Utada Hikaru - Automatic -

: Unlike many idols of the era, Utada wrote and co-produced the track themselves, establishing their reputation as a musical "genius" and a hands-on artist from day one. Legacy & Rebirth

: The song's influence reached beyond Japan, being covered by international artists like the Swedish band Dirty Loops and Mandarin singers like Kelly Chen . UTADA HIKARU - Automatic

: The song explores the vulnerability of a teenager unsure how to express serious feelings to a lover, wrapped in a pop melody with a wistful undercurrent . : Unlike many idols of the era, Utada