The Meaning of Peace

Single Cover

"the meaning of peace" is collaboration between Koda Kumi and BoA for the songnation project, which was created to raise funds to help after the 9/11 tragedy. This single is one of three singles, the others being "a song is born" by Hamasaki Ayumi & Keiko, and "lovin' it" by Amuro Namie & VERBAL. All three were part of the album VARIOUS ARTISTS FEATURING song+nation. This single reached #12 on the Oricon charts and charted for 7 weeks, selling 66,840 copies.

Song Information

There are seven versions of "the meaning of peace". These different versions are:

the meaning of peace (original mix): Found on "the meaning of peace" single as track #1 and Out Works & Collaboration Best as track #2.
the meaning of peace (tv mix): Found on "the meaning of peace" single as track #2. This version is shorter than the original and is interpreted by both Koda and BoA on television.
the meaning of peace (BoA solo): Found on LISTEN TO MY HEART album as track #14. This version is only sung by BoA.
the meaning of peace (Koda Kumi solo): Found on "love across the ocean" single as track #2 and BEST ~First Things~ best album as track #11 on disc two. This version is only sung by Koda Kumi.
the meaning of peace (Instrumental): Found on "love across the ocean" single as track #5. This is the standard version without the vocals.
the meaning of peace (LIVE TOUR 2005 ~first things~): Found on LIVE TOUR 2005 ~first things~ -deluxe edition- DVD as track #20. This was performed solo by Koda.
the meaning of peace (Dirty Ballroom): Found on TRICK album DVD2 as track #14. This was performed solo by Koda as a medley with "Selfish".