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.
Brave
倖田來未 Lyrics
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毎日 過ごしているけど
あなたの事を 忘れられる事は
一度も出来なかった
私の中にいるあなたは
今でも笑顔で溢れてる
もう一度あなたと
巡り逢いたいと 願うわ
変わらない愛を 揺るぎない夢を
誰よりも強く 愛してるから
どんなに時 流れても
前へ進むと 大きな事
言ってたけれど 無力で
あなたのいない現実を
受け止めるまで
後どのくらい?
誰よりもあなたの大切な
人になりたかったんだ
生まれ変わっても もう一度私と
巡り逢って 愛したいと
願ってくれますか?
想ってくれますか?
もう一度言ってよ
「後戻りできない
ふたりは始まったんだ」と
本当は気付いている
あなた無しじゃ
生きて行けないことを
それでも いつかと願うから
今日もあなた想い続ける
愛する強さも 旅立つ勇気も
あなたがくれたものだけど
一人じゃできない
一人じゃ無理なの
強くないから 弱虫だから
そばにいて欲しかったの
そばにいて欲しかった
The lyrics to 倖田來未's song "Brave" speak of a deep and enduring love that remains unwavering despite the passage of time and the absence of the loved one. The singer expresses how, even though they go about their daily lives with a smile, they have never been able to forget about their significant other. Within the singer's heart, the presence of their loved one still overflows with a smile.
The longing to meet their loved one again is expressed, even if it means being reborn or going through any obstacles. The singer yearns for an unchanging love and unwavering dreams, stating that they love their loved one more strongly than anyone else. No matter how much time passes by, the singer declares their determination to continue moving forward.
The lyrics also reflect the singer's vulnerability and the struggle to accept the reality of their loved one's absence. They express their desire to become the most important person in their loved one's life and their willingness to face the harsh reality without them. The singer wonders how long it would take to fully accept and cope with the reality of being without their loved one.
In conclusion, the lyrics of "Brave" portray a deep and unyielding love that remains steadfast in the face of separation. The singer's yearning and willingness to face any challenges for the sake of their love are evident throughout the song.
Line by Line Meaning
いつものように 笑いながら
I always laugh like usual
毎日 過ごしているけど
But even though I live my daily life
あなたの事を 忘れられる事は
I have never been able to forget about you
一度も出来なかった
Not even once
私の中にいるあなたは
The you that exists within me
今でも笑顔で溢れてる
Still overflows with a smile
生まれ変わっても
Even if I were to be born again
もう一度あなたと
I want to meet you again
巡り逢いたいと 願うわ
I pray to meet again
変わらない愛を 揺るぎない夢を
With an unchanged love and an unshakable dream
誰よりも強く 愛してるから
Because I love you more than anyone else
どんなに時 流れても
No matter how much time passes
前へ進むと 大きな事
You used to say significant things about moving forward
言ってたけれど 無力で
But it was powerless
あなたのいない現実を
To face the reality without you
受け止めるまで
Until I can accept it
後どのくらい?
How much longer?
誰よりもあなたの大切な
I wanted to be more than anyone else
人になりたかったんだ
Someone important to you
生まれ変わっても もう一度私と
Even if I were to be born again, I want to
巡り逢って 愛したいと
Meet and love each other
願ってくれますか?
Will you grant my wish?
想ってくれますか?
Will you think of me?
もう一度言ってよ
Please say it again
「後戻りできない
"We can't go back
ふたりは始まったんだ」と
We have started"
本当は気付いている
I truly realize
あなた無しじゃ
That without you
生きて行けないことを
I can't live
それでも いつかと願うから
But because I still hope for someday
今日もあなた想い続ける
Today, I continue to think of you
愛する強さも 旅立つ勇気も
The strength to love and the courage to embark
あなたがくれたものだけど
Are all things you gave me
一人じゃできない
I can't do it alone
一人じゃ無理なの
It's impossible for me alone
強くないから 弱虫だから
Because I am not strong, because I am a coward
そばにいて欲しかったの
I just wanted you to be by my side
そばにいて欲しかった
I just wanted you to be by my side
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Hitoshi Harukawa, Kumi Koda
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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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
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いつものように 笑いながら
毎日 過ごしているけど
あなたの事を 忘れられる事は
一度も出来なかった
私の中にいるあなたは
今でも笑顔で溢れてる
生まれ変わっても もう一度あなたと
巡り逢いたいと 願うわ
変わらない愛を 揺るぎない夢を･･･
誰よりも強く 愛してるから
どんなに時 流れても
前へ進むと 大きな事
言ってたけれど 無力で･･･
あなたのいない現実を 受け止めるまで
後どのくらい??
誰よりもあなたの大切な
人になりたかったんだ
生まれ変わっても もう一度私と
巡り逢って 愛したいと
願ってくれますか? 想ってくれますか?
もう一度言ってよ
「後戻りできない ふたりは始まったんだ」と
本当は気付いている
あなた無しじゃ
生きて行けないことを･･･
それでも いつかと願うから
今日もあなた想い続ける
愛する強さも 旅立つ勇気も
あなたがくれたものだけど
一人じゃできない 一人じゃ無理なの
強くないから 弱虫だから
そばにいて欲しかったの
そばにいて欲しかった
♡
Hayato Koda
前へ進むと 大きな事
言ってたけれど 無力で･･･
あなたのいない現実を 受け止めるまで
後どのくらい??
誰よりもあなたの大切な
人になりたかったんだ
生まれ変わっても もう一度私と
巡り逢って 愛したいと
願ってくれますか? 想ってくれますか?
もう一度言ってよ
「後戻りできない ふたりは始まったんだ」と
本当は気付いている
あなた無しじゃ
生きて行けないことを･･･
それでも いつかと願うから
今日もあなた想い続ける
愛する強さも 旅立つ勇気も
あなたがくれたものだけど
一人じゃできない 一人じゃ無理なの
強くないから 弱虫だから
そばにいて欲しかったの
そばにいて欲しかった
R i
亡くなった旦那に捧げたい曲です。一番大好きなバラードの歌詞が現実になってしまったけど、これからもずっと大好きな曲です。
いつも夫婦でLIVE行ってた頃が懐かしい…(*´`)
くうちゃんは私の心の支えです💓
s u
ファン歴14年の私が選ぶ一番大好きな曲です。
にむ
初めましてファン歴15年です！
わかります、凄く分かりますが逢いたくても捨て難く、選べない二択です‥😢
ぴぴぴぴ
同じくNo. 1です！
えのきしめじ
これもくうちゃんランキング上位の曲やわ(*ﾟ▽ﾟ)ﾉ
M. Takeuchi
この曲というかJAPONESQUEがもう最高なんだよなぁ
個人的にJAPONESQUEからWALK OF MY LIFEまでがめっちゃ好き
あきちゃん
シングルしか知らなかったけどこんな良い曲があるとは知らなかったなぁ。何回も聴いてます。
♡にゃんちむ♡
改めて思うけど、倖田來未というアーティストに出会えてよかった。。。
何度くぅちゃんの曲に救われたか( ᵕ̩̩ㅅᵕ̩̩ )
やっぱり、いい曲ばかりだね。。
本当に大好き。
black K
くうちゃんの曲で一番好きなバラード。
「恋しくて」も好きだけどやはりこれがダントツ。
ふわこ
この歌聞いて何回泣いたことか…