Utada is a third culture singer, composer, arranger, and record producer working in Japan and the United States. They have sold an estimated 52 million albums worldwide. Utada is fluent in both English and Japanese as they were raised in both New York and Tokyo. They’re most notable in the west for composing and singing the main themes for Kingdom Hearts 光 (Hikari) and Simple and Clean, as well as the theme songs for Kingdom Hearts II, Passion and Sanctuary.
Utada Hikaru was born on January 19, 1983 in New York City to Japanese parents who both had roots in the Japanese music industry; their father, Teruzane Utada, was a producer, while their mother, Junko Utada, was an enka singer (she performed under the stage name 藤圭子/Keiko Fuji). Utada has been recording since 1993, creating their first professional recording at the age of twelve. They released their first album comprised of all English songs, Precious, in 1996 under the pseudonym Cubic U. The album led to their career overseas. In an MTV interview (MTV's You Hear It First, October 2004), Utada said: "Someone in Japan heard it, at a Japanese record company, and he said, 'Oh, can't you write in Japanese? You speak Japanese.' And I didn't want to say no, so I had to try it."
While much of Utada's earlier work borrows from the stylings of 90s Western R&B, their music has shifted to incorporate more pop/experimental tones over time. This R&B sound was what brought them so much attention with their first release in Japan; Automatic/time will tell, stood out among the crowd, as there were no other artists with their distinct style.
Utada was once-married to famed director Kiriya Kazuaki, who directed the movie CASSHERN, where they sang the main theme song Dareka no Negai ga Kanau Koro.
After their first singles compilation album Utada Hikaru Single Collection Vol.1 was released in March 31st, 2004, Utada moved back to New York to work on their second English album Exodus, which was released in the US on October 5th, 2004. Due to lack of promotion by their record label Island Def Jam and a lack of precedent for third culture artists at the time, however, the album was met with indifference in the US market. The second single from this album, "Devil Inside," managed to become a club smash in the US despite this and topped the Billboard Hot Dance/Club Airplay charts. Devil Inside also had a notable appearance in the 2000s LGBT serial drama Queer as Folk.
Utada moved back to Tokyo after a year of promotion for Exodus, and returned to the Japanese music scene. Despite flogging sales overseas, they released three albums over the span of 2 years: Ultra Blue and Heart Station, both certified of selling one million for shipments by the RIAJ, On October 20, 2008, their song "Eternally" from their 2001 album Distance was used as the theme for the drama Innocent Love. The song was later released as a digital single. By the end of the year, Utada was also voted the "#1 Favorite Artist of 2008" by Oricon's annual readers poll, making it their second consecutive year, and third time overall, to win the vote; their previous years being 2004 and 2007.
According to Utada's blog, on September 25th, 2007, Utada began speaking to Island Def Jam about their second English-language album. There was no set schedule, as Utada's tone suggested that they were in no rush. On October 23rd, 2007, Utada said that they had already made several demo tracks for not only the upcoming English album, but also their fifth Japanese album and was scheduled to record some of the songs on that afternoon.
On November 14th, 2007 it was announced that Utada would be featured on a download only version of Ne-Yo's song Do You. The song was released in Japan on November 21st.
Utada released their second English album, This Is The One, on March 24th, 2009 in the United States electronically. A physical copy was released later, on May 12th, 2009. The main single "Come Back To Me", which they dubbed them "breakout song" during an interview with KiwiBox, was released for airplay on February 9th, 2009. Despite their previous English album's lesser success, Utada was confident about this one. "I don't want to do experimental stuff. I just want to make a really good pop album," they told the interviewer. "This is the one, you know?"
Hikaru Utada hasn’t released anything under the “Utada” pseudonym since their last effort in 2009.
Official sites:
www.utada.com
www.emimusic.jp/hikki
www.u3music.com
Poppin
Utada Lyrics
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Yes
Hey (hey), hey (hey), hey (hey), hey (hey), hey (hey), hey
I wanna see the bottles poppin'
Hey (hey), hey (hey), hey (hey), hey
I wanna see, I wanna see, I wanna see the bottles poppin'
Bouncers gonna let us in 'cause we're fine, so fine
Girls, you know we have it better than the boys, uh
Yes
Girls, you know we have it better than the boys
Yes
Sexy stiletto boots, tight jeans, no panties on
Oops, did I turn you on?
I only came to party, party
Oops, did I turn you on? Did I turn you on? Oops, did I turn you on?
