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.
Butterfly
倖田來未 Lyrics
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掴みとるから
諦める事は まだ早いの
綺麗になる Burning Heart
もっと もっと輝けるわ Butterfly
ネイルに新しいグロスで 退屈な日々
変えたいの 君の為 自分の為に
届くかは自分次第なら やってみせるわ
浮いたり 沈んだり 繰り返しても
君は私の「すべて」ではない
だけど いないと『すべて』がダメになる だから
何かが変わったと 早く気付かせたい
※信じたい未来を今この手
掴みとるから
諦める事は まだ早いの
綺麗になる Burning Heart
もっと もっと輝けるわ Butterfly※
バスタイム泡風船に 君の笑顔映し
問いかける 今君はどうしてるの?
奇跡は何度でも 起きるの そうよ
季節が何度もこうして 巡って来るように
素敵な事でしょ? 信じてみたいから
小さな思い出を手繰り寄せ
抱きしめ眠る
目覚めた時 気付くこの想い
君以外 見えない
もっと もっと輝かせて Butterfly
(※くり返し)
The song "Butterfly" by Koda Kumi is a powerful and uplifting song that empowers the listener to believe in their future and never give up on their dreams. The lyrics emphasize the importance of taking control of one's own life and not letting others dictate their happiness. The singer expresses her determination to keep moving forward, even when faced with obstacles or setbacks. The lyrics suggest that with hard work and a positive attitude, anyone can reach their goals and achieve greatness.
The opening lines of the song, "I'll grasp the future I believe in now with these hands," set the tone for the rest of the lyrics. The singer is confident in her ability to control her destiny and make her dreams come true. She refuses to give up on her goals, even when faced with challenges or obstacles. The chorus emphasizes the idea of perseverance and the importance of staying positive: "It's too early to give up on the beautiful burning heart that can shine more and more like a butterfly."
The overall message of the song is one of hope and inspiration. The lyrics encourage listeners to believe in themselves and never give up on their dreams. The singer's powerful vocals and the song's catchy melody create a sense of energy and excitement, making "Butterfly" an uplifting and empowering anthem.
Line by Line Meaning
信じたい未来を今この手 掴みとるから
I want to seize the future I believe in with all my might
諦める事は まだ早いの
It's too early to give up now
綺麗になる Burning Heart
My heart is burning to be beautiful
もっと もっと輝けるわ Butterfly
I can shine even more like a butterfly
ネイルに新しいグロスで 退屈な日々
I want to change my boring days with new gloss on my nails
変えたいの 君の為 自分の為に
I want to change it for you and for myself
届くかは自分次第なら やってみせるわ
If it depends on me, I'll show you that I can make it
浮いたり 沈んだり 繰り返しても
Even if I float or sink, I'll keep trying
君は私の「すべて」ではない
You're not my whole world
だけど いないと『すべて』がダメになる だから
But without you, everything falls apart. That's why
何かが変わったと 早く気付かせたい
I want you to realize that something has changed
バスタイム泡風船に 君の笑顔映し
I see your smile reflected in the bubbles during bath time
問いかける 今君はどうしてるの?
I ask, how are you doing right now?
奇跡は何度でも 起きるの そうよ
Miracles can happen many times, that's right
季節が何度もこうして 巡って来るように
Seasons come back around like this many times
素敵な事でしょ? 信じてみたいから
Isn't it wonderful? I want to believe it
小さな思い出を手繰り寄せ 抱きしめ眠る
I bring back the little memories and hold them tight as I sleep
目覚めた時 気付くこの想い
I realize these feelings when I wake up
君以外 見えない もっと もっと輝かせて Butterfly
I can't see anyone else but you, so make me shine more like a butterfly
Contributed by Ruby Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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歌詞
0:21
信じたい未来を今この手
掴みとるから
諦める事は まだ早いの
綺麗になる Burning Heart
もっと もっと輝けるわ Butterfly
ネイルに新しいグロスで 退屈な日々
変えたいの 君の為 自分の為に
届くかは自分次第なら やってみせるわ
浮いたり 沈んだり 繰り返しても
君は私の「すべて」ではない
だけど いないと「すべて」がダメになる だから
何かが変わったと 早く気付かせたい
信じたい未来を今この手
掴みとるから
諦める事は まだ早いの
綺麗になる Burning Heart
もっと もっと輝けるわ Butterfly
バスタイム泡風船に 君の笑顔映し
問いかける 今君はどうしてるの?
奇跡は何度でも 起きるの そうよ
季節が何度もこうして 巡って来るように
素敵な事でしょ? 信じてみたいから
小さな思い出を手繰り寄せ
抱きしめ眠る
目覚めた時 気付くこの想い
君以外 見えない
もっと もっと輝かせて Butterfly
信じたい未来を今この手
掴みとるから
諦める事は まだ早いの
綺麗になる Burning Heart
もっと もっと輝けるわ Butterfly
Viviana
The most beautiful supermodel of the planet!!!!!! ❤❤❤❤
And most talented Artist!!! And most beautiful voice!!!
And most beautiful heart too!!!❤❤❤❤
I Love you soooo much!!!!!❤
I Loooove this song so much!!!!❤
It's one of my most favorites!!!❤
I Love your sweet songs the most actually.
Your rock songs are epic too. You're so incredibly talented that you're excellent at any genre ❤
I Love you forever ❤
You're the best❤
Thank you for being so amazing❤
I wish they only played you on every TV/radios of the world!! 😁❤
-A fan from France 😙
Jess Q
You're really an Angel descended from Heaven 😍❤.
I'm always impressed by your incredible ethereal beauty 😍❤.
I especially Love the butterfly parts, it looks like a fairytale 😁, and since you look like a fairytale princess, it fits you 😁❤😍.
This song is so precious ❤.
I Love it.
It's magical like you ❤.
I Loooooveeeeee you Angel 😁❤
高橋マッカートニー
声質が良すぎて何歌ってもカッコいいよね
松本太海
妹のMiSNOの声が好きだけど、ビジュアルは姉の倖田來未がカッコイイかな～
押見浩巳
最近の人には出せない絶対的な魅力と個性があって、何年たっても聴きたくなる歌声😄
yoh chui
「君は私の全てではない。だけどいないと全てが駄目になる」という歌詞が秀逸過ぎ
こんな一文、まず出てこない。
オーロックス
表情が豊かでチャーミングなのが凄い。踊りも良い、メロディーも面白くて良い。
ass holes
声が好き！！！
それと歌唱力が素敵です。
まかろに
ほんとこの曲大好きです
みぃ
今もこの時のスタイルのまま貫いてるのは本当に凄い。
わふわふ
1:50 サビ入るところの勢いが好きすぎて鬼リピ
メロディと振り付けが気持ちよくハマってる
Official_db
Man I’ve loved Kumi since I was 16. I’m 29 now👀 I remember getting her tours and cds. Always impressed by her talent 🔥🔥🔥 still I find it hard for any artist to even compare to her. ❤️❤️❤️