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'''Simple and Clean''' is the theme song of ''[[Kingdom Hearts (game)|Kingdom Hearts]]'', written and sung by [[Wikipedia: Utada Hikaru|Utada Hikaru]], featured in ''[[Kingdom Hearts (game)|Kingdom Hearts]]'', ''[[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories]]'', as well as their remakes, and is also featured in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:coded]]''.
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"'''Simple and Clean'''"<ref>Also written as "Simple And Clean".</ref> and its Japanese counterpart {{nihongo|"'''Hikari'''"|光||lit. "Light"}} are a pair of songs written and sung by {{w|Utada Hikaru}}. They are main themes of the {{c|Kingdom Hearts|series|''Kingdom Hearts'' series}}.


==Other Versions==
A pair of remixes titled "'''Simple and Clean -PLANITb Remix-'''"<ref>Also written as "Simple And Clean -PLANITb Remix-".</ref> and "'''Hikari -PLANITb Remix-'''" debuted alongside the original song in ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|game}}''. A new pair of remixes by PUNPEE titled "'''Simple and Clean -Ray Of Hope MIX-'''" and "'''Hikari -Ray of Hope MIX-'''" were composed for ''[[Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-]]''.
'''Hikari''' is the original, Japanese version of "Simple and Clean"; it was originally released on Utada's ''[[wikipedia:Deep River (Hikaru Utada album)|Deep River]]'' album. It was used in the Japanese versions of ''Kingdom Hearts'', ''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories'' and ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''. The name ''Hikari (光)'' literally means ''Light'' in Japanese, a universal force in the ''Kingdom Hearts'' universe.


'''PLANiTb''' made remixes of both "Simple and Clean" and "Hikari". The PLANiTb version 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''.
An instrumental arrangement of the piece titled "'''Hikari -KINGDOM Orchestra Instrumental Version-'''"<ref>Also written as "Hikari -KINGDOM orchestra instrumental version-" and "Simple and Clean -KINGDOM Orchestra Instrumental Version-".</ref> was introduced in ''Kingdom Hearts'', arranged by Kaoru Wada and performed by the New Japan Philharmonic Orchestra. A shorter instrumental arrangement by Yoko Shimomura appears in ''Kingdom Hearts'' as well, titled "'''HIKARI -KINGDOM HEARTS Instrumental Version-'''". A new instrumental arrangment by Kaoru Wada appears in ''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]'', titled "'''Hikari -KINGDOM Tres Orchestra Instrumental Version-'''".
In addition, an orchestral arrangement of "Hikari" 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 at the end of each scenario of ''Kingdom Hearts Birth By Sleep''.


==Lyrics==
==Appearances==
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[[File:Hikari Album Art.png|thumb|200px|The album cover of "Hikari".]]
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===''Kingdom Hearts''===
===English Lyrics (Simple and Clean)===
*Main menu cinematic<ref name="KO">"Hikari -KINGDOM Orchestra Instrumental Version-"</ref>
When you walk away<br />
*Opening cinematic<ref name="PB">"Simple and Clean -PLANITb Remix-" and "Hikari -PLANITb Remix-"</ref>
You don't hear me say please<br />
*Ending credits<ref name="SC">"Simple and Clean" and "Hikari"</ref>
Oh baby, don't go<br />
Simple and clean is the way that you're making me feel tonight<br />
It's hard to let it go<br />


You're giving me too many things<br />
;Cutscenes
Lately you're all I need and more<br />
*[[Hollow Bastion]]: "Sora's Sacrifice"<ref>"HIKARI -KINGDOM HEARTS Instrumental Version-"</ref>
You smiled at me and said,<br />


Don't get me wrong I love you<br />
===''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories''===
But does that mean I have to meet your father?<br />
*Opening cinematic{{ReCoM}}<ref name="PB" />
When we are older you'll understand<br />
*Ending credits<ref name="SC" />
What I meant when I said "No,<br />
I don't think life is quite that simple"<br />


When you walk away<br />
===''Kingdom Hearts II''===
You don't hear me say please<br />
*Ending cinematic<ref name="KO" />
Oh baby, don't go<br />
Simple and clean is the way that you're making me feel tonight<br />
It's hard to let it go<br />


The daily things<br />
===''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''===
like this and that and what is what<br />
*Opening cinematic<ref name="PB" />
that keep us all busy<br />
*Ending credits<ref name="KO" />
Are confusing me<br />
*Ending credits (Final Episode)<ref name="SC" />
That's when you came to me and said,<br />


Wish I could prove I love you<br />
===''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded''===
But does that mean I have to walk on water?<br />
*Opening cinematic<ref name="PB" />
When we are older you'll understand<br />
*Ending credits<ref name="SC" />
It's enough when I say so<br />
And maybe some things are that simple<br />


When you walk away<br />
===''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''===
You don't hear me say please<br />
*Opening cinematic<ref name="KO" />
Oh baby, don't go<br />
Simple and clean is the way that you're making me feel tonight<br />
It's hard to let it go<br />


Hold me<br />
===''Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX''===
Whatever lies beyond this morning<br />
*Ending credits<ref name="KO" />
Is a little later on<br />
Regardless of warnings the future doesn't scare me at all<br />
Nothing's like before<br />


