My Dream
Koda Kumi · affection [2002]
Nando mo naki dashi souna
Yoru ga atta toshitemo mata
Nando mo ano egao wo sou
Omoi dashite mune ni daita
Umaku narabeta kotoba mo
Sono toki kagiri no yasashisa mo
Looking for my dream
Motto sunao ni nareba
Ima mo te wo tori aeta
Looking for my dream
Kimi ni amaeta mama ja
Kawaru koto mo dekinai
Itsuka natsukashiku omoeru hi ga kuru
Michi wa hirogaru yume no KAKERA motome
Nani mo te ni tsukanai,
Tooi yume wo itsu made demo
Miteiru kodomo no youna
Kideiru mitai datta dakedo
Oshiete kureta, futari de
Kanjita koto wa MUDA janakatta
Looking for my dream
Motto taisetsu ni shite
Sugite itta toki wo
Looking for my dream
Yuuki ga aru to shitara
Ushinau koto mo nakatta
Zutto kawaranai omoi kiza mitai
Oi tsudukeru yume no KAKERA motome
Haruka tooi yume demo
Kimi mo watashi ni mo
Kanarazu yume wa kanau
Looking for my dream
Motto sunao ni nareba
Ima mo te wo tori aeta
Looking for my dream
Kimi ni amaeta mama ja
Kawaru koto mo dekinai
Looking for my dream
Motto taisetsu ni shite
Sugite itta toki wo
Looking for my dream
Yuuki ga aru to shitara
Ushinau koto mo nakatta
Itsuka natsukashiku omoeru hi ga kuru
Michi wa hirogaru yume no KAKERA motome
Yoru ga atta toshitemo mata
Nando mo ano egao wo sou
Omoi dashite mune ni daita
Umaku narabeta kotoba mo
Sono toki kagiri no yasashisa mo
Looking for my dream
Motto sunao ni nareba
Ima mo te wo tori aeta
Looking for my dream
Kimi ni amaeta mama ja
Kawaru koto mo dekinai
Itsuka natsukashiku omoeru hi ga kuru
Michi wa hirogaru yume no KAKERA motome
Nani mo te ni tsukanai,
Tooi yume wo itsu made demo
Miteiru kodomo no youna
Kideiru mitai datta dakedo
Oshiete kureta, futari de
Kanjita koto wa MUDA janakatta
Looking for my dream
Motto taisetsu ni shite
Sugite itta toki wo
Looking for my dream
Yuuki ga aru to shitara
Ushinau koto mo nakatta
Zutto kawaranai omoi kiza mitai
Oi tsudukeru yume no KAKERA motome
Haruka tooi yume demo
Kimi mo watashi ni mo
Kanarazu yume wa kanau
Looking for my dream
Motto sunao ni nareba
Ima mo te wo tori aeta
Looking for my dream
Kimi ni amaeta mama ja
Kawaru koto mo dekinai
Looking for my dream
Motto taisetsu ni shite
Sugite itta toki wo
Looking for my dream
Yuuki ga aru to shitara
Ushinau koto mo nakatta
Itsuka natsukashiku omoeru hi ga kuru
Michi wa hirogaru yume no KAKERA motome
My Dream - Koda Kumi
Released on the 2002 album affection, My Dream stands as a defining track in the evolution of J-pop idol music. Koda Kumi's delivery blends youthful energy with a polished, emotive style characteristic of her early career. The song exemplifies the genre's shift toward more sophisticated production while maintaining its core appeal to a young demographic. As part of her discography, it reflects the era's emphasis on catchy melodies and relatable themes of aspiration and emotion. The recording captures the essence of her transition from a rising star to a respected artist, showcasing her vocal range and stage presence through this iconic work.