The narrator of “Hikari” seems frustrated with herself, whereas the narrator for “Simple And Clean” may be frustrated with the other person more so than herself, though the last line could indicate otherwise. His displays of affection? Tags: adaptation analysis, Kingdom Hearts, music, Utada Hikaru, Continual student of the Japanese language and valiant attempter at novel (and article!) “Hikari” … Thus, this likely indicates a current lack of interest in progressing their relationship to that kind of commitment. He makes her feel negative things about herself, which makes their relationship even more complicated. This will be something to keep in mind as we look at the rest of the lyrics later on. Another indication that he’s the one saying these things is the use of “I” in the last line; in Japanese, boku is sung, which is a version of “I” typically used by men, though women can use it, as well. “These days” makes it seem like time has already passed for the two since the end of the first verse. 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (3 children), I find it funny that you mention Sanctuary because I recently listened to Passion again. Learn how to play the notes of "Simple and Clean – Hikari" on violin for free using our animated scrolling tablature for the easiest way to quickly learn the music. But that being said, I think another reason why the lyrics don't really match up with the game is just a problem she always has... She can compose some beautiful melodies, but actually her lyrics for her other songs have never really been that deep, poetic, or novel. Basically, what are your thoughts on the two songs? u/softly_raining. One interesting note is the word “take” in this instance: the Japanese verb used is uru in its te-form as ute. The big difference between the two songs is the doubt felt by the two narrators: in “Simple And Clean,” she already seems to be feeling doubt, and that doubt has now worked its way into her everyday life. It did not appear on Utada's English studio album Exodus (2004), but the original version was included on her 2009 English studio album This Is the One. Orchestral version of the song "Hikari" (Simple and Clean) by Hikaru Utada from the Kingdom Hearts soundtrack. Both use repetition but in different ways: “Hikari” tends to return to particular imagery while “Simple And Clean” will repeat full sections of the song. As for whether they fit with the games, I can't say they do, though I don't know if she really had a passion for the project (no pun intended). NOW AVAILABLE ON ITUNES: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/hikari-from-kingdom-hearts/id594696326?i=594696695Don't like to use iTunes? Thanks for doing all of that - it looks like a real labor of love. There seems to be a real departure between the two songs at this point. If he is being naïve, or “simple,” what does that mean for her? Écoutez de la musique en streaming sans publicité ou achetez des CDs et MP3 maintenant sur Amazon.fr. Log in. Whereas “Hikari” likely sticks to one perspective in this section, “Simple And Clean” solidly gives her lover’s point of view. Hikari: Simple and Clean is a popular song by The Greatest Bits | Create your own TikTok videos with the Hikari: Simple and Clean song and explore 0 videos made by new and popular creators. Parole : Utada Hikari - HIKARI (simple And Clean) Chanson De Kingdom Hearts -> donna tokidatte tada hitoride unmei wasurete ikitekitanoni totsuzen no hikari no naka megasameru mayonaka Uru, as in “to attain” is usually pronounced as eru and written with this kanji: 得. Both of these songs have attachments to the past. The other lover, though, seems harsher; his way of reassuring her is to try and have her see that he’s right in what he says, telling her that, in the future, she’ll understand better. 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (2 children). It’s not impossible: if he’s being made anxious, then he would want to mention the things he wants out of their relationship. I do think that it ends up being him. That’s why she wants to remove the “mask” that hides the face of “destiny”; she wants to know what’s in store for the two of them. However, the English lyrics are a bit silly and irrelevant to the series, but I like it better anyway. Sign up. [Discussion] Hikari vs Simple And Clean. Sanctuary was better, as far as relevance and themes were concerned, but still, would have preferred something a little more targeted. What do you find interesting about both songs? “Hikari” seems to be her point of view, and perhaps she incorporates his reactions into what she says. So something like "Despite the fact the I keep on living even though I'm always alone and have forgotten my destiny, I find myself awakening in a sudden light in the dead of night"? Especially you zero1ox!!! [–]Takashoru 6 points7 points8 points 4 years ago (6 children). Download and print in PDF or MIDI free sheet music for Hikari by Utada Hikaru arranged by Cosbino for Trumpet (Mixed Quartet) Perhaps she’s saying to him that, even in those moments of doubt or anxiousness he expressed, she was still by his side. I definitely prefer Hikari, though that's mainly because the chorus of that song has the same rhythm as the orchestral tracks. The transition from the previous chorus to this section of “Simple And Clean” brings us back to another image of dueling emotions. Both songs begin with the chorus: “Hikari” follows the melody of the chorus, while “Simple And Clean” uses the chorus found throughout the song. One of the major differences between the two songs is how they incorporate their subtleties; “Hikari” contains a lot of imagery, while “Simple And Clean” focuses more on double-meaning and nuance within its more conversational structure. The light is in the darkness, which is where she is when she first encounters him. At this point, the narrator in “Hikari” takes what her lover says into consideration, but we aren’t too sure of what the outcome will be. The next line, soba ni iru kara, has two possible translations: “you are by my side because…” or “I am by your side because…” Considering the next line mentions him finding her, along with the image of light being attached to him, it makes sense that she wants to assert that she’ll be beside him. By taking the light, she’ll move through the exit and hopefully leave that darkness behind. The daily things that keep us all busy / Are confusing me / That’s when you came to me and said, Stop reading too much into the future; it has no meaning / Today, let’s eat delicious things / The future is always ahead of us / I don’t even know what it will be, Wish I could prove I love you / But does that mean I have to walk on water? The first line of this verse for “Simple And Clean” has the narrator say that her lover is giving her too many things; he’s focusing on showing his affection through money and what he can give her in that regard.