After 10 years, she became one of the best-selling artists of the decade and one of the most popular and influential artists in Japan.
Koda officially debuted with the single TAKE BACK in December 2000.
In 2002, after the release of several singles, she released her first studio album affection, which charted at #12.
Some success came her way when she was asked to do the main songs for the video game, "Final Fantasy X-2", with real Emotion/1000の言葉 (1000 words), Koda also provided the voice for the character Lenne in the Japanese version of the game as well as the character, "Yuna's", opening sequence dance via motion capture. The single proved to be a success, debuting at #3 and becoming Koda's first release to enter the top ten. It sold 282,734 copies and became the #24th highest-selling single of 2003. A few weeks later, Koda released her second studio album, grow into one, which debuting at #9.
In 2004, Koda released three more singles before the release of her 3rd studio album, feel my mind which again showed Koda's determinated progress, charting at #7.
From here on, Koda's success increased and her popularity rose with the release of her 11th single, a cover of 1970's anime opening, キューティーハニー, debuted at #4. This single also marked the start of Koda's to be trademark, new style: "ero-kakoii" (or "ero-Kawaii") which roughly translates as: "sexy-cool" or "sexy-cute". Koda's fourth album secret was released in February 2005. The album debuted #3 with 505,600 copie sold, making it the #22 album of 2005.
With Koda's popularity reaching new heights, she held her first live show, "secret ~FIRST CLASS LIMITED LIVE~", (later becoming one of the top 10 selling DVDs in Japan) and released her sixteenth single, Butterfly. Debuting at #2, it became her highest charting single of her career to date and was very well received by the Japanese public. Following this success, she released her first best-of compilation, BEST ~first things~. This is the album which is said to have skyrocketed her career, reaching #1 on the weekly charts and selling 1,207,793 copies, making it the #6 album of the year and the highest selling female album of 2005.
In December 2005, Koda Kumi began her 12 Singles Project in which she released one single each week for twelve consecutive weeks. The first single, you, became Koda's first ever #1 single. Each of the remaining singles from the project charted in the top five of the weekly singles chart. The success of the project was celebrated with the release of Koda's second best-of compilation album BEST ~second session~ which sold over a million copies in just over a week. It became the #2 album of 2006 with 1,768,628 copies sold. During this time, Kumi also won the 47th Nihon Record Taishō (best award prize in Japan) with Butterfly.
Her 30th single, 恋のつぼみ, the first single to be released since the 12 singles project, was released in May 2006 and debuted at #2 with 140,000 copies sold. The track became one of the most downloaded single of the year, with more than 2 millions legal downloads in just a few weeks. After the release of several successful singles, including 4 hot wave (a maxi summer single) and 夢のうた, which had become her #1 and #2 best selling singles with more than 300,000 copies sold, Koda released her fifth studio album, Black Cherry which remained at the #1 position for four weeks, selling more than 1 million copies. By the end of 2006, both BEST ~first things~ & BEST ~second session~ had nearly sold two million copies. Koda Kumi became the highest selling female artist of the year.
In 2007, Koda Kumi released several singles including 愛のうた, which became one of the most sung songs in Karaoke and one of the biggest hits from Koda’s discography. On the December 21st 2007, Koda Kumi became the seventh Japanese female artist to hold a solo concert at Tokyo Dome. During the concert, she celebrated the 7th year anniversary since her debut in front of 35,000 fans. By the end of the year, Kumi became, for the 2nd time running, the highest selling female artist of the year.
In January 2008, during the promotion of her 6th album, Kingdom, Kumi appeared as a guest on TBS radio show, "All Night Nippon". During which Koda mentioned her manager had recently got married and that she had asked her manager, "whether or not they would have children". When her manager replied that they wouldn't for the time being, Koda responded with her opinion that they ought to have children as soon as possible, as, "when women are around 35 years old their amniotic fluids go bad."
The comment was deemed so offensive that many radio shows and newspapers received angry complaints from women around the country. Koda's official website was shut down, along with endorser websites featuring her. Despite the public backlash, the album reached #1 on the Oricon charts for two weeks, selling over 600,000 copies.
