In March 1997, she released her major label debut single "Kauntodaun" and a full-length album followed shortly after. It wasn't until 1998 when she scored a big hit in Japan with "Tsuyoku Hakanai Monotachi" ("The Strong and Ephemeral"), selling more than 250,000 copies of that single.
Cocco went on to record three more albums, "Kumuiuta" in 1998, "Rapunzel" in 2000, and "Sangurōzu" in 2001. Before the release of "Sangurōzu", Cocco announced she was retiring from the music business. Later that year, her label released a career retrospective, Best + Ura Best + Mihappyōkyokushū, which contained her singles, some b-sides and five unreleased tracks.
Her retirement didn't last too long. In 2002, she published her first art book, "Minami no Shima no Hoshi no Suna". In August 2003, she organized a benefit concert to raise awareness about cleaning up beaches in Okinawa. A DVD documentary titled "Heaven's Hell followed in December".
2004 saw her appearance on the Yutaka Ozaki cover album "BLUE" and the publication of her second book, "Minami no Shima no Koi no Uta", which was accompanied by a limited edition single, "Garnet / Celeste Blue". In 2005, Cocco collaborated with photographer/singer nanaco on CD/book combination titled "The Bird".
In late 2004, Cocco teamed up with Shigeru Kishida of the Japanese rock group Quruli (くるり) to re-record "Sing a Song" for Tower Records' 25th Anniversary in Japan. The sessions inspired the formation of Singer Songer, a band featuring Cocco, Kishida, Quruli's bassist Masashi Sato, Cornelius' support keyboardist Hirohisa Horie and former Feed's drummer Dai Taro.
Singer Songer made its live debut as a special guest at Quruli's year-end concert in December 2004, and in May 2005, the band released a single, "Shoka Rinrin". An album, "Barairo Pop" was released in June 2005. It contains a selection of country-flavored tracks that are much happier than Cocco's previous works.
On July 7, 2007, Cocco performed at the Japanese leg of Live Earth at the Makuhari Messe, Tokyo.
あたらしいうた
Cocco Lyrics
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take my heart shaped heart
I guess you know how I'm feeling
nobody wants you cos
you're black?
nobody wants you cos
you're white?
You are so beautiful
あなたにあげたい
あなたにあげたい
あなたにあげたい
あなたにあげたい
今夜は 今夜は
I don't know
how your life goes on
but I can see your smile is true
One thing I did love about
One thing I do love about is
new songs
You are so beautiful
You are so beautiful
あなたにあげたい
あなたにあげたい
あなたにあげたい
あなたにあげたい
今夜は 今夜は
あなたにあげたい
あなたにあげたい
あなたにあげたい
あなたにあげたい
今夜は
あたらしいうた
The song "あたらしいうた" by Cocco conveys a message of love and admiration through its poignant lyrics. The opening lines, "I love you, take my heart shaped heart," express a deep emotional connection and willingness to offer one's heart to the beloved. The repetition of the phrase "You are so beautiful" emphasizes the singer's genuine awe and appreciation for the object of their affection.
The lyrics then touch upon the theme of societal prejudices and discrimination, questioning why someone may be undesirable to others based on their skin color. The lines "nobody wants you cos you're black? nobody wants you cos you're white?" suggest a reflection on the superficial judgments that people make, highlighting the superficiality and ignorance of such biases.
The repeated chorus of "あなたにあげたい" (translated as "I want to give it to you") underscores the singer's desire to express their love and affection to the recipient. The phrase is reiterated multiple times, amplifying the intensity and sincerity of the emotions being conveyed in the song.
The conclusion of the song with the lines "今夜は 今夜は あたらしいうた" (translated as "Tonight, tonight, a new song") could symbolize a fresh start or a new chapter in the relationship, marked by the creation of new memories and experiences. Overall, "あたらしいうた" encapsulates a sentiment of love, beauty, and the desire to break free from societal constraints to fully express one's feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
I love you,
My affection for you is deep and sincere
take my heart shaped heart
Accept my vulnerable and loving heart
I guess you know how I'm feeling
I believe you understand the emotions within me
nobody wants you cos you're black?
Is it true that no one desires you because of your skin color?
nobody wants you cos you're white?
Is it true that no one desires you because of your skin color?
You are so beautiful
Your inner and outer beauty shines
あなたにあげたい
I want to give this to you
今夜は 今夜は
Tonight, tonight
I don't know how your life goes on
I am unsure about the path your life takes
but I can see your smile is true
Nevertheless, I can see the sincerity in your smile
One thing I did love about
One aspect that I cherished
One thing I do love about is new songs
Is discovering and enjoying new music
あたらしいうた
Brand new song
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Cocco
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