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'''Simple and Clean''' is the theme song of ''[[Kingdom Hearts (game)|Kingdom Hearts]]'', written and sung by {{w|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]]'', ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:coded]]'', and ''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance]]''.
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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 ''{{w|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-'''".


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''. The orchestrated version is used during the opening movie of ''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''.
==Appearances==
[[File:Hikari Album Art.png|thumb|200px|The album cover of "Hikari".]]
===''Kingdom Hearts''===
*Main menu cinematic<ref name="KO">"Hikari -KINGDOM Orchestra Instrumental Version-"</ref>
*Opening cinematic<ref name="PB">"Simple and Clean -PLANITb Remix-" and "Hikari -PLANITb Remix-"</ref>
*Ending credits<ref name="SC">"Simple and Clean" and "Hikari"</ref>


Another, softer arrangement of ''Hikari'' plays in ''Kingdom Hearts'' when [[Sora]] stabs himself with the [[Keyblade of People's Hearts]].
;Cutscenes
*[[Hollow Bastion]]: "Sora's Sacrifice"<ref>"HIKARI -KINGDOM HEARTS Instrumental Version-"</ref>


==Lyrics==
===''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories''===
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*Opening cinematic{{ReCoM}}<ref name="PB" />
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*Ending credits<ref name="SC" />
===English Lyrics (Simple and Clean)===
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 />


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


Don't get me wrong I love you<br />
===''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''===
But does that mean I have to meet your father?<br />
*Opening cinematic<ref name="PB" />
When we are older you'll understand<br />
*Ending credits<ref name="KO" />
What I meant when I said "No,<br />
*Ending credits (Final Episode)<ref name="SC" />
I don't think life is quite that simple"<br />


When you walk away<br />
===''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded''===
You don't hear me say please<br />
*Opening cinematic<ref name="PB" />
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 />


The daily things<br />
===''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''===
like this and that and what is what<br />
*Opening cinematic<ref name="KO" />
that keep us all busy<br />
Are confusing me<br />
That's when you came to me and said,<br />


Wish I could prove I love you<br />
===''Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX''===
But does that mean I have to walk on water?<br />
*Ending credits<ref name="KO" />
When we are older you'll understand<br />
It's enough when I say so<br />
And maybe some things are that simple<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 />


When you walk away<br />
===''Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind''===
You don't hear me say please<br />
*Ending cinematic<ref name="KT" />
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 Melody of Memory''===
Whatever lies beyond this morning<br />
*Opening cinematic<ref name="SC" />
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 />
==Composition==
Whatever lies beyond this morning<br />
==="Simple and Clean"===
Is a little later on<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.
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) ===
==="Simple And Clean -PLANITb Remix-"===
Donna toki datte<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.
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 />
==="Simple And Clean -Ray Of Hope MIX-"===
Deguchi ni tatte<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?-->
Kurayami ni hikari o ute


Imadoki yakusoku nante<br />
==="Hikari -KINGDOM Orchestra Instrumental Version-"===
Fuan ni saseru dake kana<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.
Negai o kuchi ni shitai dake sa<br />
Kazoku ni mo shoukai suru yo<br />
Kitto umaku iku yo<br />


Donna toki datte<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.
Zutto futari de<br />
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-" 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.
Toori ni<br />
Haitte<br />
Unmei no<br />
Kamen o tore<br />


Sakiyomi no shisugi nante<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.
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 />
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.
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 />
==="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 />


Donna ni yokuttatte<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.
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 />
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.
Mokuzen no ashita no koto mo<br />
Terebi keshite<br />
Watashi no koto dake o<br />
Miteite yo<br />


Motto hanasou yo<br />
==="Hikari -KINGDOM Tres Orchestra Instrumental Version-"===
Mokuzen no ashita no koto mo<br />
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Terebi keshite<br />
Watashi no koto dake o
Miteite yo<br />
Mayonaka ni
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==Lyrics==
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: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


