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.
IN THE AIR
倖田來未 Lyrics
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今もその想い don't forget
時折 見せる笑顔が眩しく映る
はぐれそうな人混みで
手を握り締めてくれた
握り返したその勇気
それが始まりだった
ふたりの笑い声の向こうに
私を待つ場所があるから
今すぐ帰ろう
あの日のように love again
いつの日にも助け合いたいよ
辛い時こそ手を取り合い
だから 今すぐに帰ろう
今夜も優しく抱きしめるよ
時には迷ってしまうけど
ちゃんと導いて with you
素直にその時は話すから
あなたを想い出すと
何だか急に心が楽になるんだ
私を想ってくれてるから?
ふたりの笑い声の向こうに
私を待つ場所があるから
今すぐ帰ろう
あの日のように love again
いつの日にも助け合いたいよ
辛い時こそ手を取り合い
だから 今すぐに帰ろう
今夜も優しく抱きしめるよ
まるで魔法みたい そんな毎日
あなたと出会えた事で
変わっていく
ふたりの笑い声の向こうに
私を待つ場所があるから
今すぐ帰ろう
あの日のように love again
いつの日にも助け合いたいよ
辛い時こそ手を取り合い
だから 今すぐに帰ろう
今夜も優しく抱きしめるよ
ふたりの笑い声の向こうに
だから 今すぐに帰ろう
あの日のように love again
いつの日にも助け合いたいよ
辛い時こそ手を取り合い
だから 今すぐに帰ろう
今夜も優しく抱きしめるよ
The lyrics to "IN THE AIR" by 倖田來未 (Koda Kumi) depict a strong and enduring love that transcends time and obstacles. The song begins with the lines "Under the piercing sky, I still remember those feelings. Occasionally, your smile shines brilliantly." It conveys the idea that even in the midst of a crowded and confusing world, the singer finds solace in the presence and support of their loved one.
The lyrics further describe how their journey started when their hands clasped tightly in the midst of feeling lost in the crowd. The courage exchanged in that moment becomes the beginning of their love story. The lyrics then express the desire to return to a place where they can be together, just like on that day, and to love each other again. The song emphasizes the importance of helping each other through difficult times, holding hands, and finding comfort in each other's arms.
The lyrics also suggest that remembering the loved one brings a sudden relief and sense of peace to the singer's heart. The mention of their laughter and a place where the singer is waiting implies the existence of a shared future and a deep connection. The lyrics convey the message that even though they may occasionally feel lost or unsure, they trust that their loved one will guide them and they promise to speak openly and honestly in those moments.
Overall, "IN THE AIR" is a hopeful and affectionate song that celebrates a love that provides support, joy, and a sense of comfort in both good and challenging times.
Line by Line Meaning
突き抜けるような空の下
Underneath the sky that feels like it penetrates through everything
今もその想い don't forget
Even now, don't forget about those feelings
時折 見せる笑顔が眩しく映る
Occasionally, the dazzling reflection of your smile appears
はぐれそうな人混みで
In the midst of a crowded place where one could easily get lost
手を握り締めてくれた
You tightly held my hand
握り返したその勇気
The courage to hold back just as strongly
それが始まりだった
That was the beginning
ふたりの笑い声の向こうに
Beyond our laughter
私を待つ場所があるから
There is a place waiting for me
今すぐ帰ろう
Let's go back right now
あの日のように love again
To love again like that day
いつの日にも助け合いたいよ
I want to support each other every day
辛い時こそ手を取り合い
Especially in difficult times, let's hold hands
だから 今すぐに帰ろう
So let's return right now
今夜も優しく抱きしめるよ
Tonight, I'll embrace you gently
時には迷ってしまうけど
Sometimes I get lost, but
ちゃんと導いて with you
You properly guide me with you
素直にその時は話すから
Because I'll honestly talk about it at that time
あなたを想い出すと
When I think of you
何だか急に心が楽になるんだ
Somehow my heart suddenly feels relieved
私を想ってくれてるから?
Is it because you're thinking of me?
まるで魔法みたい そんな毎日
Everyday feels like a magical one
あなたと出会えた事で
Because I met you
変わっていく
I am changing
だから 今すぐに帰ろう
So let's go back right now
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Kumi Koda
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
くりーむぱんだ
IN THE AIRって普段なかなか聴かない(ごめんなさい)し
PVもなかなか観ない(本当にごめんなさい)なんだけど
思い立って観たときの破壊力って
倖田來未のPVのなかでも1.2位争うレベル。
來未ちゃんの自然な笑顔とか ふわふわした感じとか
"アーティスト倖田來未"とは別の自然体なプライベートに近い來未ちゃんみてるみたいで
あーーーーー好きｨｨｨｲｲｲｲｲｲ(白目)ってなるのは
あたしだけでしょうか、、、
つまりは こんな風に彼を待てる女になりたいです。
choro姫
❥︎歌詞
IN THE AIR / 倖田來未
突き抜けるような空の下
今もその想い don't forget
時折 見せる笑顔が眩しく映る
はぐれそうな人混みで
手を握り締めてくれた
握り返したその勇気
それが始まりだった
ふたりの笑い声の向こうに
私を待つ場所があるから
今すぐ帰ろう
あの日のように love again
いつの日にも助け合いたいよ
辛い時こそ手を取り合い
だから 今すぐに帰ろう
今夜も優しく抱きしめるよ
時には迷ってしまうけど
ちゃんと導いて with you
素直にその時は話すから
あなたを想い出すと
何だか急に心が楽になるんだ
私を想ってくれてるから?
ふたりの笑い声の向こうに
私を待つ場所があるから
今すぐ帰ろう
あの日のように love again
いつの日にも助け合いたいよ
辛い時こそ手を取り合い
だから 今すぐに帰ろう
今夜も優しく抱きしめるよ
まるで魔法みたい そんな毎日
あなたと出会えた事で 変わっていく
ふたりの笑い声の向こうに
私を待つ場所があるから
今すぐ帰ろう
あの日のように love again
いつの日にも助け合いたいよ
辛い時こそ手を取り合い
だから 今すぐに帰ろう
今夜も優しく抱きしめるよ
ふたりの笑い声の向こうに
だから 今すぐに帰ろう
あの日のように love again
いつの日にも助け合いたいよ
辛い時こそ手を取り合い
だから 今すぐに帰ろう
今夜も優しく抱きしめるよ
だから 今すぐに帰ろう
あの日のように love again
いつの日にも助け合いたいよ
辛い時こそ手を取り合い
だから 今すぐに帰ろう
今夜も優しく抱きしめるよ
倖田來未
【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、
これ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
くねくね
4TIMESの中で一番影薄いけど一番好きだったりする
キスマイ藤ヶ谷
私もこういう優しい歌、好きです‼特にこの曲は大好きです🍀😚💖
mu__ taan.
髪型からメイク、ファッションまで全部が
素敵〜♡
Stan Lan
本当にこの曲が大好き、めっちゃ幸せが感じる！
10代はanytime
20代30代はIN THE AIR
miki
この歌大好き😭❤️
自然な？MVも可愛くて好きだなぁ(*˘︶˘*)
Edwin Aliano
I love Kuu with bangs. She looks lovely and the melody for In The Air is perfect!
Miley Cathalina
1 of my fave songs of her. Watched this MV makes me realized I just want simple life like this.
ぴょんぴょん
見た目も最強に大好き可愛い
さちぴっぴฅ•ω•ฅ
ナチュラルな感じとてもすき🥺💕
かわいいがすぎる！！