Yume ga Chikara

"Yume ga Chikara" (夢がチカラ, Dreams Are Strength) is Kokia's 12th single, released on June 23, 2004.

[1] It was the lead single from Kokia's fourth studio album Uta ga Chikara, and was used as the official cheering song for the Japan team at the 2004 Summer Olympics.

[1] "Yume ga Chikara" was one of two singles released after Kokia's commercially successful third album, Remember Me.

"[13] "Yume ga Chikara" ringtones were released free of charge to Japanese Vodafone customers between July 1 and September 30.

[13] "Yume ga Chikara" is a pop song, with an orchestral and standard band backing, with extended instrumental sections.

[2] Compared with other Kokia singles, "Yume ga Chikara" was relatively one of her more commercially successful releases.

[2] Critically, CDJournal praised the song for its ability to quietly push people forward with its "gentle melody and Kokia's phosphorescent singing voice.