aiko’s classic and popular songs
Here’s an introduction to the music of aiko, the female singer-songwriter known for popular songs like “Kabutomushi” and “Boyfriend.” Active since 1998, her charm lies in the coexistence of sweet, cute lyrics—much like her appearance—and a striking coolness that contrasts with them.
She often employs jazz-inspired chord progressions, and this sophisticated musical sense is another key to her popularity.
There’s also a story that her father was a friend of Hiroshi Madoka, and when she said as a child that she wanted to become a singer, Madoka told her, “Don’t do it—you’ll have a hard time.” Please enjoy her wonderful songs with this playlist.
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Aiko’s classic and popular songs (71–80)
promiseaiko
Since her major debut in 1998, aiko has released one hit after another as one of the most popular female singer-songwriters, and she continues to lead the music scene even now in the 2020s.
Her songs—born from lyrics colored by her unique sense of language and chord progressions and melodic sensibilities unconstrained by music theory—resonate with listeners across generations, especially when it comes to love songs.
“Yakusoku” (Promise), included as the final track on her eighth major-label album “Himitsu,” released in 2008, is a bittersweet number that sings of saying goodbye to someone dear while promising to meet again someday.
The lyrics can be taken as a farewell to a friend from school days or a lover, but it also seems like a song that could move both sides when gifted to a cherished junior at the moment of graduation.
As you recall your happy memories, sing it as if speaking gently to them.
around two o’clockaiko
When it comes to love songs, many people immediately think of aiko.
This is a song quintessentially her, capturing the pain and the butterflies of love.
It’s popular for its unique perspective: the protagonist has been cheated on, yet the song explores what happens if she tries to sing about it as positively as possible.
If someone felt about me the way the lyrics describe, I’d find them so dear that I could never cheat.
It’s a song that portrays a woman’s heart—bright yet anguished, and pure.
Super Ball of Loveaiko
This song, Love Super Ball, is popular among high school students who want to sing one of Aiko’s slightly more niche tracks.
It’s a relatively minor song in Aiko’s catalog, but the lyrics and melody still showcase her signature quality.
The rhythm bounces like a super ball, expressing the erratic ups and downs of feelings in love.
On a day when stars fallaiko
Singer-songwriter aiko, known for delicate lyrics that empathize with women’s feelings and catchy songs, has garnered great popularity.
Her 44th single, “Hoshi no Furu Hi” (“On the Day the Stars Fall”), features aiko’s signature hook-laden, catchy melody and a stylish ensemble that linger in your ears.
The lyrics, where the joy and bittersweetness of love coexist, evoke vivid scenes in the listener’s mind.
Marked by romantic phrases, it’s a track that feels so pleasant you’ll want to keep listening to it forever.
I’ve come to think it’s better to regret saying something than to regret staying silent.aiko
Aiko has created countless classic love songs that have been cherished across generations—so much so that people say, “When it comes to love songs, it’s her.” Whether it’s a happy story or one with a bittersweet ending, her songs about love—by someone who seems to be constantly in love, to the point of writing a song literally called Love Junkie—carry a solid sense of reality and conviction.
As both a person and a musician, Aiko has an unwavering, consistent style, and it’s wonderful how she’s gained a gentle kind of strength with age.
It’s precisely because she is who she is that her words resonate so deeply.
Eaten loveaiko
Singer-songwriter aiko is known for her cute looks and approachable vibe, often sporting a casual jeans-and-T-shirt style.
With numerous hit songs like “Hanabi,” “Kabutomushi,” and “Boyfriend,” chances are you’ve sung one of her tracks at karaoke at least once.
While her music feels friendly and accessible, she’s said to have an uncompromising commitment to her sound production.
If you’re looking for songs to listen to when you’re in love or as a couple, be sure to check her out!
Night of Wishesaiko
This is the one and only aiko, a female singer from Osaka.
Her songs range from happy love tunes to tear-jerking ballads, offering a rich variety.
She even has a track titled “Mikuni Station,” named after a station in Osaka, which shows her love for her hometown.
Her personality is bright and cheerful, and she’s beloved by people of all ages.
Her powerful live performances are one reason for her popularity, and the Kansai dialect she uses during her MC segments is incredibly cute—so be sure to catch a show at least once!
