Give Me A Reason
宇多田ヒカル Lyrics


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Only sixteen 今夜
矛盾だらけの自由に
追われながら走り出す

何にも縛られたくないって叫びながら
絆 求めてる hey
守られるだけじゃなく
誰かを守りたい

Give me a reason to show you
りゆうも無く微笑む度に
(Won't you) tell me why I should try to
明日を見つめようとしないで
Give me a reason to love you
すべての法則うらぎってみせる
たとえそれが運命でも

一人だけの誓い
ギュッとささやいて眠る
もう少しだけ素直でもいい

やっと見つけた答えは姿を変え
わたしを惑わす hey
くやしいほど遠くから
からかわれてるみたい oh

Give me a reason to show you
いつか君に追いつきたい
(Won't you) tell me why I should try to
近づく程に遠くなるみたいだ
Give me a reason to love you
今は一人にしないで
If I had you この夜もコワクないのに

Give me a reason to show you
振り返りながら来た道
(Won't you) tell me why I should try to
もう立ち止まることをおそれないよ
Give me a reason to love you
ほんとはワケなんていらない
子供みたいに声をあげて走ろう

Give me a reason to show you

I don't wanna cry, no, no more
(Give me a reason to show you) oh, I want, I want to show you
'Cause I really need it, 'cause I really need it, oh
(Give me a reason to show you) 今は 一人 一人にしないで
(Give me a reason to show you) 今すぐ教えて
Oh, do you hear me?
Give me a reason to show you
Tell me, how much I would try to be me, tell me
Give me a reason to show you
Give me a reason to show you




What should I care, baby, what should I try to, baby
Give me a reason to show you

Overall Meaning

"Give Me A Reason" by 宇多田ヒカル is a poignant song about a sixteen-year-old girl who desires freedom and independence but is constantly met with opposition and contradiction. The lyrics express the girl's desire to break free from constraints and seek meaningful and fulfilling relationships. She yearns for someone to love and to be loved by, someone to protect and to be protected by. However, she is faced with obstacles that make her question her purpose and her very reason for living.


The chorus of the song, "Give me a reason to show you", represents the girl's plea for a purpose and meaning in her life. She wants to be able to smile without a reason and seek the future without fear. The song echoes the universal desire for love, freedom, and a sense of belonging.


"Give Me A Reason" was released in 2004 as the second single off 宇多田ヒカル's album titled "ULTRA BLUE". It received critical acclaim and was a commercial success, becoming one of the artist's biggest hits in Japan. The song was featured in various TV dramas and anime series, including "Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children".


Line by Line Meaning

Only sixteen 今夜
Tonight, although I am only sixteen, I want to run free, even though I am filled with contradictions.


何にも縛られたくないって叫びながら 絆 求めてる hey 守られるだけじゃなく 誰かを守りたい
While shouting that I don't want to be bound by anything, I am also looking for a bond where I can not only be protected but also protect someone.


Give me a reason to show you
I want a reason to prove myself to you.


りゆうも無く微笑む度に (Won't you) tell me why I should try to 明日を見つめようとしないで
Every time I smile for no reason, won't you tell me why I shouldn't try to look towards tomorrow?


すべての法則うらぎってみせる たとえそれが運命でも
I am willing to break all the rules, even if it means going against fate.


一人だけの誓い ギュッとささやいて眠る もう少しだけ素直でもいい
Making a promise to myself, I whisper and fall asleep. It wouldn't hurt to be a bit more honest with myself.


やっと見つけた答えは姿を変え わたしを惑わす hey くやしいほど遠くから からかわれてるみたい oh
Just when I thought I found the answer, it changes and confuses me. It feels like I'm being mocked from afar, causing frustration.


いつか君に追いつきたい (Won't you) tell me why I should try to 近づく程に遠くなるみたいだ
Someday, I want to catch up to you. But why should I try when the closer I get, the farther away you seem to be?


Give me a reason to love you 今は一人にしないで If I had you この夜もコワクないのに
Give me a reason to love you, don't leave me alone now. If I had you, this night wouldn't scare me anymore.


振り返りながら来た道 (Won't you) tell me why I should try to もう立ち止まることをおそれないよ
Looking back at the road I came from, won't you tell me why I shouldn't be afraid to stop anymore?


ほんとはワケなんていらない 子供みたいに声をあげて走ろう
The truth is, I don't need a reason. Let's run and shout like children.