When you walk away<br />
===''Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth By Sleep -A fragmentary passage-''===
You don't hear me say please<br />
*Opening cinematic<ref>"Simple And Clean -Ray Of Hope MIX-" and "Hikari -Ray Of Hope MIX-"</ref>
Oh baby, don't go<br />
*Ending credits<ref name="SC" />
Simple and clean is the way that you're making me feel tonight<br />
It's hard to let it go<br />


Hold me<br />
===''Kingdom Hearts III''===
Whatever lies beyond this morning<br />
*Ending cinematic<ref name="KT">"HIKARI -KINGDOM Tres Orchestra Instrumental Version-"</ref>
Is a little later on<br />
Regardless of warnings the future doesn't scare me at all<br />
Nothing's like before<br />


Hold me<br />
===''Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind''===
Whatever lies beyond this morning<br />
*Ending cinematic<ref name="KT" />
Is a little later on<br />
Regardless of warnings the future doesn't scare me at all<br />
Nothing's like before<br />
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=== Japanese Lyrics in Romaji&nbsp;(Hikari) ===
===''Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory''===
Donna toki datte<br />
*Opening cinematic<ref name="SC" />
Tada hitori de unmei wasurete<br />
Ikite kita no ni<br />
Totsuzen no hikari no naka me ga sameru<br />
Mayonaka ni


Shizuka ni<br />
==Composition==
Deguchi ni tatte<br />
==="Simple and Clean"===
Kurayami ni hikari o ute
"Hikari" first released on Utada's ''{{w|Deep River (Utada Hikaru album)|Deep River}}'' album, while "Simple and Clean" first released on the ''{{w|Colors (Hikaru Utada song)|Colors}}'' single. The name ''Hikari'' (光) means "Light" in Japanese, a universal force in the ''Kingdom Hearts'' universe.


Imadoki yakusoku nante<br />
==="Simple And Clean -PLANITb Remix-"===
Fuan ni saseru dake kana<br />
"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 used in the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series.
Negai o kuchi ni shitai dake sa<br />
Kazoku ni mo shoukai suru yo<br />
Kitto umaku iku yo<br />


Donna toki datte<br />
==="Simple And Clean -Ray Of Hope MIX-"===
Zutto futari de<br />
"Simple And Clean -Ray Of Hope MIX-" and "Hikari -Ray Of Hope MIX-" are versions of "Simple and Clean" and "Hikari" remixed by PUNPEE. This version is shorter in length in comparison to the original and the PLANITb Remix. The arrangement has a similar dance mix feel to the PLANITb Remix, although a few clicks slower.<!--Throughout the piece are various interjections such as "let's go!" Note: Can anyone make sense of these, or can hear the other underlying words? Do they serve an actual purpose, or merely just "bump 'em up" words?-->
Donna toki datte<br />
Soba ni iru kara kimi to iu hikari ga watashi o mitsukeru<br />
Mayonaka ni<br />


Urusai<br />
==="Hikari -KINGDOM Orchestra Instrumental Version-"===
Toori ni<br />
"Hikari -KINGDOM Orchestra Instrumental Version-" is approximately three minutes and forty-two seconds long in ''Kingdom Hearts'' and the HD remake of ''[[Kingdom Hearts Final Mix]]''. The piece has a time signature of 4/4. The opening theme<!--first forty seconds--> has a tempo of 70 beats per minute, then slightly increases to 80 beats per minute<!--second theme; oboe melody-->, briefly speeds up with the low brass melody to a tempo of 154 beats per minute,<!--low brass part melody; 1:20 timestamp--> temporarily slows down to 74 beats per minute, <!--section before finale--> and concludes with a tempo around 72 beats per minute before the final rallentando and ritardando.
Haitte<br />
Unmei no<br />
Kamen o tore<br />


Sakiyomi no shisugi nante<br />
For instrumentation, "Hikari -KINGDOM Orchestral Instrumental Version-" consists of a full orchestra. This would include: a complete strings section- violin, viola, cello, and stringed bass, flute, oboe, bassoon,<!--contrabassoon?--> clarinet, bass clarinet, trumpet, French horn, trombone,<!--euphonium?--> tuba, snare drum, bass drum, orchestral bells, chimes, wind chimes, suspended cymbal, crash cymbal, timpani, piano, and harp.
Imi no nai koto wa yamete<br />
Kyou wa oishii mono o tabeyou yo<br />
Mirai wa zutto saki da yo<br />
Boku ni mo wakaranaki<br />


Kansei sasenaide<br />
"Hikari -KINGDOM Orchestra Instrumental Version-" has a very grand and adventurous feel to it; befitting for an opening or ending cutscene. Several different themes are introduced, which can be broken down into five sections: the opening theme/introduction, the second theme , the third theme, the fourth theme, and the finale. Each section represents either a verse or chorus from "Hikari." Throughout the piece are many instrument-specific and unique techniques, such as: trombone glissandos, the various strings extended techniques- vibrato, and the like.
Motto yokushite<br />
Wan shiin zutsu totte<br />
Ikeba ii kara kimi to iu hikari ga watashi no shinario<br />
Utsushidasu<br />


