In a year, their popularity had surpassed the winner of the original competition (Michiyo Heike); in three they had surpassed the popularity of Sharan Q, who had broken up to become full time producers. The reach of MM and H!P extends to music, TV, radio, film, modeling, commercials, their own PS2 and GBA games, as well as their own indoor futsal and kickball teams, though their popularity has been waning in recent years. They also quickly became, and still remain, one of Japan's top all girl groups with a number of hit records and albums. They have sold over 17,746,446 copies in Japan alone. (dated figure)
The members of Morning Musume change often. Every year or two, auditions are held to add new members. Morning Musume's current line-up has 14 members, none of which are the original five or the three generations that followed. Fukumura Mizuki (譜久村聖) is the current leader of Morning Musume.
Morning Musume Generations (bolded names are part of the current line-up):
First Generation (1997):
Yuko Nakazawa (中澤裕子)
Aya Ishiguro (石黒彩)
Kaori Iida (飯田圭織)
Natsumi Abe (安倍なつみ)
Asuka Fukuda (福田明日香)
Second Generation (1998):
Kei Yasuda (保田圭)
Mari Yaguchi (矢口真里)
Sayaka Ichii (市井紗耶香)
Third Generation (1999):
Maki Goto (後藤真希)
Fourth Generation (2000):
Rika Ishikawa (石川梨華)
Hitomi Yoshizawa (吉澤ひとみ)
Nozomi Tsuji (辻希美)
Ai Kago (加護亜依)
Fifth Generation (2001):
Ai Takahashi (高橋愛)
Asami Konno (紺野あさ美)
Makoto Ogawa (小川麻琴)
Risa Niigaki (新垣里沙)
Sixth Generation (2003):
Miki Fujimoto (藤本美貴)
Eri Kamei (亀井絵里)
Sayumi Michishige (道重さゆみ)
Reina Tanaka (田中れいな)
Seventh Generation (2005):
Koharu Kusumi (久住小春)
Eighth Generation (2006-2007):
Aika Mitsui (光井愛佳)
JunJun (ジュンジュン)
LinLin (リンリン)
Ninth Generation (2011):
Mizuki Fukumura (譜久村聖)
Erina Ikuta (生田衣梨奈) (current leader)
Riho Sayashi (鞘師里保)
Kanon Suzuki (鈴木香音)
Tenth Generation (2011):
Haruna Iikubo (飯窪春菜)
Ayumi Ishida (石田亜佑美)
Masaki Sato (佐藤優樹)
Haruka Kudo (工藤遥)
Eleventh Generation (2012):
Sakura Oda (小田さくら)
Twelfth Generation (2014):
Haruna Ogata (尾形春水)
Miki Nonaka (野中美希)
Maria Makino (牧野真莉愛)
Akane Haga (羽賀朱音)
Thirteenth Generation (2016):
Kaede Kaga (加賀楓)
Reina Yokoyama (横山玲奈)
Fourteenth Generation (2017):
Chisaki Morito (森戸知沙希) (former Concurrent Country Girls member)
Fifteenth Generation (2019):
Rio Kitagawa (北川莉央)
Homare Okamura (岡村ほまれ)
Mei Yamazaki (山﨑愛生)
Sixteenth Generation (2022):
Rio Sakurai (櫻井梨央)
Seventeenth Generation (2023):
Haruka Inoue (井上春華)
Ako Yumigeta (弓桁朱琴)
As the members grow and become better singers or feel that Morning Musume no longer suits their careers, they "graduate" to become solo artists. Some H!P members graduate to leave the idol world and are not part of H!P anymore. As of March 31st, 2009, members of Hello! Project's Elder Club concert unit (also called the older sister group, including former Morning Musume members ("OG"), Aya Matsuura, Melon Kinenbi, Mai Satoda (Country Musume), Atsuko Inaba and Yuki Maeda) are not a part of Hello! Project anymore but remain under UFA management. Morning Musume, and other H!P acts (Berryz工房, ℃-ute, 真野恵里菜, スマイレージ, 吉川友, Hello! Project Egg, and all sub-units associated with them) continue releasing under the Hello! Project.
