Distance
宇多田ヒカル, 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 wanna be with you I wanna be with you now I wanna be with you and that is all I want, yeah 'Cause I know this can't be forever We can start over just you and me I wanna be with you now Right now, baby, that is all I want, yeah 'Cause I know this can't be forever We should stay together just you and me, I wanna be with you You, nobody but you, all my life Near or far, keep it going I wanna be with you now, keep it going, don't stop Don't you ever let me go Near or far, keep it going, don't stop, keep it going I wanna be with you now, baby
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Written by: Hikaru Utada
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16 facts about this song
Release Date"Distance" was released on March 28, 2001.
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AlbumIt is the second song of the album of the same name, "Distance".
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Chart PerformanceThe album "Distance" sold 3 million copies in its first week, setting a worldwide record for an album by a solo female artist. The song "Distance" was part of the album that left a significant mark in the music industry.
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GenreThe song falls under the category of J-pop, a sub-genre of pop music which originated from Japan.
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LyricistHikaru Utada herself wrote the lyrics of the song "Distance".
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Music and ProductionThe music was given by Hikaru Utada and Akira Miyake, along with the help of the producer, Teruzane Utada.
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RecordingThe song was recorded in Japan, as part of Hikaru Utada's second studio album.
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StyleThe song is noted for its catchy tunes, blending Western-style beats with a unique Asian flavor. It exhibits Utada's blend of pop and R&B elements.
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LanguageLike most of Utada's songs, "Distance" is recorded in Japanese.
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ReviewsThe song has been well received by critics, who often praise Utada's vocals and the song's memorable chorus.
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InspirationsHikaru Utada has cited an array of Western music as influences, including hip hop, soul, R&B and singer-songwriter style pop music.
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AchievementsHikaru Utada, through songs like "Distance", became one of the few Japanese artists to gain international recognition.
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Concerts"Distance" has been frequently performed by Utada in her concerts and has been a fan favorite.
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Record LabelJust like the album, the song "Distance" was released under the record label 'EMI Music Japan'.
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Popular CultureThe album, featuring the song "Distance", marked an era of Utada's dominance in the J-pop music scene. Its release date was intentionally set on the same day as Ayumi Hamasaki's album to boost sales, which now is famous as "Utada vs. Hamasaki".
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ImpactThe success of "Distance" boosted Utada's career and solidified her position as one of the most influential artists in the Japanese music industry.
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