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.
D.D.D. feat. SOULHEAD
倖田來未 Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Turn it, turn it, turn it up
Ooh yeah
Turn it, turn it, turn it up
Turn it, turn it, turn it, turn it, turn it up
Turn it, turn it, turn it up (sexy)
Ooh
Turn it, turn it, turn it up
Hey みんな! How are ya doin'?
Heavy な show timeを
Listen up baby this time は特別
(Oh what?)
「多分」とか「〜かも知れない」
なんて気分じゃなくて three minds are right!
(No! Doubt!)
Count しだしたら止まらない three mix
熱くて cool な crazy shit
誰も見た事の無い show time
Many times I told you, but I say it again
I told you I'm gonna do the best I can
I know what I got to do to make my dream come true
We don't need no tools to make you feel higher (feel higher)
全てこの naked body から fly out (fly out)
We don't need no spotlight, 'cause we got the fire (got the fire)
When the show begins
I be the girl you've never met
もう誰にも止められない my time
思うがままに I just wanna dance
誰にも邪魔はさせない
I just do what I wanna do, I do what I wanna do
Rise from diamond 違う光の fusion
Crazy にやらせて
(We'll work it!)
Size はxxxの feeling! Hand sign はコレ
We come in triple super high! な
(Three mics!)
Keep keep dope dope dope
(Yippy yippy yi yai!)
Deep deep more more more
(Yippy yippy yi yo!)
Yippy yippy yi yai yippy yi yo!
Yippy yippy yi yai yippy yi yo!
Go! Kumi go go go! (Yippy yippy yi yai!)
Go! Soulhead go go go! (Yippy yippy yi yo!)
Yippy yippy yi yai yippy yi yo!
Yippy yippy yi yai yippy yi yo!
We don't need no tools to make you feel higher (feel higher)
全てこの naked body から fly out (fly out)
We don't need no spotlight, 'cause we got the fire (got the fire)
When the show begins
I be the girl you've never met
もう誰にも止められない my time
思うがままに I just wanna dance
誰にも邪魔はさせない
I just do what I wanna do, I do what I wanna do
It's perfect temptation
この道を歩いてきたのは
きっと君に出会うためだったんだね
1＋2 be scandalous
3 come together be endless
Nobody can stopping this or step in this
'Cause we are girl with the "Guarantee"
もちろん A or B なら A の方
欲張りな girl なら当然の事
欲しい物は誰が何と言おうと欲しいの
Yes, we want 'em all
360度モザイク無し
裸で180変える brain of society
ボカシ無し 仕込み無し face to face
見せてやる real game to the bunch of gamer
Only we got the key to the next stage
一度聞いたら sure you gonna miss me
二度目からは you'll be addicted
I be hear everybody say "Gimmisamo"
もう誰にも止められない my time (my time)
思うがままに I just wanna dance
誰にも邪魔はさせない
I just do what I wanna do, I do what I wanna do
もう誰にも止められない my time
思うがままに I just wanna dance
誰にも邪魔はさせない
I just do what I wanna do, I do what I wanna do
Show が始まったら誰にも止められないの
I can't stop it
The song "D.D.D." by Koda Kumi feat. SOULHEAD is a high-energy dance track that celebrates the power of music and performance to make people feel alive. The opening lines invite listeners to turn up the volume and get ready for a "sexy" experience, setting the tone for the euphoric party vibe that follows. The lyrics describe the intense excitement of being on stage and performing for an audience, capturing the feeling of being in the moment and living life to the fullest.
In the first verse, Kumi addresses her fans directly, introducing the idea that this will be a "special" show and declaring that she's not in the mood for uncertainty or doubt. The chorus emphasizes the idea that no external tools or props are necessary to create the desired effect—Kumi's naked body and fiery passion are enough to make audiences feel ignited and uplifted. The second verse continues to describe the electrifying sensation of performing live, suggesting that nothing can stop the energy and momentum once the show starts.