モーニングコーヒー
モーニング娘。 Lyrics
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ねえ うれしいのよ （してる）
あなたの言葉
「モーニングコーヒー飲もうよ 二人で」
（Yes） 門限どおりに
（Yes） うちに送ってくれる
（Yes） 私より弱虫ね （Ah）
（Stop） 時間が来るまで
（Stop） ぐるぐると遠回り
（Stop） くちづけも出来ない人
叱られたって かまわない
あなたについてゆくと決めた
なのに 急じゃ （こわい）
あぁ 泣いてるのは （トキメキ）
そう うれしいから （なのね）
私の想い
（I love you I love you forever）
ねえ はずかしいわ （ドキドキ）
ねえ うなずくわよ （してる）
あなたの言葉
「モーニングコーヒー飲もうよ 二人で」
（Non） 「守ってやる」とか
（Non） 「頼りにしてるよ」とか
（Non） 本気でいっているの （Ah）
（Love） 勇気があるなら
（Love） 連れ去ってくれればいい
（Love） 私達の未来まで
いろんな夢 話したね
こんな愛しいはずのあなた
なのに なぜか （こわい）
あぁ うなずけずに （ほんとう）
そう 困らせたわ （なのよ）
私の思い
（I love you I love you forever）
ねえ はずかしいわ （ドキドキ）
ねえ うれしいのよ （してる）
あなたの言葉
「モーニングコーヒー飲もうよ 二人で」
あぁ 泣いてるのは （トキメキ）
そう うれしいから （なのね）
私の想い
（I love you I love you forever）
ねえ はずかしいわ （ドキドキ）
ねえ うなずくわよ （してる）
あなたの言葉
「モーニングコーヒー飲もうよ 二人で」
***
[Ab/Fu/Is] nee hazukashii wa [Na/Ii] (DOKIDOKI)
[Ab/Fu/Is] nee ureshii no yo [Na/Ii] (shiteru)
[Ab/Ii] anata no kotoba
[Ab/Fu/Is/Na/Ii] "MOONINGU KOOHII nomou yo [Ab/Fu/Is/Na/Ii] futari de"
[Na/Is] (Yes) [Fu/Ii] mongen doori ni
[Na/Is] (Yes) [Fu/Ii] uchi ni okutte kureru
[Na/Is] (Yes) watashi yori yowamushi ne (Ah)
[Ab/Ii] (Stop) [Na/Is] jikan ga kuru made
[Ab/Ii] (Stop) [Na/Is] guruguru to toomawari
[Ab/Ii] (Stop) kuchizuke mo dekinai hito
shikararetatte kamawanai
anata ni tsuite yuku to [Ab/Ii] kimeta
na no ni kyuu ja
[Na/Fu/Is] (kowai)
[Ab/Fu/Is] aa naiteru no wa [Na/Ii] (TOKIMEKI)
[Ab/Fu/Is] sou ureshii kara [Na/Ii] (na no ne)
[Ab/Ii] watashi no omoi
(I love you I love you forever)
[Ab/Fu/Is] nee hazukashii wa [Na/Ii] (DOKIDOKI)
[Ab/Fu/Is] nee unazuku wa yo [Na/Ii] (shiteru)
[Ab/Ii] anata no kotoba
[Ab/Fu/Is/Na/Ii] "MOONINGU KOOHII nomou yo [Ab/Fu/Is/Na/Ii] futari de"
[Na/Ab/Is] (Non) [Fu/Ii] "mamotte yaru" to ka
[Na/Ab/Is] (Non) [Fu/Ii] "tayori ni shiteru yo" to ka
[Na/Ab/Is] (Non) honki de itte iru no (Ah)
[Ab/Ii] (Love) [Na/Is] yuuki ga aru nara
[Ab/Ii] (Love) [Na/Is] tsuresatte kurereba ii
[Ab/Ii] (Love) watashitachi no mirai made
ironna yume hanashita ne
konna itoshii hazu no [Ab/Ii] anata
na no ni naze ka
[Na/Fu/Is] (kowai)
[Ab/Fu/Is] aa unazukezu ni [Na/Ii] (hontou)
[Ab/Fu/Is] sou komaraseta wa [Na/Ii] (na no yo)
[Ab/Ii] watashi no omoi
(I love you I love you forever)
[Ab/Fu/Is] nee hazukashii wa [Na/Ii] (DOKIDOKI)
[Ab/Fu/Is] nee ureshii no yo [Na/Ii] (shiteru)
[Ab/Ii] anata no kotoba
[Ab/Fu/Is/Na/Ii] "MOONINGU KOOHII nomou yo [Ab/Fu/Is/Na/Ii] futari de"
aa naiteru no wa (TOKIMEKI)
sou ureshii kara (na no ne)
[Ab/Ii] watashi no omoi
(I love you I love you forever)
[Ab/Fu/Is] nee hazukashii wa [Na/Ii] (DOKIDOKI)
[Ab/Fu/Is] nee unazuku wa yo [Na/Ii] (shiteru)
[Ab/Ii] anata no kotoba
[Ab/Fu/Is/Na/Ii] "MOONINGU KOOHII nomou yo [Ab/Fu/Is/Na/Ii] futari de"
***
Hey, I'm embarrassed (My heart is)
Hey, I'm so happy (pounding)
Because you said
"Let's drink morning coffee together"
(Yes) At curfew time
(Yes) You bring me home
(Yes) You're a bigger coward than me (Ah)
(Stop) Until the time comes
(Stop) We circle detours over and over
(Stop) You won't even kiss me
I don't care if I get scolded
I decided that I would stick by you
But if it's too sudden (I'm scared)
Ah, I'm crying (This is)
Yes, because I'm happy (thrill, isn't it?)
