Singer: Utada Hikaru
Language: Japanese
This is a song by a very accomplished Japanese and ENGLISH singer, which to me is always surprising in the Japanese entertainment industry. To me, alot of times when an actress claims to have proficient english skills, yeah, the grammar is good, but the pronunciation is horrible. But Utada, she's the real deal. You might be familiar with her from the Kingdom Hearts series. She did the openings for both Kingdom Hearts 1 &2, for both the English and Japanese versions.
I've been an avid fan of hers for several years now, I own her english album, But since this website is solely for foreign language songs, I'm posting my personal favorite on the Japanese-language spectrum of her music.
Often I love reading the English translations, It's like reading poetry.
As for the video, yes, that IS the official video. This song was used in one of the Evangelion movies/shows, so they synched several of the characters mouths to fit her singing.
Delinquents, model students, teachers
Are all the same when they fall in love
The Bass Drum that rings in my eardrum
The pleasant sound of cymbals
The B-section that seems to melt
Your smile is
A critical hit to my heart
I've become so excited, excited, excited
Come closer to me
Don’t hold back
Even if you get a little hurt,
Well, it’s all right, KISS & CRY
I don't like victim complexes
I want to invite you with an upward glance, and be accomplices
Dad’s layoff,
Brother’s internet,
Mom’s dieting, dieting, dieting
Everyone’s a pilot of the night sky
The moonlight cures loneliness
Today’s dinner is Nissin Cup Noodle, Cup Noodle, Cup Noodle
Come closer to me
Don’t hold back
Even if you get a little hurt,
Well, it’s all right, KISS & CRY
DON’T WORRY BABY
If you over think
Or just wish all the time
Isn’t that lonely? KISS & CRY
I JUST WANT TO BE HAPPY
Just a little bit, just a little bit more
I JUST WANT YOU TO HOLD ME
I’m a coward
At this rate, nothing will change
Before my birthday next year
I JUST WANT YOU TO HOLD ME
I don’t care if I'm humiliated
Get hurt a little
Don’t give up
Laugh it off and try your best
The rest can't be helped, KISS & CRY
Find more courage
Show me more of your best
Even if it doesn’t end up the way you wanted it to
Well, it’s all right, KISS & CRY