Motto hanasou yo<br />
The opening theme lasts for the first fifty seconds on the piece, and, as the opening statement of the composition, lays the foundation for the following themes. The opening theme's magical mood transitions to the second theme's faster, but equally as mystical tone. The third theme momentarily shifts dynamic and features the percussion and brass sections, before returning the melody back to the strings. Resuming control, the strings lead the ensemble into the fourth theme- a slightly livelier and more percussive variation of the first theme. The last theme is the finale, which changes tempo greatly towards the end through the use of rallentando and ritardando. These tempo reductions, along with the brass fanfares and percussive crashes help imply the ending of a grand adventure.
Mokuzen no ashita no koto mo<br />
Terebi keshite<br />
Watashi no koto dake o<br />
Miteite yo<br />


Donna ni yokuttatte<br />
The '''''Kingdom Hearts'' 20th Anniversary Event''' performance of "Hikari -KINGDOM Orchestra Instrumental Version-" is played on solo piano. It is nearly identical in structure to the original orchestral arrangement.
Shinji kirenai ne<br />
Sonna toki datte<br />
Soba ni iru kara kimi to iu hikari ga watashi o mitsukeru<br />
Mayonaka ni<br />


Motto hanasou yo<br />
==="HIKARI -KINGDOM HEARTS Instrumental Version-"===
Mokuzen no ashita no koto mo<br />
"HIKARI -KINGDOM HEARTS Instrumental Version-" is approximately one minute and nine seconds long in both versions of ''Kingdom Hearts''. The piece has a time signature of 4/4 and a tempo of 74 beats per minute.
Terebi keshite<br />
Watashi no koto dake o<br />
Miteite yo<br />


Motto hanasou yo<br />
This instrumental arrangement is slightly different compared to the orchestral version, instead preferring a smaller instrumentation of: a complete strings section, flute, choir-ahhs, piano, organ, and a synthesizer that is using a music box MIDI sound effect.
Mokuzen no ashita no koto mo<br />
Terebi keshite<br />
Watashi no koto dake o
Miteite yo<br />
Mayonaka ni
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Playing only once, "Hikari -KINGDOM HEARTS Instrumental Version-" serves a distinct purpose: it represents sacrifice [[Sora]] makes in order to save [[Kairi]]. As such, this version references parts of previous tracks in order to connect the music to this specific scene. The use of a music box sound effect is homage to [[Kairi (track)|Kairi's theme]], while the actual melody draws heavily from the chorus section of "Hikari." It can also be interpreted that this rendition is a "watered down" version of the full orchestral arrangement.
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===English Lyrics (Simple and Clean PLANiTb Remix)===
==="Hikari -KINGDOM Tres Orchestra Instrumental Version-"===
You're giving me too many things<br />
{{sec-stub}}
Lately you're all I need<br />
You smiled at me and said,<br />


Don't get me wrong I love you<br />
==Lyrics==
But does that mean I have to meet your father?<br />
{{tab|o}}
When we are older you'll understand<br />
{{tab|Simple and Clean}}
What I meant when I said "No,<br />
:When you walk away
I don't think life is quite that simple"<br />
:You don't hear me say please
:Oh baby, don't go
:Simple and clean is the way that you're making me feel tonight
:It's hard to let it go


When you walk away<br />
:You're giving me too many things
You don't hear me say please<br />
:Lately you're all I need
Oh baby, don't go<br />
:You smiled at me and said,
Simple and clean is the way that you're making me feel tonight<br />
It's hard to let it go<br />


When you walk away<br />
:Don't get me wrong I love you
You don't hear me say please<br />
:But does that mean I have to meet your father?
Oh baby, don't go<br />
:When we are older you'll understand
Simple and clean is the way that you're making me feel tonight<br />
:What I meant when I said "No,
It's hard to let it go<br />
:I don't think life is quite that simple"


The daily things<br />
:When you walk away
that keep us all busy<br />
:You don't hear me say please
Are confusing me<br />
:Oh baby, don't go
That's when you came to me and said,<br />
:Simple and clean is the way that you're making me feel tonight
:It's hard to let it go


Wish I could prove I love you<br />
:The daily things that keep us all busy
But does that mean I have to walk on water?<br />
:Are confusing me
When we are older you'll understand<br />
:That's when you came to me and said,
It's enough when I say so<br />
And maybe some things are that simple<br />


When you walk away<br />
:Wish I could prove I love you
You don't hear me say please<br />
:But does that mean I have to walk on water?
Oh baby, don't go<br />
:When we are older you'll understand
Simple and clean is the way that you're making me feel tonight<br />
:It's enough when I say so
It's hard to let it go<br />
:And maybe some things are that simple


Hold me<br />
:When you walk away
Whatever lies beyond this morning<br />
:You don't hear me say please
Is a little later on<br />
:Oh baby, don't go
Regardless of warnings the future doesn't scare me at all<br />
:Simple and clean is the way that you're making me feel tonight
Nothing's like before<br />
:It's hard to let it go


When you walk away<br />
:Hold me
You don't hear me say please<br />
:Whatever lies beyond this morning
Oh baby, don't go<br />
:Is a little later on
Simple and clean is the way that you're making me feel tonight<br />
:Regardless of warnings the future doesn't scare me at all
It's hard to let it go<br />
:Nothing's like before


Hold me<br />
:When you walk away
Whatever lies beyond this morning<br />
:You don't hear me say please
Is a little later on<br />
:Oh baby, don't go
Regardless of warnings the future doesn't scare me at all<br />
:Simple and clean is the way that you're making me feel tonight
Nothing's like before<br />
:It's hard to let it go


