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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]]''.
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|composer=Yoko Shimomura<!--Taken from KH OST-->
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|composer=Yoko Shimomura
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|composer=Yoko Shimomura
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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}}.


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-]]''.
==Other Versions==
'''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 version of ''Kingdom Hearts'', ''[[Kingdom Hearts Final Mix]]'' and in the Japanese versions of ''[[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories]]'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]''.


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 arrangement by Kaoru Wada appears in ''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]'', titled "'''Hikari -KINGDOM Tres Orchestra Instrumental Version-'''".
'''PLANiTB''' made remixes of both "Simple and Clean" and "Hikari". This remix is heard during the opening movie of ''[[Kingdom Hearts (game)|Kingdom Hearts]]'', ''[[Kingdom Hearts Final Mix]]'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]''. The PLANiTB version is faster, shorter and has more of a dance mix feel to it than Utada's original song.


In 2024, Utada Hikaru released a pair of new arrangements titled "'''Simple And Clean (Re-Recording)'''" and "'''Hikari (Re-Recording)'''". While these versions have not appeared in ''Kingdom Hearts'' games, they were used in a promotional trailer for ''[[Kingdom Hearts Integrum Masterpiece]]'' on Steam.
In addition, an orchestral arrangement of "Hikari" can be heard in ''[[Kingdom Hearts (game)|Kingdom Hearts]]'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts Final Mix]]'' in the opening menu cinematic which appears if the player lets the opening menu sit for ten or fifteen seconds. The orchestrated version is also featured at the end of each scenairo of ''Kingdom Hearts Birth By Sleep''.


==Appearances==
==Lyrics==
[[File:Hikari Album Art.png|thumb|200px|The album cover of "Hikari".]]
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===''Kingdom Hearts''===
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*Main menu cinematic<ref name="KO">"Hikari -KINGDOM Orchestra Instrumental Version-"</ref>
===English Lyrics (Simple and Clean)===
*Opening cinematic<ref name="PB">"Simple and Clean -PLANITb Remix-" and "Hikari -PLANITb Remix-"</ref>
When you walk away<br />
*Ending credits<ref name="SC">"Simple and Clean" and "Hikari"</ref>
You don't hear me say please<br />
 
Oh baby, don't go<br />
;Cutscenes
Simple and clean is the way that you're making me feel tonight<br />
*[[Hollow Bastion]]: "Sora's Sacrifice"<ref>"HIKARI -KINGDOM HEARTS Instrumental Version-"</ref>
It's hard to let it go<br />
 
===''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories''===
*Opening cinematic{{ReCoM}}<ref name="PB" />
*Ending credits<ref name="SC" />
 
===''Kingdom Hearts II''===
*Ending cinematic<ref name="KO" />
 
===''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''===
*Opening cinematic<ref name="PB" />
*Ending credits<ref name="KO" />
*Ending credits (Final Episode)<ref name="SC" />
 
===''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded''===
*Opening cinematic<ref name="PB" />
*Ending credits<ref name="SC" />
 
===''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''===
*Opening cinematic<ref name="KO" />
 
===''Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX''===
*Ending credits<ref name="KO" />
 
===''Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth By Sleep -A fragmentary passage-''===
*Opening cinematic<ref>"Simple And Clean -Ray Of Hope MIX-" and "Hikari -Ray Of Hope MIX-"</ref>
*Ending credits<ref name="SC" />
 
===''Kingdom Hearts III''===
*Ending cinematic<ref name="KT">"HIKARI -KINGDOM Tres Orchestra Instrumental Version-"</ref>


===''Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind''===
You're giving me too many things<br />
*Ending cinematic<ref name="KT" />
Lately you're all I need<br />
You smiled at me and said,<br />


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


==Composition==
When you walk away<br />
==="Simple and Clean"===
You don't hear me say please<br />
"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.
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 />


==="Simple And Clean -PLANITb Remix-"===
The daily things<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.
like this and that and what is what<br />
that keep us all busy<br />
Are confusing me<br />
That's when you came to me and said,<br />


==="Simple And Clean -Ray Of Hope MIX-"===
Wish I could prove I love you<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?-->
But does that mean I have to walk on water?<br />
When we are older you'll understand<br />
It's enough when I say so<br />
And maybe some things are that simple<br />


