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
Americans are somehow obsessed with her, and something about me hit a spot with people in Japan. – Utada Hikaru
It’s just that, when I’m in Japan I could foretell to a certain degree what would be accepted, so I certainly don’t come up with any crazy arrangements. – Utada Hikaru
I do feel really determined, and that I have to pull myself together, but I don’t really think like, my market has changed and my company has changed, and I’m going to make it BIG in America! – Utada Hikaru
No one told me I had to make something that would sell, but I personally want everyone to like my music. – Utada Hikaru
When people ask me exactly how much time I spend in each country, I always tell them I have no idea. – Utada Hikaru
I figure no matter how old you are, it’s always going to be your first marriage and no life experience is going to make you a better judge of who you should marry. – Utada Hikaru
The same parts of my brain get as excited as when I study bio or read a novel and write a paper on it. – Utada Hikaru
Since I was doing all of it myself, I had to decide where I wanted to go with the songs, how to proceed with the chords, if the sound was alright, and all that detail on my own. – Utada Hikaru
I just want people to see that I do my own stuff, that I’m not stupid, and I can make fun of myself. – Utada Hikaru
And it was then that I realized wow, I’m able to write lyrics and sing and stuff like that. – Utada Hikaru
I don’t like going to the gym because I don’t like being with people I don’t know in that intense environment. – Utada Hikaru
