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 HikaruThe 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 HikaruIn English, the sounds and melodies I created were an inspiration to me, and words came to me as I explored the sounds, and from there I was able expand on the meaning.
Utada Hikaru