: It is written in the key of G major with a tempo of 180 beats per minute.

: Utada wrote and recorded the songs between the ages of 14 and 15, an impressive feat of songwriting that garnered critical acclaim for its emotional maturity.

: The song reflects on the pain of a love that has ended but cannot be fully let go, with the iconic English hook: "You are always gonna be my love" .

: Decades after its release, it remains one of Japan's most beloved love songs and is a staple in karaoke rooms. Netflix Series: "First Love" (2022)

The enduring legacy of the song inspired a 2022 titled First Love (or First Love Hatsukoi ).

: Its success solidified Utada as a dominant figure in the music scene and helped usher in an era of R&B-influenced pop in Japan. The Song: "First Love"

Released when Utada was just 16 years old, the album First Love shattered industry records and shifted the landscape of Japanese music by blending Western R&B influences with J-pop sensibilities.