Hold me<br />
:Hold me
Whatever lies beyond this morning<br />
:Whatever lies beyond this morning
Is a little later on<br />
:Is a little later on
Regardless of warnings the future doesn't scare me at all<br />
:Regardless of warnings the future doesn't scare me at all
Nothing's like before<br />
:Nothing's like before
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=== Japanese Lyrics in Romaji&nbsp;(Hikari) (PLANiTb Remix)===
:Hold me
Shizuka ni<br />
:Whatever lies beyond this morning
Deguchi ni tatte<br />
:Is a little later on
Kurayami ni hikari o ute
:Regardless of warnings the future doesn't scare me at all
:Nothing's like before
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:どんな時だって
:ただ一人で
:運命忘れて
:生きてきたのに
:突然の光の中、目が覚める
:真夜中に 


Imadoki yakusoku nante<br />
:静かに出口に立って
Fuan ni saseru dake kana<br />
:暗闇に光を撃て
Negai o kuchi ni shitai dake sa<br />
Kazoku ni mo shoukai suru yo<br />
Kitto umaku iku yo<br />


Donna toki datte<br />
:今時約束なんて不安にさせるだけかな
Zutto futari de<br />
:願いを口にしたいだけさ
Donna toki datte<br />
:家族にも紹介するよ
Soba ni iru kara kimi to iu hikari ga watashi o mitsukeru<br />
:きっとうまくいくよ
Mayonaka ni<br />


Donna toki datte<br />
:どんな時だって
Zutto futari de<br />
:ずっと二人で
Donna toki datte<br />
:どんな時だって
Soba ni iru kara kimi to iu hikari ga watashi o mitsukeru<br />
:側にいるから
Mayonaka ni<br />
:君という光が私を見つける
:真夜中に


Urusai<br />
:うるさい通りに入って
Toori ni<br />
:運命の仮面をとれ
Haitte<br />
Unmei no<br />
Kamen o tore<br />


Sakiyomi no shisugi nante<br />
:先読みのし過ぎなんて意味の無いことは止めて
Imi no nai koto wa yamete<br />
:今日はおいしい物を食べようよ
Kyou wa oishii mono o tabeyou yo<br />
:未来はずっと先だよ
Mirai wa zutto saki da yo<br />
:僕にも分からない
Boku ni mo wakaranaki<br />


Kansei sasenaide<br />
:完成させないで
Motto yokushite<br />
:もっと良くして
Wan shiin zutsu totte<br />
:ワンシーンずつ撮って
Ikeba ii kara kimi to iu hikari ga watashi no shinario<br />
:いけばいいから
Utsushidasu<br />
:君という光が私のシナリオ
:映し出す


Motto hanasou yo<br />
:もっと話そうよ
Mokuzen no ashita no koto mo<br />
:目前の明日の事も
Terebi keshite<br />
:テレビ消して
Watashi no koto dake o<br />
:私の事だけを見ていてよ
Miteite yo<br />


Donna ni yokuttatte<br />
:どんなに良くったって
Shinji kirenai ne<br />
:信じきれないね
Sonna toki datte<br />
:そんな時だって
Soba ni iru kara kimi to iu hikari ga watashi o mitsukeru<br />
:側にいるから
Mayonaka ni<br />
:君という光が私を見つける
:真夜中に


Motto hanasou yo<br />
:もっと話そうよ
Mokuzen no ashita no koto mo<br />
:目前の明日の事も
Terebi keshite<br />
:テレビ消して
Watashi no koto dake o<br />
:私の事だけを見ていてよ
Miteite yo<br />
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:Don'na toki datte
:Tadahitori de
:Unmei wasurete
:Ikite kitanoni
:Totsuzen no hikari no naka, megasameru
:Mayonaka ni


Motto hanasou yo<br />
:Shizuka ni deguchi ni tatte
Mokuzen no ashita no koto mo<br />
:Kurayami ni hikari o ute
Terebi keshite<br />
Watashi no koto dake o  
Miteite yo<br />


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:Imadoki yakusoku nante fuan ni sa seru dake ka na
:Negai o kuchi ni shitai dake sa
:Kazoku ni mo shōkai suru yo
:Kitto umaku iku yo


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:Don'na toki datte
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:Zuttofutaride
:Don'na toki datte
:Soba ni irukara
:Kimitoiuhikari ga watashi o mitsukeru
:Mayonaka ni


=== Japanese &gt; English Translation (Light) ===
:Urusai tōri ni haitte
No matter what the time<br />I'm just alone<br />Destiny forgotten,<br />Even though I kept going.<br />Inside of the sudden light I awaken, In the middle of the night
:Unmei no kamen o tore


Quietly, stand in the exit way, and in the pitch-black, take the light
:Sakiyomi no shi sugi nante imi no nai koto wa yamete
:Kyō wa oishī mono o tabeyou yo
:Mirai wa zutto sakida yo
:Boku ni mo wakaranai


And about the recent promises, is it just that I'm so anxious?<br />A wish that's wanting to be said, but shall be repressed<br />I'll introduce my family,&nbsp;you'll surely get along well
:Kansei sa senaide
:Motto yoku shite
:Wanshīn zutsu totte
:Ikeba īkara
:Kimitoiuhikari ga watashi no shinario
:Utsushidasu