Overall, "D.D.D." is an anthem for anyone who loves dancing, music, and the feeling of being lost in the moment of a great performance. It celebrates the power of the human body and mind to create something magical and unforgettable, and encourages listeners to embrace their own passions and desires.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, come on
Encouragement to start the song with enthusiasm
Turn it, turn it, turn it up
Repeated exhortation to increase the volume and get pumped
Ooh yeah
Exclamation of excitement and energy
Turn it, turn it, turn it up
Another call to increase the volume and intensity
Turn it, turn it, turn it, turn it, turn it up
Repeated imploring to turn up the music and energy level
Turn it, turn it, turn it up (sexy)
Addition of the modifier 'sexy' to the demand to turn up the music and groove to it
Ooh
Exclamation of excitement and anticipation
Turn it, turn it, turn it up
Continued passionate urging to increase the volume and rock out to the music
Come on, baby
Invitation to the listener to join in the fun and dance
Hey みんな! How are ya doin'?
Friendly greeting and inquiry about the listener's mood
Heavy な show timeを
Introduction of the upcoming energetic and highly entertaining show
Listen up baby this time は特別
Announcement that this show will be special and out of the ordinary
(Oh what?)
Interjection indicating surprise or disbelief
「多分」とか「〜かも知れない」
Allusion to the uncertainty or ambiguity of certain statements or predictions
なんて気分じゃなくて three minds are right!
Rejection of doubt or negativity in favor of confident and unified thinking
(No! Doubt!)
Assertive exclamation repeating the previous rejection of doubt
Count しだしたら止まらない three mix
Introduction of the rhythm and beat that will drive the song and energy level
熱くて cool な crazy shit
Description of the intense yet controlled and impressive craziness that will be on display
誰も見た事の無い show time
Promise of originality and uniqueness of the upcoming show
Many times I told you, but I say it again
Reiteration of an important message that has been previously communicated
I told you I'm gonna do the best I can
Promise to give one's all and put on the best show possible
I know what I got to do to make my dream come true
Confident assertion of knowing what needs to be done to achieve one's dreams
We don't need no tools to make you feel higher (feel higher)
Rejection of external aids or artificial means to achieve heightened excitement or pleasure
全てこの naked body から fly out (fly out)
Explanation that all excitement and entertainment will be generated from the performers themselves
We don't need no spotlight, 'cause we got the fire (got the fire)
Confident assertion that the performers themselves are all that is needed to light up the stage
When the show begins
Clear indication of when the upcoming show will start
I be the girl you've never met
Declaration of the unique and unforgettable nature of the performer
もう誰にも止められない my time
Personal affirmation that one's time has come and nothing can stop them
思うがままに I just wanna dance
Expression of freedom and desire to dance and enjoy oneself without reservation
誰にも邪魔はさせない
Determination to not let anyone or anything interfere with one's enjoyment and performance
I just do what I wanna do, I do what I wanna do
Assertion of independence and autonomy in pursuing one's own desires and goals
Rise from diamond 違う光の fusion
Metaphorical description of an original and dazzling performance that blends different elements
Crazy にやらせて
Request to let oneself go and embrace the craziness of the upcoming performance
(We'll work it!)
Assurance that the performers will put in the effort and work hard to deliver a great show
Size はxxxの feeling! Hand sign はコレ
Reference to a size or measure that evokes a particular mood or feeling, with a gesture to accompany it
We come in triple super high! な
Introduction of the performers' style or method, which is outstanding and impressive
(Three mics!)
Announcement of the use of three microphones for the performance
Keep keep dope dope dope
Encouragement to keep the energy level and rhythm high and intense
(Yippy yippy yi yai!)
Repeating interjection of excitement and enthusiasm
Deep deep more more more
Encouragement to go deeper and add even more intensity and excitement
(Yippy yippy yi yo!)
Continued interjection of excitement and fun
Yippy yippy yi yai yippy yi yo!
Repetition of the joyful and excited exclamations
Go! Kumi go go go! (Yippy yippy yi yai!)
Cheer and encouragement for the performer named Kumi to do her best and go all out
Go! Soulhead go go go! (Yippy yippy yi yo!)
