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"The thing is, in English I'm able to write the lyrics as I'm making the song, once I'm done with the melody."

Utada Hikaru, Japanese Musician

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"The thing is, in English I'm able to write the lyrics as I'm making the song, once I'm done with the melody."

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"But in Japanese, there's actually not much of a relationship between the music and the words."

"And also, I think Japan places great value on the lyrics."

"Americans are somehow obsessed with her, and something about me hit a spot with people in Japan."

"In English, the sounds and melodies I created were an inspiration to me, and words came to me as I explored the sounds, and from there I was able expand on the meaning."

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