No matter what the time<br />We'll always be together<br />No matter what the time<br />Because you're by my side<br />The light known as "you" finds me, In the middle of the night
:Motto hanasou yo
:Mokuzen no ashita no koto mo
:Terebi keshite
:Watashi no koto dake o mite ite yo


Enter a noisy street, and put on the mask of destiny.
:Don'nani yokuttatte
:Shinji kirenai ne
:Son'na toki datte
:Soba ni irukara
:Kimitoiuhikari ga watashi o mitsukeru
:Mayonaka ni


I'll stop doing things that have no meaning, like thinking about the future.<br />Today I'll eat delicious things.<br />The future is always before us, even I don`t know it.
:Motto hanasou yo
:Mokuzen no ashita no koto mo
:Terebi keshite
:Watashi no koto dake o mite ite yo
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:No matter what the time
:I'm just alone
:Destiny forgotten,
:Even though I kept going.
:Inside of the sudden light I awaken
:In the middle of the night


It's not necessary to go right to the end,<br />Just keep going.<br />It's okay if the scenes<br />Go on one by one.<br />The light known as "you" reflects my scenario
:Quietly, stand in the exit way
:In the pitch-black, take the light


Let's talk more,<br />And about the tomorrow that's before your very eyes.<br />Turn off the television, and look only at me.
:And about the recent promises, is it just that I'm so anxious?
:A wish that's wanting to be said, but shall be repressed
:I'll introduce my family
:You'll surely get along well


No matter how well we're doing,<br />I don't believe in us completely.<br />But at those sort of times,<br />Because you're by my side,<br />The light known as "you" finds me, In the middle of the night.
:No matter what the time
:We'll always be together
:No matter what the time
:Because you're by my side
:The light known as "you" finds me
:In the middle of the night


Let's talk more,<br />And about the tomorrow that's before your very eyes.<br />Turn off the television, and look only at me.
:Enter a noisy street
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:Put on the mask of destiny.


===Japanese Lyrics in Japanese Kana and Kanji (光)===
:I'll stop doing things that have no meaning, like thinking about the future.
どんな時だって<br />ただ一人で<br />運命忘れて<br />生きてきたのに<br />突然の光の中、目が覚める 真夜中に 
:Today I'll eat delicious things.
:The future is always before us
:Even I don't know it.


静かに出口に立って 暗闇に光を撃て
:It's not necessary to go right to the end,
:Just keep going.
:It's okay if the scenes
:Go on one by one.
:The light known as "you"
:Reflects my scenario


今時約束なんて不安にさせるだけかな<br />願いを口にしたいだけさ<br />家族にも紹介するよ きっとうまくいくよ
:Let's talk more,
:And about the tomorrow that's before your very eyes.
:Turn off the television
:Look only at me.


どんな時だって<br />ずっと二人で<br />どんな時だって<br />側にいるから<br />君という光が私を見つける 真夜中に
:No matter how well we're doing,
:I don't believe in us completely.
:But at those sort of times,
:Because you're by my side,
:The light known as "you" finds me
:In the middle of the night.


うるさい通りに入って 運命の仮面をとれ
:Let's talk more,
:And about the tomorrow that's before your very eyes.
:Turn off the television
:Look only at me.
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先読みのし過ぎなんて意味の無いことは止めて<br />今日はおいしい物を食べようよ<br />未来はずっと先だよ 僕にも分からない
==Other appearances==
===''Kingdom Hearts'' (2003 Pilot)===
In the ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|2003 Pilot}}'' television pilot, "Hikari -KINGDOM Orchestra Instrumental Version-" plays during the opening sequence narrated by [[Jiminy Cricket]], and "Simple and Clean -PLANITb Remix-" plays when Sora and Riku race for the magic lamp in the [[Cave of Wonders]].


完成させないで<br />もっと良くして<br />ワンシーンずつ撮って<br />いけばいいから<br />君という光が私のシナリオ 映し出す
===''Kingdom Hearts Magical AR Stage''===
''[[Kingdom Hearts Magical AR Stage]]'' features "Hikari -KINGDOM Orchestra Instrumental Version-" as one of five stages in the AR video experience. The scene shows Sora running in [[The Final World]] accompanied by memories of his friends and a promotional track list for the then-upcoming ''Kingdom hearts Melody of Memory''.


もっと話そうよ<br />目前の明日のことも<br />テレビ消して 私のことだけを見ていてよ
===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
In ''{{Ssb|Super Smash Bros. Ultimate}}'', "Hikari -KINGDOM Orchestra Instrumental Version-" plays in the background of the beginning and ending of Sora's reveal trailer, although it does not appear in the game itself.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82Q2XTJ8jWk&ab_channel=SuperSmashBros. ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' – The Last Key]</ref>


どんなに良くったって<br />信じきれないね<br />そんな時だって<br />側にいるから<br />君という光が私を見つける 真夜中に
===''Kingdom Hearts'' Walkman===
 
