倖田來未 (Koda Kumi), born November 13, 1982 in Kyoto, Japan, is a female Japan… Read Full Bio ↴倖田來未 (Koda Kumi), born November 13, 1982 in Kyoto, Japan, is a female Japanese solo R&B and pop singer. She is the older sister of singer misono. She had dreamed of becoming a singer ever since she was in elementary school. She was eventually noticed by Avex Trax and began releasing pop music with an urban feel.

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.

La La La La La
倖田來未 Lyrics

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She's into superstitions
Black cats and voodoo dolls
I feel a premonition
That girl's gonna make me fall (fire)

She's into new sensations
New kicks in the candlelight
She's got a new addiction

For every day and night

She'll make you take your clothes off and go dancing in the rain
She'll make you live her crazy life
But she'll take away your pain
Like a bullet to your brain, come on!

Upside, inside out
She's livin' la vida loca
She'll push and pull you down
Livin' la vida loca
Her lips are devil red
And her skin's the color mocha
She will wear you out
Livin' la vida loca (come on!)
Livin' la vida loca (come on!)
She's livin' la vida loca

(Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey)

Woke up in new york city in a funky cheap hotel
She took my heart and she took my money
She must've slipped me a sleeping pill

She never drinks the water, makes you order french champagne
Once you've had a taste of her, you'll never be the same
Yeah, she'll make you go insane, come on!

Upside, inside out
She's livin' la vida loca (come on!)
She'll push and pull you down
Livin' la vida loca
Her lips are devil red
And her skin's the color mocha
She will wear you out
Livin' la vida loca (come on!)
Livin' la vida loca (come on!)
She's livin' la vida loca (come on!)

She'll make you take your clothes off and go dancing in the rain
She'll make you live her crazy life
But she'll take away your pain
Like a bullet to your brain, come on!

Upside, inside out
She's livin' la vida loca
She'll push and pull you down
Livin' la vida loca
Her lips are devil red
And her skin's the color mocha
She will wear you out
Livin' la vida loca (come on!)

Upside, inside out
She's livin' la vida loca
She'll push and pull you down
Livin' la vida loca
Her lips are devil red
And her skin's the color mocha
She will wear you out
Livin' la vida loca (come on!)

Livin' la vida loca (come on!)
She's livin' la vida loca (come on!)

Overall Meaning

"La La La La La" by 倖田來未 is a vibrant and energetic song that captures the essence of living life to the fullest and embracing thrilling experiences. The lyrics depict a woman who is immersed in various superstitions, such as believing in black cats and voodoo dolls. The singer of the song feels a strong premonition that this enigmatic woman will make them fall in love.

The woman in question is drawn towards new sensations and enjoys the thrill of experiencing new things. She is fond of indulging in new kicks, possibly referring to trying out new activities or adventures in the candlelight. Furthermore, she has a new addiction to something different every day and night, suggesting her constant craving for excitement and novelty.

The song suggests that this woman is charismatic and intoxicating, as she leads others to take risks and embrace a carefree lifestyle. She has the power to make people embrace their desires, shed their inhibitions, and dance in the rain. While she offers a crazy and exciting way of living, she also has the ability to alleviate others' pain and burdens, acting as a soothing balm to their troubled hearts.

The chorus emphasizes the vivacious and extravagant nature of this woman, using the Spanish phrase "la vida loca" meaning "the crazy life" to describe her. She is seen as someone who is able to turn lives upside down and inside out with her magnetic personality. Her lips, described as devil red, and her mocha-colored skin further reinforce her allure and temptation. The repetition of "come on" throughout the song adds a sense of urgency and excitement, urging the listener to join in on this exhilarating journey.

The second verse adds a touch of mystery and intrigue to this woman's character. The singer wakes up in New York City, having fallen for her charms in a cheap hotel. However, it becomes evident that the woman has taken advantage of the singer, as they realize their heart and money have been taken. This suggests a sense of danger and unpredictability associated with her.

Overall, "La La La La La" portrays an irresistible woman who lives life to the fullest, revels in new experiences, and possesses a power to captivate and intoxicate others. The lyrics encourage listeners to embrace a thrilling and adventurous approach to life, even if it means surrendering control.

Line by Line Meaning

She's into superstitions
She has a deep belief in and fascination with superstitions.

Black cats and voodoo dolls
She is interested in black cats and voodoo dolls, which are associated with superstitions and magic.

I feel a premonition
I have a strong feeling or intuition.

That girl's gonna make me fall (fire)
That girl is going to make me deeply attracted to her.

She's into new sensations
She is attracted to and seeks out new experiences and adventures.

New kicks in the candlelight
She finds excitement and pleasure in new activities that happen in a romantic or intimate setting.

She's got a new addiction
She has developed a new habit or obsession.

For every day and night
This addiction consumes her every day and night.

She'll make you take your clothes off and go dancing in the rain
She will persuade or influence you to let go of inhibitions and enjoy dancing in the rain without caring about appearances.

She'll make you live her crazy life
She will entice you to experience and immerse yourself in her unconventional and wild lifestyle.

But she'll take away your pain
However, she will also provide solace and relief from your emotional or physical distress.

Like a bullet to your brain, come on!
Her impact on you will be intense and powerful, capturing your attention and emotions instantly.

Upside, inside out
She completely flips your life and emotions upside down and inside out.

She's livin' la vida loca
She is living a wild and chaotic life.

She'll push and pull you down
She will play with your emotions and influence you both positively and negatively.

Her lips are devil red
Her lips are intensely red, evoking a sense of allure and temptation.

And her skin's the color mocha
Her skin has a rich, warm brown color like mocha.

She will wear you out
She will exhaust and deplete your energy and emotions.

Woke up in new york city in a funky cheap hotel
I found myself awakening in New York City, in a quirky and inexpensive hotel.

She took my heart and she took my money
She not only captured my heart but also took advantage of me financially.

She must've slipped me a sleeping pill
She probably gave me a pill that caused me to fall asleep without realizing it.

She never drinks the water, makes you order french champagne
She avoids drinking water and instead encourages you to order expensive French champagne.

Once you've had a taste of her, you'll never be the same
After experiencing a connection or relationship with her, you will be forever changed.

Yeah, she'll make you go insane, come on!
Yes, she will drive you to the point of madness, encouraging you to lose control and go along with it.

Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
Vocalized expression of excitement or encouragement.

Lyrics © Editora Adorando Ltda., BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Desmond Child, Robert Edward Rosa

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