I don't wanna cry, no, no more (Give me a reason to show you) oh, I want, I want to show you 'Cause I really need it, 'cause I really need it, oh (Give me a reason to show you) 今は 一人 一人にしないで (Give me a reason to show you) 今すぐ教えて Oh, do you hear me? Give me a reason to show you Tell me, how much I would try to be me, tell me Give me a reason to show you Give me a reason to show you What should I care, baby, what should I try to, baby Give me a reason to show you
Expressing my desire to show you who I really am, I don't want to cry anymore. I really need your reason to prove myself to you. Don't leave me alone now. Please tell me now. Can you hear me? How much should I try? What do I need to care about? Give me a reason to show you.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Hikaru Utada

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歌手:宇多田ヒカル
作詞:Utada Hikaru
作曲:Utada Hikaru

Only sixteen 今夜
矛盾だらけの自由に
追われながら走り出す

何にも縛られたくないって叫びながら
絆 求めてる
守られるだけじゃなく
誰かを守りたい

Give me a reason to show you
訳も無く微笑む度に
(won't you) Tell me why I should try to
明日を見つめようとしないで
Give me a reason to love you
すべての法則うらぎってみせる
たとえそれが運命でも

一人だけの誓い
ギュッとささやいて眠る
もう少しだけ素直でもいい

やっと見つけた答えは姿を変え
わたしを惑わす
くやしいほど遠くから
からかわれてるみたい

Give me a reason to show you
いつか君に追いつきたい
(won't you) Tell me why I should try to
近づく程に遠くなるみたいだ
Give me a reason to love you
今は一人にしないで
If I had you
この夜もコワクないのに

Give me a reason to show you
振り返りながら来た道
(won't you) Tell me why I should try to
もう立ち止まることをおそれないよ
Give me a reason to love you
ほんとはワケなんていらない
子供みたいに声をあげて
走ろう



@fitridwiaprilia2670

only sixteen kon’ya
mujun-darake no jiyuu ni
owarenagara hashiridasu
nan ni mo shibararetakunai-tte sakebinagara
kizuna motometeru hey
mamorareru dake ja naku
dareka wo mamoritai
give me a reason to show you
riyuu mo naku hohoemu tabi ni
should tell me why i should try to
ash-ta o mitsumeyou to shinaide
give me a reason to love you
subete no housoku uragitte miseru
tatoe sore ga unmei demo
hitori dake no chikai
gyutto sasayaite nemuru
mou sukoshi dake sunao demo ii
yatto mitsuketa kotae wa sugata o kae
watashi o madosu hey
kuyashii hodo tooku kara
kara kawareteru mitai
give me a reason to show you
itsuka kimi ni oitsukitai
should tell me why i should try to
chikazuku hodo ni tooku naru mitai da
give me a reason to love you
ima wa hitori ni shinaide
if i had you
kono yoru mo ko wa kunai noni
give me a reason to show you
furikaerinagara kita michi
should tell me why i should try to
mou tachidomaru koto wo osorenai yo
give me a reason to love you
honto wa wake nante iranai
kodomo mitai ni koe o agete
hashirou



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@user-py5km1py8f

2023年も聴いてる…
本当大好きな曲❤

@user-cj3qk3xp9f

サビで一気に世紀末に帰れる
リアルタイムに出会えて宝物みたいな曲

@ogwmina9682

わたしの青春時代に大好きだったうた…
久しぶりに聞きたくなりここにきました。
やっぱり落ち着く
そしてあの頃を懐かしく思い温かな気持ちになりました😌

@crazybone814

宇多田ヒカルの曲で一番好きです。
聴くと心が落ち着きます。

@andbeckers1769

冒頭の部分が特に好きです

@dontbothermeidiot

すべての法則うらぎってみせる
たとえそれが運命でも
↑ ここが一番すき

@user-hl1hu2oo5p

何にも縛られたくないって叫びながら、絆求めてるって歌詞好きすぎる

@tsumux2626

アルバムのこの曲の前に、
『よろこび
かなしみ
かんどう
せつなさ』

とアカペラ?で歌っていて、
この曲に入る感じが最高にオシャレだったな。

@user-rq2hg2ol5j

この曲、宇多田ヒカルさんの曲の中で1番好きです。名曲です。

@user-kv3yr9pz6c

え!コレは自分だけが宇多田ちゃん中で一番スキかと思ってたら!沢山いる!😅うれしいやらがっかりやら😆切なくて好きっ!今度練習して歌ってみるかな

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