===English Lyrics (Simple and Clean PLANiTb Remix)===
:You're giving me too many things
You're giving me too many things<br />
:Lately you're all I need
Lately you're all I need<br />
:You smiled at me and said,
You smiled at me and said,<br />


Don't get me wrong I love you<br />
:Don't get me wrong I love you
But does that mean I have to meet your father?<br />
:But does that mean I have to meet your father?
When we are older you'll understand<br />
:When we are older you'll understand
What I meant when I said "No,<br />
:What I meant when I said "No,
I don't think life is quite that simple"<br />
:I don't think life is quite that simple"


When you walk away<br />
:When you walk away
You don't hear me say please<br />
:You don't hear me say please
Oh baby, don't go<br />
:Oh baby, don't go
Simple and clean is the way that you're making me feel tonight<br />
:Simple and clean is the way that you're making me feel tonight
It's hard to let it go<br />
:It's hard to let it go


When you walk away<br />
:The daily things that keep us all busy
You don't hear me say please<br />
:Are confusing me
Oh baby, don't go<br />
:That's when you came to 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 />


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


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


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 />
: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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: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 


Hold me<br />
:静かに出口に立って
Whatever lies beyond this morning<br />
:暗闇に光を撃て
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) (PLANiTb Remix)===
:今時約束なんて不安にさせるだけかな
Shizuka ni<br />
:願いを口にしたいだけさ
Deguchi ni tatte<br />
:家族にも紹介するよ
Kurayami ni hikari o ute
:きっとうまくいくよ


Imadoki yakusoku nante<br />
:どんな時だって
Fuan ni saseru dake kana<br />
:ずっと二人で
Negai o kuchi ni shitai dake sa<br />
:どんな時だって
Kazoku ni mo shoukai suru yo<br />
:側にいるから
Kitto umaku iku yo<br />
:君という光が私を見つける
:真夜中に


Donna toki datte<br />
:うるさい通りに入って
Zutto futari de<br />
:運命の仮面をとれ
Donna toki datte<br />
Soba ni iru kara kimi to iu hikari ga watashi o mitsukeru<br />
Mayonaka ni<br />


Donna toki datte<br />
:先読みのし過ぎなんて意味の無いことは止めて
Zutto futari de<br />
:今日はおいしい物を食べようよ
Donna toki datte<br />
:未来はずっと先だよ
Soba ni iru kara kimi to iu hikari ga watashi o mitsukeru<br />
:僕にも分からない
Mayonaka ni<br />


Urusai<br />
:完成させないで
Toori ni<br />
:もっと良くして
Haitte<br />
:ワンシーンずつ撮って
Unmei no<br />
:いけばいいから
Kamen o tore<br />
:君という光が私のシナリオ
:映し出す


Sakiyomi no shisugi nante<br />
:もっと話そうよ
Imi no nai koto wa yamete<br />
:目前の明日の事も
Kyou wa oishii mono o tabeyou yo<br />
:テレビ消して
Mirai wa zutto saki da yo<br />
:私の事だけを見ていてよ
Boku ni mo wakaranaki<br />


Kansei sasenaide<br />
:どんなに良くったって
Motto yokushite<br />
:信じきれないね
Wan shiin zutsu totte<br />
:そんな時だって
Ikeba ii kara kimi to iu hikari ga watashi no shinario<br />
:側にいるから
Utsushidasu<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


Donna ni yokuttatte<br />
:Shizuka ni deguchi ni tatte
Shinji kirenai ne<br />
:Kurayami ni hikari o ute
Sonna toki datte<br />
Soba ni iru kara kimi to iu hikari ga watashi o mitsukeru<br />
Mayonaka ni<br />


Motto hanasou yo<br />
:Imadoki yakusoku nante fuan ni sa seru dake ka na
Mokuzen no ashita no koto mo<br />
:Negai o kuchi ni shitai dake sa
Terebi keshite<br />
:Kazoku ni mo shōkai suru yo
Watashi no koto dake o<br />
:Kitto umaku iku yo
Miteite yo<br />


