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.
All for you
倖田來未 Lyrics
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喜びをこの歌で
あなたはいつだって
手を取ってくれてきた
悲しみ 沢山の喜びも
一緒だったね これからも
All for you
あなたの望みを
一つでも 叶えたい
あなたへの想いは
誰よりも 心から
この先 この声を枯らしても
歌いたい この歌を
Oh 愛しい人よ
笑っていて
Oh 愛しい人
Oh 愛しい人よ
泣かないで
同じ様に
私も悲しいと想うから
歌うわ
歌うわ
そのうち 私なしでいいなんて
言わないで ふと想う
Oh 愛しい人へ
笑うわ
Oh 愛しい人へ
Oh 愛しい人へ
泣かない きっと
同じ様に
あなたも悲しむと想うから
歌うわ
そう笑顔で
歌うわ
These lyrics are from Koda Kumi's song "All for you." The song expresses the singer's deep love and devotion towards someone they have met and cherishes deeply. The opening lines convey the joy of encountering this person and how this song is an expression of that happiness. The lyrics also reflect the constant support provided by this person, always holding their hand and being there for them.
The lyrics acknowledge that in life, there are both moments of sadness and moments of joy, and the singer expresses their desire to be there for this person through all of it. "All for you" is a declaration of the singer's commitment to fulfilling this person's wishes and desires, placing their feelings above anyone else's. The phrase "this song" is repeated several times, emphasizing the importance of this specific song as a means of expressing their love and devotion.
The chorus expresses a wish for the person to be happy and not to cry, as the singer also shares in their sadness. The lyrics mention the singer's willingness to sing this song even if it means straining their voice, highlighting the dedication and effort put into expressing their emotions through music.
Overall, the lyrics of "All for you" convey a heartfelt message of love, devotion, and the desire to be there for someone through both the joys and sorrows of life. It showcases the singer's commitment to fulfilling the other person's wishes and their willingness to express their love through the power of music.
Line by Line Meaning
あなたと巡り会えた
I met you
喜びをこの歌で
Expressing my joy through this song
あなたはいつだって
You always have
手を取ってくれてきた
Been there to hold my hand
悲しみ 沢山の喜びも
Sorrow and countless joys
一緒だったね これからも
We've been through them together, and we'll continue
All for you
Everything I do is for you
あなたの望みを
I want to fulfill your wishes
一つでも 叶えたい
Even if it's just one, I want to make it come true
あなたへの想いは
My feelings towards you
誰よりも 心から
Are from the depths of my heart, more than anyone else
この先 この声を枯らしても
Even if my voice grows hoarse in the future
歌いたい この歌を
I want to sing this song
Oh 愛しい人よ
Oh my dear
笑っていて
Keep smiling
Oh 愛しい人
Oh my dear
泣かないで
Don't cry
同じ様に
Because I feel the same
私も悲しいと想うから
I also feel sad
歌うわ
I will sing
そのうち 私なしでいいなんて
Someday, don't say you'll be fine without me
言わないで ふと想う
Don't say it, but I think about it suddenly
Oh 愛しい人へ
Oh my dear
笑うわ
I will laugh
Oh 愛しい人へ
Oh my dear
泣かない きっと
Don't cry, I'm sure
同じ様に
Because I feel the same
あなたも悲しむと想うから
I think you also feel sad
歌うわ
I will sing
そう笑顔で
Yes, with a smile
歌うわ
I will sing
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Hi-Yunk, Kouda Kumi
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
a.
〜歌詞〜
あなたと巡り会えた
喜びをこの歌で
あなたはいつだって
手を取ってくれてきた
悲しみ 沢山の喜びも
一緒だったね これからも
All for you
All for you
あなたの望みを
一つでも 叶えたい
あなたへの想いは
誰よりも 心から
この先 この声を枯らしても
歌いたい この歌を
Oh 愛しい人よ
笑っていて
Oh 愛しい人よ
Oh 愛しい人よ
泣かないで
同じ様に
私も悲しいと想うから
歌うわ
歌うわ
そのうち 私なしでいいなんて
言わないで ふと想う
Oh 愛しい人へ
笑うわ
Oh 愛しい人へ
Oh 愛しい人へ
泣かない きっと
同じ様に
あなたも悲しむと想うから
歌うわ
そう笑顔で
歌うわ
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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
菊池彩季
大好きな曲です😍
ゆーT
この歌大好き。初めて聴いた時に、來未子に一生ついていこうと改めて思った曲(;_;)
WHO
倖田來未がいるから頑張れる！
大きな愛でもてなして
ギター1本でこんな心に語りかけるように響く
ステキな歌を歌えるのはくぅちゃんだから。
ｴﾝﾄﾞﾛｰﾙ分かりみが深いわ( ´;ω;` )w
s u
エンドロール泣けるなぁ...
a.
〜歌詞〜
あなたと巡り会えた
喜びをこの歌で
あなたはいつだって
手を取ってくれてきた
悲しみ 沢山の喜びも
一緒だったね これからも
All for you
All for you
あなたの望みを
一つでも 叶えたい
あなたへの想いは
誰よりも 心から
この先 この声を枯らしても
歌いたい この歌を
Oh 愛しい人よ
笑っていて
Oh 愛しい人よ
Oh 愛しい人よ
泣かないで
同じ様に
私も悲しいと想うから
歌うわ
歌うわ
そのうち 私なしでいいなんて
言わないで ふと想う
Oh 愛しい人へ
笑うわ
Oh 愛しい人へ
Oh 愛しい人へ
泣かない きっと
同じ様に
あなたも悲しむと想うから
歌うわ
そう笑顔で
歌うわ
Love Love
この曲は倖田來未がファンへ向けたメッセージソングなんだよねー。結婚発表と同時に妊娠も発覚してどーしてもアルバム製作の時に最後に入れたいって言ってた！この曲でアルバム『JAPONESQUE』全てのパズルが完成したんだよ。最後にはファンからのメッセージとエンドロールも入ってるし泣ける…。
コレは恐らく、PVワンカットでスタジオからアコースティックのギター1本で歌ってるけど、後に開催したバースデーライブではメロディを付け加えた完全版として披露したからデモ音源かなぁ。完全版の音源も早くリリースして欲しい❣️
20周年ベストに収録されないかなぁ？？？
Diego Valdebenito torres 👽
IM FROM #CHILE and You do not know how much I love you, really , i love u so much, for me you are very important and special singer #Kuuchan! My dream is to meet you one day in my life, to be able to go to a concert in Japan!. Xoxo 💋
⑤さん
倖田來未なしでいいなんて
言うわけないやろー‼︎
って最初思いました笑
いつまでも応援してます。
くぅちゃんありがとう！
おきみ
最後に伝わるといいなぁっていうので涙が零れた思い出