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.
MONEY IN MY BAG -Making Video-
倖田來未 Lyrics
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I want ya money in my bag
Want ya money in my bag
Want ya want ya want ya money
Want ya ooh-ooh
I want ya money in my bag
Want ya money in my bag
Want ya mo mo mo money
Hot shaking hit
Head banging trip
Give me ya boody smash
Baby
I want ya money in my bag
Want ya want ya want ya money
Put your money in my bag
派手に bring bring してる
あの ring
外せないのは body line tight
いらないのはね 地味な mens
早く green green baby
Let it rain
Woo
I want that thing thing
Thicker than thin
Woo
I want that ching ching
Chicka ching ching
I want ya ooh-ooh
I want ya money in my bag
Want ya money in my bag
Want ya want ya want ya money
Want ya ooh-ooh
I want ya money in my bag
Want ya money in my bag
Want ya mo mo mo money
もっと bouncing hip
Hot shaking hit
Head banging trip
Give me ya boody smash
Baby
I want ya money in my bag
Want ya want ya want ya money
Put your money in my bag
どこを見渡しても girls shine
待ちに待ってた日よ tonight
みんなで自由になろう fly
熱くなったわ come goes d-d-down
Woo
I want that thing thing
Thicker than thin
Woo
I want that ching ching
Chicka ching ching
I want ya ooh-ooh
I want ya money in my bag
Want ya money in my bag
Want ya want ya want ya money
Want ya ooh-ooh
I want ya money in my bag
Want ya money in my bag
Want ya mo mo mo money
もっと bouncing hip
Hot shaking hit
Head banging trip
Give me ya boody smash
Baby
I want ya money in my bag
Want ya want ya want ya money
Put your money in my bag
Money in my bag
Money in my bag
今夜の騒ぎは secret
Give me the ウォッカ
記憶消す効果
保証してたわ internet
後悔 in my bag
I want ya ooh-ooh
I want ya money in my bag
Want ya money in my bag
Want ya want ya want ya money
Want ya ooh-ooh
I want ya money in my bag
Want ya money in my bag
Want ya mo mo mo money
もっと bouncing hip
Hot shaking hit
Head banging trip
Give me ya boody smash
Baby
I want ya money in my bag
Want ya want ya want ya money
Put your money in my bag
Money in my bag
Money in my bag
Money in my bag
Money money money in my bag
The lyrics to 倖田來未's song "MONEY IN MY BAG" showcase the singer's desire for wealth and materialistic success. She expresses her longing for money to be placed in her bag, emphasizing the importance of financial gain. The repetition of phrases like "I want ya money in my bag" and "Want ya mo mo mo money" further reinforces her desire for monetary abundance.
The song also highlights the notion of attractiveness and glamour associated with wealth. The singer mentions the need for a "body line tight" and the importance of being flashy and bringing attention with items like rings. She contrasts this image with plain and modest men, suggesting a preference for wealthier individuals who can provide a more lavish lifestyle. The use of the phrase "Let it rain" conveys the idea of wanting a downpour of money and abundance.
Additionally, the lyrics contain references to the physical allure and popularity of the singer and her peers. The phrase "どこを見渡しても girls shine" implies that the surroundings are filled with girls who radiate beauty and charm. The anticipation of the night and the freedom it promises are expressed, emphasizing the excitement and energy associated with a luxurious lifestyle.
Furthermore, the song portrays an attitude of living a carefree and indulgent lifestyle. The lines "Money in my bag, Money in my bag, 今夜の騒ぎは secret" suggest a secretive and hedonistic night full of revelry. The mention of vodka and its ability to erase memories adds to the theme of indulgence and pleasure-seeking. However, there is also an acknowledgment of potential regrets, as the lyrics mention "後悔 in my bag." Despite this, the desire for money continues to be emphasized.
Overall, "MONEY IN MY BAG" reflects the yearning for material wealth and the glamorous allure of a luxurious lifestyle. It depicts a desire for financial abundance, physical attractiveness, and a carefree and indulgent existence.
Line by Line Meaning
I want ya ooh-ooh
I desire you intensely
I want ya money in my bag
I want your money to be in my possession
Want ya money in my bag
I really want your money to be in my bag
Want ya want ya want ya money
I want, desire, and crave your money
Want ya ooh-ooh
I want, desire, and crave you intensely
I want ya money in my bag
I want your money to be in my possession
Want ya money in my bag
I really want your money to be in my bag
Want ya mo mo mo money
I want, desire, and crave more and more money from you
もっと bouncing hip
I want my hip movements to bounce even more
Hot shaking hit
I want my dancing to be a hot, shaking sensation
Head banging trip
I want to really enjoy and go wild on this head-banging trip
Give me ya boody smash
I want you to give me a wild and intense dance experience
Baby
My dear, sweet person
Put your money in my bag
Please place your money inside my bag
派手に bring bring してる
I am making a flashy entrance
あの ring
That ring over there
外せないのは body line tight
You cannot ignore my well-toned body
いらないのはね 地味な mens
I do not need plain-looking men
早く green green baby
I'm impatient and want money quickly
Let it rain
I want a lot of money to come raining down on me
Woo
Expressing excitement or enthusiasm
I want that thing thing
I desire that special something
Thicker than thin
It should be substantial, not flimsy
Woo
Expressing excitement or enthusiasm
I want that ching ching
I desire that sound of money
Chicka ching ching
The sound of money being referred to
Put your money in my bag
Please place your money inside my bag
どこを見渡しても girls shine
Everywhere I look, girls are shining brightly
待ちに待ってた日よ tonight
This is the long-awaited day, tonight
みんなで自由になろう fly
Let's all break free and have fun, let's fly
熱くなったわ come goes d-d-down
I'm feeling hot, the excitement is rising and coming down
Money in my bag
I want to have money in my bag
今夜の騒ぎは secret
Tonight's party is a secret
Give me the ウォッカ
Give me the vodka
記憶消す効果
Effect of erasing memories
保証してたわ internet
The internet promised me
後悔 in my bag
Regret is in my bag
Money money money in my bag
I want to have a lot of money in my bag
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Hayden John Bell, Ylva Anna Birgitta Dimberg, Sarah Lundback-Bell, Bardur Haberg, Kumi Koda
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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
m m
これぞ倖田來未！！！！！メイクもダンスもテンポも大好き！！！！！
かい
ホントそれなw
私朝から大興奮よw
今日も頑張れそう😎
倖田組ダイキ 다이키
突然聴きたくなる衝動に駆られる曲💗
このスピード感が聴いてて心地いい^ ^
ゆぅ〜
衣装、髪型、メイク、ロケーション全てが大好きなMV
やっぱり倖田來未は強めなんが最高
ぴこぴこ
これ歌えないけど大っっっ好きなMV‼️ド派手なメイクにド派手な衣装‼️前からってより下から吹いて風でわっさーなる雰囲気もめっちゃカッコイイよぉ〜❤️治安悪いぃーー💗
ありみ
これぞ✩倖田來未✩って感じでオラオラくぅちゃん〜(*´ω`*)最高✨
jsck
これも大好きなPV。
倖田來未は
日本でいちばんかっこよすぎる女のひと！笑
ビールの申し子
最高にかっこいい❤❤❤
カラオケで毎回チャレンジしても上手に歌えないぐらい難しいけど神曲(*>∀<*)
JYBRUNOO
OMG!!!!!!!!!!! I finally saw it on YouTube!!!
This is the best dance music video in her life.
Sooooo beautiful and powerful.
Perfect makeup with perfect hair style ❤️