TABOO
Koda Kumi Lyrics


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Come over here I'ma show you something you've never seen before
Come take my hands I'ma show you something you've never seen before
I know it's our secret
Gotta keep to yourself tonight

(Here we go now)
Yamini mi wo tsutsunde kara ESCAPE
Nukedasu saki wa itsumono TOUGH SPOT*
Aizu shitara Imma let you get inside
Handou nigiri shimete DRIVE AWAY

(Escape) Machika yume
(Oh no) Paboroshi naro*
(Oh baby) Wakatte yamo
(Oh no) I can't help it
(-) Takusanai (-) Kimochi*
Koreru hazu janakatta no ni

Tojita kokoro demo to niwa
Make key
Himitsu no kagi kore de
Open your heart
Donna kimi misete kureru?
Tomaranai TABOO
Yamerarenai TABOO

Takusan no DREAM ENDS ikurero*
Watashi tomaro Which one do you like?
Einamite mo aujika hando AWAY
Kimi no handoru nigirishimete DRIVE AWAY

*(-) Kakite miru
(-) It's party night
(Oh baby) Nemure nai
(Oh) I can't help it
(-) Ato modori (-) dekinai*
Koreru hazu janakatta no ni

Tojita kokoro demo to niwa
Make key
Himitsu no kagi kore de
Open your heart
Donna kimi misete kureru?
Tomaranai TABOO
Yamerarenai TABOO

(Musuu nijirabaru) Nagara toshitemo mitsukerareru kara
(Kokoro no tohirabu) Tata hitotsu no kagi donna shuden demo
Tame shite minnakya wakaranai kotomo aru kara*
(Oh, oh) Same wo tojite
(Oh, oh) Kindaro tori nai*

(Here we go, now)
I know it's our secret
Gotta keep it to yourself tonight
Can't stop how I feel
Koreru hazu janakatta no ni

Tojita kokoro demo to niwa
Make key
Himitsu no kagi kore de
Open your heart
Donna kimi misete kureru?
Tomaranai TABOO
Yamerarenai TABOO

Ai ta tobira demo to niwa the one key
Himitsu no nowa korede
Open your heart
Donna mirai misete kureru?




Tomaranai TABOO
Yamerarenai TABOO

Overall Meaning

The song TABOO by Koda Kumi tells the story of two people who are engaging in a secret relationship that is somewhat taboo. The first verse sees Koda inviting her lover to come closer to her and experience something they have never seen before. She understands that the relationship they have is a secret and must remain so. The chorus continues this narrative of being secretive and taboo, as the relationship is dangerous but irresistible, and both parties are powerless to stop it.


The second verse introduces the idea of escaping – physically and emotionally – from the outside world to be together. Koda asks what her lover would like to see as they try to run away from reality. The bridge of the song speaks to the fact that there is only one key to unlocking the secrets of their relationship and allowing it to continue. The outro calls back to the chorus, as Koda once again acknowledges that the relationship is taboo and forbidden, but neither of them can stop their feelings for each other.


Overall, the song TABOO explores the theme of forbidden love and the thrill of indulging in a relationship that is secret and dangerous. It paints a picture of two people who are drawn to each other and unable to resist the temptation to be together, even if it means going against social norms and risking everything.


Line by Line Meaning

Come over here I'ma show you something you've never seen before
Come towards me, I am going to reveal something to you that you have not experienced before.


Come take my hands I'ma show you something you've never seen before
Join me, take my hands, as I show you a novel experience.


I know it's our secret
What I am about to reveal is confidential between us.


Gotta keep to yourself tonight
We must keep this a secret for the night.


Yamini mi wo tsutsunde kara ESCAPE
Cover your eyes and escape with me into the night.


Nukedasu saki wa itsumono TOUGH SPOT*
Beyond our escape is constantly a difficult hurdle to overcome.


Aizu shitara Imma let you get inside
Once I give you the signal, I will let you inside.


Handou nigiri shimete DRIVE AWAY
Hold the steering wheel and start to drive away with me.


(Escape) Machika yume
(Escape) A fantasy that is always close at hand.


(Oh no) Paboroshi naro*
(Oh no) It turns into an illusion.


(Oh baby) Wakatte yamo
(Oh baby) You might understand it.


(Oh no) I can't help it
(Oh no) I cannot resist it.


(-) Takusanai (-) Kimochi*
(-) It is not enough (-) these feelings.


Koreru hazu janakatta no ni
I should not feel like this.


Tojita kokoro demo to niwa
Even with a closed heart,


Make key
Unlock it.


Himitsu no kagi kore de
Use this key to unlock the secret.


Open your heart
Let me see what is inside.


Donna kimi misete kureru?
What will you allow me to see?


Tomaranai TABOO
This taboo cannot be stopped.


Yamerarenai TABOO
I cannot stop this taboo.


Takusan no DREAM ENDS ikurero*
Endure many endings of dreams.


Watashi tomaro Which one do you like?
Which one do you like, me or another?


