Find Love
- But I don't wanna be alone every day of my life...
The eighth track in Hikaru Utada's BADモード (BAD MODE) album, Find Love is a introspective reflection regarding their personal journey on evolving the relationship between both themselves and their peers. Thematically, Find Love starts off with an undeniably quirky instrumental arrangement that might give off a playful or casual atmosphere. My favorite part about this track is the progression from this playful vibe in the beginning, to a notably morose and sullen monologue where the listener can sense the frustration within the vocals.
This specific shift, which occurs approximately two minutes and fourty-five seconds into the track, perfectly represents what BAD モード is all about. In that, even during momentary joy, these good moments will be quickly drowned out by overarching grievances if one has not fully realised their interpersonal relationships with not only others, but themselves. I really love how there is a notably dejected bass drop that comes out of the blue and doesn't seem to be implemented solely for its thematic relevance. At this point in the song, it seems to auditorily represent an emotional decline, especially when the lyrics at this point become self-doubt, questioning, and repetitive pleadings to "find love".
This song has a Japanese variant known as キレイな人(Find Love). However, I prefer its English version.
| English lyrics | Comments |
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| Some days, my heart feels miles away
My body isn't listening Though I took whatever came my way I'm paying for it now, baby |
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| Well, I don't wanna lead them on
But I don't wanna see them go 'Cause I don't wanna be alone Every day of my life Every day of my life |
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| So I gotta watch out
Who I share my affection with Until I find love 'Cause I'm way too affectionate Not gonna park my desire Til' I Find love, 'til I find love, 'til I find love (Til' I find love) |
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| For now, committed to my therapy
I train with Vicki three to five times a week Getting stronger isn't easy, baby |
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| Do I dare be vulnerable?
What if I lose all control? But I don't wanna be alone Every day of my life Every day of my life |
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| So I gotta watch out
Who I share my affection with Until I find love 'Cause I'm way too affectionate Not gonna park my desire 'Til I find love 'Til I find love 'Til I find love |
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| Slow down, you won't get there by hurrying
Gonna find out if the hard work was worth it I know it's somewhere in me I'm just tryna find love Just tryna find love Just tryna find... |
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| Do I dare be vulnerable?
What if I lose all control? But I don't wanna be alone Every day of my life Every day of my life... |
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| Every day of my life
Find love, 'til I find love, 'til I find love Find love, 'til I find love, 'til I find love (every day of my life) Find love, 'til I find love, 'til I find love Find love, 'til I find love, 'til I find love (every day of my life) |
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| Do I dare be vulnerable?
What if I lose all control? But I don't wanna be alone Every day of my life Do I dare be vulnerable? What if I lose all control? But I don't wanna be alone Every day of my life |
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| Gonna find out if the hard work was worth it
I know it's somewhere in me I'm just tryna find love |