Fly Me To The Moon
Hikaru Utada · Other Songs - Hikaru Utada
To say a simple thing
But it takes thought and time and rhyme
To make a poem sing
With music and words I'll be playin'
For you, I have written a song
To be sure that you know what I'm sayin'
I'll translate as I go along
Fly me to the moon
And let me play among the stars
Won't you let me see what spring
Is like on Jupiter and Mars
In other words, hold my hand
In other words, darling, kiss me
Fill my heart with song
And let me sing forevermore
'Cause you are all I long for
All I worship and adore
In other words, please be true
In other words, I love you
Oh
In other words, please be true
In other words, yeah yeah yeah yeah,
I love you
Oh oh
To the moon
To the moon, the moon
Just take me to the moon and far
Da da da da da da
Da da da da da yeah
Fly Me To The Moon
Hikaru Utada's English-language rendition of "Fly Me To The Moon" stands as a pivotal moment in her discography, marking her successful transition into the Western pop market. Originally a standard composed by Bart Howard, Utada's 1999 recording reimagines the track with her signature blend of R&B and pop sensibilities, featuring her distinctive vocal style and a production that bridges Japanese and American musical traditions. The song served as a key track on her debut English album, *Devotion*, where it showcased her ability to reinterpret classic material while establishing her own artistic identity. This version became a significant hit, earning her recognition in the United States and solidifying her status as a global artist capable of crossing cultural boundaries through her music.