Hikaru Utada shares ‘First Love (2022 Mix)’ on her album SCIENCE FICTION. The vocalist writes the poignant lyrics and creates the music. This track revives her timeless breakup ballad.
Released: December 9, 2022
First Love (2022 Mix)
Hikaru Utada • From “SCIENCE FICTION”
First Love (2022 Mix) Lyrics Translation Hikaru Utada | SCIENCE FICTION
Hikaru Utada pens lyrics focused on physical details. The songwriter describes a last kiss tasting of tobacco, a scent both bitter and painful. This tobacco taste becomes the song’s anchor.
Saigo no kisu waOur final kiss,
Tabako no flavor ga shitatasted like your tobacco.
Nigakute setsunai kaoriIt was a bitter and painful scent.
Ashita no imagoro ni waBy this time tomorrow,
Anata wa doko ni irundarouI wonder where you’ll be.
Dare o omotterundarouI wonder who you’ll be thinking of.
You are always gonna be my loveYou’re always going to be my love.
Itsuka dareka to mata koi ni ochite moEven if I fall in love with someone else someday,
I’ll remember to loveI’ll remember how to love.
You taught me howYou’re the one who taught me.
You are always gonna be the oneYou’re always going to be the one.
Ima wa mada kanashii love songFor now, it’s still just a sad love song.
Atarashii uta utaeru madeUntil I’m able to sing a new song,
Tachidomaru jikan gathe time that had stood still,
Ugokidasou to shiteruis finally starting to move again.
Wasuretakunai koto bakariThere are just so many things I don’t want to forget.
Ashita no imagoro ni waBy this time tomorrow,
Watashi wa kitto naiteruI’ll definitely be crying.
Anata o omotterundarouI’ll be thinking about you.
You will always be inside my heartYou’ll always be inside my heart.
Itsumo anata dake no basho ga arukaraBecause there’s always a place reserved just for you.
I hope that I have a place in your heart tooI hope that I have a place in your heart, too.
Now and forever you are still the oneNow and forever, you’re still the one.
Ima wa mada kanashii love songFor now, it’s still just a sad love song.
Atarashii uta utaeru madeUntil I’m able to sing a new song,
You are always gonna be my loveyou’re always going to be my love.
Itsuka dareka to mata koi ni ochite moEven if I fall in love with someone else someday,
I’ll remember to loveI’ll remember how to love.
You taught me howYou’re the one who taught me.
You are always gonna be the oneYou’re always going to be the one.
Mada kanashii love song yeahIt’s still a sad love song, yeah.
Now and foreverNow and forever.
First Love (2022 Mix) Music Video
What does ‘First Love (2022 Mix)’ mean? The lyrics describe a love that becomes a permanent, quiet ache. Hikaru Utada sings in Japanese, wrapping heartbreak in gentle melody.