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.
IS THIS TRAP?
倖田來未 Lyrics
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Is this trap? Let me know
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Is this trap? I don't know
ふと映る every move
奪われてる my eyes on you
いつか経験する
Thinkin' of you thinkin' of you
Let's get the party show
弾けるでしょう all night long
(All night long)
甘い罠だと 解っているけど
こうなったのも そう
All because of you
I can't sleep I can't breathe
I can't take it no more
酔わされた夏の日に
こんなにも lose control
信じられない like a trap
Is this trap?
This is trap let me know
You are my dream is this trap?
I don't know
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Is this trap? Let me know
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Is this trap? I don't know
まだ残る感覚 刺激が誘惑する
ここにしかない only one
Thinkin' of you thinkin' of you
Midnight tokyo
Let's get the party show
弾けるでしょう all night long
(All night long)
甘い罠だと 解っているけど
こうなったのも そう
All because of you
I can't sleep I can't breathe
I can't take it no more
酔わされた夏の日に
こんなにも lose control
信じられない like a trap
Is this trap? This is trap
Let me know
You are my dream is this trap?
I don't know
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Is this trap? Let me know
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Is this trap? I don't know
溶かしてく 蒸し暑い現実を
触れた人だけが解る
That's why I thi-i-ink of you
Midnight tokyo
Let's get the party show
弾けるでしょう all night long
(All night long)
甘い罠だと 解っているけど
こうなったのも そう
All because of you
I can't sleep I can't breathe
I can't take it no more
酔わされた夏の日に
こんなにも lose control
信じられない like a trap
Is this trap?
This is trap let me know
You are my dream is this trap?
I don't know
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Is this trap? Let me know
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Is this trap? I don't know
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Is this trap? Let me know
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Is this trap? I don't know
The lyrics to 倖田來未's song "IS THIS TRAP?" explore the feeling of being trapped in a situation of temptation and desire. The song begins with the questioning repetition of "Is this trap? Let me know" and "Is this trap? I don't know," expressing confusion and uncertainty about the situation at hand. The singer finds themselves captivated by someone's every move, acknowledging that their eyes are fixated and stolen by this person.
The lyrics mention the experience of being in Tokyo at midnight, where the party atmosphere takes over and everything bursts with energy. Despite being aware that it is a sweet trap, the singer admits that it has become this way because of the other person. The chorus emphasizes the impact of this trap, as the singer can no longer sleep, breathe, or withstand the overwhelming feeling of losing control. They cannot believe that it has become a trap, questioning if it is really their dream or just another illusion.
The second verse reiterates the sensation and stimulation that temptations bring, expressing that only those who have experienced it can truly understand. The lyrics suggest that touching the person involved creates an understanding of the melting and suffocating reality. The repetition and longing for this person continue, accompanied by the desire to escape the trap. However, the song ends without a clear resolution, further emphasizing the uncertainty and ambiguity surrounding the situation.
Overall, "IS THIS TRAP?" delves into the theme of being trapped in a seductive and irresistible situation. It captures the conflicting emotions and thoughts that arise when faced with temptation and uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Expressing uncertainty and confusion
Is this trap? Let me know
Seeking clarity and understanding about the situation
ふと映る every move
Every movement that suddenly appears
奪われてる my eyes on you
My attention is completely captured by you
いつか経験する
Will eventually experience
Thinkin' of you thinkin' of you
Constantly thinking about you
Midnight Tokyo
At midnight in Tokyo
Let's get the party show
Let's have a lively party
弾けるでしょう all night long
Will be full of energy all night long
(All night long)
Throughout the entire night
甘い罠だと 解っているけど
I know it's a sweet trap, but
こうなったのも そう
This is how it turned out
All because of you
Everything happened because of you
I can't sleep I can't breathe
Feeling restless and suffocated
I can't take it no more
Reaching a breaking point
酔わされた夏の日に
On that intoxicated summer day
こんなにも lose control
Losing control to this extent
信じられない like a trap
Unbelievable, just like a trap
Is this trap?
Questioning if this is a trap
This is trap let me know
Confirming that this is indeed a trap
You are my dream is this trap?
Wondering if their dream has turned into a trap
I don't know
Uncertain and lacking understanding
まだ残る感覚 刺激が誘惑する
The lingering sensation of stimulation tempts
ここにしかない only one
The only one that exists here
溶かしてく 蒸し暑い現実を
Melting the stifling reality
触れた人だけが解る
Only those who have experienced it know
That's why I thi-i-ink of you
That's why I constantly think of you
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Expressing uncertainty and confusion
Is this trap? Let me know
Seeking clarity and understanding about the situation
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Expressing uncertainty and confusion
Is this trap? I don't know
Uncertain and lacking understanding
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Expressing uncertainty and confusion
Is this trap? Let me know
Seeking clarity and understanding about the situation
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Expressing uncertainty and confusion
Is this trap? I don't know
Uncertain and lacking understanding
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: T-SK, Christian Anders Fast, Henrik Carl Nordenback, Kumi Kouda
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