4 months later, Koda made a return to the market with Moon Crying. Through the song, Koda expressed her real feelings and her apologies. The song quickly became a success and Koda was able to make a return to performing her songs on TV and radio. Shortly after the release of her 40th single, Koda released the upbeat single TABOO (to become one of the most popular song with her overseas fan-base) as well as the winter ballad single stay with me (which reached 2,000,000 downloads in few weeks) before the release of her 7th album : TRICK, which topped the Oricon Charts at #1 for 2 consecutive weeks.
In 2010, Koda celebrated the 10th anniversary of career beginnings, making it know that she wished to make the year special for her fans, the first project of the year was the release of her 8th album, UNIVERSE, coupled with a best album containing the biggest hits from her 2006~2008 works. During the year, she released several singles, including Lollipop & 好きで、好きで、好きで。, the later became her biggest digital success since 2008. She later released her first cover album, ETERNITY ~Love & Songs~, and held her first Stadium Tour in Summer 2010. In December, 2010, Koda Kumi hold a special concert in Tokyo Dome, for the 2nd time, in order to close the first chapter of her career with her fans.
Koda released her ninth studio album named Dejavu in March 2011. Shortly after its release, the singer started her national tour. Although Koda decided to perform in hall in order to be closer to her fans, this live tour is so far her longest tour to date with 72 dates from April to October.
Koda's 50th single was released August 2011 titled 4 TIMES. It included 4 songs as well as 4 music videos (first time since Summer 2006). The main song of the single is Poppin' love cocktail feat.TEEDA, a summer song produced by the pop rock band BACK-ON. The same year, she released 2 more singles where Koda shows the sexiest image of herself. In November 2011, Koda performed in Singapore for Mnet Asian Music Awards. She was the only Japanese star to perform and won the "Hottest Asian Artist" award. Koda's tenth album album was announced on December for a release in the beginning of 2012. Entitled , JAPONESQUE, the album includes a music video for each song, 17 in total. In the same time, Koda surprised everyone by writing on her official site that she is engaged to Kenji03 from BACK-ON. She announced her wedding by the end of the year. Few days after, Koda also confessed that she was 8 weeks pregnant.
ラブリー
倖田來未 Lyrics
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FEEL ALRIGHT
誰かのちょっと待ってなんて
知らない
LIFE IS A SHOWTIME
すぐに分かるのさ
君と僕とは 恋におちなくちゃ
夜が深く長い時を越え
息を切らす
それで LIFE IS COMIN' BACK
僕らを待つ
OH BABY LOVELY LOVELY
こんなすてきなデイズ
いつか誰かと完全な恋におちる
OH BABY LOVELY LOVELY
甘くすてきなデイズ
暖かな手 僕に触れるのさ
君のハートが 僕に分かるのさ
夜が深く長い時を越え
OH BABY LOVELY LOVELY WAY
息を切らす
ダイナマイな魅力で FEEL ALRIGHT
お互いにギュッとつかめば
IT'S SO TIGHT
LIFE IS A SHOWTIME
ベルが鳴るような
こんなスリルが僕らを刺すのさ
夜が深く長い時を越え
OH BABY LOVELY LOVELY WAY
息を切らす
それで LIFE IS COMIN' BACK
僕らを待つ
OH BABY LOVELY LOVELY
こんなすてきなデイズ
いつか誰かと完全な恋におちる
OH BABY LOVELY LOVELY
甘くすてきなデイズ
強く僕は感じまくるのさ
他の誰かじゃまるでダメなのさ
夜が深く長い時を越え
OH BABY LOVELY LOVELY WAY
息を切らす
LOVELY LOVELY WAY,
CAN'T YOU SEE THE WAY? IT'S A
LOVELY LOVELY WAY,
CAN'T YOU SEE THE WAY? IT'S A
LOVELY LOVELY WAY,
CAN'T YOU SEE THE WAY? IT'S A
LOVELY LOVELY WAY,
CAN'T YOU SEE THE WAY? IT'S A
LIFE IS A SHOWTIME
すぐに分かるのさ
君と僕とは 恋におちなくちゃ
夜が深く長い時を越え
OH BABY LOVELY LOVELY WAY
息を切らす
それで LIFE IS COMIN' BACK
僕らを待つ
OH BABY LOVELY LOVELY
こんなすてきなデイズ
いつか悲しみで胸がいっぱいでも
OH BABY LOVELY LOVELY
続いてくのさデイズ
LIFE IS A SHOWTIME
ベルが鳴るような
こんなスリルが 僕らを刺すのさ
夜が深く長い時を越え
OH BABY LOVELY LOVELY WAY
息を切らす
LOVELY LOVELY WAY,
CAN'T YOU SEE THE WAY? IT'S A
LOVELY LOVELY WAY,
CAN'T YOU SEE THE WAY? IT'S A
LOVELY LOVELY WAY,
CAN'T YOU SEE THE WAY? IT'S A
LOVELY LOVELY WAY,
CAN'T YOU SEE THE WAY? IT'S A
とても寒い日に 僕ら手を叩き
朝が来る光 分かりあってた!
