Deep River
Hikaru Utada · In Budokan 2004 [2004]
Sen wo egaku yubi ga nazoru no wa
Watashi no kita michi soretomo ikisaki
Sen to sen wo musubu futari
Yagate minna umi ni tadoritsuki hitotsu ni naru kara
Kowakunai keredo
Oh oh ikutsu mono kawa wo nagare
Wake mo kikazu ni
Ataerareta namae to tomo ni
Oh oh subete wo ukeireru nante
Shinakute ii yo
Watashitachi no itami ga ima tobidatta
That's why...
That's why I chose you
Ken to ken ga butsukariau oto o
Shiru tame ni takusareta ken ja nai yo
Sonna mujun de dare wo mamoreru no
Oh oh Nando mo sugata o kaete
Watashi no mae ni maiorita anata wo
Kyou wa sagashiteru
Oh oh Doko demo ukeirerareyou to
Shinaide ii yo
Jibun rashisa to iu TSURUGI wo minna sazukatta
Oh oh Toki ni wa nagare wo kaete
Nani mo motazu ni
Atarareta namae to tomo ni
Oh oh subete wo ukeireru nante
Shinakute ii yo
Shiokaze ni mukai toritachi ga ima tobidatta
Deep River
Deep River stands as a poignant song in Hikaru Utada's expansive discography, recorded during her historic 2004 live performance at the Nippon Budokan. This English-language track captures the artist's signature blend of introspective pop and R&B, showcasing her ability to convey deep emotion through vocal nuance. As part of the In Budokan 2004 album, the song reflects a pivotal era where Utada solidified her status as a leading figure in Japanese pop music while exploring cross-cultural themes. The recording highlights her mature songwriting and production sensibilities, offering listeners a moment of quiet reflection amidst a dynamic live set. It remains a testament to her enduring influence on the genre and her skill in crafting atmospheric, emotionally resonant music that transcends language barriers.