Cheer and encouragement for another performer named Soulhead to also give a great performance
We don't need no tools to make you feel higher (feel higher)
Reiteration of the earlier rejection of using external aids or artificial means to heighten excitement
全てこの naked body から fly out (fly out)
Restatement of the idea that all excitement will come from the performers themselves
We don't need no spotlight, 'cause we got the fire (got the fire)
Reminder that the performers themselves are more than enough to light up the stage
When the show begins
Restatement of the previous indication of when the performance will start
I be the girl you've never met
Reiteration of the uniqueness and distinctiveness of the performer
もう誰にも止められない my time
Final repetition of the personal affirmation that nothing can stop the performer's time from coming
思うがままに I just wanna dance
Final reiteration of the desire to freely and without reservation enjoy oneself and dance
誰にも邪魔はさせない
Final reaffirmation of the determination to not let anyone or anything interfere with one's enjoyment and performance
I just do what I wanna do, I do what I wanna do
Final reaffirmation of the independence and autonomy in pursuing one's own desires and goals
It's perfect temptation
Final declaration that everything about the performance is irresistibly enticing and perfect
この道を歩いてきたのは
Revelation that the performer has been walking down a particular path
きっと君に出会うためだったんだね
Realization that the path was leading to a meeting with the listener or fans
1＋2 be scandalous
Declaration that the combination of two elements will be surprising and controversial
3 come together be endless
Promise that the fusion of three elements will be limitless and endlessly entertaining
Nobody can stopping this or step in this
Claim that no one can stop or intervene in the performance
'Cause we are girl with the "Guarantee"
Assertive statement that the performers will deliver on their promises
もちろん A or B なら A の方
Stating a preference for option A over option B
欲張りな girl なら当然の事
Claiming that it is natural for girls to be greedy
欲しい物は誰が何と言おうと欲しいの
Asserting that one will pursue what they desire and ignore the opinions of others
Yes, we want 'em all
Expressing a desire to have everything one wants
360度モザイク無し
Promise of transparency and honesty without any censorship
裸で180変える brain of society
Claiming the ability to change society by baring oneself completely
ボカシ無し 仕込み無し face to face
Rejection of hiding or disguising oneself and promising face-to-face interaction
見せてやる real game to the bunch of gamer
Challenge to show a real performance to the audience who may be gamers
Only we got the key to the next stage
Claiming to have access and control over the future
一度聞いたら sure you gonna miss me
Confident assertion that the listener will miss the performer once they hear them
二度目からは you'll be addicted
Claim that the listener will become addicted after the second hearing of the performer
I be hear everybody say "Gimmisamo"
Reasserting the performer's uniqueness and trademark catchphrase
もう誰にも止められない my time (my time)
Final repetition of the personal affirmation that nothing can stop the performer's time from coming
思うがままに I just wanna dance
Final reiteration of the desire to freely and without reservation enjoy oneself and dance
誰にも邪魔はさせない
Final reaffirmation of the determination to not let anyone or anything interfere with one's enjoyment and performance
I just do what I wanna do, I do what I wanna do
Final reaffirmation of the independence and autonomy in pursuing one's own desires and goals
Show が始まったら誰にも止められないの
Declaration that once the show begins, nothing can stop it or the performer
I can't stop it
Final statement expressing the uncontrollable nature and power of the performer and the upcoming show
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Soulhead, Octopussy
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@user-od3uk1fc8f
〜歌詞〜
Turn it, Turn it, Turn it up×4
Heyみんな!How are ya doin'?
HeavyなShow timeを
Listen up baby This timeは特別
「多分」とか「～かも知れない」
なんて気分じゃなくて3 minds are right!
Countしだしたら止まらない 3 mix
熱くてCoolなCrazy Shit
誰も見た事の無いShow Time
Many times I told you, but I say it again
I told you I'm gonna do the best I can
I know what I got to do to make my dream come true
We don't need no tools to make you feel higher(feel higher)
全て この Naked body から Fly out (Fly out)
We don't need no spotlight, cuz' we got the fire (got the fire)
When the show begins
I be the girl you've never met
(HOOK)
もう誰にも止められないMy time
思うがままに I just wanna dance
誰にも邪魔はさせない
I just do what I wanna do, I do what I wanna do
Rise from Diamond 違う光のFusion
Crazyにやらせて
(We'll work it!)
