"Simple and Clean", titled "Hikari" (光 , lit. "Light") in Japanese, is a song written and sung by Utada Hikaru for Kingdom Hearts.
Appearances
Kingdom Hearts
- In Kingdom Hearts, "Simple and Clean -PLANITb Remix-" is heard in the opening cinematic of the game.
- In Kingdom Hearts, "Simple and Clean" is heard during the ending credits.
Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories
- In Kingdom Hearts Re: Chain of Memories only, "Simple and Clean -PLANITb Remix-" is heard in the opening cinematic of the game.
- In both Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories and Re: Chain of Memories, "Simple and Clean" is heard during the ending credits.
Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep
- In Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep, "Simple and Clean -PLANITb Remix-" is heard in the opening cinematic of the game.
- In Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep, "Simple and Clean" is heard during the ending credits of the Final Episode.
Kingdom Hearts Re:coded
- In Kingdom Hearts Re:coded, "Simple and Clean -PLANITb Remix-" is heard in the opening cinematic of the game.
- In Kingdom Hearts Re:coded, "Simple and Clean" is heard during the ending credits.
Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth By Sleep -A fragmentary passage-
- In Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-, "Simple And Clean -Ray Of Hope MIX- is heard in the opening cinematic of the game.
- In Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-, "Simple and Clean" is heard during the ending credits.
Composition
Variations
"Hikari" is the original, Japanese version of "Simple and Clean"; it was originally released on Utada's Deep River album. It was used in the Japanese versions of Kingdom Hearts, Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories, Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep, and Kingdom Hearts Re:coded. The name Hikari (光) literally means "Light" in Japanese, a universal force in the Kingdom Hearts universe.
"Simple And Clean -PLANITb Remix-" and "Hikari -PLANITb Remix-" are versions of "Simple and Clean" and "Hikari" remixed by Russell McNamara at PLANITb Studios London, England. The PLANITb Remix is faster, longer, and has more of a dance mix feel to it than Utada's original song. A shortened version of the remix is heard during the opening movie of Kingdom Hearts, Kingdom Hearts Final Mix, Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories, Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep, Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix, and Kingdom Hearts Re:coded.
"Hikari -KINGDOM Orchestra Instrumental Version-" is an orchestral version of "Hikari", and can be heard in Kingdom Hearts and Kingdom Hearts Final Mix in the opening menu cinematic which appears if the player lets the opening menu sit for about fifteen seconds. The orchestrated version is also featured when Sora reads Kairi's letter in Kingdom Hearts II and at the end of each scenario of Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep. The orchestrated version is used during the opening movie of Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance.
Another, softer arrangement of "Hikari" play in Kingdom Hearts when Sora stabs himself with the Keyblade of heart.
"Simple And Clean -Ray Of Hope MIX-" and "Hikari -Ray Of Hope MIX-" are versions of "Simple and Clean" and "Hikari" remixed by PUNPEE that were used during the opening movie of Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue. This version is shorter in length in comparison to the original and the PLANITb Remix. The Ray Of Hope MIX has a similar dance mix feel like the PLANITb Remix, although a few clicks slower.
Lyrics
English lyrics (Simple and Clean)
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Japanese lyrics in rōmaji (Hikari)
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English lyrics (Simple and Clean -PLANITb Remix-)
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Japanese lyrics in rōmaji (Hikari -PLANITb Remix-)
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Japanese > English Translation (Hikari)
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Japanese lyrics (Hikari)
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Albums
Disc 1, Track 3 in the Kingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack
Disc 2, Track 30 in the Kingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack
Disc 1, Track 3 in the Kingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack Complete
Disc 2, Track 30 in the Kingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack Complete
Disc 1, Track 3 in the Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX Original Soundtrack
Disc 1, Track 31 in the Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX Original Soundtrack
Disc 2, Track 18 in the "Kingdom Hearts 10th Anniversary Fan Selection -Melodies & Memories- Soundtrack"
Disc 1, Tracks 1-2 in the Hikari single album
Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage- |
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Characters |
Party members |
Aqua - Mickey Mouse |
Antagonists |
Phantom Aqua - Terra-Xehanort |
Other characters |
Dark Figure - Donald Duck - Goofy - Kairi - Luxu - Riku - Sora - Terra - Ventus - Yen Sid |
Locations |
Worlds |
Keyblade Graveyard - Dark World - Destiny Islands - Mysterious Tower |
Places |
Castle Town - The World Within - Forest of Thorns - Depths of Darkness |
Terms |
2.9 - The First Volume - Flowmotion - Keyblade - Shotlock - Situation Command - Style Change - The End - Wardrobe |
Music |
Kingdom Hearts - III, II.8, Unchained χ & Union χ [Cross] - Original Soundtrack - Simple and Clean |