Take A Little While
Hikaru Utada · Other Songs - Hikaru Utada
Take a little while to make things true
We don't have to rush
Take a little while to think things through
Take a little while to make things true
We don't have to rush
Like I said before
When I told you you're the only boy that I adore
It doesn't mean I'm askin'
For you to rush
Don't rush
Just wait
Cause I want you to
Take a little while to think things through
Take a little while to make things true
We don't have to rush
Take a little while to think things through
Take a little while to make things true
We don't have to rush
I can't just explain
This feeling
Am I gonna gain respect or will it all be in vain
I'm waiting day and night
For the answer
Don't rush
Just wait
I know this will last
Take a little while to think things through
Take a little while to make things true
We don't have to rush
Take a little while to think things through
Take a little while to make things true
We don't have to rush
There's no need to break my heart
You've had my love from the very start
Please wait
Take your time
Don't you rush this love of mine
Take a little while to think things through
Take a little while to make things true
We don't have to rush
Take a little while to think things through
Take a little while to make things true
We don't have to rush
Take A Little While
Hikaru Utada's "Take A Little While" stands as a defining track from her early solo career, blending J-pop sensibilities with a smooth R&B groove. Released during her transition from the pop-rock era of her work with Daft Punk, the song showcases her signature ability to merge Western pop structures with Japanese lyrical themes. The recording features her distinctive vocal tone and a production style that emphasizes melodic hooks and atmospheric textures, characteristic of the mid-2000s era when she began establishing her unique identity as a global solo artist. As part of her broader discography, the track exemplifies her skill in creating emotionally resonant music that bridges cultural musical traditions without relying on explicit lyrical translation, appealing to audiences familiar with her earlier collaborations and her subsequent solo albums.