それで LIFE IS COMIN' BACK
僕らを待つ
OH BABY LOVELY LOVELY
こんなすてきなデイズ
世界に向かってハローなんつって
手を振る
OH BABY LOVELY LOVELY
気嫌無敵なデイズ
いつか僕ら外に飛び出すよ
君と僕とはドキドキしてるよ
誰かの待つ歩道を歩いてく
OH BABY LOVELY LOVELY WAY
息を切らす ...
LIFE IS COMIN' BACK
LIFE IS COMIN' BACK
LIFE IS COMIN' BACK
The lyrics to "ラブリー" by 倖田來未 express the exhilarating feeling of being in love and the joy that comes with it. The song begins by describing a dream where the singer meets the girl of their dreams and feels completely satisfied. They declare that they don't know what it means to wait for someone else because their life is like a showtime, where everything is understood immediately. The lyrics emphasize the importance of falling in love with each other and overcoming the long nights and deep emotions.
The second paragraph highlights the dynamism and charm of being in love. When they hold each other tightly, it feels so tight and thrilling, just like when a bell rings. They emphasize that the thrilling feeling of being in love transcends the long nights and brings life back. The lyrics state that they can't imagine being with anybody else because it wouldn't be the same. They express their strong emotions and the belief that no one else can make them feel this way.
The third paragraph repeats the refrain, highlighting the lovely and appealing way of life. The lyrics emphasize that life is showtime, where the thrill of love stabs them through the long nights. They reiterate that no one else can make them feel this way and that this lovely and thrilling way of life is what they desire.
The final paragraph introduces a bit of melancholy but reiterates the idea of life coming back. Even when their heart is filled with sadness, they believe in continuing with this lovely and appealing way of life. They state that life is like a showtime, where the thrill stabs them, and they emphasize the need to keep on going. The lyrics end on a hopeful note, where they imagine the singer and their loved one stepping outside into the world, feeling excited and nervous, as they walk on a path where someone is waiting for them.
Overall, the song captures the excitement and thrill of being in love and the desire for a complete and fulfilling relationship. It emphasizes the power of love to overcome obstacles and bring joy and happiness into one's life.
Line by Line Meaning
夢で見た彼女と会って
Meeting the girl I saw in my dreams
FEEL ALRIGHT
Feeling alright
誰かのちょっと待ってなんて
I don't know someone making me wait
知らない
I don't know
LIFE IS A SHOWTIME
Life is like a showtime
すぐに分かるのさ
I can understand it right away
君と僕とは 恋におちなくちゃ
You and I must fall in love
夜が深く長い時を越え
Beyond the long and deep night
OH BABY LOVELY LOVELY WAY
Oh baby, lovely lovely way
息を切らす
I'm out of breath
それで LIFE IS COMIN' BACK
That's why life is coming back
僕らを待つ
Waiting for us
こんなすてきなデイズ
Such lovely days
いつか誰かと完全な恋におちる
Someday I will fall into a complete love with someone
甘くすてきなデイズ
Sweet and lovely days
暖かな手 僕に触れるのさ
A warm hand touches me
君のハートが 僕に分かるのさ
I understand your heart
ダイナマイな魅力で FEEL ALRIGHT
Feeling alright with dynamic charm
お互いにギュッとつかめば
If we hold each other tight
IT'S SO TIGHT
It's so tight
ベルが鳴るような
Like a bell ringing
こんなスリルが僕らを刺すのさ
Such thrills pierce us
強く僕は感じまくるのさ
I feel strong
他の誰かじゃまるでダメなのさ
No one else can compare
LOVELY LOVELY WAY,
Lovely lovely way
CAN'T YOU SEE THE WAY? IT'S A
Can't you see the way? It's a
とても寒い日に 僕ら手を叩き
On a very cold day, we clap our hands
朝が来る光 分かりあってた!
