo shinpai iranaiwa
My Darling, Stay Gold
Mujakini waratte kudasaina
Itsumademo…
           *I’ll always love you
            So there’s nothing to worry about
           My darling stay gold
           Smile innocently for me, forever

Daisuki dakara zutto
Nannimo shinpai iranaiwa
My Darling, Stay Gold
Mujakini waratte iraretara
Itsunohimo…
           I’ll always love you
           So there’s nothing to worry about
           My darling stay gold
           If you could just smile innocently for me, everyday

P/S: I’m loving her short hair!