Promise
Koda Kumi · BEST -BOUNCE & LOVERS- [2007]
Mainichi issho ni sugoshite ita ne
Atatakai ude no naka itsumo
Anata no negao mitsume kami wo nadete
Hohoemi atta hibi ga ima demo
Wasurerarezu irunda itamu kokoro
Mie nai senaka itsumadedemo
Oikakete mata futo ware ni kaette shimau
So I make a promise
Anata no sonzai ookikatta to
Ima ni natte yatto kiduita
Nido to hata sare nai yakusoku
Itsumademo kono mune ni shimatta mama de
You don't say, say good bye
Mou nanimo kataru kotomo deki nai
Ii wake mo ai mo subete nanimo kamo
Shinjite ita no ano kotoba wo
Towa ni machi tsudukeru koto
Shira sare nai mama
And I make a promise
Nara nai call kitai wo shitemo
Onaji to hontou wa wakatte iru no ni
Saigo ni kokoro kara aishita
Anata he to kono omoi todokanu mama de
You don't say, say good bye
Mune ni komi age afureru namida
Tomeru koto mo mou deki nai watashi
Itsumademo tsuduku genjitsu ga
Hakanai yume ni naru to wa
Cause I make a promise
Korekara zutto soba de waratte
Shiawase ni naru sou chikatta no ni
Ima demo nokoru omoide tachi
Korekara mo kono mune ni shimatta mama de
I'll never wanna be alone
Promise - Koda Kumi
Koda Kumi's 'Promise' serves as a standout track from her 2007 compilation 'BEST -BOUNCE & LOVERS-', reflecting her evolution during the height of her J-pop career. Released alongside hits like 'Ningyo Hime' and 'Ai no Kotoba', the song exemplifies her signature blend of melodic pop and emotional storytelling that defined her discography in the late 2000s. As a prominent figure in Japanese music, Koda Kumi utilized this period to solidify her status, balancing commercial appeal with personal artistic expression. The recording captures the era's vibrant pop landscape, showcasing her vocal range and lyrical depth without relying on specific chart metrics or internal database records. This work remains a key reference point for understanding her contribution to the genre during that specific timeframe.

