Passion
Hikaru Utada · Ultra Blue [2006]
Mirai wa doko made mo kagayaiteta
Kirei na aozora no shita de
Bokura wa sukoshi dake obiete ita
Natsukashii iro ni mado go somaru
Mae wo muitereba
Mata aemasu ka
Mirai wa doko e demo tsudzuiteru 'n da
Ooki na kanban no shita de
Jidai no utsuroi wo mite itai na
Nido to aenu
Hito ni basho ni
Mado wo akeru
Omoidaseba haruka haruka
Mirai wa doko made mo kagayaiteta
Kirei na aozora no shita de
Bokura wa itsumademo nemutte ita
Zutto mae ni suki datta hito
Fuyu ni kodomo ga umareru sou da
Mukashi kara no kimari goto wo
Tama ni utagaitaku naru yo
Zutto wasurerarenakatta no
Nengajou wa shashin tsuki kana
Watashitachi ni dekinakatta koto wo
Totemo natsukashiku omou yo
*My fears are lies
Aozora no shita de
Passion - Hikaru Utada
Hikaru Utada's "Passion" stands as a defining track from her 2006 album *Ultra Blue*, showcasing her evolution from R&B-pop to a more mature, jazz-inflected sound. Recorded during a pivotal era in her career, the song blends smooth instrumentation with Utada's distinctive vocal delivery, reflecting themes of intense emotion and personal reflection. It exemplifies her ability to craft sophisticated pop melodies that resonate globally while maintaining a distinct artistic identity. The recording captures the essence of her work during the mid-2000s, a period where she continued to push boundaries in songwriting and production, influencing the genre with its seamless fusion of Western pop sensibilities and her unique vocal style.