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.
LOADED feat. Sean Paul
倖田來未 Lyrics
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足りないの
Just a little little lala liquid
酔えないわ
Margaritas make us happy
行くわよ
付いてきなさい3 2 1 go!
A for aiもっと
C for Campari
Dirty martini
E for ever clear
F for fuzzy navel
G for gin and tonic
We take them down down
Till the room is spinning
Round round
We take them down down
Till the room is spinning
Round round
Hey boy 注いで fill my cup up
もっと drinking let's get loaded
(Hey lil mama let me
Get that for you,
You know what I'm sipping
Let's get loaded)
Hey boy 注いで fill my cup up
もっと drinking let's get loaded
(Hey lil mama let me
Get that for you,)
Let's get loaded
Get a little little lala
騒ぐわ all night long
Just a little little lala liquid
集まって
Margaritas make us happy
飛ばして
声をそろえて3 2 1 go!
A for aiもっと
B for Bacardi
C for Campari
Dirty martini
E for ever clear
F for fuzzy navel
G for gin and tonic
We take them down down
Till the room is spinning
Round round
We take them down down
Till the room is spinning
Round round
Hey boy 注いで fill my cup up
もっと drinking let's get loaded
(Hey lil mama let me
Get that for you,
You know what I'm sipping
Let's get loaded)
Hey boy 注いで fill my cup up
もっと drinking let's get loaded
(Hey lil mama let me
Get that for you,)
Let's get loaded
Throw your cups
Sip sip it up
Girl because we ravin'
Party nonstop,
Right on the clock
Yeah we misbehaving
Me up on top
To put on chop
If you want them up
Then keep waving
One more drink
What they think we need
That buzz that we've been cravin'
Everybody 騒ぎたいなら
Don't care 0から始めましょうよ
Get a little little lala liquid
足りないの
Just a little little lala liquid
酔えないわ
Margaritas make us happy
行くわよ
付いてきなさい3 2 1 go!
A for aiもっと
B for bacardi
C for campari
Dirty martini
E for ever clear
F for fuzzy navel
G for gin and tonic
We take them down down
Till the room is spinning
Round round
We take them down down
Till the room is spinning
Round round
Hey boy 注いで fill my cup up
もっと drinking let's get loaded
(Hey lil mama let me
Get that for you,
You know what I'm sipping
Let's get loaded)
Hey boy 注いで fill my cup up
もっと drinking let's get loaded
(Hey lil mama let me
Get that for you,
Let's get loaded
Hey boy 注いで fill my cup up
もっと drinking let's get loaded
(Hey lil mama let me
Get that for you,
You know what I'm sipping
Let's get loaded)
Hey boy 注いで fill my cup up
もっと drinking let's get loaded
(Hey lil mama let me
Get that for you,
You know what I'm sipping)
We take them down down
Till the room is spinning
Round round
We take them down down
Till the room is spinning
Round round
We take them down down
Till the room is spinning
Round round
We take them down down
Till the room is spinning
Round round
(Hey lil mama let me
Get that for you,)
Let's get loaded
The lyrics to "LOADED" by 倖田來未 featuring Sean Paul celebrate the joy and excitement of partying and indulging in alcoholic drinks. The song depicts a lively atmosphere filled with energetic dancing and the desire to have a great time. The repetition of phrases like "Get a little little lala liquid" and "Hey boy 注いで fill my cup up" emphasizes the invitation to drink more and enjoy the night to the fullest.
The lyrics also mention various drinks such as Margaritas, Bacardi, Campari, Dirty martini, ever clear, fuzzy navel, and gin and tonic. Each drink represents a different taste and experience, adding to the diversity of the party atmosphere. The chorus emphasizes the idea of taking down these drinks until the room starts spinning, symbolizing the desire for a wild and memorable time.
Sean Paul's verse adds to the energy of the song, encouraging everyone to sip, party, and misbehave. The lyrics suggest that drinking and partying are means of escape and liberation from the routine, allowing people to let loose and have fun. The repetitive chorus and energetic beat encapsulate the spirit of the party anthem.
