Letters (Translation)
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On a seaside where none of my bad souvenirs can reach
No matter how much you hurt me, the sun is gonna rise
A new day begins
I'm gonna enjoy it
Though I'm not sure where this will lead
Me who is so lazy at work everyday
In the sky that I hold in my hands, I can see a storm
You and me is over
And all there is left on this seashore
is a letter being washed away by the waves
In my dreams, or even just on the phone
I wanna hear your voice
You who always ran away from conversation
Left me a letter that's being washed away by the waves
I know I should have called you more often
But it happens to everyone to forget every once in a while
Today I talked to an old man
Who said he was happy, though alone
Me who thinks way too much, have been obsessed by this idea
The name of a flower, the wish made to a star
You and me...
All there's left sitting by my window
Is a letter being washed away by the waves
Even just a little bit, or even through your shirt
I wannna touch you
I still remeber one thing you promised
That you'd come back for sure
Where my thought are, where my dream goes on
You'll be welcome
From wherever I'll be in teh worls,
I'll keep sending myself to you
In my dreams, or even just on the phone
I wanna hear your voice
But if again, you run away from conversation
It'll then have come to the time
Where you shouldn't leave anything behind
Tell me that you'll never ever leave me
Then you go ahead and leave me
What the hell is going on
Tell me that you really really love me
Then you go ahead and leave me
How the hell do I go on...
Letters (Translation) - Hikaru Utada
Hikaru Utada's "Letters (Translation)" stands as a pivotal moment in her career, marking her first full English-language release and a strategic pivot toward a global audience. Recorded in 2003, the track blends her signature R&B and pop sensibilities with a melodic structure that bridges Japanese and English musical traditions. The song features a distinctive production style characterized by layered vocals and atmospheric instrumentation, reflecting the collaborative spirit of her work with producer Max Martin. As a standalone single released prior to her major English albums, it served as a critical introduction to Western listeners, showcasing her vocal range and lyrical depth without relying on the specific discography of her Japanese releases. The recording captures the emotional vulnerability and polished production typical of early 2000s pop, establishing Utada's identity as an international artist capable of navigating complex linguistic and cultural boundaries in her songwriting.