Final Distance
Hikaru Utada
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気になるのに聞けない 泳ぎつかれて 君まで無口になる 会いたいのに 見えない波に押されて また少し遠くなる 途切れないように keep it going, baby 同じ気持ちじゃないなら tell me 無理はしない主義でも 少しならしてみてもいいよ I wanna be with you now 二人で distance 縮めて 今なら間に合うから We can start over ひとつにはなれない I wanna be with you now いつの日か distance も抱きしめられるようになれるよ We can start sooner やっぱり I wanna be with you ひとことでこんなにも傷つく君は 孤独を教えてくれる 守れない時 keep on trying, baby 約束通りじゃないけど trust me 無理はしない主義でも 君となら してみてもいいよ I wanna be with you now 二人で distance 見つめて 今なら間に合うから We can start over 言葉で伝えたい I wanna be with you now そのうちに distance も抱きしめられるようになれるよ We should stay together やっぱり I need to be with you Ah yeah, ooh
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Written by: Hikaru Utada
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Final Distance" is a song by Japanese-American singer-songwriter Hikaru Utada. Despite her international background, she has primarily built her career in Japan.
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Song RoleShe recorded "Final Distance" for her second album, which is titled "Distance." The song served as the final track on the album.
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Album SuccessThe album "Distance" was a huge success. It set the record for the highest first-week sales of an album in a single territory, with over 3 million units sold in Japan in its first week after release.
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Tragic InspirationThe "Final Distance" track was inspired by a tragic event. It was written after the fatal stabbings at an Osaka primary school in Japan. Utada was deeply affected by this event and dedicated the song to the victims.
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Sound TransitionUnlike the majority of other songs on the "Distance" album, which feature an upbeat, R&B style, "Final Distance" is a heartfelt ballad, showcasing a more emotional and intense style of music.
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Sales Record"Final Distance" was remixed and released as a single. It peaked at the third position on the Oricon Singles Chart and had sold over 209,000 copies by the end of 2001.
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Philanthropic ConnectionA portion of the sales from "Final Distance" was donated to a charity that helps children affected by violence, in the memory of the victims of the Osaka school stabbings.
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Live Performance"Final Distance" is often performed at Utada's concerts. Her live rendition of the song at the "Utada: In The Flesh 2010" tour is particularly renowned for being emotional and moving.
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Critical RecognitionsThis song has received praise from music critics, with many praising it as a standout track on the "Distance" album and appreciating the depth of emotion conveyed by Utada in her vocal delivery.
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Legacy"Final Distance" has had a lasting impact on the Japanese music industry and remains one of Hikaru Utada's most memorable songs. The song has since been covered by many artists, including Rina Katahira and GAGLE.
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