SizeはXXXのfeeling! Hand signはコレ★
We come in Triple Super High!な
(Three MICS!)
keep keep dope dope dope
(yippy yippy yi yai!)
deep deep more more more
(yippy yippy yi yo!)
yippy yippy yi yai yippy yi yo!×2
Go! KUMI go go go!
(yippy yippy yi yai!)
Go! SOULHEAD go go go!
(yippy yippy yi yo!)
yippy yippy yi yai yippy yi yo!×2
We don't need no tools to make you feel higher (feel higher)
全て この Naked body から Fly out (Fly out)
We don't need no spotlight, cuz' we got the fire (got the fire)
When the show begins
I be the girl you've never met
(HOOK)
It's perfect temptation
この道を歩いてきたのは
きっと君に出会うためだったんだね
1 2 be scandalous
3 come together be endless
Nobody can stoping this or step in this
Cuz' we are girl with the 「guarantee」
もちろんA or BならAの方
欲張りなGirlなら当然の事
欲しい物は誰が何と言おうと欲しいの
Yes we want'em all
360度モザイク無し
裸で180変えるBrain of society
ボカシ無し 仕込み無し Face to face
見せてやる Real game to the bunch of gamer
Only we got the Key to the next stage
一度聞いたら Sure you gonna miss me
二度目からは You'll be addicted
I be hear everybody say 「gimmisamo」
(HOOK)
Show が始まったら誰にも止められないの
I can't stop it
@Risa.92
『D.D.D. feat.SOULHEAD』
2005.12.21 RELEASE
21枚目のシングル！
12週連続リリースシングル第3弾！
TRACK.1「D.D.D. feat.SOULHEAD」
ジャケット写真は
「ロンドン🇬🇧」をイメージ。
この作品は
ヒップホップ・R&Bの姉妹デュオ
SOULHEADを
フィーチャリングという形で
リリースされた。
この曲の”D.D.D.”は
”Diamond Diamond Diamond”の略で
女性は3つのダイヤモンドにも勝る、
また、輝いている。
などといった
とっても素敵な意味が込められている。
ミュージック・ビデオの祭典
「SPACE SHOWER MVA 06」では
BEST COLLABORATION VIDEOの
受賞も果たした。
今でもLIVEで盛り上がる曲です！
SOULHEAD×倖田來未=最強！！
もう誰にも止められません！笑
@KODAKUMI_official
倖田來未-KODA KUMI- Listen Here →《https://avex.lnk.to/koda》
NewAL「re(CORD)」Release Now →《https://avex.lnk.to/KODAKUMI_reCORD》
【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
@aarara12
全員の記憶消して今の時代にリリースしても、売れるぞこれ。
@user-mo3bl5zk8u
あああい
あた
@user-eo7pp8ep6p
Soul headのラップスキルの高さを改めて感じる。
ヒップホップの女性デュオの中でも、存在感が凄い！
他の人も言ってるけど、この曲を今のシーンにぶっ込んでも売れると思う。
こういうかっこいい音楽が少なくなったように感じる。
@user-qb9rz8jb9w
この頃の勢い凄かった〜
圧倒的に人気だった気がする。
@satomih3143
この頃のくぅちゃん大好きだったな～CRAZY4Uとか、BLACKCherryとかアップテンポのかっこいい曲めちゃくちゃ聞いてた～❤︎.*
@PARAFUSEmina
わかりみがすぎます！！！！
@yum_mee6588
当時めっちゃかっこいい！って思ってた曲が今でもたまにこうやって聴きたくなって
やっぱかっこいい曲って思えるのシンプルにすごいと思うんだが...
@chiharu8415
やっぱりSOULHEADかっこいいなぁ
@xoxo6505
D.D.D.= Diamond Diamond Diamond
この頃は歌詞通り「誰にも止められない」倖田來未時代やったな。