My feelings...
(I love you, I love you forever)
Hey, I'm embarrassed (My heart)
Hey, I'm nodding (is pounding)
Because you said
"Let's drink morning coffee together"
(Non) "I'll protect you" and
(Non) "I depend on you"
(Non) Do you really mean it for real? (Ah)
(Love) As long as you have courage
(Love) It's okay if you take me away
(Love) Towards our future
We spoke of many dreams
So lovely you are
But for some reason (I'm scared)
Ah, without nodding (This is)
Yes, you've troubled (reality, isn't it)
my feelings...
(I love you, I love you forever)
Hey, I'm embarrassed (My heart)
Hey, I'm so happy (is pounding)
Because you said
"Let's drink morning coffee together"
Ah, I'm crying (This is)
Yes, because I'm happy (thrill, isn't it?)
My feelings...
(I love you, I love you forever)
Hey, I'm embarrassed (My heart)
Hey, I'm nodding (is pounding)
Because you said
"Let's drink morning coffee together"
The lyrics of モーニング娘。's song モーニングコーヒー tell a story of a girl who is caught in a moment of excitement, fear, and thrill as she hears her beloved’s invitation to drink morning coffee together. She is overjoyed and nervous because she is attracted to him, but is uncertain about confessing her feelings. The song is about the delicate balancing act of expressing one’s emotions while still being able to maintain a sense of dignity and composure.
The song is characterized by upbeat, energetic pop with an optimistic message. It portrays a sense of hope and possibility, despite the challenges faced by a young woman who is embarking on the journey of romance. The lyrics present different emotional states, such as anxiousness, joy, and anger, as the girl faces the obstacles that come with loving someone.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, I'm embarrassed (My heart is)
I'm feeling embarrassed and my heart is pounding
Hey, I'm so happy (pounding)
I'm feeling very happy and my heart is pounding
Because you said
"Let's drink morning coffee together"
You suggested we drink morning coffee together
(Yes) At curfew time
Yes, you bring me home at curfew time
(Yes) You bring me home
Yes, you bring me back home
(Yes) You're a bigger coward than me (Ah)
Yes, you are a bigger coward than me (Ah)
(Stop) Until the time comes
Stop, we will take detours until the time comes
(Stop) We circle detours over and over
Stop, we keep circling detours over and over
(Stop) You won't even kiss me
Stop, you won't even kiss me
I don't care if I get scolded
I don't mind getting scolded
I decided that I would stick by you
I've resolved to stay with you
But if it's too sudden (I'm scared)
But if it happens too suddenly, I'm afraid
Ah, I'm crying (This is)
Ah, I'm crying (because this is)
Yes, because I'm happy (thrill, isn't it?)
Yes, because I'm happy (it's a thrill, isn't it?)
My feelings...
(I love you, I love you forever)
My feelings are that I love you, I love you forever
Hey, I'm nodding (is pounding)
Hey, I'm nodding (because my heart is pounding)
(Non) "I'll protect you" and
No, you said "I'll protect you" and
(Non) "I depend on you"
No, you said "I depend on you"
(Non) Do you really mean it for real? (Ah)
No, are you really serious about that? (Ah)
(Love) As long as you have courage
Love, as long as you have the courage
(Love) It's okay if you take me away
Love, it's okay if you take me away
(Love) Towards our future
Love, towards our future
We spoke of many dreams
We talked about many dreams
So lovely you are
You are so lovely
But for some reason (I'm scared)
But for some reason, I'm scared
Ah, without nodding (This is)
Ah, without nodding (this is)
Yes, you've troubled (reality, isn't it)
Yes, you have troubled me (it's reality, isn't it)
Hey, I'm so happy (is pounding)
Hey, I'm so happy (my heart is pounding)
Ah, I'm crying (This is)
Ah, I'm crying (because this is)
Yes, because I'm happy (thrill, isn't it?)
Yes, because I'm happy (it's a thrill, isn't it?)
My feelings...
(I love you, I love you forever)
My feelings are that I love you, I love you forever
Contributed by Sebastian I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.