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.
Himitsu
倖田來未 Lyrics
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私を強くするの
だけど あの秘密は冷えた心
温めてくれたよね
温かい腕を いまも覚えてる
あれはあなたに恋をした日のことで
だけど そこには
ふたりの気持ちを裏切る現実
叶えられなかった恋 ただ私は
普通に愛し合いたいだけなのに...
許されない秘密だとしても
私を強くするの
ふたり引き裂かないで
求めあうから
だけど あの秘密は冷えた心
温めてくれたよね
奇跡おこしたのは
あなただけだった
Baby trust you
Baby trust me
眠りにつくころ あなたから電話
眠くないといらない嘘をつく私で
あなたより先に 寝て目が冷めれば
眠るあなたに いたずらでもして
こんな私のことを
愛してくれたの少し変わった
最高な人
許されない秘密だとしても
私を強くするの
短い時間でいい
唇に触れたい
だけど あの秘密は冷えた心
温めてくれたよね
奇跡おこしたのは
あなただけだった
Baby trust you
Baby trust me
叶えられなかった恋 ただ私は
普通に愛し合いたいだけなのに...
許されない秘密だとしても
私を強くするの
ふたり引き裂かないで
求めあうから
だけど あの秘密は冷えた心
温めてくれたよね
奇跡おこしたのは
あなただけだった
許されない秘密だとしても
私を強くするの...
Baby trust you
Baby trust me
だけど あの秘密は冷えた心
温めてくれたよね...
Baby trust you
Baby trust me
許されない秘密だとしても
私を強くするの...
Baby trust you
Baby trust me...
The lyrics of "秘密" (Himitsu) by Koda Kumi explore the theme of a forbidden love and the conflicting emotions that arise from it. The singer acknowledges that even though their love may be considered a secret that cannot be forgiven, it actually strengthens her. She reflects on how that secret warmed her cold heart and remembers the warmth of his embrace. However, she also acknowledges the reality that their love was like a betrayal, reminiscent of Romeo and Juliet's tragic story. Despite the impossibility of their love being fulfilled, the singer simply yearns for a normal love, without the complications of a forbidden secret.
The song delves into the longing and pain that comes with a forbidden love. It reflects the struggle between desire and the understanding that their love cannot be accepted. The singer expresses her vulnerability and the bittersweet memories of the love they shared, emphasizing the power of that secret in shaping and strengthening her. Throughout the song, there is an underlying sense of hope that their love will be preserved and that they won't be torn apart, despite the reality of their situation.
Line by Line Meaning
許されない秘密だとしても
Even if it's an unforgivable secret
私を強くするの
It strengthens me
だけど あの秘密は冷えた心
But that secret warmed my cold heart
温めてくれたよね
You warmed it for me
温かい腕を いまも覚えてる
I still remember your warm arms
あれはあなたに恋をした日のことで
That was the day I fell in love with you
だけど そこには
But there
ふたりの気持ちを裏切る現実
Is the reality that betrays our feelings
ロミオ†ジュリエット みたい
Like Romeo and Juliet
叶えられなかった恋 ただ私は
The love that couldn't be fulfilled, I
普通に愛し合いたいだけなのに...
Just want to love each other normally...
ふたり引き裂かないで
Don't tear us apart
求めあうから
Because we desire each other
奇跡おこしたのは
You were the one who made miracles happen
あなただけだった
It was only you
Baby trust you
Baby trust you
Baby trust me
Baby trust me
眠りにつくころ あなたから電話
When I'm about to sleep, you call me
眠くないといらない嘘をつく私で
I lie and say I'm not sleepy
あなたより先に 寝て目が冷めれば
If I fall asleep before you and wake up
眠るあなたに いたずらでもして
I'll play a prank on you while you sleep
こんな私のことを
Even though I'm like this
愛してくれたの少し変わった
You loved me, even though I'm a bit strange
最高な人
You're an amazing person
短い時間でいい
It's fine with a short amount of time
唇に触れたい
I just want to touch your lips
奇跡おこしたのは
You were the one who made miracles happen
あなただけだった
It was only you
許されない秘密だとしても
Even if it's an unforgivable secret
私を強くするの
It strengthens me
ふたり引き裂かないで
Don't tear us apart
求めあうから
Because we desire each other
奇跡おこしたのは
You were the one who made miracles happen
あなただけだった
It was only you
Baby trust you
Baby trust you
Baby trust me
Baby trust me
許されない秘密だとしても
Even if it's an unforgivable secret
私を強くするの...
It strengthens me...
Baby trust you
Baby trust you
Baby trust me
Baby trust me
だけど あの秘密は冷えた心
But that secret warmed my cold heart...
温めてくれたよね...
You warmed it for me...
Baby trust you
Baby trust you
Baby trust me
Baby trust me
許されない秘密だとしても
Even if it's an unforgivable secret
私を強くするの...
It strengthens me...
Baby trust you
Baby trust you
Baby trust me
Baby trust me
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Kumi Koda
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@KODAKUMI_official
【20周年イヤー記念スペシャル <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
【最新リリース情報】
【NewAL「re(CORD)」】
2019.11.13 Release Now
20周年イヤーを迎えたKODA KUMI(倖田來未)が贈る渾身のNewAL。
ともに20周年目を迎える「GOLDFINGER '99」をラテン調にアレンジした「GOLDFINGER 2019」に加え、「Rich & Famous feat. Sean Paul」では過去曲「CHANCES ALL」のフレーズを再録。「again」のMVでは「愛のうた」「you」へのオマージュを捧げた演出に。
自身を常にアップデートしながらも、過去へのリスペクトを忘れない。
そんな思いの募った、過去と未来をつなぐ作品。
また、フジテレビ系全国ネット ドラマ「リカ」主題歌の「STRIP」、ラグビーW杯HANAZONO公式テーマソング「Eh Yo」も絶賛配信中。
グローバルトレンドをキャッチしたレゲエ・ラテン・ヒップホップのサウンドに乗せて
国内トップのパーフォーマー倖田來未が歌い踊る、唯一無二のマスターピース!
