Simple And Clean
宇多田ヒカル Lyrics


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When you walk away
You don't hear me say please
Oh baby, don't go
Simple and clean is the way that you're making me feel tonight
It's hard to let it go

You're giving me too many things
Lately you're all I need
You smiled at me and said,

Don't get me wrong I love you
But does that mean I have to meet your father?
When we are older you'll understand
What I meant when I said "No,
I don't think life is quite that simple"

When you walk away
You don't hear me say please
Oh baby, don't go
Simple and clean is the way that you're making me feel tonight
It's hard to let it go

The daily things (like this and that and what is what...)
That keep us all busy
Are confusing me thats
When you came to me and said,

Wish I could prove I love you
But does that mean I have to walk on water?
When we are older you'll understand
It's enough when i say so,
And maybe somethings are that simple

When you walk away
You don't hear me say please
Oh baby, don't go
Simple and clean is the way that you're making me feel tonight
It's hard to let it go

Hold me
Whatever lies beyond this morning
Is a little later on
Regardless of warnings the future doesn't scare me at all
Nothing's like before

When you walk away
You don't hear me say please
Oh baby, don't go
Simple and clean is the way that you're making me feel tonight
It's hard to let it go

Hold me
Whatever lies beyond this morning
Is a little later on




Regardless of warnings the future doesn't scare me at all
Nothing's like before.

Overall Meaning

The song "Simple and Clean" by 宇多田ヒカル is a love song about the challenges and complexities of relationships. The singer is pleading with their partner not to leave, and expresses how their simplicity and honesty make them feel a certain way. The concept of simplicity is presented throughout the song, with the singer acknowledging that life is not always straightforward, but there is beauty in simplicity. The conflicting feelings of love and uncertainty are also explored, with the line "Don't get me wrong, I love you. But does that mean I have to meet your father?" suggesting that while the singer does love their partner, they feel overwhelmed by the expectations and obligations that come along with it.


The chorus repeats the line "Simple and clean is the way that you're making me feel tonight. It's hard to let it go," emphasizing that despite the challenges, the singer is still drawn to their partner and the simplicity that they bring to the relationship. The verses delve into the singer's thoughts and fears, presenting a relatable and honest portrayal of romantic relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

When you walk away
When you leave me


You don't hear me say please
You don't listen to my pleas to stay


Oh baby, don't go
I don't want you to leave


Simple and clean is the way that you're making me feel tonight
Your presence is making me feel calm and peaceful


It's hard to let it go
It's difficult for me to accept your departure


You're giving me too many things
You're overwhelming me with your attention and love


Lately you're all I need
You have become my everything


You smiled at me and said,
You expressed your affection for me with a smile


Don't get me wrong I love you
I love you, but there's something I want to clarify


But does that mean I have to meet your father?
Does loving you require meeting your family?


When we are older you'll understand
You'll comprehend my perspective with time


What I meant when I said "No, I don't think life is quite that simple"
I meant that life is more complicated than it seems


The daily things (like this and that and what is what...)
The mundane details of life


That keep us all busy
That occupy our time


Are confusing me
They're making me feel overwhelmed and lost


That's when you came to me and said,
That's when you comforted me with your words


Wish I could prove I love you
I want to demonstrate my love for you


But does that mean I have to walk on water?
Do I have to do the impossible to prove my love?


It's enough when I say so,
It's enough for me to say it


And maybe somethings are that simple
And perhaps some things are actually straightforward


Hold me
Embrace me


Whatever lies beyond this morning
Whatever the future holds


Is a little later on
It will happen later in time


Regardless of warnings the future doesn't scare me at all
Despite the potential risks or difficulties, I'm not afraid of what's to come


Nothing's like before
The future will be different from the past




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@stuckintheswamp5920

著作権の関係でアップできるかわからないんですが、取り急ぎこちらに和訳を返信しますね😊

Some days my heart feels miles away
My body isn’t listening
心が遠くに離れてしまう日もある
身体が言うことを聞かない日もある

Though I took whatever came my way
I’m paying for it now, baby
来るもの拒まずで来たけれど
代償を払う日がきたみたい

Well I don’t wanna lead them on
But I don’t wanna see them go
Cuz I don’t wanna be alone
Every day of my life
Every day of my life
持て余してると思う
でもどれも捨てられない
だって1人になりたくない
どんな日だって私の人生

So I gotta watch out
Who I share my affection with
Until I find love
Cuz I’m way too affectionate
Not gonna park my desire
Til I find love
Til I find love
Til I find love
だから見極めないといけない
気持ちを分かち合う人を
愛を見つけるまで
だって私は''重い''人間だから
欲望を押し留めるつもりは無い
愛を見つけるまで


For now committed to my therapy
I train with Vicki 3 to 5 times a week
Getting stronger isn’t easy, baby
今は自分を癒すことに集中する
Vickiに教わりながら 週に3-5回
強くなるのは簡単じゃない
※恐らくVickiは個人名(セラピーの先生?)だと思います。スラングや専門用語だったらすみません。

Do I dare be vulnerable?
What if I lose all control?
But I don’t wanna be alone
Every day of my life
Every day of my life
わざわざ私は傷つきに行こうとしてるの?
もしコントロールを失ったらどうするの?
でも1人になりたくない
どんな日だって私の人生

So I gotta watch out
Who I share my affection with
Until I find love
Cuz I’m way too affectionate
だから見極めないといけない
気持ちを分かち合う人を
愛を見つけるまで
だって私は''重い''人間だから

Not gonna park my desire
Til I find love
Til I find love
Til I find love
欲望を押し留めるつもりは無い
愛を見つけるまで


Slow down, you won’t get there by hurrying
Gonna find out if the hard work was worth it
I know it’s somewhere in me
I’m just tryna find love
ゆっくり行こう
焦っても辿り着けない
大変でも価値があるなら見つけに行こう
私のどこかにあることは分かってる
私はただ愛を見つけに行く

Do I dare be vulnerable?
What if I lose all control?
But I don’t wanna be alone
Every day of my life
Every day of my life
わざわざ私は傷つきに行こうとしてるの?
もしコントロールを失ったらどうするの?
でも1人になりたくない
どんな日だって私の人生

Find love, til I find love, til I find love
Find love, til I find love, til I find love
Find love, til I find love, til I find love
Find love, til I find love, til I find love
愛を見つけるまで



All comments from YouTube:

@stuckintheswamp5920

Sanctuary(Passion)の英語版も訳してみました▶▶▶
https://youtu.be/2IG1D2zj9F0

@user-fg1fx2sm8k

この英語版をつくるとき、元の日本語版をつくるときの最初期のメロディーにしたら英語の語呂に合ったって宇多田ヒカル本人が言ってたな。

@user-iz3gr8ok9t

なんか、切ない。🥺

@user-hz7iz1bs5r

言葉が出てこないくらい素敵です。♥️

@user-ie6jd6yp4p

大好き 思い入れのある曲です

@nao6754

歌詞をちゃんと見たこと無いけど、「光」を英訳しただけかと思ってた・・・
メロディ・歌詞の語呂感がいいです!!

@mie-dg8zq

私もこちらの方が響き的に好きです

@haruka-okaiko

大好きな曲😍🙏
ありがとうございます😃🙏

@user-bj8kx7fl1c

全く別の歌なんだ面白い

@user-ec9jg6th1b

all the world is crazy about you ...

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