==="Hikari -KINGDOM Orchestra Instrumental Version-"===
When you walk away<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.
You don't hear me say please<br />
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 />


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.
Hold me<br />
Whatever lies beyond this morning<br />
Is a little later on<br />
Regardless of warnings the future doesn't scare me at all<br />
Nothing's like before<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.
When you walk away<br />
You don't hear me say please<br />
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 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.
Hold me<br />
Whatever lies beyond this morning<br />
Is a little later on<br />
Regardless of warnings the future doesn't scare me at all<br />
Nothing's like before<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.
Hold me<br />
Whatever lies beyond this morning<br />
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) ===
Donna toki datte<br />
Tada hitori de unmei wasurete<br />
Ikite kita no ni<br />
Totsuzen no hikari no naka me ga sameru<br />
Mayonaka ni


==="HIKARI -KINGDOM HEARTS Instrumental Version-"===
Shizuka ni<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.
Deguchi ni tatte<br />
Kurayami ni hikari o ute


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.
Imadoki yakusoku nante<br />
Fuan ni saseru dake kana<br />
Negai o kuchi ni shitai dake sa<br />
Kazoku ni mo shoukai suru yo<br />
Kitto umaku iku yo<br />


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.
Donna toki datte<br />
Zutto futari de<br />
Donna toki datte<br />
Soba ni iru kara kimi to iu hikari ga watashi o mitsukeru<br />
Mayonaka ni<br />


==="Hikari -KINGDOM Tres Orchestra Instrumental Version-"===
Urusai<br />
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Toori ni<br />
Haitte<br />
Unmei no<br />
Kamen o tore<br />


==="Simple and Clean (Re-Recording)"===
Sakiyomi no shisugi nante<br />
"Simple and Clean (Re-Recording)" and "Hikari (Re-Recording)" feature re-recorded vocals from Utada Hikaru and a different instrumentation. In this arrangement, the song is now in the key of F# minor, and the instrumentals are more lo-fi in nature. The final words of the chorus of "Hikari" briefly appear at the track's outro, even in the "Simple and Clean" version.
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 />


==Lyrics==
Kansei sasenaide<br />
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Motto yokushite<br />
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Wan shiin zutsu totte<br />
:When you walk away
Ikeba ii kara kimi to iu hikari ga watashi no shinario<br />
:You don't hear me say please
Utsushidasu<br />
: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
Motto hanasou yo<br />
:Lately you're all I need
Mokuzen no ashita no koto mo<br />
:You smiled at me and said,
Terebi keshite<br />
Watashi no koto dake o<br />
Miteite yo<br />


:Don't get me wrong I love you
Donna ni yokuttatte<br />
:But does that mean I have to meet your father?
Shinji kirenai ne<br />
:When we are older you'll understand
Sonna toki datte<br />
:What I meant when I said "No,
Soba ni iru kara kimi to iu hikari ga watashi o mitsukeru<br />
:I don't think life is quite that simple"
Mayonaka ni<br />


:When you walk away
Motto hanasou yo<br />
:You don't hear me say please
Mokuzen no ashita no koto mo<br />
:Oh baby, don't go
Terebi keshite<br />
:Simple and clean is the way that you're making me feel tonight
Watashi no koto dake o<br />
:It's hard to let it go
Miteite yo<br />


:The daily things that keep us all busy
Motto hanasou yo<br />
:Are confusing me
Mokuzen no ashita no koto mo<br />
:That's when you came to me and said,
Terebi keshite<br />
Watashi no koto dake o
Miteite yo<br />
Mayonaka ni
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:Wish I could prove I love you
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:But does that mean I have to walk on water?
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: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
=== Japanese &gt; English Translation (Light) ===
:You don't hear me say please
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
: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
Quietly, stand in the exit way, and in the pitch-black, take the light
: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
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
: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
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
: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
Enter a noisy street, and put on the mask of destiny.
: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
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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 


:静かに出口に立って
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.
:暗闇に光を撃て


:今時約束なんて不安にさせるだけかな
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
: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
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.
: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
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.
: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
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.
:今日はおいしい物を食べようよ
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:未来はずっと先だよ
:僕にも分からない