We understood the light of the coming morning!
世界に向かってハローなんつって
Saying hello to the world
手を振る
Waving our hands
気嫌無敵なデイズ
Invincible days
いつか僕ら外に飛び出すよ
Someday we'll break out
君と僕とはドキドキしてるよ
You and I are excited
誰かの待つ歩道を歩いてく
Walking on the sidewalk where someone is waiting
LIFE IS COMIN' BACK
Life is coming back
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Kenji Ozawa
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
きな
〜歌詞〜
夢で見た彼女と会って FEEL ALRIGHT
誰かのちょっと待ってなんて知らない
LIFE IS A SHOWTIME すぐに分かるのさ
君と僕とは 恋におちなくちゃ
夜が深く長い時を越え
OH BABY LOVELY LOVELY WAY 息を切らす
それで LIFE IS COMIN' BACK 僕らを待つ
OH BABY LOVELY LOVELY こんなすてきなデイズ
いつか誰かと完全な恋におちる
OH BABY LOVELY LOVELY 甘くすてきなデイズ
暖かな手 僕に触れるのさ
君のハートが 僕に分かるのさ
夜が深く長い時を越え
OH BABY LOVELY LOVELY WAY 息を切らす
ダイナマイトな魅力で FEEL ALRIGHT
お互いにギュッとつかめば IT'S SO TIGHT
LIFE IS A SHOWTIME ベルが鳴るような
こんなスリルが僕らを刺すのさ
夜が深く長い時を越え
OH BABY LOVELY LOVELY WAY 息を切らす
それで LIFE IS COMIN' BACK 僕らを待つ
OH BABY LOVELY LOVELY こんなすてきなデイズ
いつか誰かと完全な恋におちる
OH BABY LOVELY LOVELY 甘くすてきなデイズ
強く僕は感じまくるのさ
他の誰かじゃまるでダメなのさ
夜が深く長い時を越え
OH BABY LOVELY LOVELY WAY 息を切らす
LOVELY LOVELY WAY. CAN'T YOU SEE THE WAY? IT'S A
LOVELY LOVELY WAY. CAN'T YOU SEE THE WAY? IT'S A
LOVELY LOVELY WAY. CAN'T YOU SEE THE WAY? IT'S A
LOVELY LOVELY WAY. CAN'T YOU SEE THE WAY? IT'S A
LIFE IS A SHOWTIME すぐに分かるのさ
君と僕とは 恋におちなくちゃ
夜が深く長い時を越え
OH BABY LOVELY LOVELY WAY 息を切らす
それで LIFE IS COMIN' BACK 僕らを待つ
OH BABY LOVELY LOVELY こんなすてきなデイズ
いつか悲しみで胸がいっぱいでも
OH BABY LOVELY LOVELY 続いてくのさデイズ
LIFE IS A SHOWTIME ベルが鳴るような
こんなスリルが 僕らを刺すのさ
夜が深く長い時を越え
OH BABY LOVELY LOVELY WAY 息を切らす
LOVELY LOVELY WAY. CAN'T YOU SEE THE WAY? IT'S A
LOVELY LOVELY WAY. CAN'T YOU SEE THE WAY? IT'S A
LOVELY LOVELY WAY. CAN'T YOU SEE THE WAY? IT'S A
LOVELY LOVELY WAY. CAN'T YOU SEE THE WAY? IT'S A
とても寒い日に 僕ら手を叩き 朝が来る光 分かりあってた!
それで LIFE IS COMIN' BACK 僕らを待つ
OH BABY LOVELY LOVELY こんなすてきなデイズ
世界に向かってハローなんつって手を振る
OH BABY LOVELY LOVELY 気嫌無敵なデイズ
いつか僕ら外に飛び出すよ
君と僕とはドキドキしてるよ
誰かの待つ歩道を歩いてく
OH BABY LOVELY LOVELY WAY 息を切らす
YEAH LIFE IS COMIN' BACK…
倖田來未
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【20周年記念スペシャル ＜MVフル尺大公開＞】
KODA KUMI（倖田來未）の20周年イヤーを記念し、
今までの楽曲のリリース日に合わせて、MVのフル尺を大公開！
今だに進化し続ける国内トップのパーフォーマーKODA KUMI（倖田來未）
20年間を振り返りながらお楽しみください
りんたまる
この、歌を聴いて悲しいときに元気になりました泣
くーちゃん大好きです❤️❤️❤️
これからも、応援します‼️頑張ってください！👍✨
Janderson Moraes
Love this song!!! Color the Cover is so precious!!!!
