Can You Keep a Secret?

宇多田ヒカル, Hikaru Utada

About Can You Keep a Secret?

"Can You Keep a Secret?" is a song by Hikaru Utada, released as her seventh Japanese-language single (9th overall) on February 16, 2001. It was the theme song for a Japanese television drama called Hero, in which Utada had her acting debut, appearing in a cameo as a waitress. "Can You Keep a Secret?" debuted at number one on the Oricon chart, selling 783,620 in its first week, and was her third single to be number one for two consecutive weeks. The single has sold 1,485,000 to date and became the number one single of 2001 in Japan. In the World Charts, "Can You Keep a Secret?" reached number 37 for single airplay and number 9 for sales. The most recent figures (May 26, 2006) show that the single sold 1,484,940 units in total. It also remains one of Utada's fan favorites. The music video for this song includes a robot whom Hikaru appears to be in a relationship with. Utada performed "Can You Keep a Secret?" on her 2010 tour, Utada: In the Flesh 2010. 


Year:
2001
5:08
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近づきたいよ君の理想に
おとなしくなれない
Can you keep a secret?
Hit it off like this
Hit it off like this oh baby
Hit it off like this
Hit it off like this oh baby
Hit it off like this
Hit it off like this oh baby
Hit it off like this
Hit it off like this oh baby
ここからずっと送ってる暗号を
君はまだ解読できてない Come on
伝えようやめようこのまま隠そう
逃げ切れなくなるまで
信じようだめだよ
まだ疑えそうだもの
近づきたいよ君の理想に
おとなしくなれない
Can you keep a secret?
悲しくないよ君がいるから
Can you keep a secret?
Can you keep a secret?
近づけないよ君の理想に
すぐには変われない
Can you keep a secret?
悲しくなると君を呼ぶから
Can you keep a secret?
Or このまま secret?
Hit it off like this
Hit it off like this oh baby
Hit it off like this
Hit it off like this oh baby
Hit it off like this
Hit it off like this oh baby
Hit it off like this
Hit it off like this oh baby
側にいても遠回しな表現探してる
迷宮入りさせたくないなら
Won't you come on
かすかな物音
追ってくる moving shadow
ふりきれなくなる影
少しの冒険と
傷つく勇気もあるでしょ
近づきたいよ君の理想に
おとなしくなれない
Can you keep a secret?
悲しくないよ君がいるから
Can you keep a secret?
Can you keep a secret?
近づけないよ君の理想に
あとには戻れない
Can you keep a secret?
おしゃべりじゃないと証明してよ
Can you keep a secret?
Or このまま secret?

今までずっと秘密にしてた
誰にも言わないで
Can you keep a secret?
悲しくないよ君がいるから
Can you keep a secret?
Can you keep a secret?
傷つけないと約束しても
誰にも分からない
Can you keep a secret?
悲しくないよ君がいるから
Can you keep a secret?
Or このまま secret?
Can you keep a secret?
Can you keep a secret?
Can you keep a secret?
Can you keep a secret?
Can you keep a secret?
Can you keep a secret?
Can you keep a secret?

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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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10 facts about this song

Title and Artist
"Can You Keep a Secret?" is a song by Hikaru Utada, a famous Japanese-American pop singer-songwriter and producer.
Release Date
The song was released on February 16, 2001 as the third single from her second studio album "Distance."
Chart Performance
"Can You Keep a Secret?" secured the number one spot on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart right after its release. It successfully stayed on the chart for over a year, with a total of 52 weeks.
Sales
This single sold over 800,000 copies in Japan in the first week of release alone, and it ultimately sold around a million copies, marking significant commercial success.
Music Video
A unique note about this song's release was its music video. It featured Hikaru Utada dancing, which was a significant change from previous videos where she was shown mainly singing.
Theme Song
"Can You Keep a Secret?" was used as the theme song for the Japanese television drama "Hero," boosting its popularity across the country.
Record Holding
Hikaru Utada set a record with this song when her first 5 singles all reached number one on the charts in Japan, which was unprecedented at the time.
Lyrics
The song's lyrics are about a woman expressing her love and asking her partner if they can keep it a secret. Utada is known for her emotionally honest and introspective songwriting.
Merge of Western and Eastern Music
As with many of Utada's songs, "Can You Keep a Secret?" merges elements of Western pop music with traditional Eastern sounds, creating a unique sonic palette that has helped define her distinctive style.
Career Impact
The success of this song contributed significantly to Utada's rise as one of the most successful and influential artists in the history of J-Pop. It solidified her status as a force to be reckoned with in the industry, marking a high point in her early career.

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