In 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.

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

I figure no matter how old you are, it's always going to be your first marriage and no life experience is going to make you a better judge of who you should marry.

Wish I could prove I love you, but does that mean I have to walk on water?

If I suddenly disappear from the music world, you might see Hikaru Utada working as a helper at some inn in Atami.

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

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.