Line by Line Meaning
Get a little little lala liquid
Obtain a small amount of intoxicating substance
足りないの
It's not enough
Just a little little lala liquid
Only a small amount of intoxicating substance
酔えないわ
I can't get drunk
Margaritas make us happy
Margaritas bring us joy
行くわよ
Let's go
付いてきなさい3 2 1 go!
Follow me, 3, 2, 1, go!
A for aiもっと
A for love, more
B for Bacardi
B for Bacardi rum
C for Campari
C for Campari liqueur
Dirty martini
An alcoholic martini mixed with olive brine
E for ever clear
E for Everclear, a strong distilled spirit
F for fuzzy navel
F for fuzzy navel cocktail, made with peach schnapps and orange juice
G for gin and tonic
G for gin and tonic cocktail
We take them down down
We consume them
Till the room is spinning
Until the surroundings feel dizzy
Round round
In a circular motion
Hey boy 注いで fill my cup up
Hey boy, pour and fill my cup
もっと drinking let's get loaded
Drink more, let's get heavily intoxicated
(Hey lil mama let me
Hey little mama, allow me
Get that for you,
To serve you with that
You know what I'm sipping
You know what I'm drinking
Let's get loaded)
Let's get heavily intoxicated
Get a little little lala
Obtain a small amount of intoxicating substance
騒ぐわ all night long
Make noise all night long
Just a little little lala liquid
Only a small amount of intoxicating substance
集まって
Gather together
Margaritas make us happy
Margaritas bring us joy
飛ばして
Let's get wild
声をそろえて3 2 1 go!
Let's synchronize our voices, 3, 2, 1, go!
Throw your cups
Throw your drinking cups
Sip sip it up
Take small sips and finish it
Girl because we ravin'
Girls, because we are partying wildly
Party nonstop
Continuously partying
Right on the clock
Exactly on time
Yeah we misbehaving
Yes, we are behaving badly
Me up on top
I'm on the top
To put on chop
To impress others
If you want them up
If you want to elevate the atmosphere
Then keep waving
Then continue waving
One more drink
One additional drink
What they think we need
What others think we require
That buzz that we've been cravin'
The intoxicating feeling that we desire
Everybody 騒ぎたいなら
If everybody wants to party
Don't care 0から始めましょうよ
Let's start from scratch and not care about anything
Let's get loaded
Let's get heavily intoxicated
Throw your cups
Throw your drinking cups
Sip sip it up
Take small sips and finish it
Girl because we ravin'
Girls, because we are partying wildly
Party nonstop
Continuously partying
Right on the clock
Exactly on time
Yeah we misbehaving
Yes, we are behaving badly
Hey boy 注いで fill my cup up
Hey boy, pour and fill my cup
もっと drinking let's get loaded
Drink more, let's get heavily intoxicated
(Hey lil mama let me
Hey little mama, allow me
Get that for you,
To serve you with that
Let's get loaded)
Let's get heavily intoxicated
Hey boy 注いで fill my cup up
Hey boy, pour and fill my cup
もっと drinking let's get loaded
Drink more, let's get heavily intoxicated
(Hey lil mama let me
Hey little mama, allow me
Get that for you,
To serve you with that
Let's get loaded
Let's get heavily intoxicated
Hey boy 注いで fill my cup up
Hey boy, pour and fill my cup
もっと drinking let's get loaded
Drink more, let's get heavily intoxicated
(Hey lil mama let me
Hey little mama, allow me
Get that for you,
To serve you with that
You know what I'm sipping
You know what I'm drinking
We take them down down
We drink them
Till the room is spinning
Until the surroundings feel dizzy
Round round
In a circular motion
(Hey lil mama let me
Hey little mama, allow me
Get that for you,
To serve you with that
Let's get loaded
Let's get heavily intoxicated
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Kumi Koda, Sean Henriques, Toby Gad, Arama Brown
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