Sayonara Baby/Koi Shiteru cover

Sayonara Baby/Koi Shiteru

Miliyah Kato · 2008

17 min · 5 tracks · J-pop

A vibrant blend of J-pop and R&B, laced with confessional lyrics and infectious melodies.

Top tracks — play these first

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    SAYONARAベイベー Start here — The title track encapsulates Kato's signature sound, merging catchy hooks with poignant lyrics about farewell and love lost.
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    恋シテル — This track stands out with its romantic sentiment and smooth rhythm, showcasing Kato's vocal prowess and emotional depth.
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    最後のI LOVE YOU (Acoustic Ver. Music Video) — The acoustic rendition offers an intimate glimpse into Kato's songwriting, highlighting the vulnerability that defines much of her work.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • catchy hooks for sing-alongs
  • vibrant energy for parties
  • quick bursts of emotional release
  • concise tracks for short listens

Maybe skip if you

  • slow-paced introspective moments
  • long, drawn-out compositions

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — This album solidified Kato's status and featured a hit single boosting her popularity.
Themes
heartfelt farewells· Tokyo romance· catchy heartbreak anthems
Career context
Released in 2008, Sayonara Baby/Koi Shiteru was Miliyah Kato's third studio album, following her breakthrough with the album Love is... in 2007. At this point, she was solidifying her status as a leading figure in the J-pop scene, known for her unique fusion of pop and urban influences.
Stylistic neighbors
Aimer· Namie Amuro· Kenshi Yonezu

Tracklist

Disc 1

  • 1 SAYONARAベイベー Start here 4:30
  • 2 恋シテル 4:13
  • 3 PERFECT PITCH 3:59
  • 4 SAYONARAベイベー INSTRUMENTAL 4:28

Disc 2

  • 1 最後のI LOVE YOU (Acoustic Ver. Music Video)

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