Colors-Translated
Hikaru Utada · Other Songs - Hikaru Utada
Unnoticed, it picks up speed.
It is said that it's okay to go anywhere.
A broken wish makes everything all grey.
Tonight, a flame flickers and you draw your dream.
Isn't the tip of your brush thirsty?
If there's no blue sky unfold your blue umbrella.
Isn't that good? The canvas is all yours.
That time I that I gave up, I only held a white flag over my head.
Now it's a deep red, like it's inviting the matador [bullfighter]
A fluorescent light in which all colors are faded.
On top of a black and white chessboard, I met you.
In such a short time we grew close.
Do you remember one month from then?
It was good to just watch the setting sun and the orange sky with you.
Even though, an opening is the origin of disaster.
The times that we pray for the dead, we wear black clothes.
A rouge footprint purposely leaves behined a deep red color.
If you say to yourself...
"You can draw only the pictures that don't have dreams."
Keep drawing on that canvas.
That time that I gave up, I only held a white flag over my head.
Now, you don't know my true colors.
Colors-Translated
Hikaru Utada's "Colors-Translated" exemplifies her unique ability to bridge Japanese and English-language pop sensibilities. As a bilingual artist, Utada often reimagines her compositions across languages, creating distinct versions that resonate with different audiences. This track stands as a testament to her skill in adapting lyrical themes and melodic structures for an English-speaking context while retaining the emotional core of her original work. The song reflects her broader discography, which frequently explores themes of love, loss, and introspection through sophisticated production. By offering a translated perspective, Utada expands the reach of her music, allowing listeners to experience her artistry through a new linguistic lens without altering the fundamental essence of her sound.