Kiss & Cry

Hikaru Utada

About Kiss & Cry

"Kiss & Cry" is a song recorded by Japanese recording artist Hikaru Utada for her seventh studio and fifth Japanese album, Heart Station (2007). It was written, composed, and arranged by Utada, whilst production was handled by Utada, her father Teruzane Utada, and Akira Miyake. The single premiered on May 31, 2007 as the third single from the album in Japan. It was re-released as a double A-side single with "Beautiful World", which also appeared on the parent album on August 29 in Japan, and digitally worldwide. Musically, "Kiss & Cry" is an R&B song, influenced by pop and hip-hop music. Lyrically, it discusses both Utada's upbringing and social beliefs between both Western and oriental regions. Upon its release, the track garnered generally favorable reviews from music critics. Many critics agreed that it was one of the better singles from the album, and complimented its R&B composition. Charting as an A-side single, it achieved success in Japan, peaking at number two on the Oricon Singles Chart. The single has been certified within four different categories by the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ). An accompanying music video was shot by Toshitaka Shinoda; it features animation in the style of Nissin's Freedom Project, including major characters such as the protagonist Takeru lip-synching to the song. The song had been promoted through several Japanese commercials and television shows. 


Year:
2008
5:06
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不良も優等生も先生も
恋に落ちれば同じよね
鼓膜にあたるバスドラと 心地よく突くハイハット
とろけるようなbセクション (bセクション bセクション bセクション)
あなたの笑顔がぼくの 心にクリティカルヒット
いつの間にやらハイテンション (ハイテンション ハイテンション)

もっと近づいて (kiss and cry)
我慢しないで (you are my)
少しケガをしたって (natural high) 
まあいいんじゃない kiss and cry

被害者意識って 好きじゃない
上目遣いで誘って 共犯がいい
お父さんのリストラと お兄ちゃんのインターネット
お母さんはダイエット (ダイエット ダイエット)
みんな夜空のパイロット 孤独を癒すムーンライト
今日は日清 cup noodle (cup noodle, cup noodle)

もっと近づいて (kiss and cry)
我慢しないで (you are my)
少しケガをしたって (natural high) 
まあいいんじゃない kiss and cry

ドントウォーリーベイベー (kiss and cry)
考えすぎたり (you are my)
守ってばかりいたって (natural high)
さみしいじゃない kiss and cry

I just want to be happy
少し、もう少し
I just want you to hold me
わたしの弱虫
来年の誕生日までに
このままじゃなにも変わらない
I just want you to hold me
恥をかいたってかまわない

ちょっと傷ついて (kiss and cry)
あきらめないで (you are my)
笑い飛ばしてがんばれ (natural high)
あとはしょうがない kiss and cry

もっと勇気出して(kiss and cry)
もっと本気見せて (you are my)
うまくいかなくたって (natural high)
まあいいんじゃない kiss and cry

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Hikaru Utada

Hikaru Utada (宇多田 ヒカル, Utada Hikaru?, born January 19, 1983) is a Japanese-American singer, songwriter, arranger, and producer. She is known by her stage name Utada (English /uːˈtɑːdə/) in America and Europe. Since the release of her Japanese debut album First Love, which went on to become the best-selling album in Oricon history, Utada has had three of her Japanese studio albums in the list of Top 10 best-selling albums ever in Japan (number 1, 4, 8) and six of her albums (including one English-language and one compilation) charting within the 275 Best-Selling Japanese albums list. Hikaru has had twelve number-one singles on the Oricon Singles chart, with two notable record achievements for a female solo or group artist: five million-sellers and four in the … more »

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5 facts about this song

Music Production
1. "Kiss & Cry" is a pop song by Japanese singer-songwriter Hikaru Utada, initially released on her studio album "Heart Station" in 2008. 2. The track was written and composed by Utada herself, showcasing her lyrical and musical talent. 3. "Kiss & Cry" was produced by Utada, her father Teruzane Utada and long-time collaborator Miyake Akira, a well-known producer in the Japanese music industry.
Commercial Success
4. The single peaked at number 3 on the Oricon's Weekly Singles Chart in Japan and stayed on the charts for 21 weeks. 5. It also reached number 2 on Billboard's Japan Hot 100 chart.
Promotion and Live Performances
6. "Kiss & Cry" was used as the theme song for the third season of the animated TV series "Freedom Project". 7. Additionally, it was also used in a commercial for Nissin Cup Noodles. 8. Though Hikaru Utada announced an indefinite hiatus in 2010, she performed the song during her "Utada United" and "Wild Life" concerts.
Cover Versions and Remixes
9. A remix of "Kiss & Cry", named "Kiss & Cry -DJ Hasebe Remix-", appears on Utada's reggae-themed remix album "Utada Hikaru no Uta". 10. The song was also covered by Hideaki Tokunaga on his album "Vocalist 6", released in 2016.
Key Characteristics
11. "Kiss & Cry" is noted for its high-tempo beat and eclectic blending of electronic and rock elements. 12. The song's lyrics possess a positive message about moving forward and making the most of every moment. 13. Utada's vocals in "Kiss & Cry" have been praised for their emotional depth and resonance. 14. This track showcases Utada's signature style of maintaining a pop sensibility while taking musical risks, combining dance music with a more traditional J-pop sound.

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