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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.

Aiko’s iconic and popular songs (41–50)

pinkaiko

A coupling track to “Kabutomushi,” included on the fourth album Under the Cherry Tree.

It was featured in NTT DoCoMo’s ‘Docomo 502i’ TV commercial.

The chorus melody is so catchy that you’ll find yourself humming it.

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profile (side view of a face)aiko

A refreshing song that portrays the beginning of love.

It captures the feeling of being in a mixed group of college friends, yet only being aware of you.

The word “profile” (yokogao, literally ‘side face’) carries both the sense of someone who’s always by your side—a close presence—and the bittersweet frustration that they’re not turning to face you.

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Hana-kaze (flower wind)aiko

An aiko track set to a rock-style backing.

It’s upbeat, and the liberating rhythm in the chorus feels great.

The lyric “You, too, under this same sky, squinting at the dazzling sunlight as a teasing floral breeze brushes past” is repeated in every chorus, making it easy to remember and hum along to—a spring-like number.

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Chapped lips will cost you love.aiko

aiko - “Chapped Lips Lose Love” music video
Chapped lips will cost you love.aiko

Aiko, well-known for her heartrending breakup songs, delivers a track that captures a heartbreaking experience with a pop-tinged sound.

The protagonist’s resolve to keep looking forward, even while carrying fragile emotions, is woven through delicate lyrics and melody.

Opening the album “Ima no Futari wo Otagai ga Miteru,” this song was released in March 2023.

It’s perfect for anyone trying to rekindle a love they nearly gave up on.

Wrapped in Aiko’s gentle vocals, it’s a song that gives you the courage to take a new step forward.

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Red Shoesaiko

A song that was the B-side to aiko’s second major-label single “Naki-Mushi,” and also served as the 2000 theme song for ANB’s “Sokuho! Sports CUBE.” The lyrics are bittersweet: the hard-to-wear red shoes were bought so her chin could reach his shoulder, and after the breakup, she puts them on and realizes anew just how much she loved him.

Still, you’ll want to put it on repeat just to hear the “bye-bye” that isn’t printed in the lyrics right before the final chorus.

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Transparent dropaiko

Transparent Drop <Full> / aiko (It was a love like bubbles) cover
Transparent dropaiko

It’s a song characterized by the guitar and aiko starting to sing together.

Even after breaking up with the person she loved, she still can’t forget him and feels as if she’s standing on the border between dreams and reality.

Reflecting those emotions, guitar riffs are sprinkled throughout the entire track.

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airplaneaiko

aiko - “Airplane” music video
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A song that captures the feelings of a girl who realizes that, even though she believed she and her long-time boyfriend were walking the same path, they had slowly changed over time.

It’s a bittersweet love song in which she regrets relying on him too much and gradually tries to accept that their relationship can’t go back to the way it was.

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