A coupon for a free installation of "Hikari" was bundled with the 20th Anniversary [[Walkman]].
もっと話そうよ<br />目前の明日のことも<br />テレビ消して 私のことだけを見ていてよ
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File:Kingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack Complete Cover.png|Disc 2, Track 23 in the ''[[Kingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack Complete]]''|link=Kingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack Complete
File:Kingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack Complete Cover.png|Disc 2, Track 30 in the ''[[Kingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack Complete]]''|link=Kingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack Complete
File:Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX Original Soundtrack Cover.png|Disc 1, Track 2 in the ''[[Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX Original Soundtrack]]''|link=Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX
File:Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX Original Soundtrack Cover.png|Disc 1, Track 3 in the ''[[Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX Original Soundtrack]]''|link=Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX Original Soundtrack
File:Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX Original Soundtrack Cover.png|Disc 2, Track 23 in the ''[[Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX Original Soundtrack]]''|link=Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX
File:Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX Original Soundtrack Cover.png|Disc 1, Track 31 in the ''[[Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX Original Soundtrack]]''|link=Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX Original Soundtrack
File:Kingdom Hearts - III, II.8, Unchained χ & Union χ (Cross) - Original Soundtrack Cover.png|Disc 6, Track 13 in the ''[[Kingdom Hearts - III, II.8, Unchained χ & Union χ (Cross) - Original Soundtrack|Kingdom Hearts - III, II.8, Unchained χ & Union χ [Cross] - Original Soundtrack]]''
File:Kingdom Hearts - III, II.8, Unchained χ & Union χ (Cross) - Original Soundtrack Cover.png|Disc 8, Track 18 in the ''[[Kingdom Hearts - III, II.8, Unchained χ & Union χ (Cross) - Original Soundtrack|Kingdom Hearts - III, II.8, Unchained χ & Union χ [Cross] - Original Soundtrack]]''
File:Kingdom Hearts 10th Anniversary Fan Selection -Melodies & Memories- Cover.png|Disc 1, Track 2 in the ''[[Kingdom Hearts 10th Anniversary Fan Selection -Melodies & Memories-]]''|link=Kingdom Hearts 10th Anniversary Fan Selection -Melodies & Memories-
File:Kingdom Hearts 10th Anniversary Fan Selection -Melodies & Memories- Cover.png|Disc 2, Track 18 in the ''[[Kingdom Hearts 10th Anniversary Fan Selection -Melodies & Memories-]]''|link=Kingdom Hearts 10th Anniversary Fan Selection -Melodies & Memories-
File:Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Vinyl LP Box Cover.png|Disc 1, Side A, Track 2 in the ''[[Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Vinyl LP Box]]''
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File:Hikari Album Art.png|Disc 1, Tracks 2 in the ''{{w|Hikari (Utada Hikaru song)|Hikari}}'' single album|link=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hikari_(Utada_Hikaru_song)
File:Simple and Clean (Ray of Hope Mix) Album Art.png|Disc 1, Tracks 1 in the ''Hikari (Ray Of Hope Mix)'' single album
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Latest revision as of 14:23, 17 April 2024

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"Simple and Clean"[1] and its Japanese counterpart "Hikari" (?, lit. "Light") are a pair of songs written and sung by Utada Hikaru. They are main themes of the Kingdom Hearts series.

A pair of remixes titled "Simple and Clean -PLANITb Remix-"[2] and "Hikari -PLANITb Remix-" debuted alongside the original song in Kingdom Hearts. A new pair of remixes by PUNPEE titled "Simple and Clean -Ray Of Hope MIX-" and "Hikari -Ray of Hope MIX-" were composed for Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-.

An instrumental arrangement of the piece titled "Hikari -KINGDOM Orchestra Instrumental Version-"[3] was introduced in Kingdom Hearts, arranged by Kaoru Wada and performed by the New Japan Philharmonic Orchestra. A shorter instrumental arrangement by Yoko Shimomura appears in Kingdom Hearts as well, titled "HIKARI -KINGDOM HEARTS Instrumental Version-". A new instrumental arrangment by Kaoru Wada appears in Kingdom Hearts III, titled "Hikari -KINGDOM Tres Orchestra Instrumental Version-".

Appearances[edit]

The album cover of "Hikari".

Kingdom Hearts[edit]

  • Main menu cinematic[4]
  • Opening cinematic[5]
  • Ending credits[6]
Cutscenes

Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories[edit]

Kingdom Hearts II[edit]

  • Ending cinematic[4]

Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep[edit]

  • Opening cinematic[5]
  • Ending credits[4]
  • Ending credits (Final Episode)[6]

Kingdom Hearts Re:coded[edit]

  • Opening cinematic[5]
  • Ending credits[6]

Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance[edit]

  • Opening cinematic[4]

Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX[edit]

  • Ending credits[4]

Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth By Sleep -A fragmentary passage-[edit]

  • Opening cinematic[8]
  • Ending credits[6]

Kingdom Hearts III[edit]

  • Ending cinematic[9]

Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind[edit]

  • Ending cinematic[9]

Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory[edit]

  • Opening cinematic[6]

Composition[edit]

"Simple and Clean"[edit]

"Hikari" first released on Utada's Deep River album, while "Simple and Clean" first released on the Colors single. The name Hikari (光) means "Light" in Japanese, a universal force in the Kingdom Hearts universe.

"Simple And Clean -PLANITb Remix-"[edit]

"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 used in the Kingdom Hearts series.

