倖田來未 (Koda Kumi), born November 13, 1982 in Kyoto, Japan, is a female Japan… Read Full Bio ↴倖田來未 (Koda Kumi), born November 13, 1982 in Kyoto, Japan, is a female Japanese solo R&B and pop singer. She is the older sister of singer misono. She had dreamed of becoming a singer ever since she was in elementary school. She was eventually noticed by Avex Trax and began releasing pop music with an urban feel.

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.

Bassline
倖田來未 Lyrics

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いつもと違う声ね
Call me your baby
Call me your baby
気分はまるで Like a virgin
歌いそうよ baby
Call me your baby
I know that I know that
I know that

I don't know キャンドルが灯る
I know but I know but
I know but I do know

感じてる bassline
近づいてく waistline
連れて行って bedtime
Can you feel the bassline?
Can you feel the bassline?
Can you feel the bassline?
Can you feel the bassline?

Hey そのまま撫でて my hair
あなたの仕草好きで
優しく包むよな air
And oh 身を任せるからね Go
二人の影が let it flow
Dopeに絡みあう slow

I know that I know that
I know that
I don't know キャンドルがうねる
I know but I know but
I know but I do know

感じてる bassline
近づいてく waistline
連れて行って bedtime
背中は beginning
なかなか良い taste
まだまだ味わってからよ bass
赤らめてよ cheek
罪たての cherry
一口で味わう
Screaming out my name

I know that I know that
I know that
I don't know キャンドルが灯る
I know but I know but
I know but I do know

Can you feel the bassline?
Can you feel the bassline?
Can you feel the bassline?
Can you feel the bassline?
Can you feel the bassline?
Can you feel the bassline?
(Can you feel the bassline?)

Can you feel the bassline?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Bassline" by Koda Kumi convey a sensual and seductive atmosphere. The first verse begins with the singer expressing surprise towards a different voice, possibly indicating a change in her usual behavior. She then asks to be called "baby," emphasizing intimacy and a desire for a strong emotional connection. Comparing her feelings to being "Like a virgin," she implies a sense of innocence and vulnerability. The line "I know but I do know" suggests uncertainty, highlighting the complex and contradictory emotions she is experiencing.

The chorus repeats the phrase "Can you feel the bassline?" multiple times, emphasizing the importance of the bassline in creating a certain mood and atmosphere. The bassline is both physical and metaphorical, relating to the physical rhythm in music and the sensual connection between two individuals. It suggests a deep and intimate connection that the singer wants to experience with her partner.

In the second verse, the singer describes her admiration for her partner's actions, expressing a fondness for the way they gently handle her and create an atmosphere of comfort. She then advises her partner to let go and trust in their connection, allowing their shadows to intertwine smoothly. The term "Dope" is used to describe the entanglement, indicating intensity and excitement.

The second chorus emphasizes the physical aspect of the bassline, mentioning the proximity of the waistline, the desire to be taken to bedtime, and the starting point of the back. The singer refers to the taste as "quite good," implying that the experience is enjoyable and fulfilling. The mention of cherries and the act of savoring them suggests indulgence and pleasure.

In the final chorus, the repetition of "Can you feel the bassline?" serves as a reminder of the intimate and intense experience the singer desires. It encourages the listener to connect on a deeper level, both physically and emotionally. The suspension of the question "Can you feel the bassline?" leaves room for interpretation, inviting the listener to reflect on their own experiences and sensations.

Line by Line Meaning

いつもと違う声ね
Your voice sounds different from usual

Call me your baby
Refer to me as your baby

気分はまるで Like a virgin
I feel just like a virgin

歌いそうよ baby
I feel like singing, baby

I know that I know that
I am aware that I know

I know that
I am aware that

I don't know キャンドルが灯る
I'm uncertain about the lit candle

I know but I know but
I am aware but

I know but I do know
I am aware but I do know

感じてる bassline
I'm feeling the bassline

近づいてく waistline
Your approaching waistline

連れて行って bedtime
Take me to bedtime

Can you feel the bassline?
Can you sense the bassline?

Hey そのまま撫でて my hair
Just keep stroking my hair like that

あなたの仕草好きで
I love your gestures

優しく包むよな air
Like gently enveloping air

And oh 身を任せるからね Go
And oh, I surrender myself, so go

二人の影が let it flow
Let the shadows of the two of us flow

Dopeに絡みあう slow
Entwined slowly like in a dope manner

背中は beginning
Our backs are the beginning

なかなか良い taste
Quite a good taste

まだまだ味わってからよ bass
But first, savor it more, bass

赤らめてよ cheek
Make my cheeks blush

罪たての cherry
The sinful cherry

一口で味わう
I'll savor it with one bite

Screaming out my name
Screaming my name

Can you feel the bassline?
Can you sense the bassline?

(Can you feel the bassline?)
(Can you sense the bassline?)

Can you feel the bassline?
Can you sense the bassline?

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Kumiko Koda, Nermin Harambasic, Anne Wik, Che Pope, Claus Holm, Ronny Svendsen

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