Musically , " Time Will Tell " is a dance tune that incorporates elements of pop , jazz and funk music . Lyrically , it delves into themes of love , and focuses on moving on from a relationship . Although an English version was recorded , it was placed as a B-side recording on the re-released CD single . Upon its release , " Time Will Tell " received positive reviews from music critics , who commended Utada 's vocal abilities and production style . It was nominated for numerous accolades in Japan , and has subsequently been listed as one of her best releases . Commercially , the 8 cm CD single edition of " Automatic " and " Time Will Tell " experienced success in Japan , reaching number four on the Oricon Singles Chart and selling over 772,000 units there . Meanwhile , the 12 cm CD single edition peaked at number two and sold 1.291 million units , tallying over two million copies in Japan ; it was certified million by the Recording Industry Association of Japan ( RIAJ ) for physical shipments . Since its release , Oricon has ranked it amongst many best-selling singles in the country , and has earned other distinctions for its commercial success . In order to promote the single , Utada had included it on all her concert tours , such as her Bohemian Summer 2000 , Budokan 2004 concert shows , Utada United , In the Flesh and her most recent Wild Life tour . Additionally , the recording appeared on compilation albums conducted by the artist , and has made appearances on various commercials in Japan
In the Flesh
Utada: In the Flesh 2010
Time Will Tell (Utada Hikaru song)