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.
奇跡
倖田來未 Lyrics
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いつか置いてきた夢が不意にはじけた
高いプライドを捨てて進むことさえ
あの日の僕にはきっと 気付かなかったけれど
(Just like a paradise) 本当に大切なもの
(Just like a paradise) 失いかけたけれど
(Just like a paradise) あなたと出会えた事 それだけで意味がある
叶わないものを叶えてく力が
世界にはきっと 満ち溢れてるから
君への想いが 勇気に変わる頃
光がそっと射し込むだろう
騒がしかった時間の流れも今は
Slowに感じて少し戸惑うけれど
今ならできるよきっと 小さな花でいい
僕と二人でつぼみを咲かせてみようよ
(Just like a paradise) 秋風そよぐそんな日には
(Just like a paradise) 過去には振り向かずに
(Just like a paradise) あなたと素晴らしき日々を 迎えられるようにと
かけがえのないものと自分自身
信じて笑顔をこぼしていきたい
君と2人で奇跡を胸に抱いて
光の方へと歩いて行こう
まるで孤独が手招くように
眠れない夜が来ても
僕は光を感じられるさ
まっすぐに進む光を
叶わないものを叶えてく力が
世界にはきっと満ち溢れてる
君への想いが 勇気に変わる頃
光がそっと射し込むだろう
The lyrics to 倖田來未's song 奇跡 (Miracle) describe the experience of discovering something unexpected, and finding the courage to pursue it. The first verse speaks of a dream that was left behind, but suddenly bursts forth from the dry ground. The singer acknowledges that in the past, they may not have been brave enough to abandon their pride and move forward, but now they see the value in doing so. The chorus repeats the phrase "Just like a paradise" three times, emphasizing that the most important thing in life is the person they have met, even if they have almost lost them.
The second verse focuses on the idea that there is a universal force that can make even impossible things happen. The singer believes that when their feelings for someone turn into courage, light will begin to shine into their life. They also accept that time seems to move more slowly now, but that they can take advantage of this by focusing on something small, and nurturing it. The bridge of the song emphasizes the importance of believing in oneself and in the things that are most valuable. The singer wants to smile and move towards the light, wrapped in the warmth of the miracle they share with the person they love.
Overall, the song is a message of hope, encouraging listeners to believe in the power of love to transform their lives. It reminds us that even when things seem impossible, there is always the possibility of a miracle, waiting to be discovered.
Line by Line Meaning
乾いた地面からぐっと熱がこぼれる
Heat spills out forcefully from the dry ground
いつか置いてきた夢が不意にはじけた
Suddenly, a dream I left behind bursts forth
高いプライドを捨てて進むことさえ
Even casting away my high pride and moving forward
あの日の僕にはきっと 気付かなかったけれど
I'm sure I couldn't have realized that on that day
(Just like a paradise) 本当に大切なもの
(Just like a paradise) The things that are truly important
(Just like a paradise) 失いかけたけれど
(Just like a paradise) Though I almost lost them
(Just like a paradise) あなたと出会えた事 それだけで意味がある
(Just like a paradise) Meeting you alone gave meaning
叶わないものを叶えてく力が
The power to make impossible things possible
世界にはきっと 満ち溢れてるから
Because the world is surely overflowing with it
君への想いが 勇気に変わる頃
When my thoughts of you turn into courage
光がそっと射し込むだろう
Light will gently shine in
騒がしかった時間の流れも今は
Even the time that was once chaotic
Slowに感じて少し戸惑うけれど