Motto hanasou yo<br />
:Don'na toki datte
Mokuzen no ashita no koto mo<br />
:Zuttofutaride
Terebi keshite<br />
:Don'na toki datte
Watashi no koto dake o  
:Soba ni irukara
Miteite yo<br />
:Kimitoiuhikari ga watashi o mitsukeru
:Mayonaka ni


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:Urusai tōri ni haitte
:Unmei no kamen o tore


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


=== Japanese &gt; English Translation (Light) ===
:Kansei sa senaide
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
:Motto yoku shite
:Wanshīn zutsu totte
:Ikeba īkara
:Kimitoiuhikari ga watashi no shinario
:Utsushidasu


Quietly, stand in the exit way, and in the pitch-black, take the light
:Motto hanasou yo
:Mokuzen no ashita no koto mo
:Terebi keshite
:Watashi no koto dake o mite ite yo


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
:Don'nani yokuttatte
:Shinji kirenai ne
:Son'na toki datte
:Soba ni irukara
:Kimitoiuhikari ga watashi o mitsukeru
:Mayonaka ni


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
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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


Enter a noisy street, and put on the mask of destiny.
:Quietly, stand in the exit way
:In the pitch-black, take the light


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.
: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


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
: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
:Put on the mask of destiny.


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.
: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.


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.
:It's not necessary to go right to the end,
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:Just keep going.
:It's okay if the scenes
:Go on one by one.
:The light known as "you"
:Reflects my scenario


===Japanese Lyrics in Japanese Kana and Kanji (光)===
:Let's talk more,
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 
:And about the tomorrow that's before your very eyes.
:Turn off the television
:Look only at me.


静かに出口に立って 暗闇に光を撃て
: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.


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.
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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
==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]].


うるさい通りに入って 運命の仮面をとれ
===''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''.


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
===''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>


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'' 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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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
 
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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==Audio Samples==
==Albums==
{{Listen
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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
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==Videos==
{{Music}}
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|width="50%" style="-moz-border-radius:10px"|'''Simple and Clean PLANiTb Remix'''
|width="50%" style="-moz-border-radius:10px"|'''Hikari PLANiTb Remix'''
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{|width="100%" border="2" style="text-align:center; -moz-border-radius:10px"
|width="50%" style="-moz-border-radius:10px"|'''Simple and Clean PLANiTb Remix - Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories'''
|width="50%" style="-moz-border-radius:10px"|'''Hikari PLANiTb Remix - Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories'''''
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|width="50%" style="-moz-border-radius:10px"|'''Simple and Clean PLANiTb Remix - Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'''
|width="50%" style="-moz-border-radius:10px"|'''Hikari PLANiTb Remix - Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'''
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{|width="100%" border="4" style="text-align:center; -moz-border-radius:10px"
|width="50%" style="-moz-border-radius:10px"|'''Simple and Clean PLANiTb Remix - Kingdom Hearts Re:coded'''''
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Revision as of 14:23, 17 April 2024

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Kingdom Hearts
Simple and Clean -PLANITb Remix- (Short Edit)
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Hikari
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Hikari -PLANITb Remix- (Short Edit)
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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

The album cover of "Hikari".

Kingdom Hearts

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

Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories

Kingdom Hearts II

  • Ending cinematic[4]

Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep

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

Kingdom Hearts Re:coded

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

Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance

  • Opening cinematic[4]

Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX

  • Ending credits[4]

Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth By Sleep -A fragmentary passage-

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

Kingdom Hearts III

  • Ending cinematic[9]

Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind

  • Ending cinematic[9]

Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory

  • Opening cinematic[6]

Composition

"Simple and Clean"

"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-"

"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-"

"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-"

"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-"

"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-"

Lyrics

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

Kingdom Hearts (2003 Pilot)

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

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 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

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

Albums

Notes and references

  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