"Simple And Clean -Ray Of Hope MIX-"[edit]

"Simple And Clean -Ray Of Hope MIX-" and "Hikari -Ray Of Hope MIX-" are versions of "Simple and Clean" and "Hikari" remixed by PUNPEE. This version is shorter in length in comparison to the original and the PLANITb Remix. The arrangement has a similar dance mix feel to the PLANITb Remix, although a few clicks slower.

"Hikari -KINGDOM Orchestra Instrumental Version-"[edit]

"Hikari -KINGDOM Orchestra Instrumental Version-" is approximately three minutes and forty-two seconds long in Kingdom Hearts and the HD remake of Kingdom Hearts Final Mix. The piece has a time signature of 4/4. The opening theme has a tempo of 70 beats per minute, then slightly increases to 80 beats per minute, briefly speeds up with the low brass melody to a tempo of 154 beats per minute, temporarily slows down to 74 beats per minute, and concludes with a tempo around 72 beats per minute before the final rallentando and ritardando.

For instrumentation, "Hikari -KINGDOM Orchestral Instrumental Version-" consists of a full orchestra. This would include: a complete strings section- violin, viola, cello, and stringed bass, flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, bass clarinet, trumpet, French horn, trombone, tuba, snare drum, bass drum, orchestral bells, chimes, wind chimes, suspended cymbal, crash cymbal, timpani, piano, and harp.

"Hikari -KINGDOM Orchestra Instrumental Version-" has a very grand and adventurous feel to it; befitting for an opening or ending cutscene. Several different themes are introduced, which can be broken down into five sections: the opening theme/introduction, the second theme , the third theme, the fourth theme, and the finale. Each section represents either a verse or chorus from "Hikari." Throughout the piece are many instrument-specific and unique techniques, such as: trombone glissandos, the various strings extended techniques- vibrato, and the like.

The opening theme lasts for the first fifty seconds on the piece, and, as the opening statement of the composition, lays the foundation for the following themes. The opening theme's magical mood transitions to the second theme's faster, but equally as mystical tone. The third theme momentarily shifts dynamic and features the percussion and brass sections, before returning the melody back to the strings. Resuming control, the strings lead the ensemble into the fourth theme- a slightly livelier and more percussive variation of the first theme. The last theme is the finale, which changes tempo greatly towards the end through the use of rallentando and ritardando. These tempo reductions, along with the brass fanfares and percussive crashes help imply the ending of a grand adventure.

The Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Event performance of "Hikari -KINGDOM Orchestra Instrumental Version-" is played on solo piano. It is nearly identical in structure to the original orchestral arrangement.

"HIKARI -KINGDOM HEARTS Instrumental Version-"[edit]

"HIKARI -KINGDOM HEARTS Instrumental Version-" is approximately one minute and nine seconds long in both versions of Kingdom Hearts. The piece has a time signature of 4/4 and a tempo of 74 beats per minute.

This instrumental arrangement is slightly different compared to the orchestral version, instead preferring a smaller instrumentation of: a complete strings section, flute, choir-ahhs, piano, organ, and a synthesizer that is using a music box MIDI sound effect.

Playing only once, "Hikari -KINGDOM HEARTS Instrumental Version-" serves a distinct purpose: it represents sacrifice Sora makes in order to save Kairi. As such, this version references parts of previous tracks in order to connect the music to this specific scene. The use of a music box sound effect is homage to Kairi's theme, while the actual melody draws heavily from the chorus section of "Hikari." It can also be interpreted that this rendition is a "watered down" version of the full orchestral arrangement.

"Hikari -KINGDOM Tres Orchestra Instrumental Version-"[edit]

Lyrics[edit]