I only came to party, party
Hey (hey), hey (hey), hey (hey), hey (hey), hey (hey), hey
I wanna see the bottles poppin'
Hey (hey), hey (hey), hey (hey), hey
I wanna see, I wanna see, I wanna see the bottles poppin'
See the stars up in the sky, they're all mine, all mine
There's a full moon out tonight
The wolves cry, wolves cry
Girls, you know we have it better than the boys, uh
Yes
Girls, you know we have it better than the boys
Yes
Sexy stiletto boots, tight jeans, no panties on
Oops, did I turn you on?
I only came to party, party
Oops, did I turn you on? Did I turn you on? Oops, did I turn you on?
I only came to party, party
Hey (hey), hey (hey), hey (hey), hey (hey), hey (hey), hey
I wanna see the bottles poppin'
Hey (hey), hey (hey), hey (hey), hey
I wanna see, I wanna see, I wanna see the bottles poppin'
Yeah, you heard me right
They're all mine, the stars in the sky
But I can share if you like
Would you like that?
Hey, we make the beat go
All night, all night, all night
Hey, I might be crazy but I'm
All right, all right
Work our toosh way to the front of the line (the line)
Bouncers gonna let us in 'cause we're fine (so fine)
Hey (hey), hey (hey), hey (hey), hey (hey), hey (hey), hey
I wanna see the bottles poppin'
Hey (hey), hey (hey), hey (hey), hey
I wanna see, I wanna see, I wanna see the bottles poppin'
I wanna see the bottles poppin'
The song "Poppin'" is a high-energy pop track by Japanese-American artist Utada, released in 2010. The catchy and repetitive hook of the song revolves around wanting to see bottles popping at a party, setting the tone for a night of fun and celebration. In the verses, Utada sings about the confidence and power women possess, especially when they dress up and hit the club scene. She also references the allure of seduction, teasing the listener with provocative imagery such as stiletto boots, tight jeans, and going commando. The chorus repeats the desire for the party atmosphere to be turned up a notch with the sound of champagne bottles popping.
Overall, the song is a playful anthem for young women who use their looks and charm to enjoy a night out with friends. The lyrics convey a sense of confidence and agency, as well as a desire to indulge in the pleasures of nightlife. The upbeat tempo and repetition of the hook create a fun and lively atmosphere, perfect for dancing and letting loose.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey (hey), hey (hey), hey (hey), hey (hey), hey (hey), hey
The singer is expressing excitement and enthusiasm.
I wanna see the bottles poppin'
The singer is looking forward to seeing champagne or other alcoholic beverages being opened and poured out.
Work our toosh way to the front of the line, the line
The singer and her friends are working hard to get to the front of the line at a night club or other social gathering.
Bouncers gonna let us in 'cause we're fine, so fine
The singer and her friends are confident that they will be allowed into the club because of their attractiveness and charm.
Girls, you know we have it better than the boys, uh
The singer expresses pride in being a woman and suggests that women have an advantage over men in social and romantic situations.
Sexy stiletto boots, tight jeans, no panties on
The singer is dressed up in provocative clothing for a night out and is feeling confident and attractive.
Oops, did I turn you on?
The singer is aware of her own sex appeal and playfully asks if it is having an effect on others around her.
I only came to party, party
The singer emphasizes that she is at the event to have fun and dance.
See the stars up in the sky, they're all mine, all mine
The singer express confidence and power by claiming ownership of the stars in the sky.
There's a full moon out tonight
The singer sets the scene for a wild and magical night.
The wolves cry, wolves cry
The singer adds a touch of mystery and primal energy to the scene by invoking the image of wolves howling at the moon.
Yeah, you heard me right
The singer asserts that her previous statement about owning the stars was not a joke or exaggeration.
They're all mine, the stars in the sky
The singer repeats that she has control and power over the stars, emphasizing her confidence and authority.
But I can share if you like
The singer offers to share her power and confidence with others who may be interested.
Would you like that?
The singer playfully asks if others would like to share in her sense of personal power and charisma.
Hey, we make the beat go
The singer and her friends are dancing and keeping the rhythm of the music going strong.
All night, all night, all night
They plan to dance and party all night long.
Hey, I might be crazy but I'm
The singer acknowledges that she may seem wild or unpredictable to some, but she is enjoying herself and feeling alive.
All right, all right
The singer reassures herself and others that everything is going well and there is no need to worry.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Mikkel Eriksen, Teruzane Utada, Hikaru Utada, Tor Hermansen
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