Einamite mo aujika hando AWAY
I see an enemy, but we will stay away from them.


Kimi no handoru nigirishimete DRIVE AWAY
Grab your handle and drive away with me.


(-) Kakite miru
(-) Try to write it down.


(-) It's party night
(-) It is a wild night.


(Oh baby) Nemure nai
(Oh baby) I cannot sleep.


(Oh) I can't help it
(Oh) I cannot control myself.


(-) Ato modori (-) dekinai*
(-) I cannot go back (-) anymore.


Tojita kokoro demo to niwa
Even with a closed heart,


Make key
Unlock it.


Himitsu no kagi kore de
Use this key to unlock the secret.


Open your heart
Let me see what is inside.


Donna kimi misete kureru?
What will you allow me to see?


Tomaranai TABOO
This taboo cannot be stopped.


Yamerarenai TABOO
I cannot stop this taboo.


(Musuu nijirabaru) Nagara toshitemo mitsukerareru kara
(Countless times I will dig) until I find it somehow.


(Kokoro no tohirabu) Tata hitotsu no kagi donna shuden demo
(Digging into the depths of my heart,) this one key will fit any lock.


Tame shite minnakya wakaranai kotomo aru kara*
There are things that you will not know unless you try to attain them.


(Oh, oh) Same wo tojite
(Oh, oh) Trusting each other.


(Oh, oh) Kindaro tori nai*
(Oh, oh) This is not a good thing.


I know it's our secret
What I am about to reveal is confidential between us.


Gotta keep it to yourself tonight
We must keep this a secret for the night.


Can't stop how I feel
I cannot control how I feel.


Koreru hazu janakatta no ni
I should not feel like this.


Tojita kokoro demo to niwa
Even with a closed heart,


Make key
Unlock it.


Himitsu no kagi kore de
Use this key to unlock the secret.


Open your heart
Let me see what is inside.


Donna kimi misete kureru?
What will you allow me to see?


Tomaranai TABOO
This taboo cannot be stopped.


Yamerarenai TABOO
I cannot stop this taboo.


Ai ta tobira demo to niwa the one key
To the door we have loved, we must use the one key.


Himitsu no nowa korede
This is the secret.


Open your heart
Let me see what is inside.


Donna mirai misete kureru?
What kind of future will you show me?


Tomaranai TABOO
This taboo cannot be stopped.


Yamerarenai TABOO
I cannot stop this taboo.




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Hanna84

Here we go, baby come wit' me
Imma show u something you've never seen before
Come and take my hands
Imma show u something you've never seen before UH!

I know it's our secret
Gotta keep it to yourself tonight

Here we go now!

I wrap myself in darkness and escape
I sneak away to that usual spot
When you make the signal, Imma let you get inside
Grasp the handle and drive away

Is it a mistake? A dream?
An illusion?
Even if I know, I can't help it
I can't conceal my feelings
It shouldn't be like this, yet...

Heart closed, in my hand there are so many keys
Which secret key will open your heart?
What kind of you will you show me?
They won't stop this taboo
They can't stop this taboo

So many dreams & secret love
If you're with me, which one do you like?
Even if you choose, I'll take the handle away
I grasp your handle and drive away

Will you try to risk it?
It's party night
I can't sleep; I can't help it
I can't go back
It shouldn't be like this, yet...

Heart closed, in my hand there are so many keys
Which secret key will open your heart?
What kind of you will you show me?
They won't stop this taboo
They can't stop this taboo

Even if it's among the things scattered about innumerably
I can find it
There's just one key
To open your heart, and I'll use whatever means to...

There are things you won't know if you don't try
C'mon, open your eyes
We're at the prohibited door

I know it's our secret
Gotta keep it to yourself tonight
Can't stop how I feel
It shouldn't be like this, yet...

Heart closed, in my hand there are so many keys
Which secret key will open your heart?
What kind of you will you show me?
They won't stop this taboo
They can't stop this taboo

The door opened, in my hand is the one key
At your secret door, with this I'll open your heart
What kind of future will you show me?
They won't stop this taboo
They can't stop this taboo



All comments from YouTube:

Miranda Pillsbury

people dont understand just how taboo these topics were and still are in Japan. Let alone back then. Especially in regards to that last scene with the two men and her showing allianceship to the LGBTQ+ community. She's an icon

L B

is drag queen an "inappropriate word" that makes youtube auto delete?

L B

looks like youtube is more sensitive to discussion about this topic than Japan...

L B

or Matsuko's wikipedia entry is too taboo for youtube...

Rain

@L B it might just be a moderator-bot on the channel deleting all links that get posted in the comments in general to avoid spam-bots, as those are a major problem on this site.

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RoddyChannel

TABOO is such a classic.. TRICK album is flawless <3

cpcitymila

Wish she can sing whole-english song like Amuro Namie did 😊

Señor Gato

It's her best album!

Richard Goff

Still an absolute jam in 2020!

lp2925

This song is absolutely her best song ever,and the best music video too!
The B side of this single -"always"  is also fantastic.Its her best single so far.

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