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.
With your smile
倖田來未 Lyrics
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Why don't you hold me, always for me
前に進もうと思える 指先からつま先まで
僕にとっての源は 君だけだから
孤独や壁にぶつかって 辛いこともあるけれど
頑張れるんだ 君がそっと 笑っていれば
そんなときいつも 勇気づけてくれる
大きな空 裏側まで届くように 僕の願いを
プライドかけて伝えたい 君の笑顔ある限り
I just want to kiss you, smile for me, touch me
Why don't you hold me, always for me
こんな日はちょっとふたりで 海にでも行ってみよう
また新しいもの何か 残していこう
渋滞でも笑いとばしてくれたりするところとか
予想だにしない失敗も 全部愛しい
白い君の肌が こんがり焼けてく
記憶の中に 僕も焼き付きたい
白いビーチチェアー 青い海
そして special な君と僕
ふたりの結晶の証 くっきりと水着の跡
涙が頬を 流れてしまいそうになる
そんなときいつも 勇気づけてくれる yeah
大きな空 裏側まで届くように 僕の願いを
プライドかけて伝えたい 君の笑顔ある限り
白いビーチチェアー 青い海
そして special な君と僕
ふたりの結晶の証 くっきりと水着の跡
I just want to kiss you, smile for me, touch me
Why don't you hold me, always for me
The lyrics to 倖田來未's song "With your smile" convey a deep longing for love and affection. The singer expresses their desire to hold, kiss, and touch their loved one, emphasizing the importance of their smile in bringing them happiness and giving them the strength to overcome difficulties. The lyrics depict a strong emotional connection between the singer and their partner, highlighting the comfort and support they provide to each other.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of appreciation for the small moments of togetherness and the shared experiences between the two lovers. The singer suggests going to the beach on days like these to create new memories and cherish even the unexpected failures that they encounter. The lyrics also mention the image of their loved one's sun-kissed skin, desiring it to be etched into their own memories.
The chorus, "With your smile, I just want to kiss you, smile for me, touch me, why don't you hold me, always for me," emphasizes the singer's yearning for the constant presence and affection of their partner. It reflects their longing for the relationship to endure and the desire to always be in their loved one's embrace.
Line by Line Meaning
I just want to kiss you, smile for me, touch me
All I desire is to express my affection for you through kisses, to see your beautiful smile, and to feel your touch.
Why don't you hold me, always for me
I long for your embrace, for you to be by my side constantly, offering me comfort and security.
前に進もうと思える 指先からつま先まで
You give me the motivation and inspiration to move forward in life, from the tips of my fingers to the tips of my toes.
僕にとっての源は 君だけだから
You are the sole source of happiness and fulfillment in my life.
孤独や壁にぶつかって 辛いこともあるけれど
Although I may encounter loneliness and face obstacles, I can overcome them because of the support and love you provide.
頑張れるんだ 君がそっと 笑っていれば
With your gentle smile, you give me strength to keep going and persevere.
涙が頬を 流れてしまいそうになる
Tears threaten to stream down my cheeks.
そんなときいつも 勇気づけてくれる
But in those moments, you always give me courage and encouragement.
大きな空 裏側まで届くように 僕の願いを
I wish that my aspirations, no matter how grand, could reach the other side of the vast sky.
プライドかけて伝えたい 君の笑顔ある限り
I am willing to put my pride on the line to express my feelings and convey the importance of your smile.
こんな日はちょっとふたりで 海にでも行ってみよう
Let's escape together to the sea on days like these, just the two of us.
また新しいもの何か 残していこう
We should leave behind something new, a lasting memory or experience.
渋滞でも笑いとばしてくれたりするところとか
Your ability to make me laugh, even in the midst of traffic congestion or difficult situations, is truly remarkable.
予想だにしない失敗も 全部愛しい
Even the unexpected failures we encounter along the way are cherished, as they are a part of our journey together.
