The Meaning of Peace

"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".