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 (1–10)
Good nightaiko
This song by aiko, who keeps releasing all kinds of love songs, is a breakup song.
“Bye, good night” is what aiko says when she hangs up the phone, and she imagined the scenario of a final “bye, good night” as she and her lover end a call.
It’s a relatively low-key ballad, but if you listen while picturing her bursting into tears after hanging up, it quietly seeps into you all the more.
bow knotaiko
This song features a gentle melody that seems to embrace a bittersweet longing for love, along with warm, inviting soundscapes.
It carefully portrays a woman’s feelings as she wavers between the desire to grow closer to someone and the gap with reality.
Released as a single in April 2003, it was also included on the album “Akatsuki no Love Letter.” The track was used as the Kyushu-region limited TV commercial song for Glico Dairy’s “Café au Lait.” It’s perfect not only for those troubled by love, but also for moments when you want to feel the bond with someone special.
Packed with aiko’s charm, this piece may make you want to fall in love, too.
plus-minusaiko
It’s a rare song that starts with a guitar riff.
The lyrics vividly express a girl’s feelings when her love becomes overwhelming and uncontrollable.
It fits one of aiko’s signature traits: even when the lyrics are heavy or sad, the melody is poppy and bright.
Aiko’s greatest and most popular songs (11–20)
Akaaiko
Among aiko’s songs, this could be called a hidden gem with relatively low name recognition.
It’s about her precious boyfriend, how his words and actions make her moods swing, and how she can’t quite express herself or confront things well.
The lyric “It’d be such a waste to end up crying (when I finally got to see him)” is considered an iconic line among fans.
his doodleaiko
I can never get that fickle guy out of my head, and I describe it as an indelible doodle.
It’s an early song, but it’s become a staple even for cover bands.
However, the big, high-energy chorus makes it hard for most people to keep their breath, so the difficulty is on the higher side.
Tomorrow’s songaiko
This song, included on aiko’s 11th album “Awa no Yōna Ai Datta” (“It Was a Love Like Bubbles”), was chosen as the opening track the moment it was completed, even though a different song had originally been slated for the first position.
The piano backing and guitar obbligato are cool and elevate the vocals.
Mikuni Stationaiko
Mikuni Station is a real station in Suita City, Osaka Prefecture, where aiko spent her student years.
As the name suggests, the song looks back on her school days while taking a bird’s-eye view of who she is now.
Even if you’re not from Osaka, it feels nostalgic, singing about the contrast between youthful romance in school and the clumsy love of the present—where your feelings only grow bigger even though you can’t be honest.