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.
POP DIVA
倖田來未 Lyrics
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Most beautiful, powerful,
and talented girl
on the planet...
Are you ready for me??
Let's GO!!
Turn it up... up, up
Put it up... up, up
Shout it out...out, out, out
ひしめく光浴びて
身についたeach and everyday
ギリギリデッドラインでも
幾度立ち上がる
力で爪痕残すmy life
I hope you got it that
I'm somebody I need nobody
他の誰でも
I hope you got it that
I'm somebody I need nobody
ない自分だから
Jump, jump, jump 羽ばたく
Pop, Pop, POP DIVA
Shout, shout, shout it out
Ride with me 今すぐに
Jump, jump, jump 羽ばたく
Pop, Pop, POP DIVA
Shout, shout, shout it out
Dance with me 幕引きまで
jump, jump 羽ばたく
Pop, POP DIVA
shout, shout it ...
jump, jump 羽ばたく
Pop, POP DIVA
shout, shout it ...
I hope you got it that
I'm somebody I need nobody
瞬きの間の
I hope you got it that
I'm somebody I need nobody
追い風味方にして
Jump, jump, jump 羽ばたく
Pop, Pop, POP DIVA
Shout, shout, shout it out
Ride with me 今すぐに
Jump, jump, jump 羽ばたく
Pop, Pop, POP DIVA
Shout, shout, shout it out
Dance with me 幕引きまで
Turn it up...up, up
Put it up...up, up
Shake it up...up, up
Shout it out...out, out, out
リスク回避はハードルを
下げるための
ただ単に言い訳でしかない yeah
あの頃と変わらない
私 覚えてるなら
分かるでしょ
cause I'mma POP DIVA
I hope you got it that
I'm somebody I need nobody
思い出して...
I hope you got it that
I'm somebody I need nobody
ほら ついてきて!
Jump, jump, jump 羽ばたく
Pop, Pop, POP DIVA
Shout, shout, shout it out
Ride with me 今すぐに
Jump, jump, jump 羽ばたく
Pop, Pop, POP DIVA
Shout, shout, shout it out
Dance with me 幕引きまで
Jump, jump, jump 羽ばたく
Pop, Pop, POP DIVA
Shout, shout, shout it out
Ride with me 今すぐに
Jump, jump, jump 羽ばたく
Pop, Pop, POP DIVA
Shout, shout, shout it out
Dance with me 幕引きまで
jump, jump 羽ばたく
Pop, POP DIVA
shout, shout it ...
jump, jump 羽ばたく
Pop, POP DIVA
shout, shout it ...
The lyrics to "POP DIVA" by Koda Kumi express confidence, strength, and empowerment. The singer claims that she is the top diva in the world, and she exudes confidence and power as she sings. She encourages listeners to turn up the volume and sing along with her. Koda Kumi mentions that she has faced many challenges in life, but she always stands strong and makes her mark. She sings, "I hope you got it that I'm somebody I need nobody." This line suggests that she doesn't need validation or acceptance from anyone else, and she's content with herself as she is.
Throughout the song, Koda Kumi urges listeners to dance, shout out loud, and enjoy life to the fullest. She mentions that she wants to be remembered and asserts that she is a pop diva who cannot be stopped. She encourages listeners to fly high and reach for their dreams, just as she has done. Overall, the lyrics to "POP DIVA" express confidence, strength, and a determination to succeed, no matter what obstacles come one's way.
Line by Line Meaning
You know I'm the top diva
I am the best there is.
Most beautiful, powerful,and talented girl
I am incredibly attractive, influential, and gifted.
on the planet...
in the entire world.
Are you ready for me??
Are you prepared to witness my greatness?
Let's GO!!
Let's give it all we've got!
Turn it up... up, up
Make it louder.
Put it up... up, up
Raise your energy level.
Shake it up...up, up
Get excited and move around.
Shout it out...out, out, out
Express your enthusiasm.
ひしめく光浴びて
Bathed in the crowded light.
身についたeach and everyday
Everyday, I gain new experiences and abilities.
ギリギリデッドラインでも
Even if it's the last minute deadline,
幾度立ち上がる
I will stand up again and again.
力で爪痕残すmy life
I will leave a mark with my strength in my life.
I hope you got it that
I hope you understand that
I'm somebody I need nobody
I am independent.