白い君の肌が こんがり焼けてく
As your fair skin becomes beautifully sun-kissed.
記憶の中に 僕も焼き付きたい
I wish to create lasting memories together, ingrained in our minds.
白いビーチチェアー 青い海
A white beach chair amongst the backdrop of a blue sea.
そして special な君と僕
And there we are, two special individuals.
ふたりの結晶の証 くっきりと水着の跡
The clear evidence of our bond, the distinct marks left by our swimsuits.
I just want to kiss you, smile for me, touch me
All I desire is to express my affection for you through kisses, to see your beautiful smile, and to feel your touch.
Why don't you hold me, always for me
I long for your embrace, for you to be by my side constantly, offering me comfort and security.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Kumi Koda, Tooru Watanabe
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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〜歌詞〜
前に進もうと思える 指先からつま先まで
僕にとっての源は 君だけだから
孤独や壁にぶつかって 辛いこともあるけど
頑張れるんだ 君がそっと笑っていれば
涙が頬を 流れてしまいそうになる
そんなときいつも 勇気づけてくれる
大きな空裏側まで 届くように 僕の願いを
プライドかけて伝えたい 君の笑顔ある限り
こんな日はちょっとふたりで 海にでも行ってみよう
また新しいもの何か 残していこう
渋滞でも笑いとばして くれたりするところとか
予想だにしない失敗も 全部愛しい
白い君の肌が こんがり焼けてく･･･
記憶の中に 僕も焼き付きたい yeah
白いビーチチェアー 青い海 そして
specialな君と僕 ふたりの結晶の証 くっきりと水着の跡
涙が頬を 流れてしまいそうになる
そんなときいつも 勇気づけてくれる yeah...
大きな空裏側まで 届くように 僕の願いを
プライドかけて伝えたい 君の笑顔ある限り
白いビーチチェアー 青い海 そして
specialな君と僕 ふたりの結晶の証 くっきりと水着の跡
Risa
『4 hot wave』
2006.07.26 RELEASE
32枚目のシングル！
ジャケット写真は
初の写真集『MAROC』での撮影と同じく
「モロッコ🇲🇦」で撮影した写真を使用している。
TRACK.6「With your smile」
爽快なサウンドとcuteな歌詞が
聴いていてHappyな気分になれる曲♪
『KODA KUMI LIVE TOUR 2006-2007 〜second session〜』から
この曲でタオルを持って
みんなで楽しく「パニパニ」で同じみの
振り付けで盛り上がる曲としても
有名ですよね！！
MVは
「I'll be there」同様
オーストラリア🇦🇺で撮影された。
んー、かわいいくぅちゃん❤︎
特に”くっきりと水着の跡”のところの
くぅちゃんがきゅんです❤︎
この時から破片を合わせたら
△になるあたりが
偶然なのか必然なのか
倖田來未は△に縁があるのか。
『4 hot wave』のMVの内容は
「JUICY」「With your smile」「I'll be there」「人魚姫」の順番に繋がっている。
夏の豪華タイアップ4曲+インタールードを収録した
聴き応えがあるマキシシングル！
また史上初の試みとして
4曲全てのMUSIC VIDEOを収録した
最強シングルでした！
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
岡本大樹
元カノと白いビーチチェアと青い海見たかったなー
hashi taka
4 hotwave、全部いい曲で気合い入ってて良かったよね。勢い感じたし、夏だから上がる。
あきこ
疲れちゃった時も落ち込んだ時もずっと聴き続けてきた大好きな曲!!
早くLIVEでタオル回したいーーー
無
待ってた😭聴くと元気が出て前向きになれる1番好きな曲です✨
Edwin Aliano
This song puts me in a happy mood. Queen of summer.
修司
個人的にライブで１番盛り上がる大好きな曲です😆
metalwire 45
聴くたびに 心が前向きになります✨ ホントに大好き😆
たまちゃん
いい曲だねぇ！(^^)
猫猫
免許とったらこの曲をBGMに走りたい