Traveling
Utada Hikaru Lyrics

I'm a workaholic even on Friday afternoons
Even on Fridays, when most people would be relaxing, I'm still working hard.

Snatchin' up a taxi is easy, (and I jump right in)?
When I see an available taxi, I get in without hesitation.

I've got my eye on you
I'm paying attention to you and focused on this moment.

The taxi driver looks to me and says "Where to?"
The driver is asking me where I want to go.

Oh, just kinda over there
I don't have a specific destination in mind, just somewhere nearby.

The bad economy's a problem (closing)
The struggling economy is causing issues, such as business closures.

Please watch out for the door?
Be careful when opening or closing the car door.

Riding on the wind, Climbing up to the moon
I feel exhilarated and free, like I'm soaring up towards the moon.

My place is here? right next to you
Being near you feels like the right place for me to be in this moment.

The problem is it's hard to go home
I'm enjoying being out and about so much that it's difficult to think about returning home.

Admist the dreamy spring night
The springtime evening feels almost surreal and otherworldly.

Traveling, with you
I'm traveling together with you and enjoying your company.

Traveling, onward
We're continuing to move forward, not stopping or turning back.

Lighting up the asphalt (?In the asphalt, blazing up a trail?)
As we drive, we seem to be creating a bright trail in the gray asphalt of the road.

Traveling, where
Where exactly are we headed?

Traveling, are you going?
Is there any specific place that you want to go?

To anywhere far
I'm open to going anywhere, as long as it's far from here.

Traveling, beyond
Let's go even further than we've been before.

Traveling, get down (?shake it?)
Let's have some fun and dance, maybe even break it down and get wild.

Let the light shine away all your troubles
Forget your worries and let the light of the moment wash over you.

Traveling, let's fly now
Let's speed up the car and feel like we're flying.

Even though we're not in a hurry
We may be driving quickly, but we have nowhere in particular to be and are taking our time.

There's a song and I want to sing it
I feel the urge to sing and let my emotions out.

Over and over again
I want to keep singing this song and expressing myself repeatedly.

So I can spur my feelings on until they won't stop
Singing the song is a way for me to intensify my emotions and let them fully out.

Partying with the waves, Thanking the clouds
As we travel, I'm feeling grateful for the natural beauty around us and celebrating it.

I finally met you
Being together with you is a dream come true.

Because we're young
We have the freedom and energy to enjoy these moments to the fullest.

Nothing more than dust blowing in the wind
We're just tiny, insignificant specks in the grand scheme of things.

Traveling, our hearts
Our hearts are full and alive as we travel together.

Traveling, press closer
Let's get closer to each other physically and emotionally as we journey.

Now and forever let's abandon the usual
We're embracing new experiences and leaving behind our old habits or norms.

Traveling, this place is
This location we're in right now isn't particularly special or impressive.

Traveling, shabby
It's a bit run-down or unappealing, but it doesn't bother us.

Our destination is not here.
We're leaving this place soon and continuing on our journey elsewhere.

Traveling, Your window
Looking out the window of the car as we drive along.

Traveling, open it
Let's open the window and feel the wind and air on our faces.

There's nothing to fear
We're in a safe and positive environment.

Traveling, here
In this moment, right here and now.

Traveling, all is well
Everything is going well and we're enjoying the good times.

This is the time to dance and have fun
Let's not waste this moment and instead have a good time and be carefree.

Don't hold it back tonight
Let loose and be yourself, don't feel held back or restrained.

The hidden wishes in your heart are gonna hurt you
If you don't express your deepest desires, it will eventually cause pain and regret.

Put up your hands and have some fun!
Raise your hands and let go of any inhibitions or stress, just enjoy the moment.

And why does some wariness remain
Even as we have fun, a part of us can't help but feel uncertain or worried about what's next.

In the asphalt, blazing a trail
We're driving fast and making a bright mark on the dull pavement of the road.

The good times are about to begin
We're just getting started and more positive experiences are yet to come.

I don't want to stop
I'm enjoying the moment so much that I don't want it to end.

Can you take me up?
Can you lift me higher and make me feel even more free and alive?

You look quite good.
I'm enjoying being near you both physically and emotionally.

Can you keep it up?
Are you able to continue this positive and enjoyable experience?

Ohhao oa oooh ohh whoa oh ohhoa (Traaaaaveling)
Making a bright, intense vocalization that expresses the joy and energy of traveling.

Oh woa ohoa oha ohhh (Ohhhhhhh Traaaaveling)
Continuing to make emotional, energetic noises that emphasize the excitement of traveling.

Don't stop now, Don't stop now, Don't stop now, oooh whoa
Keep going and enjoying the moment, don't let anything bring us down.