It was recorded by Atsushi Matsui and Daniel Burns in Japan 2005, and programmed by Matt Rohde and Utada.

[1] In an interview with Oricon Style on February 22, 2006, Utada explained that the inspiration of the song came from her 2003 single "Colors"; "There was a 'Do your best!'

She exemplified her routine of riding underground train's in Japan as inspiration, stating that "For me, I think that even when I get on a free way, and see the man at the toll booth.

[2] She stated that the "old" and "falling apart" piano playing was live instrumentation, which she bought from a random clerk at a toy department store.

[8][9] The promotional video for "Keep Tryin'" alludes to Utada's past PVs: "Final Distance", "Traveling", "Sakura Drops" and "Passion".

[citation needed] There are also references to Utada's own cartoon cat creation, Chuichi, who is seen jumping on several rooftops while she is marching near the end of the video.

[citation needed] First, when she stops by a store window filled with televisions, there is a kid pressed against the glass facing a reflection of himself, similar to "Final Distance".

Later on, when she is walking through the office there are several secretaries typing, alluding to the drummers present in "Passion" PV.Also, the two dresses from her "Sakura Drops" PV are on display in a store window.