:完成させないで
===Japanese Lyrics in Kanji (光)===
:もっと良くして
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 
: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
静かに出口に立って 暗闇に光を撃て
: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
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
: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
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
: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
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:Don'na toki datte
:Tadahitori de
:Unmei wasurete
:Ikite kitanoni
:Totsuzen no hikari no naka, megasameru
:Mayonaka ni


:Shizuka ni deguchi ni tatte
うるさい通りに入って 運命の仮面をとれ
:Kurayami ni hikari o ute


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


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


:Urusai tōri ni haitte
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
:Unmei no kamen o tore


:Sakiyomi no shi sugi nante imi no nai koto wa yamete
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
:Kyō wa oishī mono o tabeyou yo
:Mirai wa zutto sakida yo
:Boku ni mo wakaranai


:Kansei sa senaide
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
:Motto yoku shite
|}
:Wanshīn zutsu totte
:Ikeba īkara
:Kimitoiuhikari ga watashi no shinario
:Utsushidasu


:Motto hanasou yo
==Audio Samples==
:Mokuzen no ashita no koto mo
{{Listen
:Terebi keshite
|filename=Hikari_-OrchestraInstrumental-.ogg
:Watashi no koto dake o mite ite yo
|songname=Hikari (Orchestra Instrumental)
|image=
|}}


:Don'nani yokuttatte
{{Listen
:Shinji kirenai ne
|filename=Simple_and_Clean.ogg
:Son'na toki datte
|songname=Simple and Clean
:Soba ni irukara
|image=
:Kimitoiuhikari ga watashi o mitsukeru
|}}
:Mayonaka ni


:Motto hanasou yo
{{Listen
:Mokuzen no ashita no koto mo
|filename=Simple_and_Clean_-PLANitB-.ogg
:Terebi keshite
|songname=Simple and Clean (PLANiTb Mix)
:Watashi no koto dake o mite ite yo
|image=
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|}}
{{tab|English}}
: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
{{Listen
:In the pitch-black, take the light
|filename=Hikari.ogg
|songname=Hikari
|image=
|}}


:And about the recent promises, is it just that I'm so anxious?
{{Listen
:A wish that's wanting to be said, but shall be repressed
|filename=Hikari_-PLANiTb-.ogg
:I'll introduce my family
|songname=Hikari (PLANiTb Mix)
:You'll surely get along well
|image=
 
|}}
: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.
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==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]].
 
===''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''.
 
===''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>
 
===''Kingdom Hearts'' Walkman===
A coupon for a free installation of "Hikari" was bundled with the 20th Anniversary [[Walkman]].
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==Albums==
==Trivia==
<gallery>
*''Hikari (光)'' literally means ''Light'' in Japanese.
File:Kingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack Cover.png|Disc 1, Track 2 in the ''[[Kingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack]]''|link=Kingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack
*"Hikari" was assumed to be the theme song of the entire ''[[Kingdom Hearts]]'' series, as the same orchestral arrangement was heard in the trailers of ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'', as well as towards the end of ''Kingdom Hearts II''.
File:Kingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack Cover.png|Disc 1, Track 3 in the ''[[Kingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack]]''|link=Kingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack
File:Kingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack Cover.png|Disc 2, Track 23 in the ''[[Kingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack]]''|link=Kingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack
File:Kingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack Cover.png|Disc 2, Track 30 in the ''[[Kingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack]]''|link=Kingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack
File:Kingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack Complete Cover.png|Disc 1, Track 2 in the ''[[Kingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack Complete]]''|link=Kingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack Complete
File:Kingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack Complete Cover.png|Disc 1, Track 3 in the ''[[Kingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack Complete]]''|link=Kingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack Complete
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]]''
File:Hikari Album Art.png|Disc 1, Tracks 1 in the ''{{w|Hikari (Utada Hikaru song)|Hikari}}'' single album|link=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hikari_(Utada_Hikaru_song)
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
File:Simple and Clean (Ray of Hope Mix) Album Art.png|Disc 1, Tracks 2 in the ''Hikari (Ray Of Hope Mix)'' single album
</gallery>
 
==Notes and references==
{{Reflist}}


{{Music}}
==Videos==
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