Edwin Aliano
This song puts a huge smile on my face! I LOVE IT🍭🍭
Lestat de Reed Man
Una de mis melodías favoritas.
うに
MVもくうちゃんの笑顔もかわいすぎる😭❤
yk yk
倖田來未を知ってる人が倖田來未だと思って見るとたしかに違和感だけど先入観なく見れば普通に可愛いし曲のアレンジもオシャレ。
きな
〜歌詞〜
夢で見た彼女と会って FEEL ALRIGHT
誰かのちょっと待ってなんて知らない
LIFE IS A SHOWTIME すぐに分かるのさ
君と僕とは 恋におちなくちゃ
夜が深く長い時を越え
OH BABY LOVELY LOVELY WAY 息を切らす
それで LIFE IS COMIN' BACK 僕らを待つ
OH BABY LOVELY LOVELY こんなすてきなデイズ
いつか誰かと完全な恋におちる
OH BABY LOVELY LOVELY 甘くすてきなデイズ
暖かな手 僕に触れるのさ
君のハートが 僕に分かるのさ
夜が深く長い時を越え
OH BABY LOVELY LOVELY WAY 息を切らす
ダイナマイトな魅力で FEEL ALRIGHT
お互いにギュッとつかめば IT'S SO TIGHT
LIFE IS A SHOWTIME ベルが鳴るような
こんなスリルが僕らを刺すのさ
夜が深く長い時を越え
OH BABY LOVELY LOVELY WAY 息を切らす
それで LIFE IS COMIN' BACK 僕らを待つ
OH BABY LOVELY LOVELY こんなすてきなデイズ
いつか誰かと完全な恋におちる
OH BABY LOVELY LOVELY 甘くすてきなデイズ
強く僕は感じまくるのさ
他の誰かじゃまるでダメなのさ
夜が深く長い時を越え
OH BABY LOVELY LOVELY WAY 息を切らす
LOVELY LOVELY WAY. CAN'T YOU SEE THE WAY? IT'S A
LOVELY LOVELY WAY. CAN'T YOU SEE THE WAY? IT'S A
LOVELY LOVELY WAY. CAN'T YOU SEE THE WAY? IT'S A
LOVELY LOVELY WAY. CAN'T YOU SEE THE WAY? IT'S A
LIFE IS A SHOWTIME すぐに分かるのさ
君と僕とは 恋におちなくちゃ
夜が深く長い時を越え
OH BABY LOVELY LOVELY WAY 息を切らす
それで LIFE IS COMIN' BACK 僕らを待つ
OH BABY LOVELY LOVELY こんなすてきなデイズ
いつか悲しみで胸がいっぱいでも
OH BABY LOVELY LOVELY 続いてくのさデイズ
LIFE IS A SHOWTIME ベルが鳴るような
こんなスリルが 僕らを刺すのさ
夜が深く長い時を越え
OH BABY LOVELY LOVELY WAY 息を切らす
LOVELY LOVELY WAY. CAN'T YOU SEE THE WAY? IT'S A
LOVELY LOVELY WAY. CAN'T YOU SEE THE WAY? IT'S A
LOVELY LOVELY WAY. CAN'T YOU SEE THE WAY? IT'S A
LOVELY LOVELY WAY. CAN'T YOU SEE THE WAY? IT'S A
とても寒い日に 僕ら手を叩き 朝が来る光 分かりあってた!
それで LIFE IS COMIN' BACK 僕らを待つ
OH BABY LOVELY LOVELY こんなすてきなデイズ
世界に向かってハローなんつって手を振る
OH BABY LOVELY LOVELY 気嫌無敵なデイズ
いつか僕ら外に飛び出すよ
君と僕とはドキドキしてるよ
誰かの待つ歩道を歩いてく
OH BABY LOVELY LOVELY WAY 息を切らす
YEAH LIFE IS COMIN' BACK…
りう
相変わらず歌うめぇな💜
↓
この曲歌ってくれてありがとう
木村京子
カバー曲だけど、可愛いくて好き。
気持ちとリンクして大好きな人にも届くといいな。