他の誰でも
Like no one else.
ない自分だから
I am unique because there is no one else like me.
Jump, jump, jump 羽ばたく
Jump and soar.
Pop, Pop, POP DIVA
I am a pop diva.
Shout, shout, shout it out
Make some noise!
Ride with me 今すぐに
Come along and experience it with me right now.
Dance with me 幕引きまで
Dance with me until the end.
Turn it up...up, up
Make it louder.
Put it up...up, up
Raise your energy level.
Shake it up...up, up
Get excited and move around.
Shout it out...out, out, out
Express your enthusiasm.
リスク回避はハードルを
Avoiding risk is just an excuse to lower the bar.
下げるための
To make it easier.
ただ単に言い訳でしかない yeah
It's just an excuse, yeah.
あの頃と変わらない
I haven't changed since then.
私 覚えてるなら
If you remember me,
分かるでしょ
You'll understand.
cause I'mma POP DIVA
Because I am a pop diva.
思い出して...
Remember...
ほら ついてきて!
Look, come follow me!
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: lil'showy
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@user-dg5wk9ux7y
You know I'm the top diva
Most beautiful, powerful, and talented girl on the planet...
Are you ready for me ?? Lets GO !!
Turn it up… up, up
Put it up… up, up
Shake it up… up, up
Shout it out… out, out
ひしめく光浴びて身についた each and everyday
ギリギリデッドラインでも
幾度立ち上がる力で爪痕残す my life
I hope you got it that I'm somebody
I need nobody 他の誰でもない自分だから
Jump, jump, jump 羽ばたく
Pop, Pop, POP DIVA
Shout, shout, shout it out
Ride with me 今すぐに
Jump, jump, jump 羽ばたく
Pop, Pop, POP DIVA
Shout, shout, shout it out
Dance with me 幕引きまで
I hope you got it that I'm somebody
I need nobody 瞬きの間の追い風味方にして
Jump, jump, jump 羽ばたく
Pop, Pop, POP DIVA
Shout, shout, shout it out
Ride with me 今すぐに
Jump, jump, jump 羽ばたく
Pop, Pop, POP DIVA
Shout, shout, shout it out
Dance with me 幕引きまで
Turn it up… up, up
Put it up… up, up
Shake it up… up, up
Shout it out… out, out
リスク回避はハードルを下げるための
ただ単に言い訳でしかない yeah
あの頃と変わらない私 覚えてるなら
分かるでしょ cause I'mma POP DIVA
I hope you got it that I'm somebody
I need nobody 思い出して…ほら ついてきて!
Jump, jump, jump 羽ばたく
Pop, Pop, POP DIVA
Shout, shout, shout it out
Ride with me 今すぐに
Jump, jump, jump 羽ばたく
Pop, Pop, POP DIVA
Shout, shout, shout it out
Dance with me 幕引きまで
Jump, jump, jump 羽ばたく
Pop, Pop, POP DIVA
Shout, shout, shout it out
Ride with me 今すぐに
Jump, jump, jump 羽ばたく
Pop, Pop, POP DIVA
Shout, shout, shout it out
Dance with me 幕引きまで
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【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、
今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
@mixzawa376
Been a fan since 2005 when I was stationed in Japan. You're the best!
@PopomaruGatto
行列の滝沢カレンさんとのコラボで知って飛んできました！感動しました！
@user-nf6pi2qg1r
全くおんなじです！いいですよね倖田來未さん！
@user-qp1gj6oz7w
LIVEでブチ上がれる曲！！！
最高！最高！最高！
@sy-zx3hm
倖田來未のかっこよさはもっと評価されるべきだと思う。
素人がこれカラオケで歌っても一ミリもキマらないもん。聴き手になんの違和感もなくパフォーマンスしてカッコイイって思ってもらえるのってそう簡単なことじゃないよ。そういうところとっても尊敬してます。
@user-sy9gs6wj5g
これくらいの、めちゃくちゃ化粧濃い時代のくみちゃんだいすき！
@user-rl3sp6sj5d
倖田來未、嫌いな人いません。
@user-vo2zc1pc9z
久々にMV見たけど
やっぱりかっこいい！！
濃いメイク大好き！
@yukaruka
ライブバージョンのダンスめっちゃかっこいいから、ぜひライブ版も見て欲しい！
こんな盛り上がる曲になるとは。