It's a fairly recent thing but I've become very fond of making drinks myself.
Utada Hikaru

It's just that, when I'm in Japan I could foretell to a certain degree what would be accepted, so I certainly don't come up with any crazy arrangements.
Utada Hikaru

No one told me I had to make something that would sell, but I personally want everyone to like my music.
Utada Hikaru

People do ask me if I think I can make it in the States.
Utada Hikaru

Since I was doing all of it myself, I had to decide where I wanted to go with the songs, how to proceed with the chords, if the sound was alright, and all that detail on my own.
Utada Hikaru

Sort of like, I have to make the Japanese lyrics really deep.
Utada Hikaru

The Japanese version comes with a translation, but that's different from the lyrics, so people could look things up and find a translation of their own if they're interested.
Utada Hikaru

The same parts of my brain get as excited as when I study bio or read a novel and write a paper on it.
Utada Hikaru

The thing is, in English I'm able to write the lyrics as I'm making the song, once I'm done with the melody.
Utada Hikaru

The world is in motion, as it seems.
Utada Hikaru

There really aren't any completely Asian people singing right now.
Utada Hikaru

When people ask me exactly how much time I spend in each country, I always tell them I have no idea.
Utada Hikaru