光 – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: 宇多田ヒカル

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a journey of emotion and introspection with Utada Hikaru's "Hikari." This beloved pop folk track, known internationally as the theme for Kingdom Hearts, offers a unique blend of gentle melodies and profound lyrics. Learning "Hikari" provides a window into Japanese poetic expression and the heartfelt artistry of one of J-pop's most influential figures.

[English]

Whenever times come,

I’m just alone.

Forgetting fate,

I’ve been living.

Suddenly in the light, I wake up.

In the middle of the night,

Quietly standing at the exit,

Fire light into the darkness.

Maybe promises just make you anxious these days.

I just want to wish aloud.

I’ll introduce you to my family too.

Things will probably turn out fine.

No matter what,

Always together.

No matter what,

Because I’ll be by your side.

The light called you finds me.

In the middle of the night,

Entering the noisy street,

Take off the mask of fate.

Stop overthinking meaningless things.

Let’s eat something delicious today.

The future is far away.

Even I don’t know.

Don’t complete it,

Make it better.

Just film one scene at a time,

That’s enough.

The light called you shapes my story,

Reflecting it brightly.

Let’s talk more,

Even about tomorrow,

Turn off the TV,

And just look at me.

No matter how good it is,

I can’t fully believe.

Even in those times,

I’ll be by your side.

The light called you finds me.

In the middle of the night,

Let’s talk more,

Even about tomorrow.

Turn off the TV,

And just look at me.

...

Oh, yeah,

In the middle of the night,

...

[Japanese]

どんな時だって

ただ一人で

運命忘れて

生きてきたのに

突然の光の中 目が覚める

真夜中に

静かに出口に立って

暗闇に光を撃て

今時約束なんて不安にさせるだけかな

願いを口にしたいだけさ

家族にも紹介するよ

きっとうまくいくよ

どんな時だって

ずっと二人で

どんな時だって

側にいるから

君という光が私を見つける

真夜中に

うるさい通りに入って

運命の仮面をとれ

先読みのし過ぎなんて意味の無いことは止めて

今日はおいしい物を食べようよ

未来はずっと先だよ

僕にも分からない

完成させないで

もっと良くして

ワンシーンずつ撮って

いけばいいから

君という光が私のシナリオ

映し出す

もっと話そうよ

目前の明日の事も

テレビ消して

私の事だけを見ていてよ

どんなに良くったって

信じきれないね

そんな時だって

側にいるから

君という光が私を見つける

真夜中に

もっと話そうよ

目前の明日の事も

テレビ消して

私の事だけを見ていてよ

Oh, yeah

真夜中に

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
光 /hikari/ A2	noun - light
運命 /unmei/ B1	noun - fate, destiny
生きて /ikite/ B1	verb - to live
目 /me/ A2	noun - eye
覚める /sameru/ B1	verb - to wake up, to awaken
静か /shizuka/ A2	adjective - quiet, calm
出口 /deguchi/ A2	noun - exit,way out
闇 /yami/ A2	noun - darkness
約束 /yakusoku/ B1	noun - promise, commitment
未来 /mirai/ B1	noun - future
撮る /toru/ B2	verb - to take (a photo)
信じきれない /shinjikirenai/ C1	verb - cannot completely believe
話す /hanasu/ A2	verb - to talk, to speak
未来 /mirai/ B1	noun - future
未来 /mirai/ B1	noun - future

Key Grammar Structures

• どんな時だって

  ➔ Anytime

  ➔ The phrase "どんな時だって" means 'anytime' and is used to express that something is true regardless of the time.

• 運命忘れて

  ➔ Forget fate

  ➔ The phrase "運命忘れて" means 'forget fate' and suggests letting go of predetermined paths.

• 君という光が私を見つける

  ➔ You, as light, find me

  ➔ The phrase "君という光が私を見つける" expresses the idea that someone (you) is a guiding light that helps the speaker find themselves.

• 運命の仮面をとれ

  ➔ Take off the mask of fate

  ➔ The phrase "運命の仮面をとれ" suggests removing the constraints of fate and embracing one's true self.

• もっと話そうよ

  ➔ Let's talk more

  ➔ The phrase "もっと話そうよ" is an invitation to engage in deeper conversation.

• テレビ消して

  ➔ Turn off the TV

  ➔ The phrase "テレビ消して" is a command to turn off the television, indicating a desire for undivided attention.