With your smile
Koda Kumi · Black Cherry [2006]
Yubisaki kara tsumasaki made
Boku ni totte no minamoto wa
Kimi dake dakara
Kodoku ya kabe ni butsukatte
Tsurai koto mo aru keredo
Ganbarerunda kimi ga sotto
Waratte ireba
Namida ga hoho wo
Nagarete shimai sou ni naru
Sonna toki itsumo
Yuuki dukete kureru
Ooki na sora uragawa made
Todoku you ni boku no negai wo
PURAIDO kakete tsutaetai
Kimi no egao aru kagiri
Konna hi wa chotto futari de
Umi ni demo itte miyou
Mata atarashii mono nanika nokoshite yukou
Juutai demo warai tobashite
Kuretari suru tokoro toka
Yosou da ni shinai shippai mo zenbu itoshii
Shiroi kimi no hada ga
Kongari yaketeku
Kioku no naka ni
Boku mo yakitsukitai
Shiroi BIICHII CHIEAA aoi umi
Soshite special na kimi to boku
Futari no kesshou no akashi
Kukkiri to mizugi no ato
Namida ga hoho wo
Nagarete shimai sou ni naru
Sonna toki itsumo
Yuuki dukete kureru
Ooki na sora uragawa made
Todoku you ni boku no negai wo
PURAIDO kakete tsutaetai
Kimi no egao aru kagiri
Shiroi BIICHII CHIEAA aoi umi
Soshite special na kimi to boku
Futari no kesshou no akashi
Kukkiri to mizugi no ato
With your smile
Koda Kumi's 'With your smile' serves as a standout track from her 2006 album Black Cherry, embodying the J-pop aesthetic of the mid-2000s. The song features her signature vocal delivery, characterized by a blend of ethereal tones and rhythmic precision that became a hallmark of her discography. Released during a period where she was solidifying her status as a leading figure in the genre, the recording reflects the polished production values typical of her work alongside contemporaries like Hikaru Utada. The track explores themes of affection and connection, utilizing a melodic structure that balances emotional depth with an upbeat tempo suitable for radio play. It remains a representative example of her ability to craft songs that resonate with listeners while maintaining commercial appeal within the Japanese music industry.