When you walk away
You don't hear me say please
Oh baby, don't go
Simple and clean is the way that you're making me feel tonight
It's hard to let it go
You're giving me too many things
Lately you're all I need
You smiled at me and said,
Don't get me wrong I love you
But does that mean I have to meet your father?
When we are older you'll understand
What I meant when I said "No,
I don't think life is quite that simple"
When you walk away
You don't hear me say please
Oh baby, don't go
Simple and clean is the way that you're making me feel tonight
It's hard to let it go
The daily things that keep us all busy
Are confusing me
That's when you came to me and said,
Wish I could prove I love you
But does that mean I have to walk on water?
When we are older you'll understand
It's enough when I say so
And maybe some things are that simple
When you walk away
You don't hear me say please
Oh baby, don't go
Simple and clean is the way that you're making me feel tonight
It's hard to let it go
Hold me
Whatever lies beyond this morning
Is a little later on
Regardless of warnings the future doesn't scare me at all
Nothing's like before
When you walk away
You don't hear me say please
Oh baby, don't go
Simple and clean is the way that you're making me feel tonight
It's hard to let it go
Hold me
Whatever lies beyond this morning
Is a little later on
Regardless of warnings the future doesn't scare me at all
Nothing's like before
Hold me
Whatever lies beyond this morning
Is a little later on
Regardless of warnings the future doesn't scare me at all
Nothing's like before
どんな時だって
ただ一人で
運命忘れて
生きてきたのに
突然の光の中、目が覚める
真夜中に 
静かに出口に立って
暗闇に光を撃て
今時約束なんて不安にさせるだけかな
願いを口にしたいだけさ
家族にも紹介するよ
きっとうまくいくよ
どんな時だって
ずっと二人で
どんな時だって
側にいるから
君という光が私を見つける
真夜中に
うるさい通りに入って
運命の仮面をとれ
先読みのし過ぎなんて意味の無いことは止めて
今日はおいしい物を食べようよ
未来はずっと先だよ
僕にも分からない
完成させないで
もっと良くして
ワンシーンずつ撮って
いけばいいから
君という光が私のシナリオ
映し出す
もっと話そうよ
目前の明日の事も
テレビ消して
私の事だけを見ていてよ
どんなに良くったって
信じきれないね
そんな時だって
側にいるから
君という光が私を見つける
真夜中に
もっと話そうよ
目前の明日の事も
テレビ消して
私の事だけを見ていてよ
Don'na toki datte
Tadahitori de
Unmei wasurete
Ikite kitanoni
Totsuzen no hikari no naka, megasameru
Mayonaka ni
Shizuka ni deguchi ni tatte
Kurayami ni hikari o ute
Imadoki yakusoku nante fuan ni sa seru dake ka na
Negai o kuchi ni shitai dake sa
Kazoku ni mo shōkai suru yo
Kitto umaku iku yo
Don'na toki datte
Zuttofutaride
Don'na toki datte
Soba ni irukara
Kimitoiuhikari ga watashi o mitsukeru
Mayonaka ni
Urusai tōri ni haitte
Unmei no kamen o tore
Sakiyomi no shi sugi nante imi no nai koto wa yamete
Kyō wa oishī mono o tabeyou yo
Mirai wa zutto sakida yo
Boku ni mo wakaranai
Kansei sa senaide
Motto yoku shite
Wanshīn zutsu totte
Ikeba īkara
Kimitoiuhikari ga watashi no shinario
Utsushidasu
Motto hanasou yo
Mokuzen no ashita no koto mo
Terebi keshite
Watashi no koto dake o mite ite yo
Don'nani yokuttatte
Shinji kirenai ne
Son'na toki datte
Soba ni irukara
Kimitoiuhikari ga watashi o mitsukeru
Mayonaka ni
Motto hanasou yo
Mokuzen no ashita no koto mo
Terebi keshite
Watashi no koto dake o mite ite yo
No matter what the time
I'm just alone
Destiny forgotten,
Even though I kept going.
Inside of the sudden light I awaken
In the middle of the night
Quietly, stand in the exit way
In the pitch-black, take the light
And about the recent promises, is it just that I'm so anxious?
A wish that's wanting to be said, but shall be repressed
I'll introduce my family
You'll surely get along well
No matter what the time
We'll always be together
No matter what the time
Because you're by my side
The light known as "you" finds me
In the middle of the night
Enter a noisy street
Put on the mask of destiny.
I'll stop doing things that have no meaning, like thinking about the future.
Today I'll eat delicious things.
The future is always before us
Even I don't know it.
It's not necessary to go right to the end,
Just keep going.
It's okay if the scenes
Go on one by one.
The light known as "you"
Reflects my scenario
Let's talk more,
And about the tomorrow that's before your very eyes.
Turn off the television
Look only at me.
No matter how well we're doing,
I don't believe in us completely.
But at those sort of times,
Because you're by my side,
The light known as "you" finds me
In the middle of the night.
Let's talk more,
And about the tomorrow that's before your very eyes.
Turn off the television
Look only at me.

Other appearances[edit]

Kingdom Hearts (2003 Pilot)[edit]

In the Kingdom Hearts television pilot, "Hikari -KINGDOM Orchestra Instrumental Version-" plays during the opening sequence narrated by Jiminy Cricket, and "Simple and Clean -PLANITb Remix-" plays when Sora and Riku race for the magic lamp in the Cave of Wonders.

Kingdom Hearts Magical AR Stage[edit]

Kingdom Hearts Magical AR Stage features "Hikari -KINGDOM Orchestra Instrumental Version-" as one of five stages in the AR video experience. The scene shows Sora running in The Final World accompanied by memories of his friends and a promotional track list for the then-upcoming Kingdom hearts Melody of Memory.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, "Hikari -KINGDOM Orchestra Instrumental Version-" plays in the background of the beginning and ending of Sora's reveal trailer, although it does not appear in the game itself.[10]

Kingdom Hearts Walkman[edit]

A coupon for a free installation of "Hikari" was bundled with the 20th Anniversary Walkman.

Albums[edit]

Notes and references[edit]

  1. ^ Also written as "Simple And Clean".
  2. ^ Also written as "Simple And Clean -PLANITb Remix-".
  3. ^ Also written as "Hikari -KINGDOM orchestra instrumental version-" and "Simple and Clean -KINGDOM Orchestra Instrumental Version-".
  4. ^ a b c d e "Hikari -KINGDOM Orchestra Instrumental Version-"
  5. ^ a b c d "Simple and Clean -PLANITb Remix-" and "Hikari -PLANITb Remix-"
  6. ^ a b c d e f "Simple and Clean" and "Hikari"
  7. ^ "HIKARI -KINGDOM HEARTS Instrumental Version-"
  8. ^ "Simple And Clean -Ray Of Hope MIX-" and "Hikari -Ray Of Hope MIX-"
  9. ^ a b "HIKARI -KINGDOM Tres Orchestra Instrumental Version-"
  10. ^ Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – The Last Key