Feels slow now, making me a little confused
今ならできるよきっと 小さな花でいい
I'm sure I can do it now, even with a small flower
僕と二人でつぼみを咲かせてみようよ
Let's try to bloom the buds together, just the two of us
(Just like a paradise) 秋風そよぐそんな日には
(Just like a paradise) On days when the autumn breeze gently blows
(Just like a paradise) 過去には振り向かずに
(Just like a paradise) Without looking back to the past
(Just like a paradise) あなたと素晴らしき日々を 迎えられるようにと
(Just like a paradise) So that we can welcome wonderful days with you
かけがえのないものと自分自身
Things that are irreplaceable and myself
信じて笑顔をこぼしていきたい
I want to believe and keep smiling
君と2人で奇跡を胸に抱いて
Holding a miracle in my heart with you alone
光の方へと歩いて行こう
Let's walk toward the light
まるで孤独が手招くように
As if loneliness is beckoning me
眠れない夜が来ても
Even if sleepless nights come
僕は光を感じられるさ
I can still feel the light
まっすぐに進む光を
I'll go straight toward the light
叶わないものを叶えてく力が
The power to make impossible things possible
世界にはきっと満ち溢れてる
Surely overflows in this world
君への想いが 勇気に変わる頃
When my thoughts of you turn into courage
光がそっと射し込むだろう
Light will gently shine in
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Kosuke Morimoto, Kumi Koda
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
きな
〜歌詞〜
乾いた地面からぐっと熱がこぼれる
いつか置いてきた夢が不意にはじけた
高いプライドを捨てて進むことさえ
あの日の僕にはきっと 気付かなかったけれど…
(Just Like a Paradise)
本当に大切なもの
(Just Like a Paradise)
失いかけたけれど
(Just Like a Paradise)
あなたと出会えた事 それだけで意味がある
叶わないものを叶えてく力が
世界にはきっと 満ち溢れてるから
君への想いが 勇気に変わる頃
光がそっと射し込むだろう
騒がしかった時間の流れも今は
slowに感じて少し戸惑うけれど
今ならできるよきっと 小さな花でいい
僕と二人でつぼみを咲かせてみようよ
(Just Like a Paradise)
秋風そよぐそんな日には
(Just Like a Paradise)
過去には振り向かずに
(Just Like a Paradise)
あなたと素晴らしき日々を 迎えられるようにと
かけがえのないものと自分自身
信じて笑顔をこぼしていきたい
君と2人で奇跡を胸に抱いて
光の方へと歩いて行こう
まるで孤独が手招くように
眠れない夜が来ても
僕は光を感じられるさ
まっすぐに進む光を
叶わないものを叶えてく力が
世界にはきっと満ち溢れてる
君への想いが 勇気に変わる頃
光がそっと射し込むだろう
Risa
『奇跡』
2004.09.08 RELEASE
13枚目のシングル！
TRACK.1「奇跡」
珠玉のバラード！
倖田來未はバラードも良い！
低音ボイスから裏声を使い分け
倖田來未ならではのアレンジを加えつつも
歌詞に"passion"を込めて歌い上げる。
だから耳に残るし心に響く。
今のくぅちゃんの声もすきやけど
ピュアで繊細なこの頃にしか出せない
バラードのくぅちゃんの声！
今世代の倖田來未しか
知らない若者達には
ぜひ、聴いてほしい！！
今、聴いても良いです！
個人的には、この時期の
バラードがわたしは好きです。
MVにもバラードならではの
"エロかっこよさ''が出てて
メイクやネイル衣装が綺麗！
当時カラオケでよく歌ったなー！
わたしの声帯は、
倖田來未の歌で鍛えられました(笑)
TRACK.2「LOVE HOLIC」
バラードでしっとり歌い上げたかと思いきや
カップリングである2曲目はアップテンポで
関西弁、顔文字、記号を使った
歌詞がとにかく可愛かった♡
同じ関西人としてわドツボの曲♪
TRACK.3「life」
ミディアムナンバー！
スローからのアップテンポからのミディアム
まさに魅力満載で聴いている人を
飽きさせないむしろ楽しませる
倖田來未らしさが詰まったシングルでした！
倖田來未
【20周年イヤー記念スペシャル ＜MVフル尺大公開＞】
KODA KUMI（倖田來未）の20周年イヤーを記念し、
これ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
chihapon xx
くぅちゃんライブ頑張れ！！！私達待ってるよ！ライブ見に(о´∀`о)
フィオフィオ
振り返ってるよ、くぅちゃんの今までの❝‘ 軌跡❞ (ŏ﹏ŏ。)✨
いつも、いつでもファンを想ってくれるくぅちゃん、ほんとうにだいすきです(>︿<｡)
てりたま
NHKのJリーグ放送のテーマ曲だったんですよね。番組の最後に流れて試合の感動と共にとても印象に残った歌でした。PVもとても綺麗で大好きなうたです！
海賊狩りのゾリ
鹿島が浦和を１－０で下して大逆転優勝かました年でほんと奇跡だった すげー覚えてる
クラウジオ
これとタマシイはサッカーにあう！
A A
イントロ聴くだけで鳥肌立ちます。
本当に本当に大好きな曲。✨
MrDboydeluxe
Who doesn’t love the old stuff? Sooooooooooo good!!
Kallus Garnet
i love her old stuff
Ashelia B. D.
It's so amazing that each time I hear this song it's like it's the first time. Nostalgic and beautiful feelings for such song <3