@Risa.92
『Kingdom』
2008.01.30 RELEASE
6枚目のオリジナルアルバム!
DISC2
TRACK.6「秘密」
「愛し合ってるのに立ちはだかる壁がある恋人達」を
テーマに作られたミディアムなR&Bナンバー!
当時15歳のわたしは歌詞の意味が
よく解らなかったけど
今聴けば実感してしまって凄く理解できます。
カーテン越しのシルエットが
とっても綺麗✧✦
「恋の魔法」「秘密」「甘い罠」「あなたがしてくれたこと」の順番にMVが繋がっていてそれぞれに関連性がもたれています!
DVDには初の試みとして全16曲全てのMUSIC VIDEOを収録された
華やかなポップ・ミュージックから力強いロックサウンド、R&B等様々なジャンルを
倖田來未独自のスタイルで表現した仕上がりになった『Kingdom』!
ハイクオリティーな音楽が凝縮された渾身の一作!
全てのミュージックファンが楽しめる決定盤アルバムでした!
〜𝐾𝑜𝑑𝑎 𝐾𝑢𝑚𝑖 20𝑡ℎ 𝑎𝑛𝑛𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑎𝑟𝑦 𝑖𝑠 𝑎𝑙𝑠𝑜 𝑚𝑦 20𝑡ℎ 𝑎𝑛𝑛𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑎𝑟𝑦〜
𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲⧉
@mymy-sd2wn
許されない秘密だとしても
私を強くするの
だけど あの秘密は冷えた心
温めてくれたよね
温かい腕を いまも覚えてる
あれはあなたに 恋をした日のことで
だけど そこにはふたりの気持ちを裏切る現実
ロミオ(十字架)ジュリエット みたい
叶えられなかった恋 ただ私は
普通に愛し合いたいだけなのに…
許されない秘密だとしても
私を強くするの
ふたり引き裂かないで
求めあうから
だけど あの秘密は冷えた心
温めてくれたよね
奇跡おこしたのは
あなただけだった
Baby trust you
Baby trust me
眠りにつくころ あなたから電話
眠くないといらない嘘をつく私で
あなたより先に 寝て目が覚めれば
眠るあなたに いたずらでもして
こんな私のことを
愛してくれたの少し変わった
最高な人
許されない秘密だとしても
私を強くするの
短い時間でいい
唇に触れたい
だけど あの秘密は冷えた心
温めてくれたよね
奇跡おこしたのは
あなただけだった
Baby trust you
Baby trust me
叶えられなかった恋ただ私は
普通に愛し合いたいだけなのに…
許されない秘密だとしても
私を強くするの
ふたり引き裂かないで
求めあうから
だけど あの秘密は冷えた心
温めてくれたよね
奇跡おこしたのは
あなただけだった
許されない秘密だとしても
私を強くするの…
Baby trust you
Baby trust me
だけど あの秘密は冷えた心
温めてくれたよね…
Baby trust you
Baby trust me
♡
@user-vo2zc1pc9z
モノクロな感じも素敵、、、
@Hsama1004
I love all her songs! Koda Kumi's voice is the best! ❤
@muze0517
やっぱ、秘密、何年経って聴いても
いいよねー(*´▽`*)💕💕💕
@mfs_aaa_2511
まただいすきな一曲がフルでupされていく💓
贅沢だな〜🍓
@user-ml2lr8jn9u
禁止な職場で職場恋愛をしてて毎日聞いて歌ってた!今でも聞くと胸が痛くなる思い出曲😌
@xoxo6505
このアルバムは、持ち前のハスキーボイスを生かして声の緩急を楽曲ごとに使い分けた名盤でしたね。
シングル曲は従来の「声を張る」楽曲が並ぶ一方で、この曲含むストーリー仕立ての4曲はどれも「声を極力張らず」に仕上げられた曲が並んでて、アルバムとしてこれまでよりも幅が一気に広がった印象です。
@ouka6613
あぁ!!
アルバムで聞いたときに
ドハマりした
@user-wq1bz7ew8t
公開される曲が懐かしくて
青春が蘇りまくり😙
@user-ny6uf1jr6l
恋愛が全て秘密なので
凄い可愛い曲だと思っていた。
このPVのくうちゃんのヘアスタイル好きだ。
@KODAKUMI_official
【20周年イヤー記念スペシャル <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
【最新リリース情報】
【NewAL「re(CORD)」】
2019.11.13 Release Now
20周年イヤーを迎えたKODA KUMI(倖田來未)が贈る渾身のNewAL。
ともに20周年目を迎える「GOLDFINGER '99」をラテン調にアレンジした「GOLDFINGER 2019」に加え、「Rich & Famous feat. Sean Paul」では過去曲「CHANCES ALL」のフレーズを再録。「again」のMVでは「愛のうた」「you」へのオマージュを捧げた演出に。
自身を常にアップデートしながらも、過去へのリスペクトを忘れない。
そんな思いの募った、過去と未来をつなぐ作品。
また、フジテレビ系全国ネット ドラマ「リカ」主題歌の「STRIP」、ラグビーW杯HANAZONO公式テーマソング「Eh Yo」も絶賛配信中。
グローバルトレンドをキャッチしたレゲエ・ラテン・ヒップホップのサウンドに乗せて
国内トップのパーフォーマー倖田來未が歌い踊る、唯一無二のマスターピース!