"Nijikan Dake no Bakansu" (二時間だけのバカンス, lit. "A Two Hour Vacation") is a song by Japanese singer-songwriter Hikaru Utada, featuring guest vocals by Sheena Ringo. A corresponding music video was released on September 16, 2016,[1] and the song was sent to radio stations as well, to promote the release of the album Fantôme.[2]
| "Nijikan Dake no Bakansu" | |
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| Promotional single by Hikaru Utada featuring Sheena Ringo | |
| from the album Fantôme | |
| Released | September 16, 2016 (Radio airplay) |
| Recorded | 2016 |
| Genre | J-pop, rock |
| Length | 4:42 |
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Background and composition
editThe two singers had previously collaborated on Ringo's 2003 album Utaite Myōri: Sono Ichi, singing The Carpenters' classic "I Won't Last a Day Without You".
Written and composed by Utada, it is a J-pop song with influences from 1970's Italian pop music. "A Two Hour Vacation", as it translates, talks about the singers' need to escape every once in a while from daily life ("I love the sweet, everyday life / But the thrills are looking for me"). They admit that it is even best to escape just for a short time ("It's fine if it isn't enough / Fun is best a little at a time"), meet more regularly ("Greed will ruin you / Tell me, when is next time?") and how it is healthy to even "skip class" sometimes to "walk together in the park" instead.[3]
Live performances
editUtada and Shiina performed the song for the first time live on the Nippon TV music show With Music on April 13, 2024 as part of the former's promotions for her third compilation album Science Fiction.[4]
Credits
edit- Lyrics by Hikaru Utada; music by Hikaru Utada
- Guest vocals by Sheena Ringo
- Produced by Hikaru Utada
- Arranged by Hikaru Utada
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | September 16, 2016 | Airplay |
| Worldwide | September 28, 2016 | Digital download[5] |
Charts
editReferences
edit- ^ "Utada Hikaru and Shiina Ringo Ecscape in Intergalactic '2 Hour Vacation' Video". PopCrush. September 16, 2016. Retrieved February 10, 2017.
- ^ "Utada Hikaru Teases 'Nijikan Dake no Vacance' Featuring Shiina Ringo". AramaJapan. September 16, 2016. Retrieved February 10, 2017.
- ^ "Nijikan Dake no Vacance". Animelyrics. Retrieved February 11, 2017.
- ^ "宇多田ヒカルと椎名林檎がテレビ初共演、本日放送の日テレ「with MUSIC」で"二時間だけのバカンス"を歌う". Mikiki by Tower Records. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
- ^ Available through the album Fantôme.
- ^ "Japan Billboard Hot 100". Billboard Japan. October 10, 2016. Retrieved February 11, 2017.
- ^ "Japan Top Radio Songs Chart" (in Japanese). Billboard Japan. October 3, 2016. Retrieved February 11, 2017.
- ^ "2016年のヒット曲 年間トップ300発表！". The Natsu Style. Retrieved June 19, 2017.